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National Republican., 1888-04-24
Another Great Man smirci,ed.

The committee appointed by the New
York state senate To investigate the com
mi.siouuppointcd to build the new 0Qucluct
for Sew York city In, made very rich
haul IN the testimony of Rolin NJ. squire.
II it had not come to We common thing
to hear Of the exposure Of rOttunucss in the
management Of the affairs OF New York
city hy the Democrats the pullic would be
ustuuudtd It the revelations Of Mr.. squire,
who was formerly commissioner OF public
works. The witness was In position 10
know what he was talking about. His
testimony most seriously compromised
Gov. lIill and cX.Muyor Grace, the former
lcing shown to have been, not as his
rlrndS have always alleged, -hrewl pol
iticul manirUl0tor, hut O very clumsy one,
ard not only clumsy In political craft. bu'
uuwary In the disposition of hishouura, the
governor uf the state.
Tie Sew iorl, papers have published tir'
testimony in full. We defy any one to read
that portion Of Squirr's evidence in refer.
rucu to GOV. Hill without at once passing
under the conviction that the aqucduct
commission was founded in iobbcry, aud
that the governor was connected with It ina
manner entirely di-crclitahlc to himself
1t was -humclc,, piece Of business. EN'
Mayor Edison says squire told the truth
Judge Henry Gildcl,'ccyc says the Samr.
Squire .aid while he was in Office mote of
Gov. I'm for $3.50 Mas brough, 10 him -
take up. He could not spare -1,COD, hut he
could contribute s?iCU The note seem, to
have been finally paid hy Democratic poll
tic!aus, who had been provided for in the
aqucduct job, and who were under obligl-
tions TO the governor
Squire said lie Wa, ON the most intimate
terms with Gov.'lTll at the time and had
many letters from him. The friend, Of GOV.
Hill were disposed TO deny the existence
Of such letters. Yesterday Squirc produce |
enough of these letters to prove the init.
macy of his relations to Gov. Hill in l,S5,
when lc held the Office Of commissioner Of
public works.
Mr.. squire has waited Il long time to tell
| this story. lie has lidcd his time under TN.
limited abuse from the press. He is another
man who knew how to keep his mouth shut.
| He also knew how To- UprH IL. If Gov, Hi
had not already abandon li> ambition "a
contest the nomination fer The presidency
| with Mr. Cleveland he would have t. do 81
low. Alas, that one So good should fall >o
| soon
National Republican., 1888-04-24
Free Ships.

The Dunn free ship bill is before the
House, with a majority and minority re-
port the latter from the committee on mer-
chant marine and shcries signed by the
five Republicans, Dinglcy, Of Maine; Hop
kins, of Illinois; FELTON,, of California; Far
quhar, of New York, and Clark, of Wiscon-
sin, with one Democrat. Amos j. Cummings,
Of New York city.
The majority report is signed by Dunn,
Of Arkansas; McMiIliu, of Tennessee;
Morse, of Massachusetts; Springer, of Iii
nois; Hatch. of Missouri; Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky, and Mcdonald, Of Minnesota,
all Democrats.
il will De seen that with the exception of
Morse, not Il single member of the majority
represents Il district touching upon sea or
lake where Il ship could be navlgatcd, while
of the minority four out Of six represent
sea or lake districts
The minority report published yesterday
morning shows that the bill was evolved
from the inner consciousness, OF the mem
bcrs; no one asked for Il.
II Is wei known that In the construction
or an iron or steel ship inLOr constitutes
over - percent of the cost. This fact has
hccn established by the evidence taken be,
fore committees ot Congress, and also tho
fact HAT the cla-,c, Of worltmcn engaged
| In preparing The material aud building such
| ships receive from ~ a. 100 per cent, more
| wages tlan are paid - the workmcn on the
| clyde and Galway
IN the face of hi, fact these free trade
Democrats propose 10 drive all these work.
men from their lu-lhp-, and transfer ON
,lipyorl, 10 Great Bu,piu What do the
wOrkmgmcl Sgl
National Republican., 1888-04-24

TnE Republican party. in the opposition
for the past three years. has lacked in vim
aud ,igur 1t has not always been true TO
itS party friends. party press. and party
traditions, Some Republicans in the Dis
irrt of Columbia growl about the best and
tiucst Republican paper ever printed in
Washington because 1t /, printed in the
Fost building. and circulated all manner Of
reports to try and destroy it, influence.
This .ort nj action is simply dcmoralzng.
and toUdyiug to othcudministration inpower.
These very same Republicans when the vic
tory is won, as 1t will be- this fall, will he
tie very first To attempt to put their noses
into the feed trough and seek for Rrpubli-
can patronage. The NlrioSAI. REpuDLI-
rAN proposes that the decks shall be cleared
fora huud-tu-hand fight, the line drawn.
and no middle ground can be occupc | by
amy man who claim, Ia he Republican
and hereafter hope for political prefer
mcut from the party. Every nomination
from President To constable this prcsiden-
tial year must receive Il loyal support. "lle
that /, not for H. Is against US
National Republican., 1888-04-24

TIM ENTtuNN. RrryHlIcAN suggests in all
kindness that the company having control of
thr railroad which attempt, to accommodate
tho.c persons in AlcXnndria who may desire
to come to Washington shOuld contemplate
with suinc seriousness the excuse for II depot
which stands at AlcNandria This depot J.,
Presumed 10 he for the comfort Of those who
Iatuni2c the railroad But In thi, instance
tli. presumption l. cntircly wrong. It l.
rather frr their discomfort. The railroad
tirG, the NirNaulra pas .cnger business su;li
cicutly profitable In run several train, day,
aud there !, ne lack Of demand for waiting
looms fer both ladies and gentlemen. The
.mntS which purpurts 10 he 4 depot may have
cost "a, much rs $50 when new. AGE and
severe service have taken away any charms
Of architecture or even comfort that Il may
have possessed in 1897, or such other remote
period 10 which 1t belongs There are people
in AlcNnn,riu who have been wicked
enough to wish that If cvclonc Is 10
come to town and that If something
must really suffer. that something will be this
allcGed depot. II is not thought depot
which answered the purposes Of the aborg-
ucs Of ls:I; or thcrcabuut, Is quite adequate
to the increased needs Of today. Alexandria
is a city OF some 5000 population, and II is
hardly reasonable that she should pnt up I'M.
romplaningly with a depot sixteen feet
square. \ dry goods box may serve aS n depot
| in ONE of the Sparscly settled districts Of
| Arizona, where they sometimes have a. mach
aS three COWS, II jackrabbit, and n McSicmt to
square mile, hut when a railroad tries to
| force ii ON 80 large and intelligent Il com.
| munity as AleNandria ii must expect II pro.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
Z. B. FOX, Rccorllng Secretary.

T., ". fON, NeCOrulng StcfethrN,
N-,z=z TIE FOURTH ANN Al COMMENCE.
US, mcnt of the Medical and Dental Depart.
ment Of the National University Will be held
WEDNESDAY. APR. 2hh instant, at = o'clock
y. m, at the congregational Church. Mem
ICis of the medical and dental professions
and the public nrc invited to attend.
nr!tst H. II. BARKER. NJ. d., Dean.
s-yS5-S THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
~ National Capital Investment Company,
tor the election OF seven managers tn serve
the ensuing year and the transaction of other
business. will be held ut the Office of the preSi-
dent of the company, Mr.. samuel II. Walker,
AS Louisiana avenue, on TUESDAY, MAY !,
1883. at T:3O y. IN. \. B KELLY. Secretary.
WAsIlN0ToN, u. G., April ], lS3s. --.
n~5s-o THE ATTENTION OF LIBRARIANS
vs. is called tO Il choice, complete set of
American Archives, . volumes, n set of De.
bates In Congress. one of Annals of Congress,
and Globcs--lSG volumes altogether: in per-
feet order; price. SiCO: To be seen at the store
Of the late Dr., Wilcox, 20i 4! st. j. l.. JACK
son. assignee. ap?i6t
H~S-5- NOTICE TO COLONIAL BEACH LOT
~ OWNERS--TaXes unpaid for 1895 and
lSS1 must be paid at once TO save expense,
nj the Office of Il. II. EVANS, Secretary. 1921
+ street WIN. MAYO, Treasurer.
Hpr2i.3t
N~S5zMME MONCELLE. OF NEW YORK
w. manicure and magnetic treatment.
Hours 10 q. m. to p. IN. Ring i2l Eleventh
street northwest. apriU-lw
National Republican., 1888-04-24

SOME Of the Democratic papers have been
quoting what was said by the English cN
radical, Joseph Chamberlain, as to Ameri
rgn sentiment but none Of them have quoted
The following sentence from one of his
speeches. Joseph, Whose political coat will
soun have almost Il, many cOlOrs n that
celebrated coat worn by the youngest son
uf Jacob, said, IN one of his speeches: From
my association in America, found very
few persons in sympathy with Mr.. Glad
stones Irish policy, aud say further that
if the American Democracy had to deal with
The question il would make short work with
the Irish National League in America" Mr..
Chamberlain was accredited by the British
government u, commissioner to this gov
eminent Irishmon in America know with
whum he associated, and of course Joseph
would not msrcprcscnt his American
friends
National Republican., 1888-04-24

rHE Republican National League head
quarters, Thomas circle, since its organi2a
'ion has done much to strengthen and create
sound political sentiment by furnishing a
home for all Republicans in or out of Con-
.rc,s who visit the capital and giving them
an opportunity for free conference. 1t pro-
poses to aid the congressional and national
committees in every way to elect Rcpubli-
ran Congress as well rs Republican Presi-
dcut. Every Republican member Of Com
grcss will strengthen himself and the party
by ioinmgthis League. This organization /.
not in the interest Of any candidate but will
WELD it, vast influence in behalf of the nom
iurcs of the convention.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

GrN. ALvIN p. IIOvEN, in discussing the
pension hill last week, made some telling
points aS To the way in which the commit
Ices were organized to smother any bills
which did not suit either the majority, the
Speaker, or the President, and it is an in
disputuhlc fact that Speaker Carliris, whom
The people of his district elected to stay at
home, ana who is only member of Con-
gress by grace of u partisan majority, has
~ organized the committees that a majority
"f the legally elected representatives of the
people have not the power to make any
law unless it happens to suit the pleasure
of this usurping representative Of the Ken
inckY whisky ring.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
AMCSENIESTS.
OPERA At ALBAUGn'S.


The summer opera season opened at Al
buugh's last night with performance of
Faust" by Nlaugc's French company. II was
rather ambitious undertaking, but the per-
formance had many points of excellence, and
ON the whole was surprise The company Is
strong in It's principals. NJ. Berger a Faust,
VI. Clavcric AZ Mephistopheles, NJ, Mauge as
Valentine, and Mile de Rinkley Il. MurSurite
are all good artists. The Faust of Clavcrc,
II we excuse his somewhat rotund and I'M
conventional appearance, was an admir-
able piece of work. His singing and
acting were both most praiscworthy. lie has
that force and impetuosity which never fails to
arouse an audience and bring II to high pitch
of enthusiasm. Mr.. Slaugc's Valentine was q
We'll finished piece of acting and was well
sung. The company is strange to Washing
ton, never having been here before, but IL in
troduccd itself in very favorable manner
last night This evening "BoCcacciO" Is to
IT, given, and grand opera will be presented
the remainder of the week. A word of praise
should be given the orchestra, which is large
and well handled.
SPECTACLE At THE EATiOSAL.
lrme Kiralfy's "Mazum'' was given at the
National last night To an OvCrcrUwded house.
"MHHuim' Is the pqntomme ol Jerome i'aNcl
worked over; with new scenery, II ballet,
and new srgcIaltlcs. i had long rnn a. the
ways gives the public the best reproduction
of IA Europcai ballet TO he sccn in this
country The ballet in "Mazulm" is quite
a> good rs that Ut the Alhambra in
London. The Specialtcs are of the
hest order. Especially wonderful is the
llapcGC performers the Naidis sisters. They
attracted great attention in New York, and
they are worthy of the celebrity they have
attained, For dancing and rapidlty of move
mCnt, grace, and perfect yclf.pOsSession they
have never been cQualcd. They have been
regarded A. the leading feature Of "MaZulm," "
and very Justly 81. But there are other fca-
turrs Of the performance that are highly in
tvTCsting, II is, indeed, n most engaging spec
taclc irom beginning to end
IARm,'s BIJOu TnrATER,
Uncle Toms Cabin holds sway AZ this the.
atcrthiS week. This playis of never ending
interest tu the masses. They seem never To
tire of i, II i-vcry well put ON at llurrisS
and Will Of course draw lHrg" audiences an
the week, \ matinee performance viii be
given this afternoon
KERSAN's THENrER,
\ great show is at Kcman's this week, con.
sisting Ol Adulph Sccman'S electric sensations,
These are numerous, varied, aud thrlling,y
interesting. Electra Is a wonderful dclu>iun.
\ number of good specialize are Introduced,
and the entertainment throughout Is an un.
usually good one,
National Republican., 1888-04-24

WuRh !, ro bo commenced at once ON the
new mnuoIrd cruiser Maine at the New
York navy yard. When completed she will
hc the m,,t effective ship in the United
States navy. She win carry four lO-inch
guns, zach of which win throw q proiectie
weighing 500 pounds distance of nine
miles. The Maine would thus he able to
cope with some Of the best ships In the
British or any other navy, The British
navy has only one vessel, the Bcnbow,
which camics q gun Of much greater range
than the lOmch guns Of the Maine.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

THT Young MEMS Republican club Of
New York conceived the idea of organic
ing Il national league of clubs for work in
The campaign, \ call was made, several
hundred clubs responded, and u national
league was organized, with recognition Of
state line, and a constitution forbidlng the
organized club from interfering in favor of
any candidate The Democrats Of course
had to attempt something similar 50 Il few
clubs met IN New York last week and or
rHniIcd, But there wa, "a cat In the meal
rub" If not ~ niggcr in the wood pile"
This club organization very promptly
showed up as sidcshow for the Cleveland
boom. passed resolutions indorsing the
free trade message aud the Mills tariff bill,
That settled the matter 50 far ms the New
York and eastern Democrats are concerned,
TLcy are not "hankering" after free trade,
National Republican., 1888-04-24

rcer Of considerable length and prominence
there has never fallen Il shadow upon his
name. He has been an honest, faithful pub
lie servant lie would make wise, safe
president Now that he declines to have his
ramc used in connection with the nomina-
tion at Chicago, he has given renewed
lroof of that singular modesty and devotion
to the duties of the post he was appointed
to occupy,whlch have ever been conspicuous
traits Of his character
National Republican., 1888-04-24
The District Accounts.

The commissioners are considering the sub
icct of changing the present accounting sys
tCm of the District government This matter
was referred to Commissioner Wheatlcy some
tire ago, and he has prepared report Ia the
board, which they expect to consider and act
upon today. The report recommends various
changes in the present methods, sufficient to
almost completely rcOrganiZe the system now
in use. The much talked of changes in the
Offices of collector and auditor are not men.
toned in the report. Any changes that may
follow will be matter for future consideration.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

ard II Congress were relieved of them the
public business would undoubtedly hc
greatly facilitated, Congress cannot posi-
lily give to private bills that careful and
equitable consideration that they often DE-.
serve. and in this way many person, who
have relief in any other direction suffer
the greatest injustice. The subject is one
that deserves the very careful consideration
of Cuuprpss
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Nit SrR>GEE offered in the House yes
tud0y concurrent resolution providing
lor the appointment of committee to sit
during the vacation, and devise some means
ofrrlicymg Congress entirely Of the consld-
Grafton OF private bills, This is most
praisewonhy move. How the object is to
lc accomplished we do moi pretend TO sug-
get, Lut If there Is any way TO bring about
pciorm so greatly needed it certainly ought
10 be proposed, We believe some other
Ilan than the present would be far more
satisfactory to those who have private bills.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

\ Georgia Musical I.assie in Washing
ton.

Washington correspondent Atlanta Journal
\ few evenings ago Prof Lent, a leading
musical instructor of Washington, gave II
aud Georgia and Atlanta enjoyed the distinc.
tip'. OF furnishing the chci performer in the
r,.on of Miss May Avery, the young
daughter Of Col. Isaac W Avery. She
both the violin and piano. and the first violon
in two orchestral pieces Of Haydn, leading
the. music lier plano solo was one of Dee.
The most notable performances were by Miss
Amy Collier and Miss Daisy Smuns on the
piano. and Mr.. Chas. Thierbach on the Yioon-
cello. I'm the room were many musical critics,
and II Is quite triumph that Georgia lassie
Of Il years should have led IN such conServ.
atury. and in this city of musical culture.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Mn Gnrlc. the manager of tha dcfunct
American Exchange, has arrived in Liver
pool, and is lying dangerously III at the
Grand Hotel. 1t is reported that he may
not recover Gillig was superb specimen
of physical manhood. The extent of the
failure has not been fully revealed yet.
When the truth is known the affairs of the
concern will he shown to bc in much
worse condition than reported, 1t is the
knowledge of this that makes Mr.. Gillg Il
very sicl. man to-day.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Tie following bill is TO he presented to
the Senate judiciary us a substitute" for
Senate bill 2lTi, now before them viz:
Hc II enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives In Congress assembled, That
from and after the passage of this act woman
shall retain the same legal existence and the
same legal personality after marriage as be-
fore marriage; and the rights and responsi'
hilitics of the married parents in relation to
act shall not confer upon the wife the
right 10 vote or hold Office, except as Is other
wise provided by law,
SEC. =. All laws. statutory or common, in
conflict with the provisions of this act are
hereby repealed,
National Republican., 1888-04-24

The announcement Of senator Cullom's
declcnsion TO he candidate for the presi-
dency viii bclcccycd with regret by Rcpub-
lIcans In all parts Of the country who have
through his years Of honorable public ser
vice learned 10 be his warm admirers, Sen
ator Cullom is one Of the most irreproacha-
ble men in the Republican party, In ca
National Republican., 1888-04-24
Department Changes.

The following Official changes have been
announced in the interior Department;
Pension otlice-Appointment Geo. H. Gctz.
Of New York, S1,!0O, by transfer from War
Department,
General land ofIice-Appointmcnt: VIM \.
Banister, of Missouri, special agent, 81 day.
Resignation: Chas. e. Frost, of Dakota, special
agent, Sl,ar0. Promotion: David Lcscullet. of
Colorado, $500 TO $1,000,
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Information N all sorts obtained when possible
foT subscribers without charge upon application
Rejected manuscripts cannot I've returned,
ECuittuuC's other than 10y postal money orders,
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Republican Company always 1T sender'3 risk.
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Advertisers who have not made or renewed Time
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- All requests for VOurtCsies from railroads,
plSCrs ct amusement on business orders are not au'
tLOii.td unless signed 10y the undersigned.
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E.W, FON, PRESIDENT ASD MASAGER
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Tim farmers of thi. country should all
Rad the speech delivered lay Senator vii.
ION. of Iowa. ON the effect of the tariff ON
fam valuc,. II i most effective answer
10 the talk about the tariff "opprcssng the
ilmcl>."
O>E Of the reasons why certain papers
are 80 persistent in abusing Matthew Ar
void, articlcin the Nineteenth CcHt,Uy about
America i because lie said in it
!Wyuic, are. us ! have said. very dear
above all European luNulies; but a working.
mans clothing is nearly as cheap as in Eng
land, and plain food is, on the whole, cheaper
Even luyrrlrS uf u certain kind are within 4
iabUring mans easy reach
Free traders do not like this Kind of talk
c,m!ng from an Englishman.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
mh3l. .tuths-lm
GUNNER HOME AND RESORT.

Wanted, responsible party to take, at very
cheap rent, GLENWOOD COTTAGE, of 10
rooms, partly furnished; extensive roads;
fruit In great variety, 600 bearing trees, springs,
fine beach, and river 'front.' fishing and sports
of all kinds; wharf and station near, with
daily mail; twenty miles down the Potomac,
with healthy, excellent neighborhood; just the
place for a party, or to take summer board
ers. Address OWNER, I'll 4! ST., city.
an91.3t
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Rock GREER should bc archrd without
delay. The health Of the city demands It.
Congress should maSe the appropriation
this session. The committee of eleven
,hould press things.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
TO WI E.E. r

4 DEMAND from the public for reliable
"a article, we bottle q, o, Taylor Pure Rye,
All genuine bears our signature over cork and
ON the label. We guarantee that no whlskeys
will bear such signatures unless they will
stand our tests for PURITY, sold in bottles
only by leading Druggists Gruccrs, and by the
promicturs CHESTER II, GRAVES ~ SONS,
Boston.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

Single copies Tor Que ycar"..., zoe
Clult oi ion for one year or clubs OF five for
Two NeUl~st.ss.. ,..,s..'''ts.s. - W.
E1tfu copy mailed free to party securing the
club. Postage paid.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
TUESDAY. APRIL -.
.llIlIlspInIplIts.

NA7I,Su-" "MuUlm. The Night owl"
AluArW'. French Crnud opera Company,
KkuN u.s. Electric sensations
BHut-"t nrlc Tom, cabin"
National Republican., 1888-04-24
IOST md FOUND.

I OST-ON APR. II, PROBABLY on 1TI
j Ist. or in Banms dry goods store an amber
pin, Finder will please return to ll2o New
York ave " W 0..J
National Republican., 1888-04-24

"rnclr Toms cabin" holds sway Gt this the.
alter this week. This play Is of never ending
interest to the masses. They seem never To
tire of IT, II l. very well put on at llHrris'S
and will Of course draw lHrg" audiences an
the week, \ matinee performance viii be
given this afternoon.
National Republican., 1888-04-24

TOR SALE AND EXCHANGE, ACRES OF
IL land at Hyattsville with small house,
$1,000: 55 acres lmilc from aboye, 9room house
barn, orchard, Sc, u lovely home, 5000; 40
b. and 7. X. r., $50 per acre; 100 acres, ad Join
ing above. $40 per acre, lies well to cut up
into building lots; G5 acre farm, II room house,
good orchard, prime land, y miles from For.
above, small house, y miles front on
county road, only $3.50: 251 acre farm,
room house. barn, orchard, Sc, Spot
$1,000; $50 acres prime timber land, mile front
ON road, same county, Sl5 per acre; 5!5 acres
desirable land, Fairfax county, Va. IL miles
from Alexandria, II. X. station on place, with
in Charles county, Nd, good improvements,
orchards, &C., $1,000. Any OF the above will
be exchanged for city property.
TIIOS. A. MITCHELL,
Real Estate Broker,
rnl91 .tutbs-1un 09i II = Roam A
National Republican., 1888-04-24
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
only 81 for Two Years-1SsS and / $50
NlIt, includes the contest Of the next Presidential
Election.
National Republican., 1888-04-24
For RENT--HOUSES.

Tor RENT - TWo.STORY AND BASE.
II ment brick house, nine rooms; all modern
improvements 1I3i st. y. W. Inquire 1901
Riggs st. y. W. G-2j
National Republican., 1888-04-24

FOR the best and cheapest reirlgcTtors go
To GatCly & Aldrich, j2i seventh street north
west