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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

There is an odor about the jury system in
the District of Columbia which has at times
been very distastcful to the nostrils of justice.
-HHUdeiphiN P,csS.
There have been times when "Justlcen
in this District should have had its "nos-
tnls' iattened for outrageous attempts to
bulldo2e juries and force verdicts in oppo-
sitiOn to the evidence. 1t was q citizen OF
Philadelphia, employed by the government
at forty times his value, who shamefully
slandered Washington and its jury system
through the columns Of the Philadelphia
papers some years ago. Honest ltigants,
pursuing such methods as are approved by
reputable lawyers, do not find fault with
"the jury system in the District of Colum-
hia -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION.

All the assistant treasurcrs have been in.
structed not TO receive deposits of silver until
able TO count the same.
Naval cadets at Annapolis on the good con.
duct roll will be given holiday from Satur-
Secretary of the Navy,
The terms of Marshal McClintock and Dis.
trict Attorney Sterling of Maryland expired
on TUESDAY. but they have been temporarily
reappointed by Chief Justice Waite.
New postollices have been established at
Courland, Norfolk county; IIorsey, AccO-
mac county, .and lMcCleland, Isle Of Wight
county, Va, and at Oldtown, Alleghany county,
Md.
The following Virginia postmasters were an
pointed yesterday: Mrs Nettle Naylor, Bears,
Nottingham county; Is. Il. bryant KOskoO,
southampton county, Mrs. s. H. Lynnwood,
Rockingham county
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
The Blair Educational Bill.

This measure, after having been debated
at great length in the Senate, will probably
pass that body to-day in about the same
shape that It passed, after a still more eE-
tended debate, two years ago. Its fate in
the House Of Representatives is uncertain,
but the indications are not such as to ell
courage a hope that 1t will meet cordial
welcome in that body. Indeed, 1t is stated
by Democratic representatives that this
measure cannot possibly become law.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has from the
first been in favor Of this bill, or rather Of
the object which It aims to accomplish. We
have been especially gratlfed with Senator
jackson's very able argument in reply to
Senator Morgan. The former is conceded
TO have demonstrated the constitutionality
Of the hin beyond question. His speech
has gone long way toward removing the
impression that southern leaders who de-
clared the bill unconstitutional were fairly
representative Of public sentiment in the
south,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

REFERRING to the bill that Senator Hoar
introduced on Wednesday, appropratins
$4,000 0C0-which amount was, on the sugges.
tion Of Senator Logan, increased TO $780,
CCO-for monument to Gen. Grant, to be
erected in Washington, the Baltimore
Im0ic0 says; sin all probability, this
will kill the bin asking for an appropria-
tion Of S25O,OO0 toward the New York mon
ument fund, and If this be so, no very
gricvous wrong will have been done. New
iork's hundreds of very wealthy men, and
thousands Of men in very comfortable cir.
cumstanccs, should long ago have sub
scribed enough for the monument or memo
rial in the city in which the great captain is
buried, without coming to the United
States government for assistance" This
view appears to be prevalent throughout
the country, with the exception of New
York city and vicinity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: What has
become of that snow storm Prot. De Voc pre-
dicted would occur in Washington on the 18th? d?
Has the professor taken II bnck seat? lie has
undoubtedly found ont by this time that he
cannot tackle Washington weather with i'm.
punity As soon as his predictions appeared
last saturday morning-tO the effect that the
dark days, as he styled them. which prevailed
for several days prior TO Saturday would con.
tinuc till the l7th-it cleared Off and has re-
Monday afternoon. lie said we would have
cold wave on the 10Th, but he did not inform
us that the one now present would arrive. So
this Is the new system the government con.
templates adopting. We had better be off with
the old love before we are on with the new
MIII. MILnMnnn-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

In Is mentioned as an interesting feature
Of thcstatistics Of property in Sandersvlle,
Ga, town Of 5000 inhabitants, that while
the increase for the year of property by
white inhabitants was lGs per cent, that
OF the colorcd people was 80 per cent,
There are some localities in the south where
the white men have not yet learned to
work, hut are accustomed to loaf round
the groceries chewing tobacco, drinking
whisky, and damning "the nlggcr." In
all such placcs-and we trust they are not
rumerous-thc property Is naturally pass
ing from the hands Of the idle to those Of
the industrious and frugal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

No, THE soundest measure in the interest OF
international peace, so far as the United States
are concerned, il to put ourselves in such a
state of strong defense that foreign nations
will think II cheaper and safer to take the
sun
That opinion is undoubtedly sound, and
is shared by sensible men Of all parties. But
If we are to adopt such "measure,n what
room is there for reduction of revenues ?
Why should the ways and means commit
tee veX its soul with tirelcss talk and tod-
GUS tinkering If we are to enter upon line
Of expenditure that will consume every
dollar Of available funds?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

Is republic, where the perpetuity of its
Institutions depends upon the intelligent
and loyal support of all Its citizens, It is not
right to close the doors Of the Senate cham
her and deliberate in secret. In my judg-
ment executive sessions are an abomination
in the eyes Of the people, and ought not to
have place under our republican form of
gOvernment.-JoLu.I i. LOgda
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The House committee on Pacific railroads
to-day heard an argument by Mr. Tweed,
counsel for the Central Pacific Railroad Com.
pany, upon the general subject of the indebt-
edneSs Of the Pacific railroad companies to the
government. At the conclusion of the argu-
mcnt the committee went into secret session
and agreed to report favorably to the House
the substitute reported by subcommittee for
Mr.. Crisp's bill amending the granting act
under which the Pacific railroads were con-
stTucted AS agreed upon the bill provides,
conveyed TO the companies until the costs OF
surveying and conveyance have been paid to
the United States, aud the sums paid in are to
be used by the commissioner of the land office,
without further appropriation, for the prose-
cution of surveys along the lines of the roads
until all the lands shall have been surveyed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

WE ore fully persuaded that the volumlnous
silence ofthc silyerplated statesmen should be
brought out in Look THRadclphia Press,
Three months ago the ultimatum Of the
Of coinage Now their only hope is to pre-
vent unlimited coinage, How would 1t do
10 bring out their voluminous dlsappoInt-
mCt in panorama form?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

TmE business revival is a very palpabc
fact in Paterson, n. D., where, after long
suspension, the Rogers works have started
in to build llfty.cght locomotives in three
months, the Grant works viii shortly be
STATED with Il full force, the iron works
and lollingmills are running night and day,
and the silk wcaycrs have plenty Of work,
Similar reports are heard from "all along
The liuCs.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

TIE fact that the Bell telephone concern isa
monopoly Is no reason why democratic officials
should feed and nourl,h scandal by cOnlin-
ming to hold stock in the Pan.EIectric Rogers
iumily.-.iRcu'0 tnasttUiiGH.
If cur Georgia contemporary soundly
Democratic it would be able to understand
ihe great fundamental principle through
tie subtle operations Of which divers poll
dies OEdsundry things that would be labeled
"mfamous," If we had awlcked Republican
administration on deck, are now accounted
as gratifying evidences Of the indwelllng,
tanctifyiug presence Of the pure spirit .of
iefom. So long as the people know that
'lullic effects public truCt" they can't
le induced to care a nickel about such trl-
Ets as The Pan Electric scandal. "Men and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

Mr. MoRRIsoN says his tariff bill is not
what he would have wished, We are glad
10 know that 1t is not an object of tender
affection to the colonel, for he will soon be
called to give it last embrace. That dis
tinguished Pennsylvania Democrat who
slew poor Horizontal two years ago is ready
To perform q similar service for this tender
free trade bud.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

FX-PREMIER SAIIsBuRY's public talk is
insincere and demagogical in that he
charges, by implication, that home rule for
ireland means violation of the integrity Of
the empire. lie knows this is a false state
ment, and his only apparent purpose in
making 1t is to deceive the ignorant and
prejudicial-small business for man in his
lpgitipn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

NoTlclNG that the administration papers
are eXhausting themselves in praises of Mr..
Thurman since he was chosen as one Of the
lawyers to conduct the inquiry into the
validity Of the Bell telephone patents, the
indianapolis JomWai suggests that "this
laudation is hardly necessary since the
country knows that the old Roman is good
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

mfn-too good, at least, to have been avail
able as a Democratic senator" Was it his
excess Of virtue that caused him to be
ignored by the administration when great
prizes were being passed around about eleven
aud onc.half months ago?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
Soldiers Home Veterans Tempted.

In the Senate yesterday a resolution offered
by Mr.. Edmunds was agreed TO, directing the
committee on military affairs to inquire and
report what steps may be necessary to prevent
the furnishing or Keeping of Intoxicating
drinks in the immediate vicinity of the Sol.
dicrs Home in the District of Columbia. Mr.
Edmunds said the old veterans were tempted
TO take too much" at the numerous barrOoms
surrounding the home, and were sometimes
robbed while under the influence He com
mCndtd the subject to the careful congdern.
tion Of the military committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
INC Mind. KeaaIng seanee sunday.

Washington has had many wonderful men,
generals statesmen, and Presidents, chiefly,
but 1t will have the most wonderful man, ac.
compNnied by his sister, on next Sunday night
nt the National Theater. William S. and Vir-
prise the sRCptics with cabinet manifestations
and mind reading challenging all callers TO
account for what they shall see and hear or
answer they cannot: The subject will prove
interesting both to those in the faith aud TO
uubclicyCIs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

JonN b. GoUGn is dead, and has left no
successor, for he filled a place that he had
made for himself, and which no other man
could occupy. For more than forty years
Mr.. Cough has been before the people as a
lecturer on many themes and was known
to more persons than any other American
citizen of his time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

IN becomes more and more apparent that the
dcspscd spells system Is the only one praetica.
bic to apply 10 American political conditions
us they yCXist,-IHdi0Hdpois SSHt'Ud.
Ifyou take "thc desplsed spoils system"
and build reform yestbule on the front
side, then paint an arched, big-lettered sign
over the front door, announcing that
"public Office is a public trust,n furnish the
whole establishment with Pan Electric bells,
and place big coal oil lamp on each side
OF the doorstcps, you will have so good an
cdillce that 1t cannot be Democratlcally i'm
proved, even under a convict laborcontract!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

PERSONS who are looking for profitable
investments should not ignore the fact that
there is a great and growing demand for
small dwelling houses, renting at Sl5 to $50
per month. If localities are judiciously
chosen such houses will pay very hand
somely, both in the direct returns and in
the rapidOppgeCiation Of property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The reputation which made Mr.. Cleve-
land governor of New York and secured
for him that Mugwump support which
gave him the presidency was made by op-
posing just such politicians as those who
are deyouring Maryland's share Of the fed
Cral patronage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
Tho Morrison Tnrlfr nm.

The committee on ways and means yesler.
day instructed Chairman Morrison to request
an opinion from the Secretary of the Treasury
as TO the probable effect Of the tariff rates pro-
posed in the Morrison bill upon the govern.
nCnt revenues upon the basis of last year )
customs business, IL was stipulated by the
low tariff members that in the event of the
failure of the Secretary to return an answer by
next Tuesday, the consideration OF the tarlll
bill will begin ON that day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

We know of no fact or figures that should
lie more interesting to politicians than
these: In ten years, in the state Of New
York alone, the Prohibition vote has grown
from 1859 to 30,53l, and in the United
States, in twelve years, from 3, sos to l5O,3 500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

Ir Mr.. Morrison would have the body
of little Horizontal pan-electriled res
direction might happen, and then Mr.
Morrison's latest would not be so lone
lI-lrnr-N
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The Virginia Democrats have accom-
rlishcd greater results than could have been
anticipated. They were sure to disgust the
Republicans, but they have gone beyond
that mark aud actually achieved selr-dis-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

brethren, let us push on the great work Of
REFORM" "Tum the rascals out.' "The
year Of jubilee has come" "The oil Of
gladutss is on tap"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The results Of james Russell Lowcll's
return from London are Disappointing
John J.. sullivan still holds place as the
most distinguished citizen Of Boston, with
Parsum Downs good second.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.


ALBAuGH's-Nut. Goodwin.
NATIoSAt-Rosc Coghlan.
Tuou-"Thc shaugraun.'
HRRzoGs-Iouisep pomeroy,
DIME MUSEUM" Grizzly Adams"
EST. RINK-Finost skating surface In the city
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

Sample copies Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN, rW be sent free Of postage to
any address drc wcchs for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

SENATOR WILSON says prohibition is a
fixed fact in Iowa" Yes, and it came
mighty near fixing the Democratic party
on top Of its opponent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

\ lHiLprNG boom of unprecedented pro-
portions will soon set in in this city, Civ
ing abundant employment to labor and
creating activity in all the channels Of
trade.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
PROFESSIONAL.

TTEETII INSERTED WITHOUT PLATES,
L and C0cn,nc used to Obtund pain In filling
teeth RlsO pure aluminium east plates for arti-
fetal teeth, DIR. 4. S, CARROLL, Dentist, 60i
l2th II, n. w. Office hours . II, IN. TO 1850
y, m. iej.tf
- G, BANCROFT, u. VI, D., HAS RE
ps moved his Dental Office TO 0li Il, NV;
Gas administered. Dentistry in all It's branches
Prices reasonable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The senate had better unlock It's doors
now, of it's own motion, than few years
later under the compulsion Of the sovereign
ruler Of this republic-public opinion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

PEcEsNirr would have been the greatest
man Of his age If Dickens could have set
him up in the reform business in the United
States in our day and generation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

THE REV. SAN JoNEs contemplatcs
practiciug on a buzz.saw for week or two
preparatory to his proposed attack on Chi
CagO,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

DIRE distress to the Democracy will be
the first result of the Prohibition movement
in Delaware
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

The iourneymen bakers will hold meeting
Saturday night at Cosmopolitan Hall TO organ
ize an assembly of knights of Labor. They are
anxious 10 have less hours Of work and more
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

EOR RENT-FouR ROOMS, NICELY FUR.
n nishcd, for housekeeping on "a floor;
location very desirable; rent moderate. Ad.
dress WEST END, Republican Oficc. 7.1g
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

NOR RENT-LEASANT ROOM AND
II breakfast for sl2 per month in private
family; home comforts. Address CAPITOL
IIILL Rcpnhlicnn Onco. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

No rAN-ELEcTmc engine is complete
without q reform safety valve.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

EOR RENT-011 NJ ST. n. w, HANDSOME
a suite Off or . furnished rooms, with board;
"a story south front; delightful location; rea.
700
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

EOR RENT-g22 18TH ST. MCPHERSON
AZ square, handsomely furnished suites of
rooms; front ID and ID floors, fucing the square,
unreasonable rates. S.2l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

L7OR RENT-GOO EAST CAPITOL ST., FUR.
a nishCd rooms, lst, ID, and ID floors; corner
house south front; board If desired; references
exchanged. 7.2D
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

LNOR RENT-TWO UNFURNISHED, COM.
II municnting rooms, 3d floor; suitable for
light housekeeping; near cars and herdics IL
ID 81. N. e. 40
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

~ MOVE" said delegate in Virginia con.
yenlion that our chairman take u dose of DR..
Bulls Cough syrup, he IS so hOarse that can.
no doubt tried this wonderful medicine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

TOR RENT-ROOM WITH BOARD; IN Gen.
II trnl portion of city; rates reasonable Adj
dress VI. W., RCpubliCun OiliCc. 7.21
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
Northwes,ern river nnd Hnrhor NIntters


The Senate committee on rivers and harbOrs
gave hearing yesterday morning to n dele.
CATION from the Business Mems Association of
the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, sent here in
the interests of liberal appropriations for
northwestern river and harbor matters, and
particularly in the interest of improvements to
the great ship canal at Suult ste. Marie. All
commerce by water from the east to the north
west on the American and Canadian routes
pass through this canal, and the War Depart
mcnt urges the immediate enlargement OF the
LOCKS ana deepening of the approaching cham
mel.
The delegation also spoke in favor of the bill
providing for the purchase by the government
OF the Portage lake ship canal across Keewe-
nav point, IN Lake superior, in order to make
II free to commerce.
The president Of the association is Horatio
Seymour, jr., who has large interests in the up
per country. Not being able TO attend, the
argument which he had prepared was read by
Hon. Peter White, of Marquette. Other mem.
lers of the delegation were ex.CongreSsman
Hubbell, of Houghton; Samuel W. Stephenson
Of Menminee, and II. W. Seymour, of Snait Ste
Marie.
Col Groves of Duluth, and State Senator
Ely, of Cleveland, also spoke in favor of the
projected Improvements as an important ma
! ttOnal matter. The statistics filed with the
committee as to the amount of commerce using
yearly this great waterway are remarkable and
interesting.
The delegation had previously been heard by
the House committee, and at its close Chairman
Willis announced that their showing was most
tAyOrnDly received.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

NOT one Of the traducers of "the recent
,lolar' will sell Il for 90 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

LTOR RENT--A FURNISHED PARLOR AND
II bedroom, with use of kitchen; suitable
for housekeeping; In II private family. 1911 q
81. n. W. 7-1D
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
BOfRDTNG.
EDUC1TION.iE.

NElss JOSEPHINE NIMMO,
-Nl TEACHER OF PIANO AND ORGAN.
ielOl2t 3l2 Indiana Avenue.
CHELDoN's DANCING ACADEMIEs-AT
- 1901 + st. n. W., Monday, Wednesday
Friday, and Saturday; nt 3d st. and PA. nv. s.
T., Tuesday and Saturday. Now is the time To
join for participation In the May Ball.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

LNOR RENTAL 2l7 EAST CAPITOL ST.
II Grant Row. with or without board, room
with . sunny windows; also hall room; low
price 7.20
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

NOR RENT-2D.STORY FRONT ROOM TO
A org gentlemen; references exchanged.
lil3 18th st., bet. q and L stS 7-tg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

NOR RENT-1llj n ST. n. W., LARGE
IT sunny ID story frontroom, with or without
bnnId: rCngOmnhlo forms. relerences. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

LVOR RENT-lO2j VT. AV., A FLAT OF 3
II communicating rooms, handsomely fur.
uishCd, with alcovc and bath attached 1st OF
~ floor; board If desired. 7-22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19

LoR RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED
II room at 2i3 3d st. y. W. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
ITOR RENT---ROOJTS

ETOR RENT-g30 X ST. N. w., rooms, en-
II suite or single; handsomely furnished: hot
aud cold water; large closets and in every way
desirable: also hall room. I'D
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-19
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