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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
A National Banl,rupt Law.

TO establish ''uniform laws ON the subject
of bankruptcies throughout the United
Statesn is one of the powers delegated TO
Congress by the states and the people
thereof when, by the adoption OF the fed
eral constitution, they created our federal
Union.
This provision Of the fundamental law Is
one Of the most striking illustrations Of
that far-reaching sagacity, that sound, prac-
tical business sense by the exercise OF which
the fathers were able to frame constitu-
tion so elastic that It meets the wants Of
nation Of GO,OOO,OOO as well as It met those
Of the infant republic-that will meet the
requirements of the hundreds of millions In
centuries 10 come as well as 1t meets those
Of the people OF to-day,
This power has never been abused, has
never been used except when its use was
demanded by the public good, and II any
criticism In this connection Is called for II Is
that Congress has hesitated TO take this
great powerintoitsh hands, and has suspended
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
Minnesota's Gallant Attorney General.
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The question whether a woman is a per-
son has just come up In Minnesota, this
time In connection with cemeteries. BY
the statutes "any number of persons not
less than seven" may form a cemetery as
sociatlon. At meeting lately held at
Kasson, Mimi, to form such an association,
a woman's name was proposed as one Of
the trustees. A doubt was raised whether
women were legally persons, and It was de-
cided to exclude women until the next an-
nual meeting, by which time legal advice
could be obtained. Mrs. II, VI. White, one
of the excluded, wrote to the attorney gen
eral at 81. Paul, asking his legal opinion as
to whether she was a person. The attor-
ney general promptly replied that she was,
and that the opposition could have no
ground to stand upon "unless those who
hold that women are not persons should
contend that they were angels, and hence
would never require burial"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
LrAn1Na rnr GFnMAN.



BILE Success.
New York Hour.
As soon as the german commences the
fates of all dancing are in the hands of him
who leads for better or for worse. How
important, therefore, is the coveted post
tion. What an important functionary is
the leader Of the german and how poorly is
that position often filled. What is neces-
sary 10 make a leaderY First and foremost
he must have perfect control over his
temper and at the same time be firm. lie
must not let private friendships interfere
with his public duty. lie must have in
finite tact and judgment. lie must handle
his field much the same as coachman
would handle n pair OF spirited carriage
horses He is in q position In which offense
is easily given and he musthave a retentive
memory and an eagle eye to bear down on
and condemn to temporary oblivion preda-
tory couples who are trying to steal an
extra turn. But above ALL he must be in
that state Of bodily health known rs ''ft."
He must be In training. No man In his
senses would start out to ride q steeple-
chase or run race without giving himself
some training. When n strain comes on
the system from any prolonged physical
effort and II is not In the proper state to
meet that strain, the exhaustion OF the phys
ical system tells at once on the mental,
and the subject becomes "rattledn at the
moment when he should be perfectly cool.
Now, leading a german is prolonged phys
ical effort, and one requiring a certain
bodily strength to meet the strain properly
and perfect training to meet the mental
strain
Most Of the men who essay'to lead are not
att" and before half the evening Is through
they are played out and almost useless
They are exhausted, and have lost their
temper In consequence, and woefully offend
good many people by either sin Of omis-
sion or commission, which would have been
avoided had they been In good training.
Their appearance also Is extremely
ludlcrous, as, with the perspiration stream
ing down their checks, and wild eyed, they
frantically endeavor TO rectify a muddle
that they themselves had caused, and only
succeed in making a bad matter worse or
all the leaders in New York, and there are
many, Col. De Lancy Kane is perhaps the
best. The secret Of his success Is that he Is
nlwsy "lt," and, therefore, imperturbable.
Though the heat and pace may disturb his
collar, It never disturbs his temper, and he
rules his laughing field with a light and
firm hand and also with gallant courtesy
to men and women alike that some of the
aspirants to fame in the possession ofleader
would do well to follow, while to commence
the task they had better literally ego into
training.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
Not n Man of Letters,

man from New Lisbon mailed two let
ters at the One onta postofllce on Saturday.
His strange manner in buying the stamps,
and his query as to what to do with the
stamps after he had bought them, excited
curiosity, and inquiry brought out the sim
gular fact that although So years of age he
had never before mailed letter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

WILL the honorable Secretary of the
Navy deem 1t eXpedient to send the new
naval committee out to sea to hunt up a
storm in order to test it for structural
weakness ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
Personal COIFORT.

HDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
~ Ia open air best preserve health and Ion.
geylty.n Hence, the elite OF the world visit
DIR. WHITE & SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
14l0 Pennsylvania avenue (opp Wilard'sHolel).
IL North EuiAw ST. baltimore for the painless treat
ment Of CoTns, Buni0ns, Diseased Nails and other
got ailments. DIX. WHITES fortieth year OF prac.
ieei his tweniy'hfth in Washington. Fee, u q
ittlng.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6.


AIBAUoH's-Salvini
NATIoNAt-Boston Ideal opera Company
FoEps--Liznc Evans in "Fogg's Ferry"
HERBoGs-"The Mikado."
DIME MUsEUM--Opera and spccialties.
CoMIouE-Varieties.
WASHINGTON RfNK--Nlnth and r. l. avenue
Z ST. RINK-Fincsts skating surface in the city
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

IT the House committees were con-
structed on the reversible plan, with n
chairman at each end, and made to work
like double-ender ferryboats, the speaker
would be relieved of deal of embaTass-
Intut
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

THE most convincing proof of the village
character Of Philadelphia is contained in
the statement of fact that flfty-two lives
were sacrificed last year by the crossing Of
her streets at grade by steam railroads.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

LoNG-CoNTINuED suspense is telling on the
health of a good many Democratic repre-
scntatives. The speaker may be held re-
sponsible for serious consequences If he fur
ther delays the announcement of commit
tees,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

THERE is equity in Mr.. MNnderson's bill
providing a retired list for enlisted men
who have grown old in the service. The
privates and non-commissioned officers have
quite as strong claim for such indulgence
ns the commissioned officers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

lT is confidently predicted that the con-
stitution of the House coinage committee
viii not he quite in line with the silver Sec
tion of the Presidents message.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

THE interesting feature of business at the
capitol yesterday was brief debate in the
Senate ON woman suffrage. 1t will be seen
that Mr.. Edmuuds is not unalterably hos
tile TO the enfranchiscment Of women.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
.BO1RDIN0

ElRsT LAssTABLE BOARD AT s15 PER
II month. Apply at 303 L st. N. W., near new
Pension building ja0.3t
nEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WILL FIND 1T
~ 10 their advantage to take their meals at "the
old relable,n the American House. Pa Ry,, cor, eth
sti reasonable rates and seasonable hours, Call
write for circular del7-lm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

ONLY seven hundred and ninety billswere
introduced in the House yesterday. About
seven hundred of these are so good that
they will die young
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

New York is menaced with the perma-
neut inhabitancy Of John L. Sullivan.
Alas, poor York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

The territory of Arizona has fitted her
self out with public debt that is quite
large enough to satisfy the modest ambition
nf q full.blOwn state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

The sensible policy of both the Demo-
cratic President and the Republican Senate
is to mutually mind their own business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

srNAroR VANCE has introduced bill TO
repeal the civil service act. Mr.. Vance
represents Democratic sentiment on this
subject.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

ALI the arrangements for the grand fair
to lie held by the Hebrews Of this city are
progressing in the most satisfactory and
promising manner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

THE Bell Telephone Company appears to
lie scooping in some very valuable judicial
decisions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
The whole Case in a Nutshell.

The Democracy are not for competitive
examinations and non-partisau appoint
mcnts, aud Mr.. Cleveland is for them; and
that is the whole OF it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

SENATOR 1NGALLs's bill for the establish
ment of national university in Washing
ton is an important measure and deserves
such extended notice as we are unable to
give IL in this issue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

COMMISSIONER SPARKS is severe test OF
The administrations carrying capacity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
The Insatinte whitney and the Doiphi,

The lnsatiate whitney and the Dolphin.
The Post Of yesterday says "The Dol
phin has not yet completed her trial trip,
and in few days she will leave Fortress
Monroe and go in search of more hard
weather. Gracious goodness What an
interminable trial trip Is this thing never
to endY The amiable st. Louis Republican
says at is to be hoped the now notorious
ship will survive the perils in store for her,
but II IL be fated otherwise WE REGRET
THAT Roach AND CHANDLER ARE NOT ON
BoARD.n Good heavens, how sweet
II is not correct, as we learn by inquiry
Of Secretary Whitncy's private detective
twho drinks good deal lately, that the
Secretary intends on this new trip to invite
Mcssrs. Roach and Chandler on board In
hopes to hear the last Of them. The real
truth appears to be that the Office of In
telligence, now under the intelligent direc-
tion Of the intelligent Lieut.. Raymond
Rodgers, son of Rear Admiral Rodgers, has
reported to Secretary Whitney that the
highest known sea waves are forty-two feet,
while the board Of experts have informed
the department that the highest waves on
the late trip were only thirty-eight feet.
So the Dolphin is to cruise until she finds
the forty-two feet waves. Surely she is a
doomed ship II Mr. Whitney's trial trip
continues. The "grcat gales" and "more
hard weather. will be likely to finish her.
We see but one hope. Oil must be re-
sorted to in order to still the waves. 1t is
now the standard remedy for high pillows.
But what II Secretary Whitney should get
up corner in the oil MARKET The Dol
phin would go down in gloom, and this
whole question Of the navy would be en-
veloped in darkness.
How would II do to send Messrs. Whitney
ana Garland instead Of Roach and ChandlerY
Imagine them as the Dolphin takes her last
fatal plunge, Mr.. Whitney shouting "Ths
is vicious system; the Navy Department
must be first reorganized,n and Mr.. Garland
screaming "This must be a mistake; I say
the government had no contracts at all with
John Roach. Must leave my Pan-Ecctric
telephone stock?n
The human mind stands aghast at the
continuous, comprehensive, far-reaching
trial-trip policy Of the Navy Department.
Civil service reform is nothing to the new
naval methods. But 1t is OF no use to dis.
Cuss them. We profoundly remark, inaon-
currence with the language of Mr.. Whit
ney's report "Whatever they turn out to
be they will demonstrate in practice.'
What can be more reasonable than such a
proposition as that? We must wait for the
| farce to close.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
The Moses of the Democracy.

The banner that Gov. HIN has promised
his friends to preserve bears an inscription
which means that Mr. Cleveland is not a
Democrat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
AUCTION SIZES.

DUNCANsON BROS, AuCTIoNEERs,
~ 9th and ID SITS. N. w.
SALE OF METROPOLITAN STREET RAIL
WAY STOCK.
BY virtue OF decree of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia, Equity 0727, issued Decem-
her 80, 1885, will dispose of, at public sale for
the beneHt of Joseph J, Coombs and his estate. at
the above.named auction house, on THURSDAY,
JANUARY Z, 1886, at the hour OF p. M,
SO Shares OF the Metropolitan Street Railway
Stock. JAMES l.. NORRIS,
Com. and Trustee of Estate OF
ianb-3t JOSEPH j. C00MBS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

as n falsehood The new heads Of depart
ments and chiefs Of bureaus have been com
PEELED to admit the excellence Of the system
Of public service to which they succeeded.
All the stock campaign thunder Of twenty
years has vanished as efrectually as that
$4150O0 coo Of surplus revenue
The last Republican triumph is the eS-
torted confession OF the Democratic admin
istration that the departmental service is
all that the most ardent Republican ever
claimed for IL.
Instead Of there being too many officials
more are called for. Instead OF reducing
expenditures an increase is estimated for,
Instead Of finding ample room in the build
ings already erected, other buildings are
desired.
In the interest Of fair dealing in politics,
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN calls the at.
tention of Democrats to this Republican
vindication.
In the interest Of sound economy and n
proper regard for the good of the public
service, the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN ap-
proves the recommendation Of the secre.
tary Of the Treasury that the erection Of a
new building be provided for.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
Diet Remedies.
Irhiladelphla Ledser !

The medical profession has a great
avenue before 1t in the diet remedies aud
other applications Of physiological fact to
ordinary life. The greatest distinction Is
evidently to come I'm this line, and, indeed,
IL is evident even TO the surface observer
that foods, habits, and other daily incidents
Of life, being daily and continuous, must
have much more influence on constitutional
tendencies than medicine and treatment,
which is occasional or varied. Perhaps the
clews to the two opprobria OF the profess
sion--consumption and cancer-are to be
conquered after all by means Of food.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
EDUCATIONAL.

SHELDON,s DANCING ACADEMIEs-AT 1904
y Ct. N. W., Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday; at 3D. ST. and Pa. av. 3. E., Tuesday and
Saturday, Notice-A discount of 20 per cent. TO
those Joining first week Of the new year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
FoR RrNr-RooSra.


EOR RENT-p3p X ST. N. WA SUITE OF
n handsomely furnished parlors LIST floor; all
modern improvements south 'front.' central and
desirable. 7-8
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
WANrED-EMp1oymENr.

WANTED "A SITUATION by A YOUNG
w colored man, VA waiter In private FAM
ilyi references. Apply at 1898 27th st., West
Washington. 1.S
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

Tor RENT-THE LARGE AND PLEASANTLY
II located house, No. 14l6 q ST.; rent low to good
and permanent tenant; the house has all the modern
conyenences and is heated by furnace. Apply No.
14lS q ST. for'pariculars. 6-de17-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
WANTED---MIsCELIANEOUs.

WANTED---MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED : s2o5; SECURITY CHATTEL
w mortgage on 81 900 worth of furniture, In
Guiding fne upright piano. Address Box o, Re-
publican Office. 6-S
WJANTED-AT A BARGAIN, A LIGHT GRO
w CeTy wagon, horse, and harness, or horse
alone. Address BARGAIN, Republican oilice. 5.S
XIrANTED-l 900 SHARES OF WASHING
w ton Gas Stock will pay market price Ad-
dress SYNDICATE, Republican Office. 0.S
WANTED "A SECONDHAND VERTICAL
w fork, 80 inch bicycle, in perfect order; price
not to exceed $40 Address BICYCLE, Republican
ONCE, OF
WTANTED-BY EVERYBODY, PROOF THAT
w Shakespeare could not write; well, II will be
out soon. 90
yITANTED-TO ANNOUNCE THAT 1 SELL
w Pure Sweet Catawba at oOc. per gallon; Dry
Catawba, SOC; Virginia Claret, S0c.; California
Claret, 81, II. A. SELIGSON, Wholesale Dealer,
1424 Penn. Av. N. W., Basement iai
WyANTED-A LIMITED NUMBER OF TABLE
w boaIders by first-class caterer, late steward
OF prominent city club; varied menu OF the best
the markets afford. Apply at Dining Room, 033
q st.N. W. Off
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06
.FOR RENT-HOUSEs.

EoR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED HOUSE
IL In n. W.; persons now occupying 1t will retain
. rooms, reducing rent to $50 per month. Address
A. q. L., Republican 0ffice. O.S
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

E'0R RENT-FuRNISIED, 12-Ro0M HOUSE,
Il with all modern improvements; location un-
surpassed; rent, 500 per month. 1887 10th st.,
near II. !. ave. 90
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

n<Sso NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK.
RsSS WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. %, 1885.
The annual election for Directors Of this Bank
will be held in the Banking House on TUESDAY,
THE 18TH OF JANUARY, 1885, Polls will be
open ffom IL o'clock q m TO O'Clock p. m.
GEO. II. B. WHITE.
1aOO.taE Cashier
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-06

WANTED-BY A YOUNG COLoRED MAN,
w situation as porter or 10 drive for private
familyi good recommendations. 141O Madison 81.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-16
AN OFFER.

Mr.. John Catherwood, who owns a three
story brick with FROM of twenty-five feet
on Main, near Third was yesterday offered
SIS, 800 for the same, but shook his head SO
vigorously that the would be purchaser fail
ed to get breath for some time after.
Nv hats the matter with North Main
ssree1, anyhow!' said a staunch old business
man yesterday. Just look at the number
of lots that have changed hands up there |
suspect that something is going to happen
that we don't know anything about.
His remark led another gentleman to say
that he believed that the many new build
lngs that were booked for next spring on
that street he believed to be the cause of the
stir
oh, you can't tell tell anything about
that" added tue first gentleman. ''These
fellows, you know, are liable to create a
boom anywhere. If you notice there are q
number OF men who watch leaders This
leader may know nothing about 1t but if h'
buys III a certain locality these fellows, sheep
ike, follow in quick succession. This al
tracts attention of course and We are lei tt
believe that there's something up. They
think that they are going to stumble ontC
something great also, but don't know any
! thing more about 1t than the rest OF Us.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-16
WOOLARD-CONREY.

Yesterday morning al Z O'Clock Miss Es-
married to Rev. Abram Conrey, Of Sidney,
Iowa, at the residence of the brides parents,
329 North Fourth avenue
The ceremony was performed by Rev. y.
E. Harmon, of the Emp oria Avenue church,
in the presence of a number Of friends of the
highly contracting parties.
The bride was elegantly and tastefully
dressed in gray travelling suit trimmed in
fur the groom in black.
After partaking Of the wedding breakfast,
the happy couple left for a bridal tour
in the east
a number OF very elegant presents were
made, among which may be mentioned:
Family Bible, Mama, Miss Woolard; one
dozen silver forks. Mrs. E. Stiles: gold watch
ard chain TO bride, Sam F. Woolard: gold
lined silver cake stand and individual castor,
Mr. ard Mrs. Harry Gilien, Kingman; hand
some book, Lille Stiles; one dozen pearl
handle silver knives in an elegant plush case,
Mr. and Mrs S. L. Davidson and Mr.. and
Mrs c. L Davidson: one dozen pear handle
silver nut picks and cracker, in plush case,
James L. Mead, L. Charles Miller. Fred W.
Sweet and Jerome Smith: pair vases,
Miss Sadie Guthrie; silver butter
dish and pickle castor, Sites Brothers and
wives: handsome chair tidy, Miss Hattie
Simpson, Troy, n. Y; hand bag, Winnie
and jimmie Woolard: sheets and pillow
cases, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Sites: plush
frame and photograph of donor Miss Lula
Granger; pair vases, John Fellows; gold lin
ell silver cream spoon in plush case. Miss
Birdine Davidson; silver tea set and sugar
spoon, Judge aud Mrs. Wall; individual cas-
tor, Mr.. and Mrs N. ~ Alexander; silver
napkin ring, Miss Anna Slayden; silver tea
and table spoons, Mr. and Mrs, d. P. Alex
ander; silk quilt made 20 years, from grand
ma, Mrs. Sites; plush photo. album, G..
Smith, Reese, Kan; opera glasses Sam Hell
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-16
ANNUAL MEETING.

Last evening the annual meeting OF the
First Presbyterian church was held. Hon.
Rodolph Hatfield was elected moderator. and
II. L. Carver. clerk
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev A. E. Garrison, of the Oak street
church, after which the minutes Of the last
annual meeting was read.
Reports were then made from the different
departments of the church work.
Report of session by d. A. Mitchell, was as
follows: Present membership 800, gain dur
ing the year 81, deaths Z.
The report of the secretary and treasurer
Of the Sunday school by Chas. Lawrecce,
showed an average attendance OF teachers 80
per cent, of scholars 252.
The report OF the treasurer of the congre-
cation as made by DR.. j. c. Dean showed the
contributions to the benevolent fund during
the year to be 1926 IS.
Mrs. j. NJ. Allen, treasurer OF the Ladies
society, reported 1911 applied to church
work
4 report was then made as to the condition
of the Ladies' Missionary society by Mrs.
Chas. Lawrence; of the Golden Rule society
by William c. Dean, and OF the Kings
Daughter by Miss Lula Wilson.
Rev. J. D. Hewitt, the pastor, then made a
brief report of the years work. spoke of the
healthful spiritual condition of the church
and offered several valuable suggestions for
future church work.
Rev. Garrison, pastor Of Oak Street church,
made statement of the encouraging state
of both the spiritual and the financial affairs
of his charge.
Rev. E. j. Brown gave the most excellent
condition of his congregation, the Do dye
avenue church.
An election of officers to serve for the en-
suing year resulted as follows: Trustees,
A. E. Dodge, John E. Coulter, DR.. A. II.
Warram, E. r. Appleby, L. F. Slurovia
treasurer, j. C.. Dean; clerk, NJ. l.. Carver;
ushers, w S. Corbett, Oscar belong, I. G..
Parham, H. Mex. Dubois, George Humble.
After the election all present sat down to a
most excellent supper prepared by the ladies
of the congregation.
The meeting was well attended and the
evening most enjoyable one.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-16
ENfilB iIIDN.

Tonight viii be the opening of the great
electric clock exhibition at the vacant store
room next to the CITIZENS bank, corner
Douglas avenue aud Main streets. This viii
be a rare exhibition of its kind AMI should
be seen by all The electrical chaages viii
taxa place every fifteen minutes. and as each
movement IS made the lecturer viii give an
instructive explanation. This clock has
b4.en on exhibition IN all the principal cities
on this continent and pronounced by the
public, press and the scientific nlen OF TINS
continent as the most perfect electrical in
vent5on Of its kind Entertainment IS prom
ised for Tie .adiss and children