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National Republican., 1888-03-21

STRANGE to say, two most important codicils
to the will of the late Henry Bergh were found
invalid when the instrument was filed for pro-
bate in New York Monday, because they were
witnessed by but one person instead of two, as
the law requires. In the first codicl he makes
certain bequests to his nephew and namesakc
Henry Bergh, and requests him to follow up
the work of protecting dumb animals from
abuse. But II is thought the heirs will take no
advantage of the oversight through which the
codicils were made invalid and that the wishes
of Mr. Bcrgh will he fully carried out. His
estate is valued at from $4,000 TO S5O0,OOO,
and he leaves a house and lot worth slOo,oOO
to the society he founded, and through which
he won the undying respect and esteem of all
good men.
National Republican., 1888-03-21

AFFAIRS do get turned around and mixed up
sometimes in the most unexpected way. As
is well known, Miss Rose Cleveland, the Presi
dents sister, went into Miss Reeds private
school in New York some time ago as
teacher. Well, Miss Reed had so much conf.
dence in Miss Rose Elizabeth that she went off
TO Rome for a long visit and left her In sole
charge; and among the pupils whose minds
are now being trained by Miss Cleveland is a
daughter of Hon. stephen b. Elkins, who was
Mr.. Blaine's right hand man in 1891. Mr.. r.
c, Kerens, another intimate personal friend of
Mr.. Blaine, has taken his two daughters away
from school in Philadelphia and put them at
Miss Reeds school
National Republican., 1888-03-21
Two Sets of Harness stolen.

In the criminal court yesterday John
Cole was convicted Of second offense of net
larceny In stealing two sets of harness value
at SI5 from James H. Miller ON Feb 4 Ial
Mr.. Coyle represented the government and
$. B. Wall the prisoner. The evidence for IN
prosecution was direct and to the point, III
defense entered general denial, but elaine
was while erintlucnce of liquor, and thaf h
was then not responsible. Martha Apee M
prisoners mother-n,law, testified that In a.
der TO keep him at home the day in Guestid
whisky, and that he drank at least hhii Of
before leaving the house. The iury broupl
in verdict as above. The prisoner was 90,
yitted In the.poiice court July 60 1881, of pet
and sentenced to pay fine Of s. and rest6l
the stolen money '' 'N7''l
National Republican., 1888-03-21

"f s'"se "G""e''n. S~rruIfi ruuS, ,tiiy, ,,.yn onu
expecting to rivalcf not excel the fair Mary,
and each one fading into obscurity without
any great amount of delay. The latest can
didate from the Kentucky metropolis Is an.
other Miss Anderson-not plain Mary, but
plain Lizzie. Miss Lizzie Anderson made her
debut at Macauley's Theater, Louisville, last
week, but, as the nearest to a compliment she
received from the critics was that "her per-
iormance was sufficient TO show that she Is
not without talent for comedy" 1t is to be
feared she will go the way of all the other
Kentucky women who have aspired to follow
in the footsteps Of the immortal Mary.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
What a business Man Says.

\ gentleman largely interested in bust
ness says in a letter;
If the United States at this date. and with
her capacity Is not able to assert. maintain.
ana hold her proper position and importance
In the worlds family there Is something
wrong, and that wrong should be corrected
II We're the autOcrat of the United States /
should continue the tariff ON lis basis for five
years, and have II distinctly understood that
such was the case, should then take half of
ihe amount or surplus at least If not more)
SubSldize steamship lines connecting with all
parts of the world; would encourage, aid, and
assist the citizens of the United states I'm
making market abroad, and in other ways do
Tor the United States and lis manufacturers
luot what a business man with broad bust.
ness horizon would do in his own particular
lihe of trade That is to say, first, see how
Wen could make goods, how cheap could
make them, and then give my undivided at.
l'hlluh To making market for the same
Ihere Is to my mind no greater probability
ana possibility Of success, DEVELOPMENT, and
great commercial gain for the United states
thhh the carrying out of this idea, that Is 10
say trading with the whole world as a mar.
ket' the United States as producer, and
What raw materials are not found In the
United States could be brought back ON our
own steamships, after delivering our own
manufactures, and this way make profits
ON poth trlps' ana make money ON both deals.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
ENTIRELY UNAUTHORIZED
The Action of Col. Ludlow in Cutting
Through the Cemetery,

The Action of Col. Ludlow in Cutting
Through the Cemetery.
The printed statement that Commissioners
Webb and Wheatley corroborated that of
Cd Ludlow before the congressional com
mttee is premature.
They deny it, and Mr.. Webb yesterday
sad: "We did not go there to say anything
about Col. Ludlow. The facts Of the case
ae that on the 7th of December last the
Subpoena and restraining order I'm connection
with the extension of this street THROUGH
me cemetery were served on me. sent
lltIn, as do all such processes, to the at
Dmey. The office record shows this. That
vas on Saturday On the Goth instant Mr.
Nddle wrote personal letter to Col. Lud-
ow which explained the whole situation.n
In speaking of the authority of Col Lud-
aid: ''''
"Iherc was no order Of the board of com
missioners directing the work to be done.
nor was any such order filed by Col. Ludlow
win the committee. The commissioners
lid not contemplate doing any work on this
road, Tor the appropriation act expressly
forbade the opening of any new roads, and
The attempt of Col. Ludlow to open the road
was unauthorized"
National Republican., 1888-03-21

The Senate has passed bill appropriatng
SlGOOOO for a monument IN Washington to
the colored sailors and soldiers who lost
their lives in defense of the Union. Such a
monument is well deserved. Never were
men enlisted under more trying circum-
stances than those which surrounded the
"ulorcd soldiers and sailors of the war. They
fought with conspicuous bravery and their
patience and devotion became proverbal.
Their simple, childlike fidelity to the cause
they undertook to defend aroused the admi-
ration of the world, while they were con
spicuously free from those acts of revenge
that almost any other people under like con-
ditons would have performed. The nation
certainly owes this monument to the mem
ory of the dead colored soldiers aud sailors.
National Republican., 1888-03-21

OSE of the bills passed by the Senate
Monday provides for the pensioning at S25
month of volunteer female nurses who
served during the war This is an act Of
long and strangely delayed justice to Il
noble class of women. Many of them have
died Of diseases contracted in the discharge
Of their perilous duties, and we are sure no
human person can object to this tardy recOg-
milton of the services Of those who remain.
The record of faithfulness and self-sacrifcc
they made during the war can never be
told for it was mainly made away from oh.
servant eyes and with no expectation of re-
ward The very modesty and patience with
which they performed their deeds of blessed
memory ought to have made assufllciently
strong appeal to have secured for them the
passage Of pension bill long ago.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
TIE PRAYER SERVICES.
Interesting Meetings Being Held by the

Interesting Meetings Being Held by the
Woman's Temperance Union.
The prayer room of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church was crowded yesterday
afternoon, notwithstanding the inclement
weather, to hear the Bible reading of Mrs.
Hannah Whtall Smith,
Mrs. Il. Is. Kearney, Of New York, sang
two solos to the delight of all present, Mrs,
Judge Clark led in prayer, and Mrs. smith
never seemed clearer nor more forcible in
in her explanation Of Bible truth. She said
when she received her commission to give
Bible talks 1t was thus: "Speak We comfort
ably to My people," and so His words
should always be those of comfort and
peace. II is an uplift towards God to hear
her, for her religion lifts her above the ordi-
nary and crushing cares which worry and
fret the half-hearted professor of the religion
Of Christ the comforter. Every one, and
especially the sad and depressed should
hear Mrs. Smith. She will give Bible read
ings at the Church Of the Covenant Thurs.
day and Friday at p. IN. Miss Willard
and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Barnes, of New
York, will all take part In the PRAYER ser.
vice at the New York avenue church today
at p. m., and Mrs. Kearney will sing.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
Prospect Hin Cemetery Director.

The annual election for new board Of di
rectors of the German Prospect Hill Cemetery
was held at Edels Hall yesterday under Oh,
supervision of the committee appointed fol
that purpose by the lot holders at their reoen'
meeting, The polls were open from TO 4
M AT 10 O'Clock last night the count of vote
was completed, and the following gentleme
were found to be elected President. Frd
lmhof; secretary, Leonh Eckert; director
August Schmedtie John L. VOgt Charls
Schneider, Charles Graf, John A. C'resbaue
and George Wagner.
man Evangelical Society, We're open from !
3 p. m. at St. Georges Hall This SOciet
claims TO be the owner of Prospect Hill Gem
tery, Their election resulted as fnllowe
ffeSdent, l.; kettler; directors, j. q. Bartht
g: Wal ker, II, Jorg, $, Toepfer, H. Luckcl, al
W, Scherger We
National Republican., 1888-03-21
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS.
Disabled Soldiers and Sailors Exempted
from Its Requirements.


Commander-in-chief NJ. A. Dillon, Union
Veterans Union, has received from Secretary
Doyle, of the civil service commission, the
following;
This commission has received, by reference
from the President, the resolutions of the Ma.
tional Command of Union Veterans Union.
dated Nov. ID, last, requesting that disabled
Union veteran soldier or sailor occupylng n
position in the civil service be not required TO
compete In examinations for promotion unless
he desires promotion, and that II he passes
such minimum percentage In said examination
ments In the higher grade
Your attention is invited to general rule 3,
section y, of the rules for improving the eXecu,
i've civil service, promulgated March l. to be
found at page % of the pamphlet herewith in.
closed, eXempting those honorably discharged
from the military or naval service of the
United states and the widows and orphans of
deceased soldiers and sailors from compulsory
competitive examination for promotion.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
Death of +. NJ. Smith.

The conductor, f. NJ. Smith, who was ii
stantly killed in the late fearful disaster q,
the Georgia Southern railroad was the son a
s. NJ, Smith, formerly Of Kewanee. m mi
many friends Of Mr.. Smith and his wife I'm th
west Will deeply sympathile with them in tit
loss of their noble sou, who was the hone anii
friends here, as well as the entire force nn III
Coast line in which service he was, monyi
with his afflicted parents, as they too have Iol
friend who had endeared himself TO them ~
MS genial nature, .gentlemanly department
ana kindly heart. His memory will iOnr Ia,
cherished by those who knew him for wbat ii,
was, a true and manly man. The funeral vii
take place from the home Of his parGnts -
Third street northwest at 3 p, m TODAY y
National Republican., 1888-03-21

THE efforts of the highly interesting and
pleasing body of authors who have come TO
Washington to further the adoption OF an
international copyright law are deserving of
The greatest sympathy and encouragement.
II Is one of the strange and unaccountable
features Of the broad and generous view
that the present age takes of most subjects
that authors should be SO ruthlessly robbed
of the legitimate proceeds of their labor and
genius. There is no law Of trade or morals
that ought to protect publisher in his un-
righteous use Of what belongs by every prln-
ciple Of common justice to somebody else.
This is what American and English pub
fishers have been doing long time and
what they will continue to do unless an in
icrnalional copyright law Is adopted. Asit
II now the author suffers and the publisher
grows fat on his suffering lis said that
virtue has It's own reward, Is it not about
time that authorship should fare the same
NuNp
National Republican., 1888-03-21
WHO WILL GET THERE,
To the 81. Louis Convention as Dele
gates from this District,

To the ST. Louis Convention as Dele
gates from this District.
Appointment District Democrat said to a
REPUBLICAN reporter last night that he
would wager moderate sum of money that
he could name the two gentlemen who
would represent this city in the st. Louis
convention, ~ don't mind saving" said
he, "that Mr., William Dickson will he one
OF the two delegates, and Mr. beg pardon,
want to get the bet on the other fellow
But, seriously speaking, il Mr. Dickson al
lows his name to be used he will get at least
lifty-iiye of the siNty-siX delegates ON the
first ballOt.n ''''
"Will Col. James q. Bcmet he Mr.. Dick
sons colleagueYn asked the REprBLIC,S
reporter.
"Oh, no." was the answer "Col. Berret
Is certainly not seeking an election to the
~, LOUIS convention from his District. lie
votes IN the state Of Maryland, and there
fore is ineligible"
National Republican., 1888-03-21
AFTER THE CoLoRED VOTE.
1t is the Women This Time Whose
Ballots are Wanted.

Ballots are Wanted.
Through the cndeavors of Mrs. Shadd
Cary the Bethel Literary Society of this
city extended an invitation to the leading
members of the Woman's Suffrage Assoca-
tion to address them at their regular meet
ing at the Metropolitan Colorcd NJ. f..
Church on NJ street, near Fifteenth, last
evening. The invitation was accepted, and
the edifice was filled to overnowing by lead
ing members of the literary society aud their
friends. Mr.. j. w. Cromwell, president Of
the society, called the meeting to order and
requested Miss Matte Bowen, one of the
vice presidents of the association, TO preside
while he made the ntroductions. Seated on
the platform were Miss Susan B. Anthony,
Hon. Fred Douglass, and Others
Miss Anthony was the first speaker, and
devoted her remarks to general review of
the advancement of the work from the in
ccption to the present time. She also re-
fcrred at length to the fact that when Mrs.
Stanton and Mrs. Lucretia Mott first began
their work forty years ago Fred Douglass
was the first and only man to espouse their
cause and believe in giving woman the bal
lot. Mrs. Clara b. Colby, of Beatrice, Neb,
editor Of the Hon,an's Tribune, followed in
the same line.
Hon. Fred. Douglass made short ad-
h% dassRsa daafssRa cbfd njlen h hs haq tpli,a taksn
J =. X. Davis, Green, and Yancey, and Mrs
Carey and others. Miss Anthony called
lof a vote on the subject by the women
present. Quite number voted in favor of
the ballot for women, one voted against H.
ana the larger portion did not vote. Miss
Aneta Joy gave vocal selection, with piano
accompaniment by j. w. Stevenson, and
MISS Jennie Cropper rendered piano solo.
National Republican., 1888-03-21

LITTLE Boss Mills the other day init
mated that somebody had not been treating
him in "a manly, direct, frank, open man
ucr." The GOODNESS of the passing blizzard
must have seized our Little Boss, and he is
unusually refreshing. When, during his
dark lantern conspiracy against the business
interests Of this country did he for mo-
mcnt so'far forget himself as to be either
manly, direct, frank, or open in his manner?
The house of the Little Boss is too fragile to
Justify his throwing stones in this reckless
National Republican., 1888-03-21

lT il matter of the greatest satisfnc-
iim that new quarters are 70 be leased
for the Washington postotlFtsF Never was
q change more urgently demanded. The
present accommodations for the pOstoilicc
are not only incquatc, but humiliating, dis
graceful, and dangerous. We congratulate
the employees on the prospect of change to
s,mc building that has not the discOmforts
and cXlalations of a Russian prison.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
a camrnIgn Document hy Nutnorl1r

Pcniciousactiyity is thorougly established
In the departments now, and the President
seems 10 be willingly responsive to all the
demands of a critical occasion.
n broad grin lighted up the features Of
knowing politicians yesterday as tile clerk
al the Senate read the Presidents message
relatveto the alleged frauds in the distrlbu,
lion OF lands granted to Oregon for the con
f'ruction Of wagon roads In which he rec.
'mmcndcd the passage Of abill drawn up by
Secretary Villas for the forfeiture Of those
lands The President is a little late with his
Recommendation, and probably wicked part
National Republican., 1888-03-21
Marriage LiCenses.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued George j. Rose and Jennie l.. Nelson
both OF Buffalo, N. Y; George S. Cornell, of
Prince William county, Va, and Martha j
Cornell, of this city; Simon Curtis and Mary
Washington, Henry " Findley and Sarah ii
Blnndon, - Robert r. Pace and Ella l., Farrar,
I, PeIdlnand ni Estler and Julia ID. Newman, oliver
u. I, Ilerce; OF this city, and Julia a Bird, of
Ringgold. "''' -'"'''o
National Republican., 1888-03-21

IT would be hard to estimate the losses
Occasiuncd by the late blizzard. The presi-
dent of the New York and New Haven rail
road says the losses Of his road amounted to
Sl5O.000 a day in money actually paid out
ard tha, the disaster was the most eXpen-
svc the road had ever experienced. This,
10 doubt, Is equally true of the Pennsylva-
ria and other roads running into New York.
There never has been time in the history
of railIoading when there was so complete a
cessation of traffic in and about the great
- --~r-------->.-- -.-,---..- -
baNH adantll natti.----
from fires. These nettings are stretched
ont over the sidewalk to catch those who
may hc compelled to jump from the upper
stories Of buildings. But this plan seems
10 have proved entirely abortive at the burn
ing of All apartment house Monday morning.
a number Of persons jumped into net
spread by the iiremen, but in every case the
net stretched sufficiently for the body to
strike the ground, resulting in either fatal
injuries or immediate death. If these nets
Were made strong enough they might be of
great service.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
BARNUM's WORLDS FAIR.
A New Organization of Bigger and
Better Shows Than Ever.

Although p. r. BHrn"n has been tried
five successive times, fire, he has not
proved wanting in iU... '%e ability
to rise in greG ....u Lorc novel 'llliGncy
from the exhibtivc ashes OF vanis,l ID shows,
as will he amply proven in - shington on
Wednesday and Thursdr. May and 3.
Ills equal partner, Mir. :. a. Bailey and
himself have demonstrated most marvel
Gus and prompt energy in organizing new
travelling worlds fair of fifteen great united
shows, upon basis far eclipsing in magnl-
tude, novelty, diversity, and interest any of
their mighty and memorable past effoSts in
that direction. The salient. .aiN,istGAs sre
stage, Moorish caravan, droves, dens, -,
and aquariums of trained wild bYasts
the magnificent new Paris-Olympial hin
podrome and free street pageants of the
most gorgeous and enormous character;
which include host Of rarely novel features,
such as restored Jumboa and his set up skele-
ton; the amazing royal Japanese performers;
heroic Capt. Paul Boyton, In his novel
aquatic performances; Moorish camp, battle
and hunting scenes and equestrian and
athletic displays by wild warriors; dancing
girls, harem beauties, and ebon slaves of the
sahara; wild beast, thoroughbred, and many
other kinds of exciting and novel races, and
thousand other rarely attractive shows aud
performances. The entire exhibition will be
here just as advertised, and everybody will
be here to enjoy the booming holiday Il has
established.
National Republican., 1888-03-21

\ EEGuIAn meeting of the Republican Ma.
tiunal League will he held at the League
Building Wednesday evening, March 81, 1883.
All members requested TO he present. Repub.
lican senators and representatives will al.
dress the League,
T. II REAtr President
National Republican., 1888-03-21

MR. JAY GorLp's Missouri Pacific railroad
does not seem to be as prosperous as II was.
Al the annual meeting Of the directors in New
York last week, Il report was made showing
an increase of SldOOOOo0 in the bonded debt
an increase Of o. 10000 in the stock debt an
National Republican., 1888-03-21
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2l.
Amuseinents.

Held by the Enemy.
ALBAuGH's- New York Casino Opera Go.
KEENAN's--Gus Hills World Of Novelties.
HiJou- Hearts of oak
WILLARD IIAiI.-PrOf Carpenter.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
New POstOfilce Rule.

n circular letter was issued by the Postmas,
yer General Yesterday requiring all postmas.
terS heretofore exempt from the rule, and
whose compensation Is $500 or more per nm.
nun, 70 stamp upon the backs of ali letters rp
relyed the date and time Of arrival. This
requirement Is also extended to nil IistIIhnt
ing offices of whatever class vs. "'''' ''""'
National Republican., 1888-03-21

Information Of all sorts obtained, when possible,
fur subscribers without charge upon application
Rejected manuscripts cannot be returned. -
lar drafts, checks TO the order Of the National
Republican Company always at sender's RISK
No receipts for subscriptions returned. The date
on the wrapper shows when subscription expires.
. Advertisers who have not made or renewed time
contracts will he charged monthly card rates. o.,
nssAll requests for courtCses from railroads.
places Of amusement, or business orders are not au
ihorized unless signed by tile undersigned.
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY
E. W FOX, President ASD MANAGER.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
Equestrian Enter,.inn,o,,,

The equestrian entertainment given last
evening at the Washington Riding Academy
i"r iol lhe boneht Of the Eastern Dispensary was
largely attended. The DrOnramme was
Lengthy aud met with the approval of ali
National Republican., 1888-03-21

I.JE. BEALE, president of the RenubIIcan
Nalohal Lshgue, especially requests the al.
I.gn lvnnuanSe ,aanSe9 OF every member of the League at
National Republican., 1888-03-21

EDWARD u. Fox, Secretary.
National Republican., 1888-03-21
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ESS FOR BINDING
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National Republican., 1888-03-21
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National Republican., 1888-03-21

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