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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-22
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PRESIDENCY OF THE REICHsTAG.
BERLIN, May 21.-Herr Seydeneitz, conserv-
ative has been elected president of the reich
stag, in place of Herr Farckenbeck, resigned.
i REGULATING THE RAILROADS.
BERLIN, May 2l.-Bismarck has submitted
to the bundesrath proposal for the appoint
ments of committee to prepare the draft of
bill for regulating the railway system of the
Pcussian government and has prepared bills as a
basis for the committees deliberations These
refer to the institution of an imperial railway
board and court administration, to decide dis.
putes concerning the direction of railways.
SILVER.
The Bourse Gazette says the suspension of
sales of silver is solely attributable to the low
prices, which causes loss Of Is per cent. to
the government.
AN ULTRAMONTANE.
LONDON, May 21.-A Berlin correspondent
thinks it is certain that Herr Frankenstein, an
ultramentanc, will be elected successor to
Baron Won Stauffenbere as first vice president
Of the rcichstag.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-22

Minnesota State Sunday-SchooI Con-
veHtiOU.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
W1NoNA, May 2l.-The State Sunday
school convention met at the Methodist
church this evening, about one hundred dele
gates being present. The address of well
come was delivered by Rev. w. D. Thomas,
of tho Presbyterian church of this city.
The regular business of the convention be-
gins tomorrow.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-22
CENSURE OF THE CABINET.

CENsURE OF THE CABINET.
PARIS, May 21.-Radical members Of the
chamber of deputies will Saturday propose the
following order of the day; '"The chamber
regretting that the government in the distribu-
ton of pardons has not made the application
more polite and more comfortable with the
amensty law, and hoping in future the govern
ment will so apply it as to avoid electoral
conflicts and give the country the pacifcation
it needs, passes to the order of the day."
INCREASE OF DUTIES.
PARIS, May 21.-The tariff committee adopted
a report urging an average increase of 50 per
cent. in duties on cotton threads.
DARIEN CANAL PROJECTS.
The committee on technical questions ap-
pointed by the Darien canal congress- have
abandoned all projects except that for canal
via Nicaragua with locks, and that for q canal
to connect Lemon bay with part of Panama.
In it's reports to be presented Friday, the COM
mittee will invite the congress to decide finally
between these two routes.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-22
TALK OF THE TURF.

Interesting Running Events at Louisville
and Baltimore-Grave Senators Witness
sing the Sport at the Latter Place-Bet-
ting on the English Derby.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

organ will be presided over by Professor Bis
choh, and Professor Wilson, Of the Foundry
church school, will lead the singing. Reports
were received from a majority of the schools,
and over three thousand scholars have sig
nifed their intention to be present Arrange.
ments were perfected for the meeting, aud a
pleasant ard profitable time Is expected The
reports from seventy.two schools as shown In
the manual lately published gives some sur.
prslng facts In relation to the Sunday-school
work 1t shows membership of 1906
scholars, the average attendance being
| 1927. 1t is estimated that there are
in the District over $50 Protestant schools
| with q membership of $4,000 aud an average
attendance Of 10000. Among the topics sug.
gcstod for the work Of the coming year were
"A more complete union of the schools" and
"A systematic trimming of the teachers" OF
whom there are over 1900, III order to estab-
lish higher grade of instruction. 1t was
also suggested to hold a Sunday-school insti.
tutc at some future date, also Il series OF public
meetings. systematic canvass of the city
was also spoken of in order TO ascertain how
many children thore are who do not attend
any school, and If possible to bring them
in. From the most reliable sources
1t is estimated that there are over 10000 chill.
dren out Of Sunday school. A programme OF
eight hymns to be sung at the meeting was
adopted. IL was announced that any superin.
'ShHchb NuVse SCnOOl eApeCNs W utteuu tnls
meeting, who has not been supplied with
hymns or desires moro Of them, may procure
reasonable number from Mr.. j. w. Duvall
$50 Ninth street. upon application. Tho fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve the ensu-
ing year: Mr.. Frederick II. Cobb, president;
Mr. Robert G. Fox vice. president; Mr.. Henry
Wise Garnet, secretary; Mr.. II. X. Simpson,
assistant secretary; Mr.. A. L. Quaiile treasurer,
aud Messrs. J. b. Wight, G.. n. Richards and
+. L. Moore the executive committee
This organization was started about year
ago to meet u long.fUlt want among superin.
tendcnts, the primary object being, rs ex-
pressed in their manual lately published, TO
enable superintendent to compare the various
methsds of conducting schools, the collection
of statistics and the cultivation of a more in
innate acquaintance.
How far these expectations have been real
lied will be seen in the fact that there Is an
increased interest in Sunday school work
among those belonging to the union that there
is a better understanding of successful methods
of teaching and conducting schools, and n
un ty of feeling and active sympathy which
has never before been realized in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
M USEM ENTS.
National rheatro-ItalInn Onera.


The representation Of Faust" by the Strakosch
Italian Opera Company last night was by far the best
Of amy that the Washington public have had an
opportunity TO attend since many a day, The
mise an scCHs was generally correct though u few
mistakes were made, such for instance MS locating
the second act in "a wood, outside of the town in
stead OF in the morkc!'place within the walls and
by the same token, letting the church scene in
the fourth act take place in front Of instead Of in
the church. Tho latter change Is especially unfOr.
tunate nasmuch as il totally obliterateS the inten
ton Of the poet which Is that Marguerite who has
gone 70 seek forgiveness, is so tOTmented by the
evil spirits that she is deferred from praying
Another decided aur pas is the ballet in the second
act This should be rendered by a Joyous crowd OF
youths and maidens, who IN the song OF their COM
panlonS thread the graceful mazes of the waltz not
by two sh9rl,nocko1 pIe"loes, who indulge in cos
tolerated in the public square by the respectable
old burghers in that almost NEUROLOGICAL
era OF Fausts and Mephistopheles' escapades.
But If these matters are legithnatcly subject TO
criticism, unsnled praise must be bestowed upon
the rendition Of toe opera Itself The orchestra
was exceptionally fine, the Instrumentation being
carefully and iudictousy arranged, and the strictly
correct and woll-blended playing eyinced thorough
training under an accomplished leader, The ChO.
rus likewise formed an agreeable contrast to many
Of It's predecessors ana ms generally bdc NOR OF an
itmerant opera company formed one of the most
cgmmcndabe features Of the performance last even.
ing. Miss Blanche Davenport, or as she has chosen
70 call herself Mile Blanca La Blanche, gathered
deserved laurels IN her rendition Of the dCult role
Of Marguerite The young lady has pleasing voice,
OF considerable strength in the upper registers and
used throughout with great discretion. Her method
Is decidedly agreeable, and her setting more than
ordinarily good. In the garden scene Of the third
act she sang tug Jewel song Win beautiful effect
was q triumph for both In acting and singing and
she rendered tho finale Of the fifth act
with surprising force aud purity Of tone.
Monsieur Coslelmary's MeihG6phe'6s we pro-
nOunco, without hesitation, the most perfect inter
probation, both yoClly uud dramatically of that
character which II has been our pleasure 10 witness
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
The philharmonic Society.

The annual meeting of the Philharmonic
Society was held last night in tho lecture.
room of the Congregational Church, with Mr..
B. II. Warner in the chair and Mr.. +. Reich
enbach secretary. There was large attend
ance, and considerable interest was nanie cd
in the working of tho organization. The cleo
ton for officers resulted as follows: For presi-
dent Mr.. s. L. Middleton vice. president, IL.
l.. Prince treasurer, Captain L. A. Pratt
secretary, F. Rechenbach librarian, ]. Bel
lows conductor, Dr. J. p. Garfield, aud or
ganist, Professor William Wadecker. PROBES.
sor +. A. Widows was elected u member of
the executive board. The executive commit.
tee was authorized TO revise the bylaws of tho
society. The society then adjourned until
Monday evening next at 7:30 o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

King Solomons Lodge, Independent Order
Of Good Samaritans, celebrated its twelfth an
niversary at Israel NJ. i. Church last night.
A grand display of tho membership in full
uniform was made. District Grand Lodge,
No. B, was also present and participated in the
exercises. After prayer by Rev. DR.. Stinson,
of Petersburg Va, Past District Grand Chiefs
$. l.. Nichols, James Burgess and William II.
Grinshaw delivered addresses upon the his.
tory, objects and work of the order Miss NJ.
Il. Nichols presided at the organ. A collection
for the benefit of the church was taken up and
a handsome sum realized.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
CONPINr rs EXCURSION.
Action of the Honorary Members.

A meeting of the honorary members of
Company A Washington Light Infantry was
held at the armory last night to make arrange.
mcnts for accompanying the active members
to Frederick OH Thursday, the 10th inst, aud
the following was adopted:
Resolved, That the honorary members on the oc
casion of their visitto Frederick with the company
shall wear dark clothes white gloves and ft-elt
hats with gold band and company monogram with
Honorary" above 1t, like sample furnished by
Willctt & Ruon
The following officers were elected w. ID.
Wyville, president; +. l.. Rodier vice.presi-
dent; J. p. Willett, secretary and treasurer Ii.
Dingman, captain; Charles Kotz, quarter
master. Honorary members who propose ut
tending Company A on this occasion are OK
pected to report to the armory at s o'clock
tomorrow night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
CITY ITEMS.
Prudent stock Speculation.

The Stock Exchange never presented such IN
admirable condition for profitable aud rapid stock
operations. There never before have been so many
fortunes made by quick fluctuations aud skillful
monipulations Careful and reasonable people
only operate through the combination system
Messrs. Simpson & Co., which enables those with
large or small means to invest aud realize hand
some profits, which divided pro rata among the
shareholders every thirty days. New combination!
are constantly forming. From S., $40 SIS $50 SlOt
can be safely invested with splendid opportunities
for quick profits. An Illinois grain dealer made
s1322O.ll in two Investments. A Michigan farmer
invested $50 which yielded Si33ll He made by
three Investments over 5000. A Wisconsin coun-
try merchant made S.2lG.l6 in four combinations
and others have done equally as well. New ex.
planatory circular, with "Unerring rules for sue
cess, mailed by Mcssrs. Simpson Co, Bankers 4!
Exchange Place, New York City.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Repairs of Streets, Alleys and Sewers.


The report of Z. NJ. Chaplin, superintendent
Of repairs, for the year ending July l and a
supplemental report of the operations of the
Office from July to September 80, 1873, were
submitted to the District Commissioners yes
terday. The annual report states that during
the year u greater amount of work in proper
| ton to the force employed has been performed
than in former periods of equal time
resulting from a more systematic arrange
mont of the employees; large amount
of work (of small extent in each
particular case) has been done, involving
no extra labor or expense. He renows his
suggestion for authority to have constructed
proper carts and utensils for cleansing, and
the reception and conveyance of the contents
| from traps, sewers and manholes to the dump
| ing ground He reports the sewers all IN good
condition. The sewer-traps have been cleaned
| stately about once a month, and special com.
| plants of any particular trap or traps have
been promptly attended to. The alleys en-.
braced in the contract with Mr.. Drainey
have been cleaned according 10 the
terms of the contract and its extern
sions during the summer months. The
work has been more theoretically aud
carefully performed than heretofore. During
the year ho has laid 2,055 square yards fnew
sidewalks and set 1850 lineal feet of curbing.
| Mr.. Wright, the contractor for sweeping and
| watering the streets and avenues has per-
been a requisition for cobble.stone or gravel
during the year, either material being OBJ.
tanned in progress Of work from streets or by
| consent Of owners of private prop
erty without cost. The total expeudi-
lures for labor and salaries, including
all repairs to sewers, streets and alleys,
and cleaning the streets and alleys, was S52,-
TOSS; for material, $5,75j,49; total, $j5, 535..
81. Amount unexpended out of the appropria.
ton allowed for labor, S2,Oj2O6; gutter-stone,
! G,776 feet.
Tho supplemental report from July lst to
September Both notes that large number of
sewer, pump and hydrant trap.drops with
sewer connections havo been constructed,
relieving tho carriago.way and pave
ments from water standing upon their
/ surface. 1t also mentions the improve.
mcnts made on Boundary street, Maryland
aud Pennsylvania avenues east. The defects
of Yariou8 bridges have been repaired large
amount of work has devolyed upon the office
/ from complaints of the Health Officer. The
cost of labor aud the office expenses during
the period named was $l2,39O45 cost OF
materials Sl,2l9.Oi total, $l3,63049.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

Richard Skinner, the man sent to tho Insane
Asylum last Friday, on q certificate of insanity
furnished by Drs. Grouse aud Street, was yes.
terday re.examined at Police headquarters by
tho board of police surgeons, composed of Drs.
McKim, Newman aud Elliott. They reported
to the District Commissioners that Skinner
was in their opinion sane at this date. Upon
that the Commissioners issued an order for
SINNERS release. Superintendent Godding OF
the Insane Asylum, in his letter to the Com
mssioncrs asking a re-examination of the case,
said that where interested motives for shut
ting person up in q hospital are shown, the
presumption should be in favor of sanity until
tho COuutray Is nrOycnn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Cookery school.

The Washington Cookery School enters
upon the practical work of instruction in the
culinary art Wednesday, October Is. The
services of Miss Joliet Cursor have been Sc.
cured for course of ten lectures, to be given
at Tallmadge Hall, and it is confidently hoped
that sufficient interest will be awakened in
that much-neglected, perverted branch OF do
nestle Industry TO sustain q permanent school
of cookery in our midst. Miss Corsons method
is nothing new, but it is ono OF the things
that all women need to know. AS she ex.
plains and experiments her audience are in
spirod with tho idea that cooking is n matter
oil the brain as truly as of the hand.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

The clerk of the court has issued the follow
ing marriage licenses to applicants John
Schneider and Louisa Wolfraum; Robert L.
Rheims of Cambridge, Mass, and Winnifred
w. McClain, of this city; s. g. Bonis and Ro-
bertha Backus; Albert Soper, of this city,
and Robecca Soper, of Fairfax County, Va; G..
B. Hall, Of Richmond, Va, and Jane +. Hart,
Of this city; John Reese, OF Greenwood, Bath
County, Nd, and Clara V. Boyliss, of this city;
Charles b. Lazenberry, of Georgetown, ID. G.,
and Isabella Morris, of Staunton Va; Dallas
Jones aud Ailsey Lewis; Nathaniel Randolph
aud Mary +. Ofiutt, both of Georgetown; Chas.
q. Leit2 and Ellen l.. Fitzgerald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
The Chariot Line.

The chariot company yesterday completed
the transfer of the material of the chariot
company, coaches, horses, &C., to the Wash
in all probability the vehicles will be with
drawn from the route to-day. The dircc tors
of the chariot company complain that q lNck
Of patronage oil the part of the public compe Is
this, not through any fault of their owner.
We do not know what the railroad company
will do in the premises, but il the fare on the
cars shall be raised, the public will undoubtedly
hereafter appreciate more substantially any
opposition line running nj low fare.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
The Oolorea Odd-EeIlows.

the District will celebrate their thirty.thlrd
anniversary tomorrow with u parade through
the streets, starting FROM the hall on Thir-
tcenth street at noon, and appropriate excr.
clses and banquet at the Congregational
Church in the evening. john r. Davis, David
A. Warner, truman Ross Frank Hall, julius
Clark Il. j. Collins aud eleven others who
have been in attendance upon the session Of
the annual movable committee AZ Little Rock
Ark, are expected home 10 day. The order
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Litigation Over Railroad bonds.

Hamilton G. FAINT has entered suit agains
Samuel S. Smoot and L. N. Darling for an ac
count, injunction and the appointment of a
receiver. The plaintiff claims to have beer
in partnership with Smoot aud owner of Ger
tain bonds of the Southern Maryland railroad
which Snioot transferred to Darling. The
plaintiff now asks that the latter be restrained
from disposng Of them, and that II receiver
be appointed to ascertain the amount of bonds
belonging to the partnership, also an account
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
A Gents "Waltham" Stem winder,
solid gold cases, handsomely engraved, 500.
Jacobs Bros, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.


A church paper suggests the names OF Rev.
Drs. Townsend, Paret and Lewis. of this city,
tor the vacant Bishopric of New Jersey.
At the approaching church congress, TO bo
held in Albany, Maryland will be represented
by the Rev. W. +. Watkins, ID. d., Rov. J.
Vaughan LOWS, ID, D., and Joseph Packard,
esq.
Epiphany Church Is preparing for an active
campaign in the southern part of it's parish,
under the lead Of the indef,tigable rector,
aidod by "a layman, Mr., E. 5. Hutchinson, and
some ten others Of tho laity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

Fire Commissioner w. b. Reed visited tho
District Commissioners Office yesterday and
formally announced his appointment to the
position by Secretary Schurz. Commissioners
Dent and Twining were present, and the
former stated that the question would be con-
sidcred in the course of few days and some
thing definite agreed unon. 1t is probable
that the question will be settled before Presi-
dent Hayes returns to the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Tho Kesiilts of a Spree.

About noon yesterday q man named G.. T.
Devaney was acting in. a disordorly manner
at the corner of Four.and.a half street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, when officer
Hinkle approached aud ordered him to desist
Devaney became more abusive and the officer
put him under arrest. On his way to the sta.
tion.house he resisted violently, and during
the struggle Hinklc's clothing suffered severe.
w. lie was finally taken to the Fifth pre-
cinct station, and this morning will appear be-
fore Judge Smell on charges of being drunk aud
disorderly and resisting an officer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
A Colored Historical A,soolotIon.

A meeting of representative oolored men
was recently held at the residence of DR.. G. b.
Purvis for tho purpose Of organizing an his
tOrical and statistical association, the object of
which shall be TO collect aud preserve the past
and present scientific aud literary productions
OF their race. An organization was effected,
and the following named gentlemen were
elected officers: Mr.. Il, c. Barbados, presi-
dent; DIR. G. b, Purvis, vice-president Pro.
fossor Richard Il. Greener, corresponding sec.
rotary Mr.. IL. Il, Baker recording secretary
aud Mr.. w. l.. Freeman, treasurer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

About o'clock last night Mr.. Nilor Roach
was thrown from his horse at tho corner of
Fourteenth and NJ Streets and was seriously
but not dangerously injured about the head
and face. He was conveyed TO DR.. Russe's
drug store, where he was attended by Drs.
Russell aud Creesde after which Lieutenant
Greer of the Sixth precinct, through the
Kindness Of Owen Scddy, had him con-
veyed to his home, No. 1919 s street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Observation-Disclosures.
Arrangements Made for the Approaching
Mass Meeting,


The regular meeting of the Sunday
School Suporintendents' Union Of the Dis
trict of Columbia was held last night in the
chapel of the Y. NJ, G. A. building with tho
president orr +, IL. Cobb in the chair. 1t
was decided to hold public mass meeting OF
all the Sunday schools Of the District at the
Congregational church, corner of Tenth aud G.
streets, on Sunday afternoon, the goth instant,
at 3 o'clock. II was agreed to request the scy.
crd superntendents, as far rs possible, to come
with their scholars in a body.
The following gentlemen have boon invited
! to al dress the meeting; Rev DR.. Naylor, on
what is the Object Of Sunday, school Work."
Rev. Dr.. Paxton, THE Benefit Of United Ef.
fort in Sunday school Work." Rev. Or. An.
drews, The Possibilities of the Sunday.
school," DR.. GaIluudet "fho Relation Of sun.
day.schools 10 the Future Welfare of Our
Country Hon. William Stickney, 1.-THE Chill.
dren's Work in the Sunday school" The
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

The only Turkish (hot air. Bath In the
city, 500 i street, near Judiciary Square.
The only Turko-Russian and sulphur bath.
house in the city, 903 L street northwest
The best Vienna bread in the city can bo
obtained only at i. Freund's, 7O2 Ninth street
northwest; also confectionery.
Yesterday thief named Spider" Brown
stole black cashmere cape FROM Mrs. Proctor,
residing at No. 49l Missouri avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Fall and Winter Hats.

Messrs. Willett & Routf, No. 0O5 Penusylva.
mia avenue, have just received extensive ad-
ditions to their large stock of fall and winter
hats, including the latest New York styles
from Dunlap & Co., and London styles from
Chusty u Co. The neatest and nobbiest styles
and patterns and goods of the best description
ill their shelves. Tho firm makes speciality
of Derby hats for ladies and misses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14
Mount Calvary Commnndery.

At the regular conclave of Mount Calvary
Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, held
last night the following officers were elected
/. w. Scott, eminent commanders Thornton
Davis, generallssimo; p. ii. Carson, captain.
general; r. W. Williams, prcaUe; Bailey
Johnson, senior warden David Hughes
junior warden Cornelius johnson, treasurer
j. ii. Williams, recorder.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-14

has membership Of 400 in Washington, and
in addition, four lodges. and Past Graud Mas
ter's Council in Georgetown. The order was
brought from England and instituted in New
York in 1912. Tho first lodRo-Union Friend.
ship--was established in this city in 1876.