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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
Tribute tn tie Iafa Jobp WaIckar-


The announcement in THE REPUBLICAN, of
Monday morning OF the unexpected death Of Mr..
John Weleker, Of this city, was, indeed, sad and
startling to the community wherein he enjoyed
SO large q measure OF genuine respect, because he
filled an important sphere in the great sys-
tenn Of mesns with engaging modesty, useful
ness and success. THE REPUBLICAN In its last
and appreciative tribute to him does Alright to
class his name foremost among the FIVE, or, at
furtheTest, ten leading and representative cater
ers Of the world, for the cosmopolitan public al
ways more or less assembled at this Capital, IN
and out Of both Houses Of Congress, VINO have
felt the softening influence OF his peculiar genius
and preScience in human pasturage, and q ma
jority Of whom are familiar with the emphatic ex-
cellencies of Europe in this relation have for long
years conceded to this great and specialist
the rank, fame and emOluments Of first among
his equals. In country where the pleasures Of
the table, and their now admitted weIghty bear
upon the wholesOmeness Of the public health are
even at this day so little understood aud acted
upon nationally 1t IS really something in the ma
ture and direction Of progress that so strong and
able an exemplar of the art of species browsing
should have gained so wide fame and filled the
still rarer measure in his recognized orbit and
function OF universal renoWn.
To mention the names OF all those who concur in
these views of the character and worth of this Ia
mented gentlemen would be to call the roll Of near
ly not quite all, of those on the this side Of the
broad seas who are famous in Law, 10 commerce, in
craftsmanship, in the peculiar domain Of politics,
In the esculapian science-no less than In the
ology-representatVes OF all OF which calltngs
have well nigh unanimously, in the course Of his
career, sat down to the smoking benehcence Of his
bCundIess hospitality.
But what shall we say OF the social excellence
OF this true and chrivalric prince Of the banquet?
How soft and genial was his ever trusty welcome?
How heartily and generously he traversed the
narrow lanes Of really good living, and his unre-
strained jOlltty-alWays betOkening the gentleman
-liberaliZed his guests and heightened alike the
ardOr and the glories of social festiVity.
Now that he has suddenly gone beyond the
stars, let invoke TO his memory such cOurtlV
and gentle treatment there as he unfailingly
vouchsafed TO US who but remain behind.
Farewell, dear John Welcker,
And yet once more farewell.
The passion of long years we pour
Into that one word FAREWELL"
WIZ NJ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
MEMORIAL CHURCH.


The Memorial church, Fourteenth street and
Vermont avenue, was crowded at the chiidren's
Easter service Sunday night. This church claims
the finest audience chamber in the city, every
seat beirg available for seeing and hearing. 1t
is n free seated church, supported wholly by vol
untary contributions. Around the altar and pal
pit was profusion Of choice flowers eVergreons
baskets, vases boquets, filling the church with
their perfume. In the background stood q cross
letters, Suspended BY invisible wires, stood out
in bold relief the Easter text, The Lord is
Risen" over which was suspended q floral
crown most tastefully arranged. Mr.. George
RyDeGl, jr., was chairman Of the committee of
arrangements. The music was speciality. Hear
our Prayer" and "Jesus, Lover ofmy Soul, - were
rendered with fine effect by the excellent volunteer
choir. The music Of the Memorial is Congrega-
tional Organist, Miss NJ. n. Butler; leader and
tenor, Mr. Paul HeTsh: sopranos, Miss Emma
Swallow, Miss Linnie Davis, Miss Lizzie Bache
and Miss Cora Clarke; Rltos, Miss Agnes Barnes
and Miss Ella Butler; bsssos, Mr.. Bright and BIr.
Houck. The singing OF the scholars, assisted by
the choir, was in charge Of MIR. W. H. Finckel.
Brief addresses were made by Robert b. Kin
SELL esq, and the paster Of the church, but speak,
ing was not the speciality Of the evening. The
novelty was mammoth hens nest, with q verit-
fore sat upon so many and so beautiful eggs
The teachers had provided finely ornamented
toy egg, one OF which was- given to each scholar
exciting the greatest enthusiasm among the hosts
Of children. An offering OF several hundred dol
lars was made by the scholars and their friends
for the purchase of libraries. We write this meet
ing an enthusiastic success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
ST. JAMES PARISH.
Easter Festival at willard Hall.

The tea party and entertainment given by the
ladies Of st. James parish, Protestant Episcopal
church, located in Northeast Washington, to aid
in the erection Of q church edihee, commenced
last evening at Willard hall, and will be con.
tinued this evening. The attendance was large
and inters sting, including deputation Of Indians
in native dress from Wisconsin, who will be pres
ent again tonight. There was quite display
OF fancy and useful articles. The tables were
tastefulIy arranged and presided over by MI,
Col. Turner, president Of the society, Mrs. Hol-
den, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. Larkins and other Ia
dies. Miss Mamie Tucker was oIe OF the most
energetic workers at the tables and was greatly
admired by the noble red man, assshe had mo-
nopoly in the weed for the evening.
Jacobs well" was erected in the centre Of
the hall, in charge Of Miss Watson, giving forth
cooling drsughts Of lemonade. The festal board
was under the charge Of Mrs. Drs. GuIrsted aud
Baxter and others and was replete with all the
delieacies that 90 TO make up terrible tempta-
ton TO the epieure. The glee club composed OF
Messrs. Lyon Colledge and Newman Powell,
gave come excellent music. Mr.. Oapron. OF MadI-
son, Wis. who was appointed to conduct the
spelling. match, could not get the orthoRraphists
who were busy in conversation, to take the floor
in the contest with words, but the trouble Will
begin tonight.
Mrs President Grant has kindly furnished
some choice flowers from the White House con
serVatory for this eVening.
There will be q large extension easy chair q
table, oil painting and other articles ratled for
this evening.
Help US build an house unto the Lord our
God"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
Auction Sales TODAY,

By r. II. Warner:
At 4:30 O'Clock, valuable real estate on Four
tenth, between and Samson streets.
By LatimeT Cleary;
At 5o'clocs yaluA BILE hotel properly on the north
west.
At 1870 o'clock, catalogue sale Of two valuable
private libraries.
By J. T. WOrmley:
At O'Clock, valuable property fronting upou
Third street, between and streets northwest.
By Duncsnson Bros:
At o'clock, valuable business property on Sow
entb street, between and Massachusetts avenue
northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
SPELLING MATCH At DR. SUHgMGNBS.
A LIVELY TUssLE WIFE HARD WORDS.
Tie Alm0BeFs OF the FO0r-BaII ST the
Clan-n@. Gael observation-disclosures
VRl Tor st. James Parish
Easter at Ine Memorial
Church - General
Paragraphs.

For the South Atlantic States and Virginia
parity cloudy weather, and light rains near the
coa6I, with northeast to southeast winds, slight
TiseSof temperature and high barometer.
The following was the range Of the thermometer
81 Hempler's yesterday: .. m, $50; 10 O. m,
400; Y m. 4eo; p. m, 700; p. m, 49'; p. m,
Use Patterson & Jones' Trophy tomatoes.
Choice fruts-Malaga Fruit Co.. 4os 9Th st.
r. A. fuckers fruit stands, Centre market,
open every day.
~. T. wornley, real estate broker and suc-
tioneer, sold at auction, for John H. Cook and
at t675.
lfyou want to save money read fuckers ad-
vertisement-
The United States steamer Gettysburg, Capt.
D. G. McRitchle commanding, arrived at the
navy yard yesterday from the different navy
yards and stations along the Atlantic coast.
Use the Eper More English chowchoW R. A.
Tucker, sole agent, Centre market.
Mr.. VIM. S. Dawson was yesterday presented
with q diamond ring by st. Dominic's church, he
having disposed Of the largest amount Of tickets
If you want to become wealthy, read R. A.
fuckers adTertisment-
A labOrer in the department OF construction
and repairs had one Of his fingers badly mashed
while engaged in removing some dayits from the
United States steamer Gettysburg at the navy
yard yesterday. The wound was dressed at the
yard dispensRry.
Hotelkeepers, clearinghouse Keepers, Sc ,
might md It to their advantage to read r. A
fuckers advertisement
THE REPUBLICAN book and job department is
one Of the very best appointed printing estab-
lishments in the country. 1t would be we'll for
lawyers and other professional men, as well as
our business men in general, TO bear It in mind.
The first grand dress ball of the Society Quad.
rille Band occurred last evening at Lyceum hall.
This young and rising organization proved their
excellence in the line OF music, and showed that
they have no lack Of friends.
TIE REPUBLICAN book and job Office second
floor Of The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN building,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth
street, for prOmptness and excellence of work,
surpesses any other printing establishment in
the city.
Times are hard, all will admit, aud you should
save every penny YOU can. You will save money
by reading r. A. fuckers advertisement
Sherman & Co., 1929 street, do a general
banking business, deal in all kinds OF bonds and
stocks. District securities Q speciality. Buy and
sell gold and foreign exchange. Drafts on Eng
land and the continent cashed at par. Agents
for the American and Red Star Steamship lines
Sunday night the real estate office OF Mr. Chas
s. Shreeve, No. 1125 Seventh street, was entered
by thieves, who obtained ingress to the rear from
Goat alley, and bored ten augur holes In the
shutter, which enabled them to enter the office
They forced open q desk from which they took a
small safe containing SIS. A drawer with about
one dollar in change was untouched.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
COLUMBUS IN sALAMANEN.
Another Letter from Mr.. Kaufman


To the Editor OF the National Republican.
SIR: Mr.. ]. O. B. AYERS in his yesterdays arti-
Gle that be had questioned my knowledge, but not
my Integrity. II Mr.. ]. Q. B. had only confined
himself to the expression Of bis disposition to be-
lieve that had unintentionally contributed to
bring odium on a religious order, he would have
received, If ct all, different answer. But his
charitable" disposition to do so, am bound to
treat as an insult to my integrity and as breach
also Of that pOlteness of intercourse to which he
refers in his last. have somewhat the like fault
to ind with his expression 1t It is 'un becoming
an American artist, etc. For surely this is .
criticism of the man and not Of the work.
Like Mr.. J. q. B., l leave it now to the reader
to Judge on which side breach Of politeness b IS
occurred. Thus much as to personal matters.
H, 70 or Inc 81 cIesm, am wei aware that
in turn also is open to SUCH know also that II is
customary for an artist TO bow in silence to the,
sometimes, most absurd critical assertions; but l.
for ore, have never been willing to share in this
custom.
Now, as to the matter in question, Mr. ]. O. B.
wishes to show that there have been many other
orders besides the Dominicans from which
might have chosen the representatives Of noisy
exclamation and stubborn opposition to scientific
data and arguments. Well, 1 am afraid had
done so some friend Of the order elected would
have accused me Of Intentionally and Willfully
throwing Odium on an order that had been play
ing, according to history but an Indifferent part
in the transaction. The truth is, that such small
matters as the quality of participation Of the
h ionI SlueIs never SnLereu my mlnu
When composing the picture, though they may
appear to be OF intrinsic Importance to the adher-
ents and friends Of these orders. PerhapsIf had
thought that the color and form Of dress OF some
other order would be suitable to the artistic
effects Of my picture than the dress Of the Domin-
tSans, surely would have chosen such order to
furnish the representatives Of noisy exclam ation
solely Tor the sake Of the color and forms; pro-
yided, of course, that history had not expressly
hxed upon particular order the odium Of bring
ing the final proposition to an issue. The Domin-
leans stand foremost in the bright light OF his
tory In this particular case, and they may bear
the glory as well as the Odium Of 1t, according to
the action OF different individual members Of the
order. To the inquirer Of details in this respect
history will tell all about; but l. as an artist de-
sirous Of graphing with the great contendlng
forces, have nothing to do with them. l have to
mind only the fact that the great majority Of oil
the learned triars and dignItaries of the Church,
without distinction of order, were sternly and
stubbOrnly opposed to the advancement Of the
new science presented by Columbus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
THE PACIFIC MAIL CASE.
Indictments for Perjury Ordered Against W.
s. King and John Schumacher.

Indictments for Perjury Ordered Against VIM.
s. King and John Schumacher.
In the Criminal Court yesterday morning the
case of VIM. S. King, against whom an Informa-
tion for perjury is understood to be pending IN
the grand jury, was brought to the attention of
the court.
Ger. b. F. Butler and Mr.. Richard Harrington
filed motion that the grand jury exclude from
their consideration, touching the case of VIM. S.
King, charged with perjury, document eaIlei
the report Of the Congressional committee on the
Pacific Mail subsidy, as not relevant or proper
as evidence on which to found bill OF Indictment
This motion was supported by the argument Of
counsel, Gen. Butler and Mr.. Harrington who
also insisted that the case was barred by the stat
ute Of limitation.
Judge Fisher, United States District Attorney,
opposed the motion made by Messrs. Butler and
Harrington, and hled q motion that the Court do
give express orders to the grand Jury to bring in
bill OF Indictment against VIM. s. King for per-
jury In swearing falsely before q committee Of
the House of Representatives Of the United
States that he had never directly or Indirectly
received any sum Of money for advocating the
passage OF bill by the Congress Of the United
States granting an additional subsidy to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and to bring
in an indictment for similar offence against
John Schumacher.
The court, after an examination Of the argu-
ments, decided TO grant the motion OF Judge
Fisher. and the grand jury was Instructed ac-
cordiDgly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
Police COMMISSIONERS

Atameeting Of the Commissioners Of the Met
ropolitan Police held at the office of the board on
the 18th of March, 1875, 1t was unanimously
Resolved, That the untlinehIng gallantry and
meritoTious conduct Of Privates Uhas. Myers and
Michael W. Ryan, Of this force, displayed on the
oath instant, in the pursuit and arrest OF bur-
glar OF the name Of Thomas Curran, directly in
the face of the fire by the said Curran OF four
shots, one of which passed through the clothing
and another between the limbs OF one of the said
officers, eminently deserves, and hereby receives,
the special commendation Of this board.
VIM. Jeffries was appointed private on the
force
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
DISTRICT NOTES.
Bids to be Opened.

Checks have been prepared by the District comp
trOler for the payment the old assessors twenty
two in number; also, for the payment of the bills
against the fire department, foE which an appro-
priatiOn was made in the deficiency bill by Con-
gress.
The bids for supplying the various departments
will be opened at noon tO-dayby the District Com
missiCIers, in the presence OF the comptroller,
auditor, chief engineer attorney for the District
and the commissioner Of the W EshingtOn asylum.
The contract for sweeping the streets of WASH
ingtOn and Georgetown expires on the 5th of
May next. and the Commissioners are preparing
an advertisement for proposals for new contract,
to extend from one to three years, as may be
deemed best for public policy. The present con-
tract is at the rate of $40 per mile per annum,
amounting to between sixty aud seventy thou
sand dollars. making it one of the heaviest ex-
peEditures which the District bss to pay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30

in behalf Of the Commanderv -.
welcome to all in the ro'' ..nS.d a cordial
behalf Of ~ lowing words; 1,
ieTee. !" /, to his their seulcen.ea1ial
10 disr- sEret being obliged, for want Of FOOT
are all grateful for the honor you have con-
leTIed upon US by your presence eomn1 ~
to the care and attention Of the Sir hnlgneS ~ /
trust that the evening will be one oil en]oymeO
THE DANCING.
These ceremonies being concluded, u . floor
was givenNpto tho use ofLhe lovers Of Ter psichore
Sir John A, Dunn had been selected as master
OF ceremonies, and by his management. and diree-
executive committee was not At 10 alt In making
the chefcc. His assistants were: Sir knlghts
+. &. browne. j. W. Howard, y, ]. Hei0erger,
James Z. Bell, ]. Y. Potts. George II. Plant, ~,
%1Fen 4 S STcus = @15sOD ma ~ SaT SSs,
They proved efhcient ana capable, and It was
'6eubtless owing TO theirgnciency that the mas
ifksome:and tedious. NE programme embraced
tWentyt0ne dances, .an6 was divided into three
parts object Of tbetntermissions being to give
opportunity to those desiring supper, chance 70
Obtain it without deprivug them Of the pleasures
| Of the dance. The supper was gotten up oy
| Bro6ie & Griffin m superior style, and reneeted
| ere6t on the caterers.
| In order to accommodate all parties and avoid
q rash and pressing at the table, the roons were
opened at 10 p. N, and remained so until a. N.
Those not enjoying the dance, but merely specta-
tors could therefore visit the supper.room while
the dancing was in progress, finish their repast,
| and get away in good season without danger Of
being crowded or poorly waited upon.
THE DRESSES OF THE LADIES,
with but few exceptions, were elegant in the ex-
| treme many OF them very rich and cogtly, and
some purchased and made expressly for the coca
| sion. Rare snd costly Jewels were also noticea-
4 BILE. and in adornment there appeared to be q
pleasant rivalry as to which lady should be
\ awarded the compliment of presenting the most
| handsome appearance. This was question OF
considerable dispute and difficult to decide. FL
| nally compromise was effected by not bestoWinS
| the honors on one but dividing them among sew
| eral. The gentlemen, with few exceptions, ap-
| peRTed in full dress-the customary black broad
| CLOTH with white necktie and Kids. 1t was near
| Daylight ere the final dance w6s given. but pre-
| vious to that time many had departed to their
| homes, bearing with them most happy reeollee-
lions Of the semi-centennial leFee of Washington
| Commaudery. No, l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
UT9 ITEMS.
OPENING OF NEW SPRING GOODS
OK TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH, AND DURING THE
WEEK,

OPENING OF NEW SPRING GOODS
On TUESDAY, MARCH 3OTH, AND DURING THE
WEEK.
have inst returned from New York with
splendid stock OF Ladies' and Gentlemen's Furniss
ings, Fancy Goods, Notions, sc, including as nne
an Assortment OF i'm ported Hosiery IS can be found
IN the market. A full line Of Ladies' Underclof H.
ing Of the finest quality, and complete stoeS Of
Corsets, 1T guaranteed, and Of the most desirable
Tesrnestly invite my frisnds and the pubic IA
goods will be on view and offered at the lowest
New York prices, ANNIE X. HUMPHREY,
40 Tenth street northwest.
DIR. wIsrAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY
is "a combination and form indeed" for healing
and curing diseases Of the throat, lungs and
eheet. 1t cures q cough by loosening and cleans
moving fhe cause, instead Of drying up the cough
and leaving the disease behind. Fifty cents and
u bottle; large bottles much the cheaper.
go TO SLooo
myeeeed IN Stocks and Gold pays 700 per cent. q
month Send fer particulars. Tumbridge & Co,
banxers' wall street, New York.
THuReToE's IVORY PKARL Tooth PovpR
useo oeuy Hlll Keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath EEeef
Twenty-Five and htty cents per bottle.
JoUVKE's NOTORIOUS KIp-GLoyH CLRA1xa
VIII renovate soIled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoAPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMR is equal To thu
best French, and but half the price. TEenty-fye
and nfty cents per bottle.
WELLS STREEeTHKNTHa PLAsrKRe are tia
very best All sold BIZ druRgists-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
The Spelling Contest at Lincoln Hall.

The great spelling match on Wednesday
promises to be success in every respect. The
ticket sale opens at Choate's bookstore this morn
ing, where reserved seats can be had, and they
should be secured at once. The rules for the
government of the spelling will be liberal and
just, and technical words will be excluded. The
lists will comprise words in ordinary use in pro-
fessonsl, literary and business life. THIS assur-
ance is given in response to many inquiries, and
the rules will be published this evening or to-
morrow morning. Two prizes will be giVeu-a
copy Of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by
MIssTs. Warren Choate Co. to the winner In
the first class and the gold medal from The Re-
PUBLICAN to the winner In the class OF experts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
Almoners of the Poor

The regular meeting OF the Citizens Relief
Association was held yesterday morning. The
general agent submitted his report, showing that
between March and March q the following
work had been done: Number Of families visited,
1881, an average Of ia every day. To these 7Oi
orders for fuel have been issued, and 247 orders
for provisions. There has been issued from the
Office in addition to the above, 200 orders for fuel
snd AZ orders for provisions. From the limited
supply OF clothing received from the United
States Government last year there have been is
sued 200 pairs OF pants, SIS blouses, $40 pairs Of
drawers and Us oYercoats, The report from
Georgetown showed assistance fIrItshsd to 10Y
persons for the week ending Saturday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-30
Leeture to knights Temular.

DR.. Morris, Of Oriental reputation, will address
joint meeting of the various Communicates Of
knights Templar at the public hall, Masonic
Temple, this evening, commencing at 7:3O O'Clock.
The Philadelphia papers say: "This Jealous ex.
plorer, while In the East, paid extraordinary at.
tention to questions connecting the erusades with
the land Of Jesus. The organization Of the two
Orders, the knights TempIar and the knights
Hospitallers, he found to be q necessity Of the
country itself, its caves swarming with robbers,
its climate unfTiendly to pilgrims. His descrip-
tiOn Of the stupendous fortiicatiOns erected by
the military monks adds new material to military
history, and the account Of their crushing defeat
at HattIp, July, lls7, htly closes the lecture"