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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-18
COME TO TOWN,
Tiilrty-twO Cars Full of Circus-Chaag
the Tall CIlinaman.

the Tall Chinlmau.
A hoarse shouting of men, the twink
ling of lanterns and the hustle of curious crowd
in the neighborhood of Ninth street and Maryland
avenue last eve ming were unmistakable signs
that the circus had arrived The train bearing
the elephant. the giant the wagons, and the rest
of the paraphernalia consisted of thirty two cars
and arrived in two sections. portion
of the train was made up of large box-cars re-
splendent in new paint and bright lettering, and
fat cars carrying the 142 wagons. AS soon as the
first section arrived the lramways were let down
from tn cars, and the large wagons and cages
were rolled off into the street. Then the box-cars
were opened and the horses were brought out.
and the wagons were filed with the animals
and drawn to the circus grounds. On the last Sec
ton of the train the palace cars. containing the
performers, arrived. The crowd of small boys and
large boys at once made rush for this point; but
the circus men started false alarm at the other
end of the line, and the crowd rushed off to see
what was the row. The giant Chang accompanied
by his private secretary and valet, took
advantage of their diversion to get off
the train and hurry to hack which was in
waiting. Doubling himself up, he bundled into
the hack. The door was slammed and he was
driven to the Washington Monument, which has
been engaged for his accommodation duri ng his
stay in this city. The only drawback is that he
will have to sleep standing up but he is accus-
toned to do this when away from home. The crowd
soon discovered the ruse, and rushed back Just
in time to see the hack turning the corner The
reporter who staid behind saw the illustrious
giant and he lowered above the adjacent lamp
post The boys who were cheated out of free
sight" at Chang made up for their loss by becom-
ing very enthusiastic over the twenty elephants,
that were so big that they could not be buried out
of sight. The unloading went on very rapidly
and with an order which was surprising to the
looker-on. The whole management systematized
and every man knows his place. Mr.. Bailey was
on the ground and personally superintendent
the unloading. 1t was noticeable that every
thing was bright and new, even down to the
harness on the horses. The wagons and cages
have not been used before, and the entire para
phernalia of the circus is bright and clean as
new pin In the course of two hours the long train
of cars was unloaded and everything transferred
to the canvas house en- Ninth street, from whence
the parade will start this morning.
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MR.. DENTS DENIAL.
He Interviews a 1" Republican Z" Reporter
The Riggs School-House Contract.


~ would like to see you a moment"
REPUBLICAN, as he entered the Commissioners
| Office Saturday.
| Certainly, sir. What is it you WISH" was the
answer of the scribe.
"Why,' said he, that communication in THE
REPUBLICAN signed @ in the Corner in regard to
! my connection with having the old brewery Sc
cured for school purposes, is entirely false"
"What, then, Mr. Dent were the facts in the
case p inquired the reporter
81 had been in this Office about six months"
| said the Commissioner, when received letter
| from Mr.. Baldwin, a school trustee. Here it is
Showing letter., dated August 9, 1873. in which
| he says that there is a necessity for six ad-
| dftional school-rooms in the second public
school division. He asked, if he could prevail on
Mr.. George W. Riggs to alter the brewery property
n, near First street northwest giving ten rooms
for school purposes whether he could have the as
surance that the Commissioners would make q
lease for the property for five years at an annual
rental of $3.50 per year for each room. Mr.. Riggs
was to bear the cost of the entire alteration of the
building. Mr.. Baldwin thought that by securing
this property it would enable the trustees to re-
inquish one four-room building in that school
division, forwhich the District was then paying
annual rent of $500, which would of course,
reduce the increase of rent ON the brewery that
much"
"what course did you pursue about it?" in
quired the reporter.
"Well, nothing was done at that time; but on
September II, 1873 received resolution, passed
by the board of school trustees, recommending that
the property be leased at an annual rental not to
exceed $780, provided that the owner recon-
structed the building. at his expense upon plan
approved by the committee on buildings and re-
pairs of the school board"
Then you took some action, 1 suppose?" put
the pencil driver.
EYES," said the Commissioner, the matter was
taken into consideration, and lease made on the
terms suggested by the school board"
"What came nextT'
"On January IA, 1872" continued Mr.. Dent, Z" the
committee on school buildings and repairs re-
ported that they had inspected the Riggs School
building-that was the name adopted for the re-
constructed brewery-and reported finding it
complete in all its departments, and recommended
its acceptance. That report was adopted by the
School Board and forwarded to the Commissioners,
who confirmed it."
did you visit Mr.. Riggs in regard to the mat
ter% questioned the newsgatherer.
Il never saw Mr.. Riggs" replied the Commits
sioner, or knew that he owned the property until
after the letter of Mr.. Baldwin was received. 1
went to see Mr.. Riggs in regard to the taxes. Mr.
Riggs thought that as he had been to about S12,-
600 expense in fitting up the building and as it
was being used for school purposes, he ought to be
exempted from paying the taxes on it. 1 went to
and satisfied him that the taxes ought to be paid
Riggs and connection with the leasing of the
hrildinOu
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SINGING GLORIAS.
EASTER SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES.
Anthems and Spring Bonnets-The Anniversary In
the Catholic and Episcopal Churches-Pas-
tor Shipper Tells Of the Historic
Associations of the Day.
Faster Sunday dawned balmy and fair,

Easter Sunday dawned balmy and fair,
greatly to the delight ofthousands of fair de-
siroHs of airing their spring bonnets and toilets
which the tickle weather of the past month had
rendered impossible In consequence the services
at the various churches were participated in by
large congregations and in the majority standing
room was all that could be obtained The elab-
crate preparations made for the advent of Easteri
the Catholic and Episcopal churches of course
made them desirable places for display and
worship, and the sermons in most instances
were models of brevity. At st. Matthews church
the morning services were of an exceptionally fine
order, the choir, under the leadership of Mr.. L. T.
Cannon rendering in faultless style Mozarts Mass
No. u, with full orchestral accompaniment
Elaborate programmes were carried out In d.
Dominics and ST. Aloysius Churches IN
the morning, and in the afternoon dense
throng packed ST. Augustine's Church and heard
excellent music by full choir and orchestra me
floral decorations of the affairs in these churcnes
were noticeable feature, and, together Win Inc
handsome toilets of the ladies, made up brilliant
and enchanting picture. The Episcopal churches
were not lacking in interest great care had been
bestowed on the musical selections, and the diff
ferent choirs acquitted themselves most creditably
In several of the churches ofthis denomination the
annual Easter anniversaries of the Sunday schools
connected with them took place in the afternoon
and attracted fully as large audiences as the other
churches did in the morning. One of the most
notable gatherings of this description was at the
Epiphany Church, which was one of the most
handsomely decorated in the city, Upward of a
thousand children participated in the exercises,
which consisted of carols, a short address by the
rector Rev. John F. Paret, and the Easter offer
ings. The receipts from this source were
S293.S2, and the occasion will long be memorable
one to those who attended. Altogether, pleas
anter Easter Sunday could not have been desired,
and the streets were thronged all day with wor-
shippers and promenaders. AT other Protestant
churches, also, special Easter services were held,
in accordance with the pro grammes published in
THE REPuRIICAN
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ADJUSTMENTS.
COrinne at the National Theatre
COnninun-Iincnin HalI-The - Pirnfk

The little girl whose name, Corinne,
gives the title to the troupe that will appear at the
National Theatre tomorrow night is said to be a
truly remarkable child. She first appeared in
Boston, and created so strong an impression and
evinced such decided talent that Mr.. c. D. Hess,
whose judgment is equal to that of any manager
that we know OF, at once secured her and engaged
company to support her. The play is a bur-
lesque upon the opera of Cinderella" and is
called The Magic Slipper" and retains the story
of Cinderella" with some important additions to
give Corinne an opportunity to display her vocal
powers. The supporting company is large and
effective, and wherever the troupe has appeared
it has been greeted with full houses, while the
most lavish praise has been bestowed upon the
youthful prima donna. 1t is to be hoped that
equal success will attend the engagement in this
city.
THEATRE COMIoUE.
Mr.. James NJ. Bradford, young actor who has
attained an excellent reputation, will appear at
the Comique this week in his own play of
Branded In addition to this attraction the fol-
lowing specially stars Milligan and Quinlan, De-
Witt Cooke, Leonard and Jones, Lulu Wentworth,
Lottie Wentworth, Frank White, Harry Clarke,
Thatcher and Hume, Clara Cushman, and Lillian
White. Besides all these the large stock company
will also add to the strength of the performance.
LINCOLN HALL.
On Wednesday night the Juvenile Opera Com
pany, which has been organized and drilled by
Professor George T. Sheldon, will give its first per-
Torrance of the popular Pirates of Penzanee at
Lincoln Hall. The stage appointments will be
most complete, entire ne% scenery having been
painted by Lamb, Ind new and costly wardrobe
having beer specially prepared. The leading
characters will be assumed by Annie and Lille
Lewis, Cleone Daniels, Harry o. Moves, George
Manger, Wilbur Sharpe, and the pirates and
daughters of General Stanley will be taken by the
masters and misses of Professor Sheldon's Acad-
envy. Every performance of juveniles which has
been given under the auspices of Professor Shell
don heretofore has been highly Successful, and
from the rehearsal last week there is full ground
to predict most enjoyable performance.
ODD-FELLOwS HALL.
The Carroll Institute entertainment, to be given
on Thursday evening at Odd Fellows Hall, prom
ises to be the event of the Easter holidays. The
programme includes the finest musical and elocu-
tionary talent of the city, prominent among which
are the names of Miss Mollie Byrne, Miss Hattie
Richey, Miss Berthe Crawford, Messrs. Hickcox,
Fennell, Lillebridge. &c, among the soloistS and
Messrs. Jefferson, Tweedale, Townsend and Lackey
readers. A grand chorus is in rehearsal for the
opening number on the programme.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-18
The Circus To-Day.

The long expected and waited for
Barnum's Circus, or rather the consolidation OF
Barnum, Bailey & Hutchinson, has arrived.
The details of the arrival told in another col
umn, and it will be seen that every promise as to
the immensely of the show will be fully kept.
The grand street parade this morning will exhibit
a gorgeousness and extensiyeness never before
attempted, and all the wonderful curiosi-
ties will be included. On this account
there will be no morning performance
to-day. Tomorrow, however, it is expected that
the orphans, who have been kindly invited by Mr..
Barnum, viii enjoy treat by looking at this i'm
mense exhibition. The morning performance
will be by far the best for children any way, and
it would be well if parents could make il con-
Venient to send them at that time
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Baruum T.,ks Tem,er,pce.

The Dashaways met last night as usual
in Odd Fellows Hall, which was filed with large
and enthusiastic audience. Mr.. Gallagher led the
singing, and hereafter will have charge of that
branch of the programme. Mr. Moulton made
some Introductory remarks, after which the fol-
lowing named gentlemen made addresses: A. w.
Taylor; P. T. Barnum the great Snowman, who
gave his reasons for signing the pledge, and made
telling convincing, eloquent temperance speech;
Hon. Hiram Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
who, in a splendid speech, promised his hearty CO.
operation to the Dashaways in their noble work of
saving men from the evils OF intemperance, and
Colonel Hoey, OF Baltimore, builder of Hoeys
Tabernacle" who made rousing speech. There
were thiYty-fYe signers to the pledge
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MODERATE DRINKERS.
a Sunday Evening Temperance Talk by
Charlie Nye.

The Hamline Temperance Union held
a meeting in the lecture of that church last
night, at which Charlie Nye delivered one of his
Enthusiastically eloquent addresses. The meet
ing was opened with singing under the direction
of Mr.. George Galaher, and prayer by Mr. Moulton,
succeeding. Mr.. William H. Proctor, the president
of the Union, made brief address, introducing
Mr.. Nye. The latter saidthat the army of called
moderate drinkers was much larger than generally
estimated. He considered that every man was a
drunkard who could nottranSact his daily business
as well without as with his customary stimulants.
The quantity of liquor which man could drink
without becoming beastly drunk was not the cri-
terion. Some men have greater capacity for liquor
than Others. Hence, the freedom from enslave-
ment to the necessity Of drink was the test of the
moderate drinker; and, if this be applied, many
who claimed to be moderate drinkers would be
Ielegated to the ranks of the drunkard. Hence.
the army of drunkards was much larger that gen.
orally estimated.
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Not One OF washington. servants.

A colored woman named Edith Cole
man. alleged to be 1l2 years old, was buried from
her late residence on street, in South Washing
ton, yesterday afternoon, having died of extreme
old aged. Aunt Edith" as she was familiarity
termed, had been a resident here as far back as
the Oldest inhabitant can remember, and frc
quently interested crowds by iIer stories of the
times of Washington. She stated that she knew
lin very well, and claimed to have been grown
woman when the Declaration of Independence
was signed. She did not, however, claim to be one
OF WaShington'S servants
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-18

The committee on examining liquor
licenses have transmitted a report of their lahors
TO the Commissioners 1t shows that last year $50
licenses were granted, and the revenues therefrom
were $4,000 For the fractional parts of the year
6S licenses were issued, and the receipts were
s4,4S9.53. For the present year, commencing No
vember l, 1850, SOS licenses have been issued, in
Guiding Il for fractional parts of the year, the
whole amounting to Si9,S54Ss.
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ST. John's. Georgefowu.

The services at st. Johns, Georgetown,
were very beautiful and impressive. The chancel
was handsomely decorated with flowers. Against
the base of the communion table, the cloth of
which is an exquisite piece of embroidery by q
lady of the parish, placed large cross, while
above the table was suspended memorial cross of
lilies and crown of choice white flowers. At the
back of the chancel there was suspended crown
in gas jets. The chancel rail- reading desks, lee
ture pulpit, &c, were beautifully decorated, and
the baptismal font was mass of flowers, sur
mounted by large memorial cross, composed en-
tirely of panses.
Services were held in the morning at seven
o'clock and at eleven O'Clock, with communion.
and in the afternoon at five o'clock, when the
Sunday school celebration took place. The music,
under the leadership of E. S. Holmes, Professor
W. E. Middleton organist, and a large choir of
mixed voices, was well rendered, and added much
to the impresSiveness of the service The church
was literally packed at both the morning and
evening services, and all seemed enter into the
spirit of the occasion. 1t had been announced by
the rector that collection would be taken
up for the liquidation of the floating
debt of the church, created before Mr.
Lindsay took charge, and when it was
announced that the mornings offering, added to
the Sunday school contribution, exceeded 81 200,
or more than was required, the satisfaction was
apparent. After the evening service the congre
CATION pressed forward to congratulate their pas
tor, who, though he has only been at the church
little more than year. has shown excellent
ability in the management of its affairs, and, as
pastor and friend has greatly endeared himself to
his DeODIe
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ST. Panl,s Luiheran CHURCH.

The floral decorations of st. PauPS Eng
lsh Lutheran Church, DR.. Domer pastor, were most
beautiful In the morning the regular services and
usual Easter Communion were conducted, and
many persons were admitted to membership by
confirmation and letter. In the evening, supple
menting the magnifcently elaborate and taste
fnlly arranged floral decoration, was the Sunday
school Easter design, prepared by the superin-
tendent Mr. Lncius d Alden
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HENRY G. PEARSON, Postma:
poST-nEIrTf,Lr New York Anril Is 1881,
e~ THE MoNARcHs OF TIE ROAD!

~ Fit for King!---W Who Wants Them
ANY one desiring and willing 10 pay for one of the
most beautiful and majestic TEAMS OF FLOODED
KENTUCKY COACH HORSES in Americas pair
that are ncomparably superior TO everything in this
par the country, and which, in size, color, blood.
for action style, health, and disposition IN every
thing that goes make up that almost unrealzable
IDEAL the perfect horse present an opportunity such
as is very seldom met with in fetime-can crafty
ESQ.,, Baltimore Nd, or Mr.. CALVIN NJ. PRIEST,
New York Club Stables, New York city. Only one
price-S3,OO0 The above horses consigned to the
Metropolis, and will remain in Baltimore but few
days. Its
n(@ THE MEMBERS or THE OLDEST IN
ESS habitants will attend the funeral of the Rev.
Jared l. Elliott on MONDAY, 18th instant. at p m,
from the residence of Colonel William Finn, l09
street northwest lt#
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Della ma,yr,, Easter sermon,

The Ryland Chapel seceders, to the
number of hundred more, gathered in their
new place of worship, Kendall Chapel, yesterday
morning, when the. services were conducted by
Rev. Gilbert De La Matyr the Geenback ex-Con-
gresham The reverend gentleman had exchanged
the gray plaid coat which he wore when engaged
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Special Mofices.
, PoST-oFFICE NOTICE.

H<NSBo POST-OEFICE NOI1CE
The Foreign Mails for the week ending SATUR-
DAY, April o, 1881, will close at this office on
WEDNESDAY at 7:3O a. m for Europe by steamship
Parthia via Queenstown Correspondence for france
must be specially Addressed and $50 g. m for France
direct by steamship Labrador via Havre; on THURS
DAY at a. NJ for Europe by steamship Baltic via
Queenstown correspondence for Germany and France
must be specially addreSsedl and at a. m. for Eu-
rope by steamship Westphalia via Plymouth, Cher
bOurg, and Hamburg; on SATURDAY at a. m for
Europe by steamship City of Berlin via Queenstown
Correspondence for Germany and Scotland must be
specially addressed) and at IL m. for Scotland di
rect by steamship Ethiopia via Glasgow, and at II a.
m. for Europe by steamship Mo5el via Southampton
and Bremen, and at IL a M for Belgium direct by
steamship Switzerland via Antwerp. The mails for
Aspinwan and South Pacific close on Wednesday at
10 a. m. The mails for Nassau, \. p and Matanzas
close on Wednesday at p m The mails for Cnba
and Mexico close Thursday at l30 p. m The mails
for Bermuda close on Thursday at p. m The mails
for Newfoundland and st. PierreM iguelon close on
Wednesday at $50 p. m The mails for the WindWard
Islands close Friday at p The mails for Porto
Rico close on Saturday at9 a. m the mans Iad Mex
leo via New Orleans close Saturday at $50 p m
The mails for China and Japan close April % at go
ps The mails for Australia, &c, close April ~ at
20 p. m. - ..
HENRY G. PEARSON, Postmaster,
~ rlUe
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e~ SPECIAL NOTICE
NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET COMPANY.

By vote of the Directors of the Market, reduction
has been made in the monthly rent of Stalls TO rent
ers take effect April $751; and continue through
the current fiscal year. Dealers desiring to avail
themselves of this advantage will do well to make
immediate application the Office of the company.
anI4-.an B. E GUY. Secretary.