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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
A RAILROADS. TAXES,
What the District is to Set from tI,e BaItf.
more and Ohio Company

Yesterday in theSenatc, the joint resolution rati-
flying the settlement of taxes made By the District
Commissioners with the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road was taken up.
Mr.. Whyte, in reply to Mr. Edmunds. explained
that the District Committees of the two Houses had
succeeded in efecting an adjustment of the dis
pute which had lasted for fourteen years as to the
taxes upon the company'S property in the District
A compromise resulted in a reduction from 500 ono
to 5000 as the amount payable At his sllgges-
ton the letter of the District Commissioners OF last
year on the subject read.
Mr.. Edmunds thought the bill presented one of
those not singular spectaces of great corporation
having power and influence, resisting las in this
instance for twentythree years. the taxation OF its
property as the property of private and humble in
dlyiduals having Il natural existence was taxed in
the District. He went OH 10 argue that the issue
ought to be legally determined and finally dis
posed Of Fresh litigation would in that way he
avoided. ' ~
Mr.. Whyte thought the remarks of Mr.. Edmupds
unfair to the company, as it had not refused to paw
what might be found to be u fair and lust ASSESS
ment. Certain things had been assessed that ought
not to have been assessed, and this had occasoned
the dispute. The settlement was for past Cif;sr-
enccS, and no future complications were antici-
pated. The original amount involved was S9OGH
which with interest. would amount to SI3OOJsO
Mr.. Mcmillan understood the settlement had
been effected by the Commissioners upon a fIIi
understanding of all the facts ofthe case and they
had recommended that settlement to Congress
Upon this state of facts he would favor the hill
The bill was passed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
HUNTING FOR A PREACHER,
Another Pair of VirsiDians On n sIafrj.
rnOninI


Virginia yesterday contributed another bridal
party to the list of many that have come here on
matrimonial excursions. Mr.. John r. Dixon. of
Fairfax County and Miss Deiah Huntington, of
Stafford County, arrived al the Court House shortly
after midday. An inquiry on his part for mar
riage license and the services of minister settled
all doubts as to the object of the couples visit
The groom was directed to the clerks Office and
the bride to the room now assigned for weddings
They took matters calmly, and did not appear dis
turbcd by the novelty of the OCCASION He soon
had his permit to wed, and fastening to the room
passed the precious document over 10 her to read
The next requisite was minister and here q
delay arose. Every effort was made to find a wor-
thy divine 10 unite the pair, but without success
Finally some one proposed that Colonel William
A. Cook. who at one time was prominent in the
gospel field, be invited TO come up and set the two
anxious hearts at rest by joining them in we'd
lock. The colonel was deeply engaged in the
Johnson murdertrial and declared that it was i'm
possible to absent himself from the chamber, more
especially as he was examining witness
Time passed on and no minister came The
couple became restless and finally decided TO 90
out and hunt "hitching strap" for themselves
The names and addresses Ofseveral clergymen were
given them, and it is safe 10 presume that il was
not long before Miss Huntington became Mrs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
The international medical congress.

The thirteenth Tor State medicine section of the
International Medical Congress, which will hold
its session in London from August . to O. 1851, has
issued Il schedule of subjects for papers and dis
cussiou. On the first day the first subject will be
" Measures by which TO prevent the diffusion of
different communicable diseases from country TO
country within the limits of single country
the diseases maintained being, first yellow fever
cholera, and plague: second, glanderS hydro
phobia, and anthrox." The subject for
second day is Influence of various articles
of food mot including water in spreading
parasitic, zymOtic, ubcrcuar, and other diseases"
Third day, Conditions to be imposed on the le-
gally qualified practitioners of our country who
may seek authority to practice in anOthercountry:"
and, finally the Precautions necessary TO be taken
inmedical nomenclature and classification to qua nd
against false statistical conclusions" 1t win he
necessary for those wishing to make communics-
tons to the congress TO intimate their intentions to
the secretaries of the section before the end of
March, 1881 and to furnish an abstract of their ma
pers before April So The secretaries are Professor
Corfield, 10 Bolton Row, Mayfair, London west and
DIR. Thorne Thorne, IS Inverness Terrace HYDE
Park London west.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Rinrnaon and Grant

The Norwegian poet. BiOFnstcTne BiornsOn has
written pleasant letter from Boston to the Vienna
NicHc Free Pfessc General Grant was there at the
time, and the poet has words of lofty admiration
for the independent and decent manners of the
crowd composed of the rich and the poor that sur
rounded the state house and even thronged the
halls during the reception in General Grants
honor The same republican qualities impressed
him at a political meeting The intelligence and
manly dignity of The audience electrified him SO
that me neier in his life felt stronger or so filed
with the joy of life He was surprised to find
society abundantly sprinkled with men notable
Cor learning and ability. Itseemed wonderful to
him that g so many of the educated men should
have a semispiritual trait, and possess an ideal
even sentimental, enthusiasm. 1t was the last
thing expected TO find in America" He gives
this pen sketch of General Grant " He is small and
thick-set with his head bent little forward His
eyes wander while he is greeting person. but
when he speaks to anyone they rest quietly and
steadfastly upon the person spoken to, and then
one sees how his strong characteristic is healthy
c0ld reflection and firmness of grasp. position
look, and nien. Grant is not great soul, but he
is pure, strong character, that of all counsels
chooses the sOundeS, and holds firmly to it until
the Du-nOsa becomes the deed"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Two Painful Accidents

Two painful accidents in which broken limbs
werethe result, occurred yesterday. Captain James
Goddard, a well-known citizen of Georgetown,
caused by its slipping at the bottom by which his
left arm was broken just above the elbow. He was
attended by several physicians, who feared that he
had also received internal injuries.
Officer llenkle, of the mounted force had his
left arm broken also by his horse slipping down on
piece OF ice on the Avenue, near Police Head
quarters DR.. Eliot set the fractured limb. but
John will get six weeks leave
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
No1icos OF New Parlner.bius

IhefOII0Wiug marriage licenses have been issued:
William 4. Fisher, of Charles County, Maryland,
ana Carrie Hobson OF Howard County Maryland ;
r. N. Alexander, Of Loudoun County, Virginia,
and Ella V. Tha.er, or Fauquier County, Virginia;
Thomas II. Men. Elliott and Rosa Trapp, both of
and Csnis Bankctt; l.. N. Cornwall and Maud E.
Hepburn Jos C. Stephenson and Ida K. Abel;
H. L. Wells ana Susie L. McMaster; William C.
Dredlac and Laura Davis; John T. Dixon, of Fair
fax County, Virginia, and DcIilah Huntington, of
ST. ford County, Virginia; and C. A. Clements and
Mary l.. McGIaW
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
a "Reminiscences

In 1928 the late Isaac NJ. Hall was mine host of
the Union Hotel. the same building which stands
on the corner of Kearney and Merchant streets,
and was subsequently added to the Jenny Lind
Theatre when that building was sold by Thomas
Mcguire to the municipality for city hall. Mr.
Hall leased the billiard room to L. S. Grant and T.
HI. Stevens. which was not run very long nor sue
cessfully by those gentlemen [. s. Grants history
since that time belongs to the world. I. H. Stevens
has not been so prominent. although he is an adj
miral i'll the United States navy and commands the
Pacific squadr0n.-SdR Francisco NeIrs Letter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
The ". M. q. a. weekly Gathering.

very attractive programme was given last
evening in the parlors ofthe Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. and Mrs ElphOnzo Youngs re-
ceived the guests. The programme was quite
Duet, "Only Dream of Home by lovely little
Alice Williams and Mrs. j: II: Williams; piano
solo, "Pirates of Penzance" Miss Grace Berlin :;
cornet solo, Lost Chord" Mr.. J. X. Gibson, of the
Jonadabs: recitation by Master Harry Johnson;
bass solo, Goodnight, Farewell Mr.. Frank c..
Miller with Mr.. Gibson. cornet, and Miss Berlin,
piano: recitation, Miss Isabel Duncan: ballad, In
the Night She Told the Story" Miss Mamie C,Ish-
man; recitation, "The Modern Belle" little Alice
Williams: dset, cornct and voice. Where Are Now
the Hopes Cherished" Miss Annictta Gibson and
Mr.. J. K. Gibson; recitation, In SchOol-Days,'
little Alice Williams; song, a" Dreams" Miss Mamie
Cushman: piano duet. Waves of the Ocean" Miss
Jennie Shipley and Miss Grace Berlin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Don't Agree with Him,

Senator Butler, of South Carolina said not long
agothatthe condition of the South would be greatly
improved by migration of a large proportion of
the negroes to other States He was in favor of an
exodus. The people of his own State don't agree
with him. Evidence collected by the Charleston
NelrS and Courier shows that there is scarcity of
labor has been introduced it has not proved salts
factory; that the negroes earning higher wages
now than ever before, and that any large migra-
ton would be great loss to the State. Senator
Butler was possibly weary of the wear and tear of
destroying the negro vote on election day when he
gave his mistaken opinion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
AMUSEM ENTSu
POTOMAC Boat Club Concert, PIRATES OF
PenzKnce" and other Attractions.


POTOMAC Boat Club Concert, "Pirates Of
Penznnce," and other Attractions.
1t is to be regretted that the attendance at the
concert given by the Potomac Boat Club at the
Congregational Church last night for the benefit of
the poor ofthe District, was notcommensurate with
the merits of the entertainment and the object for
which twas given. 1t is rather sad commentary
upon the generosity and public spiriedness of our
citizens that for two nights the Opera-H House was
crowded at S. ticket to witness Italian opera ana
that last night concert for the benefit OF a most
worthy local charity should be poorly supported
The programme embraced the names OF Misses
Eva Mills and Minnie Evan, Messrs L. b. Hay,
II. A Kohr, E C. Townsend, Frank Pearson, Pro-
fesSor BiSchof. the Apollo Club, under the dlree-
ton of DR.. E. S. Kimball, and the Philharmonlc
Society led by Professor A Goetzner. All the seiec
lions were exceedingly well rendered, though the
greatest enthusiasm was shown over the EFFORTS
of Miss Eva Mills and Miss Evan. The former
sang the cavatina from the Star of the North,
and Jeanne" receiving rapturous encores 10
both, to the first of which she responded by the
well-known ballad, made popular by Miss ThuTSDy,
"Twickenham Ferry" Miss Evan sang Mulder's
"Staccato Polka" and as an encore gave the
Last Rose of Summer" Mr.. Frank Pearson sang
My Little Woman with excellent effect, and IN
response to an emphatic encore gave the "Three
Sailor Lads
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Born i'm a Station-H0use.

Awelldressed white woman, giving her name as
Annie Perkins and residence Providence, r. l -,
came to the seventh precinct station last night and
requested lodgings for the night, stating that she
was out of money and very sick She was accom-
modated, but had not been in the station over an
hour when it became evident that doctor was
necessary. DR.. Merrimon was called and III a
short time the population of the United States was
increased by bouncing boy. Lieutenant Austin
will send the pair to the hospital this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
The Pirates OF Penznnee.

The performances ofthe PIRATES of PenZance"
by our own amateurs have been anticipated
with much pleasure and the appearance of
the box-sheet at Ellis shows already that
the attendance will be very large: All the
principals are favorably known. and it may
be safely predicted that they will do full Justice to
the parts assigned them. Miss Eva Mills, dur
ing her brief professional experience, gained
the most cordial commentator wherever
she appeared, and was admitted by the most com
peent critics to be the most ady-like and refined
Josephine of the many who assumed that character.
The part of Mabel, which she will sustain in the
Pirates, rs one to which she would seem to be
peculiarly fitted both by her vocal attachments
and her graceful and intelligent acting. Mr.. John
Pugh, Mrs Jennie True, Misses Isabel Smith, Fam
ME RodieE, Mrs D. 3. Macleod, MesSrs. E. B. Hay,
Ham Adams, Louis p. Seibold, and W. Z. Morgan
are fully competent to properly render the several
i @ aIotteu theii, anu tle E h
seen of this opera here Seats may be secured at
Ellis music store
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
another Of Na.hinston.s servants Dead

colored woman named Sally Hunter, who died
last Tuesday in Il house corner of H and South
Capitol streets, where she had lived eighteen wears
ago. was supposed to be the last survivor of George
WaShington's innumerablc servants. The certif
cate of death filed at the Health Office stated her
age as rs years, and it is believed that she was
Westnoreland County, Virginia, in 1906 and was
attached TO the Washington estate, being one of
the servants manumitted by the Generals viii
She came here with some Of her children at the
breaking out of the war.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
The Weather To-Day,

For the Middle Atlantic States, including the District
of Columbia, colder norterly TO 1UeSery winds, clear
or fair leedther, and rising barometer.
The thermometer yesterday stood as folioW VS.
p. m, $50; II p. m, SO. Maximum, $50; mini
num- 10,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Prominent Arrivals.

Riggs-Captain L. de Saldanha dc Garna. Brazil
William A. Beach, C. H. Raymond, New York; II.
G. Ellis, Philadelphia; P. Hathaway, Virginia.
WormIeJS-Amasa ]. Parker, J. Y. L. Pruyn, lr., J.
l.. Ward, New York; James W. Brooks John NJ. 5.
Williams, Massachusetts,. .AriiRgtOn-A. BantZ,
Z. S. N; John Lowry, jr., New York; P. Hughes,
Canada; Hon. F. Miles, Connecticut. .E6bM-
General ]. c. Smith, Chicago; F. c. Cosby, Dr.. D.
Bloodgood, q. SlN.; B. Steele, F.. Phillips, w. P.
Anderson, New York J. d. Murray. U. S. A;
George D. Rand. Boston. UWdIds-Hon:
Waldo HutchinS, Frank l. Goodwin, Howard
Waldo, New York W. W. Carruth Boston.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
The WiIhcimi Concert.

This great master of the violin will again appear
in this city ON Tuesday evening next when he will
give concert at Lincoln Hail. assisted by Constan-
tine Sternberg, the Russian pianist, and Miss
Fritch, the new soprano. The sale of reserved
seats will commence tomorrow morning at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

Congress Water-the purest and safest of all ca
thartic waters. None genuine sold on draught
Avoid all coarse. irritating waters foreign and do
nestle; they impair the digestive organs and
kidneys. this.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Naadies md Pima.

This highly-attractive play, which has been one
of the New York sensations this season, will
be presented at Ford's Opera-House on Monday
Augustin DAILY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
"AIderney Dairy wagons"

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con-
tinues to receive valuables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

| Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered III 1b. Ward prints at 45c per To-
Also cottage cheese &C. per ball buttermik &c. per
| quart and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
rho National Snfc-Deno.it 1ompnuy.

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
Herzog sos Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
CORRECTED To JANUARY 10, 1880.
Baltimore and Ohio Depot, corner New
Sersey avenue and & street.


"CLkAN L kN".
fN.Y ,Phila. and Bait.
tA .---..--...s-............ tstV
fPhiis., Bait. and way 6:23
iPittsb'g, Columbus,
Gin. and st. Louis. $40
fPhila. and y. Y. eN... 6:3s
Bait. and way stains. $50
q Fred'k, Point ofROcks
and way stations ...... S:25
Bait. and Annap. eK... 5:3j
martinSburg and Ha-
gerStown &C. (Met.
branchl .................... $50
fBalt. and way stains
(Annap. on Sund'y )l0:e0
fBalt. ex......-............-iO:3O
balI. tx ......-.......-.......
Trains marked 7 daily.
daily except Sunday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

The Rowland Dental Association, oil FOur-and-a
half street. use only S. S. Whites artificial teeth,
Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set. See adyt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
BUSINESS NOTES,
Dr.. Boyee,s turkish Bath.

The Shcud BAfhs.
AZ 903 street, is the place to obtain the best bath
of all kinds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Mineral Winters.

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 L ST.. near Ju
dietary So. Best shampooer this side of New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
Special Choices.

k% SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
BS TO ANIMALS.
The second meeting will be at SIS Fifteenth street
(McPherson Square, SATURDAY, January ., at IL
O'Clock q.
All willing TO join the society are earnestly invited
to come. jas7-3t#
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

IL LAN AANOs
Bait, Annapolis and
way stations ............ 1:JO
fCin. and 81. Louis. los
baltimore and way. 200
n. Y. and Phila. ex... $50
Baltimore and way. 40
Bait. and Laurel eI... 500
Piedmont, Fred'k, IIR-
gerStOwn, Point OF
Rocks and way. 5:l0
iBalt., Annap. & way 6::T
Staunt'n andNall'yex 20
tBalt. and way stains 7:55
fBalt. Laurel and Hy-
attsville eN....-......... $40
fChicagO. Columbus
and Pittsburg eX...... 9:i5
Sunday only. Other trains
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
ew- WASHINGTON GAsLIGHT COMPANY.

The stockholders of the Washington Gaslight Com
pany hereby notified that their annual meeting
for the election of directors for the ensuing will
be held at the office of the company MONDAY,
February 1881. Polls open al Il o'clock m. and close
at p. m. CIIAS. 2. BAILY,
ia2I-td Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27


Walter $ Cox President. VIM. King, Vice President.
C. B. Maury, Treasurer. Frank T Rawlings, Secy.
Office:
1905 Pennsylvania avenue, north of q. S. Treasury.
ta2f-6t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

ESe II YUU ARE SUFFERING FROAC NEU-
6S raigiG. Headache, Toothache, OF any pain, one
application of Fluid Lightning will relieve you. Sold
only at CuTGHI.INS. Masonic Temple. nO26
eT Observation-Disclosures ofEVERY
kS kind Humphreys Specifics, Extract Witch
Hazel. lnlpcIia tEanum and other food for infants
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27
TIE SUPER COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the supper committee was held
yesterday, Mr.; a: S. Solomons in the chair Messrs
Richard Smith, Thomas Wilson, and Dr. Patterson
submitted bids that they had received from vari-
Gus caterers, who offer to supply large variety of
viands with charge of from fifty cents TO 81 for
each supper furnished. So many other consdera-
tons have to be regarded-that of the cost of the
building, which is to be erected specially for the
purpose, the financial ability of the bidder &c
that the committee, after considering the best
ffar r,Torl,f,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

R~ THE ARLINGTON FIRE ms. co.
RES for The District of Columbia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-27

There will be amasS-meeting of persons interested
in the 0-StreeI Market at the south front OF SAID
market-hOuse, MONDAY EVENING, the 3lSt IN
slant. at O'Clock.
Matters of interest will be presented and all who
desire have said market retained and improved are
invited and urged attend.
By order of committee. IT.
, 1881-08-14

When you send, please shpeak about it.


Denrcr (C0t.l Tribune.
1t is only natural that great GeneralS VINO
commanded thousands Of men in the late War
should frequently meet men in different part5
OF tho country who cherish some incident OF
war life with which private AMI General wero
closely connected. 1t: Is doubtful II Gen: Phil
Sheridan, whose famous twcuty-mile ride to
Winchester hus made his name familiar in every
household, ever met Il; nun who brought up q
plcasanter remiuisccnee than n 'brown-faced,
hardy miner did In thi5 city II day or two ago.
Gen. Sheridan was idly saunterinE up and
down the lobby Of the Windsor Hotel deep IN
thought and coEnpiacently pulling at his Ha-
vana and blowing tho smoke into pretty little
rings. Suddenly n rouEh-l looking man with tacc
50 heavily bearded TINT one could see nothing
but the twinkling black eyes, approuched hin,
and, rnisine his Int with awkward cmbarrass-
mcnt, said: >'t'
..Good morning, General
The hero of Winchester returned tho greet
ing, touching his cap with military polltencss.
and then, trying to peer through the miner
heavy beard to get glimpse OF his fcatures' 1ne
I'm afraid i've forgotten your face, sir,
The eyes Of the man from G11n1tson twsnkleo
brighter than ever as he remarked:
Its not Il milk ely, General scin 8 we never met
but once nfore; you wouldn't be SO npt 10 re-
member me rs am you. It's seventeen years
since l saw you last. Things have changed
since then. It was on the battlefield Of Cedar
Creek. DON'T you reInember the soldier that
gave you his horse when yours was shot from
, 1881-08-14
CARL,PRETZEL'S
Self-Actin,, Bacl1-icfion Shlecp-Disl1"
Hturbcr.

Self-Actin', Baclt-iction Slilecp-Dish"
turbcr.
Fnr rne Chfcaoo Tribune.
All der shinin' lidcs of der liderary, schien-
ditic, 1ntl moosical worlds llafe been dryiu' a
much many years TO intent a goot shieep
yake-outer.
Dhey hafe shtudtied nnd cried about dot.
Dhey hafe laid awake nldcs dreamin' about
dot.
Shtill tlhcy found it out dot it vas onpossi-
bic to got ub somcdng which would make
you like dot early worm, so dot you got
snatched baltl-headed out like, so dot you
could cotcll der pirl.
Und now it vas left by us to been der i'll
fentcr Of dcr only ting which could done der
work. promptly, systematically, lnitout four
thought und n.alices.
1t vas yoost so easy dot q camel could walk
nit 4 needles eye out, rs not get ub und der
way out yllen dis incentive band begins to
play out.
Ioost below dis, right here, gives you Il
pigturc of dot models Of der great intentions,
der prain-vork OF only some great illfentlf
cheenious.
Dots me- myself