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National Republican., 1881-12-10
MUSICAL MATTERS.
Events Tint Have Occurred and Those
In COntem piatiOn.


Although the season has but Just commenced
there is an unusual activity in musical matters.
We have already had Gerster, Litta, and n week
Of English OPERA The charming cantatrice, Miss
Roosevelt, Is now with us, and will on
Monday evening delight her audience with
her superb singing. On Wednesday next
the Philharmonic Society will produce
the Messiah" with imported talent on
preparation the Rebeccah."
The Quintette Club, consisting OF Messrs. Ber-
nays Holman, Gloetzncr Szcmelyni, and Sher-
man, haye given the first OF q series of chamber
concerts. with three more to follow.
The operate Association, which embraces In its
membership the best local talent, has in prepara-
ton the Chimes Of Normandy" and will produce
1t in the future This event is looked forward
to with great interest by the public from the fact
that the association is entirely local In Its makeup
The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra which
created very favorable impression, last winter
has grown during the past year, numbering now
about twenty-five men, and purposes giving q
number of concerts In connection with the George
own Philharmonic Society.
The Musicians Union, which was organized
about year ngo as a protective association, has
selected from its members an orchestra of seventy
five members which, under the direction of DR.. +
s. Kimball rehearses every Sunday evening with
works of the great masters
A string quintette club composed Of Messrs
Weller, O. A. Riersons, George Finkie, Burr and
Eberbeck, have been playing chamber music to.
geher for twelve or fifteen years, and 1t Is stated
BY those who have been favored with an oppor.
tunity Of hearing them, that they have acquired q
This club should present itself before the public
and not hide It's light under n bushel.
Mr. John o. Pugh, assisted by Mrs. True, Mis-
Kidwcll and Messrs. Hay and Daniels. Is bringing
out series of light operettas with immense sue
cess. The repertoire consists of Penelope" Boz
and Cox" "The Rose of Auvergne," and othe
pieces of n similar character. The entertainments
have been very enjoyable, and an early repetition
of some of them Is eagerly looked for
In addition to all these, there the usual mum
Der of special concerts for the benefit of our loca
charities and beneficial organizations.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

,Luray is to have another newspaper. 1t has two
already,
William a. Walsh, former journalist died in
Richmond Wednesday.
Typhoid fever Is said to be raging In Craig
County in and around Newcastle
FOrgcrs, burglars, snatch thieves aud pick
pockets are making things lively in Danville.
The farm of the late Samuel Carr, 235 acres, near
Leesburg has been sold 10 John U. Carr for $50 80
per acre
James r. Kercheval, n well-known citizen OF
Fauquier County, died suddenly Friday last OF
heart disease.
Major B. W. Hoxie died Thursday in Harrison.
burg, at the residence of Mr.. ID. S. Lewis, after
ong illness of consumption.
Postmasters have been appointed as follows
John II. Omohundro, at Antioch Isaac w. Mar
tin, Main, Frederick County.
The farm of II. Jordan, IN Powhatnn County
$40 acres, has been purchased by Colonel Joseph
l.. Darlington, OF Rlchmond, for Sl22OO.
Among VlrHinians visiting Washington are Mrs.
DIR. George Ross, Miss Tunslall, and Miss Buiord
of Richmond; also George A. Qulnby and wife.
Mr. Leon sehapp II Richmond merchant killed
himself ON Thursday, by handling what he sup
posed was an empty pistol, The ball entered his
head
The small -pox Is reported to be prevailing to a
considerable extent in Winchester. IL was re-
ported that there were thirty five eases aud that
five new cases were reported on Monday morning,
Montpelier, formerly the home Of President
Madison, aud his burinl-Place wns sold at auction
on the lst instant TO Mr. Derrick, OF Baltimore, and
Mr. Bradley, OF Boston, Tor nineteen thousand dol
lars.
The post office at Hermitage has been discon.
tinued, and the name OF the post Office at Verona
has been changed 10 that Of "Rulla," IN which
name all mail matter for that office should in flu
ture be directed
An enterprise which promises to be successful
has been started in the N0ttOwuy River by citizen
Of Norfolk. tis the running of line OF boats
from Aliens bridge a few miles below Stony
Greek station, 70 the seaboard aud Roanoke Rail
road, and the object Is to develop the staVe indus
try of that section,
An uptown young lady and gentleman play
games Of euChre nights In The young ladys parlOr
under the agreement that when he wins he Is Ia
kiss her and when she wins she is 70 kiss him.
The arrangement seems 10 have been very salts
factory and i has astonished the rest the folks
who arc not in the secret why II Is they do so love
10 play ouchre -LyRchbp0 Netgs.
Probably the oldest twins In existence In all
this country are George and Edmund Gravely,
who, In good health, are still living within five
miles OF each other and within three
miles Of where they were born, at LentherwoOd
Post ONCE, in Henry County, Va, They were
ninety three years old the LIST Of December 1881.
Their mother lived To be over hundred, and their
father died at the age of ninety,
National Republican., 1881-12-10
The IfnIfy Cluh.

The Unity club had very pleasant meet
meeting at the residence of Bessie Beach (Mrs.
Lincoln) last night At shortly afler eight
o'clock Mr.. Philip, the president, introduced the
esSayist Of the evening, Professor Kingsley His
lecture on Charlotte BrOnte" was very well
written article and was received with great inter-
est by the club At its conclusion Mr.. John Savory
read an original poem entitled An Authors Fire.
side" Appropriate vocal and instrumental music
was rendered By Mrs. John Mills, Miss Emma Nor
rS,nnd L. j. Whipplc. One Of the features of the
evenings scncrlalnmentwas the delightful reading
of Mrs. Isadore Lord, who has but recently re-
turned to this city for the winter. Among those
who attended the meeting were Mr.. and Mrs. Liv.
ingstone, Mrs. .Currie, ofNew York. Mrs. Belva Lock
wood, Mrs. Spencer and son. Mrs. Morrel, Mrs.
Naylor, Mrs, Wynnc. Miss II. 4. Pettibope, Mrs. s.
II, Jecko, II. H. Mouton, esq, Horutio King, esq,
Mr. Lacy. E. w. Bowens, Mr.. A. Perham, Charles
t. Mott Misses b. G. and Emma Groves Mrs. art,
Mrs. McDougal, Miss Bertha Keperstein, Miss
THINNING, Of Liverpool, England, Mrs. DoYnes,
Il. i. Elliott, Mrs Fanny l.. Utey, MR. and Mra
Anderson, Mrs. l.. G. Thompson, and james Bell.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
"Thc Peruvian Company"

In discussing the relations between
Chill and Peru, New York paper makes
reference to ga gang of spectators calling
themselves The Peruvian Company" as
having offered to pay pecuniary indem-
nifty to victorious Chill for her losses in men
and money during the war between those
two countries. There has been much con-
versaton, but little published information
concerning this same Peruvian Company
Whatisit? Whocompose it? Why should
it offer so grandly to pay Chili's war ex-
penses? What is Peru to do for this opu-
lent company in return for its remarkable
generosity? Is the company really rich
Is il composed of men of such unlimited
means us to really be able to ransom cap
slice OF Peruvian territory to sum equal
to its losses? Oris the Peruvian Company
ga gang of spectators ?" In what do they
speculate? Are they a mere paper
concern, taking mortgage on Peru,
executed bya paper government Of their
own creation? And have they obtained
concessions from this paper government
which, if secured to them, would pay the
claims of Chilli twice over? Is Peru be-
ing plundered by harpies of her own,
acting rs the tools of foreign Adventures
and is it such a combination that the
United States Minister in Peru is sus-
tanning with such ludicrous bombast and
display? Is Calderon
"a cut.puHe of the Empire and the ruler"
President of shreds and patches? ?
These are some of the queries suggested
by the mention of "The Peruvian Com
pany," OF course it would be out of Or
der now, just as a special envoy has been
sent to take an observation, for any call
to be made upon the President for infor-
nation concerning our Minister'S doings
in Peru. 1t sprecisely that information,
we trust, for which the special envoy
has been dispatched, 1t is to be hoped
that our ambassador to our Enibassadur
will arrive on the ground in time to pre-
vent the sanguinary Hurlburt from fore,
ing Chill into terms with THE Peruvian
Company"
National Republican., 1881-12-10
The Rrdemr,ion OF Ronda.

The letter of instructions regarding the redemp-
tIon without rebate of interest Of the bonds en-
braced in the one hundred and sixth call, men-
ton of which was made In Thursdays dispatches
was forwarded to assistant United States
Treasurer Hillhouse yesterday afternoon
In addition to authorizing the redemption
of S500O0O0 of the bonds OH each We'd
ncsday tho Secretary directs that, In the
event Of that amount of bonds not being presented
for redemption on any of the dates mentioned, the
Assistant Treasurer shall continue to redeem such
bonds from day to day until the required amount
has hcpn obtained
National Republican., 1881-12-10
,,ran,, a.n,y I,Iec,Ion.

The election OF officers Of John A. Rawlin's Post
No l, last evening, resulted as follows; Post com
mander, f. X, Winship; senior vice. commander,
Philip d. Haines, junior vice-commander; l.. NJ.
PcnGold; quGrtcrmaster James Nicholas Callan
surgeon, ]. Edwin Mason, NJ D.; chaplain O. G.
BDliuger officer Of the day, Frank Clark
officer of the guard, John ~ MouldeT;
delegates to department encampment John NJ.
keUgh, Dennis COughin, Is, w, Smith, O. q. Boyd,
Dennis OCOnnOr, W. B. Parlsen Benjamin Me-
Alwel. Alernates Peter Meagher, H. II. Brewer,
james Brennan, William II. Hinchman. John n.
MOuder. John OConnell William Stringer. Rep
rescntauye on hall committee past Post Com
mauder Charles Il. Joyce.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
u.tropo,I,nn Church Socinbic.

The ladies of the Metropolitan Church gave q
very pleasant entertainment last evening In the
lecture. room, which combined the features of a
fair, a socablc, and n musicale The refrcshment
tables were very handsomely decorated and
lighted with candles. Mrs. limerick was in charge
Of the fancy table, and was assisted by Miss
cry was presided over by Mrs. Covcy
and Miss Duya and Mrs. Bird dispensed
the evening Professor Bschoff rendered some SO,
lcctions on the piano aud Miss Powell and Miss
Cutter sang. Miss Andrews, of New York. also
gave piano selection. There was very good at
tendance and the evening was very enjoyable
nt,a
National Republican., 1881-12-10
loose Mai, Matter.

The general superintendent of the Railway Mail
Service has ordered that; Hereafter, upon the first
of every month division superlntendents will
cause to be printed, by tie electric pen process,
list of all articles found loose in the
mails by employees during the preceding
month giving description Of the ar
ticles, from what source received, the date
received by whom turned in, the name of the post
office In which they are deposited by the Division
Superintendent for transmission TO the dead letter
ofiice and the date Of such deposit. One Of these
printed lists will be sent TO every rs-class post
office In the United States.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
~. yy,,thcw,a Fair.

1t was army and navy night at st. Matthew's
fair last evening, but as all the warriors of the
land and sea appeared in civilian dress the fair
room presented no material change from previous
evenings, There is one feature that strikes the
visitor pleasantly, and that is the battalion OF
pretty girls that extend cordial welcome and re.
salts sometimes In full appreciation of Ala Baba
situation with the Forty Thieves. The mad robbeI
last evening, to continue the rather ungallant
compa.i ison was Miss Blanche Roosevelt. who
seemed to be ubiquitous with her little book, aud
whose persuasive eloqucnce increased the faii
treasury considerably. There was large attend
anCe of representatives of both the army and the
navy, and the evening was one of the most brill
iant since the fnlr Opened.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
wan spcer be ,he rInhone or acorrln1


In the present state Of change of political status
1t is of interest to consider the probabilities to
every one Of prominence in the matter OF inde-
pcndentism. 1t Is from there that we are to expect
alliances with the party Of progress Emory speer,
OF Georgia, when quite young man, was among
the first In his State to assert that the political
chine us organized BY the Bourbon Democrats,
should not keep In the background the talent,
spirit and progressive liberal thought of the young
men Of the country. He took the field against their
nominee in 1871 but was defeated. In 1873 and
1880 he again challenged them for the battle.
by his great popularity and rare gifts of
cloquence he won these two last fights. Never
seeking nomination at their hands, and even bat
,linls against their right to exclude by their ma
chine IAnn men like himself from public service,
ho stands as an embodiment of the Idea of resist
ance TO hctaiion. Hence he will not go into any
caucus of Democratic members but will stand
ready at all times TO act upon his own convictions
and vote as his Judgment directs him on all
matters of tsovernmental policy and right
to sit rs members of the House. lie comes
of II family of mark. Hon. A. NJ. Speer Is
one of the justices OF the Supreme Court OF
Georgia and David N. Speer Is the State
| treasurer at this tme-both OF them his kinsmen.
| We do not know who will lead the Independents
| and Others opposed to Bourbonism in Georgia for
| already been named as asuulbo representative of
| young blood ana lndepnndentIsln for that po-
| sltion by the Atlaf N~.iiuttOn the organ Of'the
Bourbon elomerS supporters were inde-
| pendent, tree-tlih democrats and RopuDli-
| cans of his uistri.
National Republican., 1881-12-10

THERE is no use of public funds more
wise and profitable than judicious ex-
penditures for river and harbor improve
monts; but it is high time to draw the
line between wanton waste and public
utility in this class of appropriations. 1t
is not the province of the Government to
create rivers where nature has not sup
piled a respectable basis of operations
Something more than dampness is needed
to begin on,
National Republican., 1881-12-10
THE BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Interesting Papers Read sat Its MeetInS
Laat NtEht.

The Biological Society held It's eighteenth regu.
lar meeting at the National Museum yesterday
evening, thirty eight members present, Professor
Gill presiding. Mr.. e. W. Nelson, of the United
states Signal Service Dr. Edward Foreman, OF the
United States National Museum; DR.. J. Ford
Thompson. professor of surgery In the National
Medical College: Lieutenant II. NJ. winslow u.
s. N, and Dr. Robert Reyburn were elected TO
resident membership. Colonel Marshall Melon
ald fish commissioner of Virginia, read q
paper on observations on Young Shad
In Confinement" considerable number
OF young shad, two or three inches
long caught In the Potomac in front Of the city,
have been confined for several weeks In the foun.
tain basin under the dome OF the National Museum
Dulluing. They feed greedily upon the white OF
hard. boiled eggs, eating from the hand of the per-
son VINO feeds them, and never taking food from
inc bottom. They deyour, head first young Cali
t0rlia salmon confined in the same tank. They
invariably form around tho tank from lett to right,
or In the direction of the diurna movement OF the
sun No efforts to change their direction was eff
Causes OF the Absence Of Trees on the Great Ptns"
west OF the hundredth meridian. which passes
through Kansas and Nebraska, begin the so called
great plains" This meridian comedies nearly
win the line marking tho limits Of the twenty
inch annual fall Of rain the great plains being IN
the region whore tho rainfall Is less than twenty
| inches n year. The plants are very peculiar, and
different TO those east of the meridian, hairy ana
glnndular such rs arc characteristic OF dry re.
glons The air is dry and the country Is In many
places almost a desert. The absence OF trees
undoubtedly due to the absence Of
Professor Gill spoke ION the Afhniiies of the
Great Swallower," the "Grcat Swallower" being
fish with flexible jaws. which capable Of swal.
lowing other fishes larger than itself Only three
| specimens have ever been found, one off the
Island of Madeira, another of the Island OF Do,
minicn, still another by the United States Fish
Commission OH the banks Of Newfoundland.
Each of these was floating at the surface, with a
ish nearly twice is own length and eight times LIS
"Swallower" is very large and the skin of the
stomach so flexible that tne feat Is easily accom-
Dlished
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Church SOcIobIe.

The sociable held last evening at the Congrega-
tional Church was quite brilliant affair. After
some time spent in "gcttlng acquainted" the ex'
ercises were opened by singing, followed by a
prayer by the pastor, Dr. Rankin. General o, o.
Howard, who was present, next favored the as
sombage with u few pithy remarks among which
was u Slash at the Sitting air IN the departments.
the supper was attended TO-" and the daintes
disappeared with Startling tapidity, Miss Powell
sang The we'll known old ballad "she Is Pooling
National Republican., 1881-12-10
nrnlIl nrR7O- Mertnnr.

Mr. Robert Otto Hert2Og, the Junior member Of
the firm Of Shoemaker q IIetzog, died yesterday
at llA5 q, m. His funeral will take place to-mor-
row afternoon at two o'clock from his late resi-
dence, No. 200 street northwest. sketch Of his
life was published In THE llEPuBLIcAN yesterday.
Ho was one OF the kindeSl Of men IN all his social
relations, Kind parent and loving husband. His
host OF friends
National Republican., 1881-12-10

THERE is u conspicuous display of bad
temper aud misinformation in the cabled
criticism of Russian newspaper on that
part of the Presidents message which
relates to the treatment of American
Israelites in Russia, The journal in
question has the idea that the President
refers to Russian Jews, and is, therefore,
medding with the domestic concerns of
foreign and friendly power, in violation
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Fancy Goods.

We offer an elegant variety of PARIS AND
VIENNA BRoHzE5, CLoISENNE VASES.
POLISHED OLIVEwooD BOXES. FRENCH
and GERMAN DOLLS, CUT-GLASS TOILET
SETS, oDoR BOTTLES, JAPANESE GLOVE
and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, Indestructibla
Japanese Decorative Paper Mache Goods, JArA-
NESE CABINETS TRAYS, BRACKETS, &C., 6c-
&C., at our usual low prices.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Glove Department.

We have received line of BUFF TYR0L
MUSQUETAIRE GLOVES In button length, at q
per pair.
Our THREE-BUTToN KID GLOVES at COO per
pair are deservedly popular
We have an assortment in WHITE OPERA AND
CLOTH SHADES.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Oppra.IlOuse.

"our Goblins" will have Its farewell representa-
tions this afternoon and night, and the wit and
humor the songs and dances will give place to
Frank Mordauut, in his play of "0ld Shipmates," I"
which is said to be very laughable and entertain
National Republican., 1881-12-10

THE Democratic brethren must feel
that there's divinity that shapes their
ends rough, hew them how they may.
Not one in fifty of them want Tilden for
u candidate, but that aged afflction is
making his way toward the front with
the calm assurance of one who feels that
he is master of the situation.
National Republican., 1881-12-10

THERE is demand for the coinage of
half-cent pieces. We suspect the object
Of this movement is to enable benevolent
gentlemen like the Hon. w. L, English
to contribute for charitable purposes.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Silk Department.:

We shall offer special bargains In Black Silks.
Rhadames and Merveileux at si25 Si.3s, sl5o sl6s.
s75, and ~ per yard, which, for intrinsic value,
not be equaled. Also superb quality OF Black Satin
Mervellleux for Dolmans and Circulars at s2,75 pea
yard.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
'iOus COunl

THE American Archaeological Institute
finds itself penetrated with a perforating
conviction that the great want of this
Republic is school of classical literature,
art, and antiquities, to be established at
Athens, Greece, at the moderate cost of
100000. SO long as there are some mill
ions of Americans who cannot read or
write their own language it would seem
cxpedient to confne our educational ef-
forts to our own country.
National Republican., 1881-12-10

If the organ be correct in its statement
that there was no President in the White
House from March 4, 1877, to March 4,
1881, what Il lot of fools were those DEM
ocrats in the Capitol to be knocked out
of time every few days by a veto that
went through them as riddlingly as a
solid shot from hundred-ton ritled gun
would traverse one of the old wooden
tubs of our gallant navy.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
ATTRACTIVE PRICES.
WE SHALL OFFER AN
UNUSUALLY HANDSOME LINE
Linen and Silk Handkerchicfs,

And call attention to the following special numberr
FIFTY DOZEN GENTS LINEN CAMBRIC
HANDKERCHIEFS, Elegantly Embroidered Ini-
tal, only 5Oc each, s20 per box of half dozen.
ONE HUNDRED DOZEN LADIES LINEN
CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, Splendid En-
broldered Initial only &c, t45 per box of half
Dozen
Also an elegant assortment of Ladies' Hand EN-
broidered Handkerchiels, in plain white and coored
embroidery from lsc to $3.50 each.
Ladies' Linen Cambria Hem-stched Handkerchief
O special bargain, 2ic each.
Gents Linen Cambria liem-stitched Handkerchiofs,
o special bargain 25c each.
Finer qualities Of white and coored borders ut 2oc.
SIC, 4sc, &c, and 7jc.
25 dozen 2l-inch Fancy Brocaded silk Handker-
chiefs, splendid quality, 4Oc.
Our 75.cent BrOcaded silk Handkerchiefs are extra
good value. Please examine.
our assortment Is complete in finer qualities OF
handkerches and muiers, at 0c, si sI2, si25, si5o
ellis, s., $3.50, s275. %, and $3.50 each.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Lace Department.

Black Spanish scarfs and Fichus Cream Spanish
Scaris and Fichus
Mother Hubbard Collars, Embroidered Linen CoL
lars, Null Ties and Fichus, in splendid assortment
National Republican., 1881-12-10
E.Iimnie. CorIssa.

The book of estimates of appropriations required
for the service ofthe Government for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1883, has Just been completed. The
following is recapitulation by Departments of It's
contents;
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Chi|dren's Handkerchiefs.

We ore showing splendid line of children'r hand
kerchies, colored borders ut &C. G&c. SIC lOc TO 30
each. We offer special bargain In Misses colOred
embroidered at lsc, worth DC Also, Misses embroid-
cred Initial Handkerchlefs at i9c, worth sc
National Republican., 1881-12-10

THE inspired murderer has already ap-
peared in several States. The inspired
hangman must find cure for this malady
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Hosiery Department.

A splended line OF LADIES and MISSES HO
SIERY In Wool, Meriuo, Cotton, Lisle Thread. and
SILK, at
REDUCED PRICES
National Republican., 1881-12-10

WITH an evident desire to have as
many weddings as possible during the
holiday season, the divorce mills all over
the country are working with full boiler
power to sever such ties as constitute
legal impediments to marriage. Our facil-
tiles are such that man of energy in any
of the States most highly favored in this
regard can make Christmas gift of his
old wife and accept the present of new
one every time that festal day comes
round. This is indeed great and glo-
riOuS country.
National Republican., 1881-12-10

BoUnBoNIsM has inflicted moro damage
OH the South than yellow fever.
National Republican., 1881-12-10
Population Of lhC National Capital, 100000.
Ann.cncni. rn.NIrht.

NAr1oNkL THEATRE-Nnry Anderson" Lady Of
Lyons at the Matinee and Daughter Of Roland" at
night
FoRp's OrERN.IIousE--" Our Goblins"