National Republican., 1874-04-01
THE WORK PROGRESSING.
sUccEss ASSURED FOE TIE cHARI-
TY ENTERTAINMENTS.

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SUCCESS ASSURED FOR THE CHAhi-
TY ENTERTAINMENTS.
a HoPFFUI, ENTHUSIASM AROUSED
SPEAKER BLAINE, SENATOR CAkrEN-
TER AND SECRETARY RICHARDSON TO
THE RFSCUE-WILLARD HALL Al ThE
DISPOSAL, OF CHARITY-FoRD'S CoMPA-
NY WILL VOLUNTEER THE FIRE DE-
PAYMENTS OFFER.
The people are getting really enthusiastic over
the proposition Of TEE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Tor a splendid charity entertainment on large
scale and everywhere encomiums are showered
upon 1t for the efforts it "a making In the cause Of
charity. Propositions and suggestions come in
from all sides, and the interest awakened in the
cause of charity is creditable to the generosity Of
the residents Of the capital. A correspondent
grows quite ecstatic over the proposed Eeasure Of
relief, and suggests that Congress adjourn over .
day, stop talking and devote the time to doing
good-to the disposing of the tickets and arrang-
ing plans for the success Of the undertaking.
While Congress might adjourn and devote itself
to less laudable purpose, there is no reason for
indorsng such proposition because from present
appearances all the help necessary to the brilliant
carrying out Of the charity programme is to be
can, and probably will, do all IN its power TO as
sists in the undertaking, for the members and
Senators are liberal, Christian and charitable
gentlemen, and will without doubt invest to an
almost extraVagant extent In tickets for the pro-
posed entertainments.
SPEAKER BLAINE SPEAKS.
With q view, however, to the securing oflthe pow
erfuI support Of the gentlemen who make onr
laws and appropriate our money q representa-
tive Of THE REPUBLICAN was dispatched to the
Capitol to ascertain the feeling Of the gentlemen
there regarding the grand charity demonstration.
After eneountering q number Of members, and
receiving from them favorable indication OF their
active cooperation, the representative determined
to pay HIS respects to "Mr. Speaker" A card
sent In to the gentleman just as count OF the
House was proposed by one Of those gentlemen
who love TO eeonomise time ELECTED favorable
response, and TIE REPUBLICAN, representative
was ushered In among other representatives, Re-
publican as well as Democratic. The Speaker
received the intervieWers In his usual polite man
Her, and the following interview then took place:
- .interTieaes Mr.. Speaker, THE RERUbtfeAS,
asyOg are Doubtless sNafe, is Engaged In an at
tempt to originate 4 grand charity entertaipment.
Can It depend upon your active assistancef
Speaker Blaine. Most assuredly. an heart
and soul into any movement that is directed
toward go laudable an object. I shall be most
happy to be Of any service in your undertaking,
and you can therefoR count upon me as an active
aid. Whenever you are ready for my services
come and see me and will be ready for my part
Of the work.
Just at that moment the gentleman 50 fond Of
.dispatehing business rapidly again called for the
ayes and noes, and Mr.. Speaker arose to count
the i'gentlemen who had risen," which he did In
that maryeIously rapid manner that 10 one, but
he has ever before mastered. The interviewer
bade Mr. Blaine adieu and sought
SENATOR CARPENTER,
Vice President pro tem., who were found in close
converse with q friend in the Vice-President's
room. Mr.. Carpenter, however, received the in
tertieWer at once. He was comfortably seated In
hIs big chair before nice fire and looked as con-
tented and happy as q man with big heart,
handsome face, and q gallant sympathy Tor Wld-
eHs and orphans possibly could.
interviewer. Mr.. Carpenter, will you take an
active interest IA the Senate in the proposed char
liable entertainment which TIE REPUBLICAN Is
endeavoring 10 originated
Mr.. Carpenter, (emphatically.) VIII II Why,
Of course will. 1t is everybody's business 20
assist the unfortunate, and would be no man at
all If l failed to do my part in 50 worthy work.
What do you want me to dor
Interviewer. To give the entertainment your
practical support and enlist the Senators in the
cause We have in view.
MI. Carpenter. That viii do with pleasure.
am your man with all my heart. When you get
ready for my practical support" as you term it,
come and see me.
Interviewer. 1 will certainly do SO.
M. Carpenter, with a SMILEY How much will
this thing cost met Not over hundred dollars,
will itf
interviewer. We will let you of for one hun
dTed and tifty.
MI Carpenter Well, that is fair.
SECRETARY RICHARDSON
was next sought, and found resting after his jour
ney to the Capitol and labor in the hands Of the
investigating committee. Beneyolelce beamed
in every lineament Of the Secretary's face, and
his active cooperation was assured before sought.
Interviewer. TIE REPUBLICAN would like your
assistance in the grand entertainment It is inau-
gurating in the interest Of the charitable insttu
tious of the capital. VIII you grant II!
Mr.. Richardson. With great pleasure IwiIl do
anything in my power to assist the undertaking,
and shall be most happy to give my promise
practical effect whenever can be Of service. You
cen count upon my hearty support never in
terfere with the heads Of the different depart
ments, but have no doubt they Will cheerfully
offer their aid in the good cause.
TREASURER SPINNER
was next sought and found in his cosy room form
ing those beautiful signatures whose clearness and
uniformity have ELECTED the admiration Of the
whole nation. Mr.. Spinner looked pleasantly up
over his glasses, with bis benevolent face lighted
with q smile.
interviewer. Mr.. Treasurer, will there be any
objection the disposal OF tickets by the heads of
Departments for grand charity enterprise?
Mr.. Spinner, Certainly not. Charity is a beau
tlful thing and the department will do all It can
for 90 worthy an object.
SUCCESS ASSURED.
From the above interviews it will be seen that
the number Of tickets which can be disposedof
will be enormous, and from the alacrity with
which every one approached agreed to take q
practical interest in the undertaking, there is no
doubt that the financial result Of the proposed en-
entertainment will be really handsome.
KIHD-HEARTED cAKK.
The following letter was yesterday received
from M Cake, the kind-hearted proprietor of
Willard hall and hotel:
wuLARp,s HoTEL,3
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1874. Z
To The Editor Of the GatioaaI Republican:
SIR: My absence from the city yesterday pre-
vented my sooner rendering the use of Willard
tn do so, however, and will add that IL is also at
the service Of the ladies at any time during the
day, provided place Of meeting should be
will cheerfully do all in my power for the fur
therance Of the charitable object THE RKPuBLI-
CAN has in view. and will contribute literally to-
wards its success.
Yours truly, IF.'CAKE
willard hall is already promised to several
parties for chaTitsble entertainments and has
been so used number Of times during the winter
Mr. Cake will gratuitously advertise the proposed
entertainment on his bill OF fare, and in any other
way about the hotel that shall be practicable and
prope-.
HARRY FORD EETHUsIAsTIc.
MI Ford is entering upon the business of pro-
viding for the proposed entertainment with char
acteristic energy. He rs very enthusiastic over
the work, and is confident Of originating enter
tainmeEt that will satisfy the most exacting, and
give everybody who attends the worth Of their
money. He yesterday spent the entire day in
Baltimore in consultation with his brother, Mr..
John T. Ford, another man with practical mind
and large heart. Tae result Of thesr planning
will be soon made public, and practical evidence
given of the interest they take In the proposed
charitable entertainment Mr.. Ford, it may be
remarked, thinks Of donating an entire evening
performance during Miss CuEhman's engagement.
MORE GOOD WORKERS.
The following letter was sent to THE REfUBLI-