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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-28
LECTURES.

nbect .ne re sM trSyeler
This course of lectures Is given by the Young
Mems Christian Association. Members must have
admission ticket. rs membership ticket will not
General Secretary.
Those not members can secure tickets and re-
served seats at G. Il. JOhnstOns. dc 2S-eOd4t
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HOLIDAY GOODS.


III THE HEADQUARTERS
on
BROAD STREET
FOR
HOLIDAY GOODS
AT
THALHDfER BROTHERS,
CENTRAL BLOCK.
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DLAIR'S GROCERY.

OLD JAMAICA CHRISTMAS CAN
DIES,
OLD SCOTCH WIS
KEY, -
IGUAVA JELLY,
MARASCHINO,
CUARTREUsE, PRUNES,
ABsINTTE, ..-....-
CURRANTS,
CURACOA,
CREME DE PEKO and ORANGE-PEEL,
other COIDIALs,
ANGOSTUGA AND LEMON-PEEL,
BOXERS BIITERS.
COOKING-WINE and
BRANDY,
CIGAMPAGNEs:
q. II. MCMMS, GELATINE.
PIPER'S HEIDSIECK, -
NuNCE-MEAT,
ENGLIsHPLUM-PUD
NAP. CABINET. DING in cans,
LOUIS ROEDERER, sP!ARGETTII- G and TO-
&C, &C. MAIO SAUL
Nothing but PURE GOODS are sold, and those
at The LOWEST PRICES; and they are DE-
LIVERED PROMPTLY.
For sale by JOSEPH VI. BLAIR,
de IS Grocer, s26 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-28
CLOTHING.


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HOLIDAY OvERCOATS,
HOLIDAY ULSTERETTEs,
HOLIDAY SUITS,
HOLIDAY COATS,
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+ T. SPENCE & son.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
The Pat Rooney Combination.

Thelarge audience presentat Fords Opera House
last night showed that there Is class of amuse-
mentseekers who prefer variety performance to
the classic drama. The Harry Miner and Pat
Rooney combination contains large number OF
speciality performers and the liberal applause and
loud laughter showed how thoroughly their several
acts were appreciated.
Pat Rooney is himself the principal attraction,
and his songs and dances were given with an artis-
tic finish and comic power which secured for him
several recalls. Little Katie Rooney caught the
audience at once and became prime favorite on
the instant, showing an amount of talent
Owens and the Carrolls, in their "Children;;s
Fancy Bal" act provoked great merriment, which
was increased by Lamont and DucrOW as the
Happy HOttentOts." These two gave an exhibit
ton OF grotesque dancing equal to the famous Ma
jiltons. Miss GeOrgie kaine, the Daytons, and
Billy Carter contributed in no small degree to the
be varied during the week and new and fresh at
fractions will be presented.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
THE MUTUAL COMPANY.
A Quiei Time, and All but One of lhe Old
Mnnagers Re-elecfed.

b11aSers she-e1ecIeU.
The annual meeting of the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company Of the District was held at Odd Eel.
lows Hall yesterday. The report of the secretary
Mr.. J. W. BOteter, which was read and adopted
gave an exhibit of the finances of the company
The general statement of the managers shows
receipts, S27 7036i; expenditures, Sl2, ,13725; bal
ance to credit of policy-holders, $15, $685. The
election which then began was conducted by the
following commissioners: S. H. Walker, Oliver
Johnson, E. W. Dom, l.. NJ. Saunders Fl
W. Smith, A. L. Hutton, Gabriel Edmonston
c. F. Thompson, and T. W. Murphy.
The polls closed at six o'clock, and the judges re-
tired with the ballot-boxes. A large number OF
policy holders waited to hear the result of the
count. About ten o'clock the doors were thrown
open and the congregation outside filed into the
room, when the vote was ANNOUNCED ed by the Judges
as follows: Samuel NOrment, zoos; John Van
Riswick, 2,204; NJ. G. Emery, LIZ; James W.
Barker, 2,31S: Jesse b. Wilson, 2567; L. Kurtz
Johnson, 2,495; Anton Eberly, 1,605; George T.
Dearing, 1911: S. II. Walker, 497; W. \. Crog-
gan, 124; G. w. Cochran, ,; J. W. Shiles, 10;
elected managers for the ensuing year were sam
uel NOrment, NJ G. Emery, Jesse B. Wilson, John
Van Riswick, James w. Barker, +. Kurtz Johnson,
and George I. bearing. 1t will be observed that
all the old board was reelected, with the eXcep-
ton of Mr.. Eberly. and he is succeeded by Mr..
Dearing. Most OF the German pOlicyholders
scratched Mr. Ebery III consequence, as 1t Is stated
of the course he pursued in reference to the Ger
man Orphan Asylum. With the exception of last
year. this is the heaviest vote cast at eec-
ton of managers since the organization, and
throughout the day the best of humor prevailed.
There were not more than forty or fifty persons
present at any one time in the hall from the open
the closing of the pOllS.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Mrs. FRANKLIN sseeIe,s FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Franklin Steele took place
from her late residence on Lafayette Square yes
terday afternoon. Rev. DR.. Lynch, of st. Johns
Church, Georgetown, and Rev. Dr. Clark, Of st.
Johns Church Washington, officiated. The SER
vices were very impressive. Before Mrs. Steele's
last Illness she gave expression to the thought that
the custom of having ones near friends and rela-
tives as body bearers was more appropriate than
having strangers perform that delicate duty. So,
in view of this idea. her two sons, MessrS.
Frank and Willie Steele: her sonsin-law, Cap
tain Wiltse L. s N. and Mr.. Edward McCaulcy
and hernephews, Mr.. Charles s Steele and Lieuten-
ant T. H. Harrington, L. S. NJ. C., were the body
bearers and the pallbearers were Secretary Ramsey
Admirals Rowan and Amy. U. $. y; Commodore
English, I. 5. ": DR.. McDouga!l, L. 5: A.; Dr..
Maxwell L. s N: Hon. Mr.. Washburn, OF Mime
sota and Mr. Samuel V. Niles. The remains were
inferred in the family lot at Oak HILL beside those
of her husband and her son-in-law, Captain Nor
ris. Among others present at the funeral were Ad-
miral Poor, I. s. y; Pay Director Cunningham L..
s NJ OF Philadelphia: Hon. John Jay Knox. Mrs.
c. c. Oldtield Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Charles
Thompson, and Miss Pussy Thompson, of Balti-
M
National Republican., 1881-01-18
TEE GLADIATOR.
Another Packed House at the National
The Other Anase1nenea.

The other Amasemenes.
Dr.. Birds play of The Gladiator is one m
which the late Edwin Forrest was seen at his best
It was written for him, was adapted especially to
his massive physique and his robust acting and 1t
was part which he loved to assume more particu-
larly in his prime of life, and even Ia his later
years he rarely played an engagement with
out appearing as Spdrtacus. The theme of
the play Is one which at once attracts
the audience, IS it Is based upon one of the
most dramatic incidents in Roman history. The
text is elevated and of choicest English and to be
properly read ii requires does the text OF
peare, careful and Intelligent study The charac-
ter OF Spdrtacus is drawn with master-hand, and
its proper representation demands high ana
peculiar talent These requirements are fully met by
John Mccullough. Possessing massive physique,
q commanding look, and a noble bearing.
his very appearance presents the living picture of
the authors ideal. There Is no actor now upon
the stage whom nature has so bountitully en-
dowed with qualities so thoroughly adapted to the
fmpersonation of the character of the Roman Glad
iator as Mr.. Mccullough. To his physical advan-
tages he also adds quick intelligence, which
his years ofexperience enables him to present in
SpdrtdcuS faultless stage portraiture. While
there are suggestions of his former friend and
model, Mr.. Forrest, the impersonation of McCol
Tough has too much strong originality at present
to be called an imitation of the Gladiator of that
great actor. This could not formerly be said, but
last nights acting may be said to have shown the
individual growth of Mccullough more than any
other performance that he has given.
his entire representation was perfect. Bold,
with the love of freedom in his every movement; /;
manly tenderness in the scenes with his wife and
child, and at the close the most savage ferocity
when he learns of the death of his loved ones-in
every phase he showed the complete artist, and
stood forth the living embodiment of the Thracian
soldier
The support of Miss Forsythe and Mr.. Fred.
Warde was must effective, and their efforts were
deSeryedly applauded.
Tonight Mr. Mccullough will appear in HAM
let"
1t should be remembered that Mr.. Mccullough
will take benefit Friday night, when he will re-
peat his mastery representation of Richeleieu."
National Republican., 1881-01-18
nealh or . YenerabIe Ci,ocinu.

The venerable Peter p Pitchlynn well known
in this city for the last twenty-five years the del
egate representing the Choctaw Nation, died last
evening. after a lingering and painful illness of
several months duration. His loss will be kecnly
felt by his family and by large circle of friends
in this city. To the people of his tribe it will be
irreparable His long life had been effectively de-
voted to their service. While they were still in
their savage state he the pioneer of civilization
and the advocate of schools. To his active efforts
was mainly due the large appropriation of
their annuities for education. He had served
in their councils and as their principal chief but
was better known here as their delegate. No one
was ever sent by an Indian tribe to the seat of
Government who enjoyed in so large a degree the
respect, confidence and esteem Of people of all
classes. He had been brought in contact in vari-
Gus ways with the different Presidents from General
Jackson down to the present incumbent of the
White House. Without an exception he favOraby
impressed them all. So. too. with other officials,
Legislative, judicial, and executive his courteous
-considerate, dignifed bearing invariably secured
for him respectful consideration.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
SWIMMING SKATERS.
Lively scenes On the Ice-An Alleged Car
niVal on the River.


The skating mnnia was so prevalent yesterday
that a person meeting friend who seemed to be in
anything of hurry would promptly stop him
and go through him" for pair of skates. Every
other ulster concealed these dangerous imple
ments of amusement and every other ulster was
making bee-line for the river. And down on the
CLASSY bosom of the Potomac every evolution, such
as plain skating fancy skating curling cutting the
star, knocking al the cobbler's door," &c, that
was ever performed by the celebrated Mr.. Wrinkle
and his Pickwickian friends on old Wardle'S
famous duck pond was gone through with. From
Long Bridge to Alexandria i'll one direction and
Georgetown in another the ice was dotted with
such fine condition. and those who indulged in
lOng-diStance skating report ii of uniform good
quality ali along the line. \ number of young
men went as far as Marshall Hall, sixteen miles
from the city.
At Alexandria the denizcns of that place, not
satisfied with skating alone, put their horses and
Sleighs on the river and went sklmming over the
ice at rate that was o matter of great aStOniSh-
ment to the hitherto dOcie quadrupedS, who were
thus transformed into phenomenal flyers A
great many persons who went down to the river
tious and primitive slide" or two, soon caught
the fever and il mattered little whether not they
had brought skates along, for there, like unto the
man who attends upon the theatre with opera
glasses. was the enterpriSiug individual with
skates for hire so that all might for few cents be
given the privilege of cracking their craniums.
Somebody in Georgetown started the story that q
Grand carnival and illumination on the ice was to
take place last evening, and many persons were
beguiled by it into visiting the ancient city.
Among this number was the prize skater from THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAS, who, after encountcring
many unpleasant smells arising from an abund-
ance of guano stored along the wharyes, found one
or two bonfires and a merry party of skaters en-
joying themselves under the light OF the silver
moon. COasting seemed to be the bent of the
avearge citizen, however. and all the hilly streets
were covered with sleds and people.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
The Poland Insur.uce Case

It will be remembered that last week in the case
of L. Poland, who sued the -Etna Fire Insurance
Company to recover OH policy for about $500.
the court instructed the jury to return a verdict
for the defendant on the ground that fraud had
been clearly made out The counsel for the insur-
ance company transmitted the testimony to the
District Commissioners, TO sustain the theory of
Policeman Smith that the fire was not the result
of accident but deliberate act to obtain the in
slirance upon what he believed to be an over
valued stock.
By the Commissioners twill be forwarded to the
DiStrict-Attorney for his guidance i'll taking hat
ever steps he may think that the law requires
One of the counsel E)r the insurance company
yesterday, i'll conversation with a REPUBLICAN,
scribe stated that from the observations made by
himself he thought the case strongly impregnated
with such criminal Offenses as arson. evasion of
Jury Whether the District-Attorney will he of the
same opinion when he comes to look into the case
remains 10 be seen
National Republican., 1881-01-18
The Latest Batch of liquor Licenses.

The following applications for liquor licenses
have been approved by the Commissioners: John
NJ Buckley, 1902 Twentieth street northwest Viii
liam L. Fueling, 337 Pennsylvania avenue north
west: Cornelius Horigan, al New Jersey avenue !;
J. W. Hoskins corner of Sheridan street and Sher-
man avenue Heinrich Stubner, Bladensburg
road; Daniel Sullivan, First and steeets north
east: ]. NJ Woodward, 2O7 NJ street southwest: :
John F. sullivan, 400 Third street southwest The
following were disapproved: Duffy & Leannar-
der, Seventh and Pennsylvania avenue northwest: :
Theodore Johnson, 211 Seventh street northwest ;
H. T. Schonborn, 2l3 Seventh street northwest; ;
Elizabeth Gerhold, 3D9 Seventh street northwest ;
7. J. TrOdden, 205 Seventh street northwest; Bar
bara Vanderhide, 30 Ninth street northwest; ;
John Scott 200 Ninth street northwest Harry Mid
dleton. 21S Ninth street northwest; Christopher
HOrner PA Ninth street northwest A. Nephuth
2l2 Ninth street northwest. All of these places are
opposite the Washington Market House, and the
consent of the company is requisite, under the
opinion of the District attorney, for their approval
This being withheld, the licenses cannot be
Granted
National Republican., 1881-01-18
The Suuday.SebooI Uuiou

The Sunday-SchoOl Union Of the District held its
regular meeting last night at the Young Mems
Christian Association building, with twenty-five
members present, John B. Wight in the chair. II
X Simpson, former assistant secretary, was elected
secretary, in the place of 4. P Lacey and William
H. Pearce, elected assistant secretary A cOmmu-
ncation from Mr.. Harris, secretary International
Sunday School, inviting the sending of delegates
to the convention 10 be held at Toronto Canada,
June % to a. 1881, inclusive was read.
The executive committee presented its final re-
port on the teachers institute lately held in this
city showing the expenses to have been $3.50,
which have been all settled. The executive com
mitee was also directed 10 consider the feasibility
of arranging a course of normal lessons under di-
rectiOn of the union by Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurl-
bert who conducted the normal exercises III the
teachers institute held here last month. The
uniOn then adjourned
National Republican., 1881-01-18
FRoLICs OF FREEMASoNs.
Columbia COmmandery's' Anniversary



Exercises.
larger or more JOYOUS crowd has seldom been
gathered in the music hall of Masonic Temple than
the one which filed that spacious saloon last
night. 1t was the occasion Of the eighteenth ami
versary and complimentary reception of Columbia
Commandery, Knights Templar. The attendance
was so great as TO constitute perfect jam, and
dancing room was seriously abridged. No one,
however. seemed to feel any grievance on that
score or any other, for the crowd was jollity and
the source of jollity. The exercises commenced at
halfpast seven p. N. with march by WebeTs
band, and then the installation of Eminent Com
mandeT Sir William Henry Browne by Sir Benja-
min Dean, of Boston. VI. f. Grand Master of Tenn
lars Of the United States.
A chorus THE Freedom of Song BY the
Masonic choir, followed and next the installation
by Z. G. Sir NJ II. Parker of the other officers, the
whole ceremony being inteTSpersed with songs and
chorus The dances were next in order and were
kept up spiritedly until the wee sma hours, varied
only by the introduction of supper such is only
served AT Masonic festivities. The hall was pret-
tily decorated with flags arsticaliy draped and
ranged, with the photograph of Presdentelect Gar
field hanging i'll the east between two large national
standards General Garfield is member of this
commandery, entering the 18th of May, 1856. The
most eminent and prominent knights of the Dis
trict were present, well several distinguished
MasOns from abroad. The officers installed were !:
Sir William Henry Browne, eminent commander;
Sir Daniel b. Anger generallsSlmo; Sir John VIII
son. captaingeneral Sir jeremiah c. Allen. preate
Sir James T. Alien, senior warden: Sir Edwin HI.
Chamberlin. Junior warden: Sir George Gibson,
treasurer: Sir Abner T. Longiey recorder: Sir
William Pitts, standard-bearer: Sir Emmett G. Ell
more, assistant standard bearer; Sir William f.
Ford. sword d-bearer; Sir John X. Robinson, warder;
Sir James F. HoStoTd, first guard: Sir Francis II. Al
len, second guard Sir Martin V. Casey, third
guard: Sir Charles F. Jarvis, captain of guard: Sir
Edwin s Holmes. organist: Sir Charles NJ. Ford,
". D., surgeon: Sir William p Marsh. Sir Hanni-
bal D: Norton. Sir Henry l.. Sherwood, finance
committee
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Theatre Conlfoue.

Prosperity follows the Comique, and justly so,
for the efforts that the management make for the
entertainment of their patrons. New attractions
are weekly presented. and as soon fresh lights
in the variety world appear they are at once
sought for and brought to this city. When a troupe
or special artist appears to especially please they
are returned as in the case of the Ella May Blonde
Corps, whose performances still entertain large
audiences. The new faces of Richardson and
Young Bolton and Bradford, and the Love Sisters
met with decided favor. Jake Budd, always q
favorite, was simply immense in his new act, A
Big Mistake" The benefit of Jake O'Neal on Fri
day night should not be forgotten
National Republican., 1881-01-18
sUFFRAGE-SEEKING SISTERS.
The Programme Arranged for To-day
Session Of the Convention.

SfsH1On OF The NOnVenfIOn,
There was an informal meeting of the executive
committee of the National Woman Suffrage Asso-
citation held ct the residence of Mrs Belva A. Lock
wood last night, to arrange the programme for the
meetings to be held at Lincoln Hall this morning
and evening. The meeting this morning will be
a memorial service in honor of the memory of the
late Mrs Lucretia Mott The following speakers
have been designated for this service DR.. NJ. Cora
Bland, of Washington, D. C.; Martha Mcclellan
Philadelphia. Mrs. Fosters subject is Woman
and Philanthropy" The other speakers were not
present at the meeting.
The speakers of the meeting this evening are
Charlotte Godbe, on Woman Suffrage in Utah"
Mary Wright Sewall, and Mrs Belya A. Lockwood.
whose subject is ''Why Women Should Vote and
Why They Should Study Law At the memorial
services this afternoon the choir of St Augustine
Church will be present and sustain the musical
portion of the programme.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
IfaIian ODera.

Her Majesty'S Italian Opera Company. under the
management of Colonel MaplesOn, it has already
been noticed, will give two performances in Wash
ington, at Fords Opera-House, next Monday and
Tuesday nights The operas selected are g. La
and Gounods masterpiece, Faust" In the
former Nine. Etelka Gerster, Mile. Valcrga,
SignOr Ravelli, and SignOr Del Puente
will appear, while the cast of Faust" will
include SignOr Valleria, Miss Anne Louise
Cary, Signor Campanini, SignOr Noyara, and Sig
nor GalasSi. The sale of season tickets for both
performances will commence at the box Office of
the Opern House this morning
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Irish National Land Leasue.

regular meeting of the Washington branch OF
the Irish National Land League was held last ev-
ening at their Office, 6l2 Ninth street northwest.
Mr. Felix Brannigan presided, and Mr.. William
Ryan acted as secretary. The treasurer reported
tions. Mr.. ID. OCOnnell and Mr.. ArthurSmau stated
that they had organized district branches in
the neighborhOod of st. Aloysius Church TO coop
crate with the executive committee The Redpath
lecture committee reported progress. and The pros
pect of a full house is very promising.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Eood for tbe Gnssius.

Mrs. Sallie B. Foss wants divorce from her hus-
band, Milton C. Foss and has employed Messrs.
Stone and Pray as her solicitors to if her wish
cannot be granted. They were married on the
1st of September, 1878, at the Epiphany Church,
and she charges that he deserted her on November,
1876. Mrs Elizabeth A. Drury, Tilley, has Sc
cured the services of Mr.. S. L. Bond as counsel,
and desires him to intercede with Chancellor Cox
TO procure for her a divorce from her husband,
John H. Drury. They were married on April Is,
1877, and she charges that he deserted her eight
months afferYard
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Two More Nayy-Yard Deatl,s.

Since New Years Day number of the leading
citizens of the eastern section of the city have died
suddenly. Surgeon Wells, of the United States
navy was the first to co. and ne was soon followed
by his friend, John II. Speiser. Two others have
followed. Mr.. William Stevens. for the past fifteen
years quartermaster in the laborins department
of the yard died yesterday morning of softening of
the brain, after an illness of only few days.
George II. Atchison, an old and respected citizen
of East Washington, was stricken with paralysis
Sunday night. and died i'll few hours.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Mr. sIeIoy in ihe Right.

In the Police Court yesterday the case brought
against Mr.. W. F. Meioy, charged with altering
court record, met with a summary settlement.
Justices Wylie and Hagner were examined, and
both testified that the interlineatiOn was neCcs-
sary to perfect the record and it the inen ton
of the court to have the decree drawn rs it had
been amended. Upon this statement being made
Mr.. Hayden, the attorney for the District asked
that the case be dismissed, request with which
the judge Immediately complied.
National Republican., 1881-01-18
The Young Mems Christian Association.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association last night eighteen
new members were elected. Mr.. Pratt, chairman
of the finance committee, made statement show
ing that an effort had been made 10 raise funds for
Il new piano for the association rooms. Rev.
Charles Noble read paper on 50 The Outside Re
ligious Work of the Association which was fol-
lowed by general discussion, which resulted in
the appointment of committees upon work
at the Jail reform school. WOmens Christian Home,
and at Whfcford's Mission, corner of Second and
l streets northeast. The association then ad-
National Republican., 1881-01-18
Onr Victorious Polo Players.

The polo game at the skating rink las! night was
between the West End Club, of Baltimore, and a
Washington seven, and resulted in a victory for
the Washingtons by score of twOg goals to nothing.
The contestants were as follows: Baltimore
MesSrs Wilson, Sutton, Robinson, Archer. Lemer,
Davis, and Oliver. WashingtOns-MerceT, Boyd,
Riddle Macarthur, Garland, Douglass, and Cuttings.