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National Republican., 1882-12-07
A JUVENILE THIEF.
He Steals Boots and Shoes Worth so and ss
a Pair and Sells Them for Twenty-Five
and Fifty Cents,

Pair and Sells Them for Twenty-Five
and Fifty Cents.
Lieut.. Guy, of the fourth precinct station,
yesterday arrested Thomas Gauley, boy
about 15 years of age, for stealing large
quantity of shoes from H. Walker Tucker, a
shoe merchant at No. 1923 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. The Lieutenant received
information about month ago that the boy
was pilfering his employers goods, and after
careful investigation arrested the boy. He
confessed his guilt and said that he had sold
the shoes to George Frye, colored shoe
maker, and to johnson g. Sutton, who keep
an oyster dive ut No. 1922 Nineteenth
street northwest. Sergt Pearson arrested
Sutton, who fixed the blame on his partner
johnson, who was caught by Officer Kirby
later in the evening while entering his shop.
The place was searched and a large quantity of
shoes and boots were found in pile of straw.
A large number of watches and other valua-
bles were found but were claimed by johnson
to be his own, although the police think that
they are stolen. Gauley said that he sold the
shoes and boots at 25 and 80 ccntsper pair when
they were worth 81 and So dollars pair. He
says Johnson told him to steal them. John
sons place is supposed to be the rendezvous
of n gang of thieves that have been operating
in West Washington for some time past. The
goods recovered were worth about $3.50. Mr..
Tucker says that goods have been stolen from
him at different times for the past year.
Lieut.. Guy deserves great credit for the man
ner in which he made the arrests, which are
regarded as important ones, and will be the
means of breaking up gang of thieves and
pickpockets,
National Republican., 1882-12-07
PANIC IN wALLACH BUILDING.
Cry OF Fire Raised and the Building
Emptied Within Two Minutes.

About II o'clock yesterday morning the
pupils of the Wallach school building, East
Washington, were thrown into state of con-
fusion by the cry of fire. A little girl named
Maggie Thompson, pupil in school No. Z,
Miss Emma Young, teacher, was suddenly
taken with fit, and some of the
children took fright and Immediately the
corridors and steps were filled
with frightened children rushing in all
directions, screaming and crying. The boys
on the first floor all jumped from the windows,
while those on the second and third scram-
blcd down stairs in like confusion. No one
was seriously injured, and all soon returned
to their places, and the teachers showed great
bravery in staying at their posts. On the
girls side every one was rushing to and
fro, and some jumping to an adjoining
roof, yelling for help. The girls who first
started the cry ran down stairs, and were
met at the bottom by Mr.. Stuart, the
principal, who soon pacifed them. Miss
Young, the teacher of the school, acted
in n heroic manner, remaining at her
post and attending the sick child, for which
she deserves great credit. Mr.. Stuart said
that the entire building was emptied in less
than two minutes. A similar occurrence
happened at this building about five years
ago. Maggie Thompson, the sick girl, was
sent home, while Miss Young remained dur
ing the rest of the day.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
LET LIBELERS BEWARE.
Judge Wylie's Charge to the Grand Jury
Structures on Sensational journalism.

Structures on Sensational journalism.
In charging the grand jury yesterday morn
ing Judge Wylie took occasion, after gener-
ally informing the Jurors as to the nature of
their duties, to say that therewas no offense
more commonly prevalent at the present time
than that of libel and SANDER Newspapers
were constantly containing scandalous libels
on public men and on private character. That
was species of offense that created more un-
happiness and misery in society and did
more injustice than any other form of crime.
1t blasted regulations, destroyed the peace and
happiness of families, and created dissensons
between husband and wife-and all probably
on a lie, printed lie, because most people
thought there was something in lie which
was printed that made it more credible
than if it We're merely spoken. He rather
suspected that writers for periodical news
papers had among them more than the usual
proportion of liars. They were paid for ly-
ing. The more sensational lie was, and
the more calculated it was to blast the
peace of families, and the spicier it
was, the more the paper would sell,
and newspaper men would laugh in derision at
anybody who undertook to talk to them
seriously about the injustice of thing of that
kind. If the grand jury should see anything
of that sort, and would take notice of it, the
court would take care of it by petit Jury
He disclaimed any wish to disparage any call
ing or pursuit, particularly one embracing so
many men of intelligence. He knew that
there were men of integrity and honesty con-
nected with newspapers, who entertained and
cherished honorable and Christian sentiments,
and he thought, on the whole that there was
an improvement going on in that respect. If
the public would cease to patronize such papers
as he alluded to, such low vice and crime
would soon die out
National Republican., 1882-12-07
A Chnnge Of FIrm.

Messrs. Harvey & Holden have sold their
restaurant, corner of Seventh and e streets
northwest, to Mr.. II, l, Elwood, who will con-
duct the business hereafter. Mr.. Elwo0d is
well known in this city, and every one will al
ways receive the best Of attention, and all deli
caces of the market will be found at this es-
tablishnent. He has fitted up the place
tastefully and comfortably, and ladies out
shopping will find it convenient to stop in for
lunch. Messrs. Harvey q Holden will still
continue to conduct their old stand, corner of
Eleventh street aud Pennsylvania avenue,
which is we'll known to all of Washingtons cpl
cures. Mr. Elwood will have associated with
him Mr.. j. b. Arnold, late of the Evans
dining ng-rOoms
National Republican., 1882-12-07
A Brilliant Box-Party,

Mr.. r. Calhoun Deringer, director and ex-
president of the Monongahela Coal Company
Baltimore, gave his first proscenum box
party last evening at the National to witness
Modjeska in her favorite role of Frou- -Frou
The party occupying the box were Miss
Maury, daughter of the assistant United
States Attornoy-Gcneral Miss Jackson,
daughter of the United States Senator from
Tennessee; Miss Fairfax, of Maryland, and
her cousin Miss Brown, daughter of the ex-
Paymaster- General of the Army; Miss Cam
den, daughter of the United States Senator
from West Virginia; Mrs, First Assistant
Attorney-Gencrl Maury, who chaperoned
the party, and Counselor Mr.. Clarence Dcrin-
GER 1t was the first of series of box parties
contemplated by Mr.. Deringer for this winter
National Republican., 1882-12-07
A CAPITOL NIL MURDER.
Joseph Quick Dies from the Injuries Ire
ccivcd Thanksgiving Night.

On Thanksgiving night cake-dancc was
given at Mrs. Josephine Vests, colored
woman, living at No. 7O2 A street southeast,
to her colored friends Among those who
attended was Joseph Quick, a colored hod-
carrier, about 90 years of age, who was under
the influence of liquor and is said to have in
suited one fthc women. lie was ordered to
leave, which he did, but returned again and
attempted to enter when he was set upon and
beaten by five Of the colorcd men present his
face and head being cut and mashed in hor-
rible manner. The police were not notified
of tho occurrence until Wednesday
night, when they learned that Quick
was dying. They went to work and
arrested Armstead Ward, Joseph Marshall,
Washington Curry, Albert and John Warren,
and helh them to await the result of Ducks
injuries. Quick died ut his residence on g
street, between Tenth and Eleventh street
southeast, yesterday morning. Drs. Hartigan,
Hazon, and Reynolds held q post mortem ex-
animation and found that his skull was frac.
turcd above the nose and behind the right ear.
Tho affair was only learned by accident by
Officer Lawler, who was told by boy that
Quick was dying. The coroner will hold an
inuuest this morning at the station-house,
National Republican., 1882-12-07
pcD,n OF Hon. John III. Wheeler.

Hon. John II. Wheeler, of this city, died
shortly after midnight at his late residence,
No. 25 Grant Place, aged T6. Deceased was
minister plenipotentiary to the republic of
Nicaragua under the administration of Presi-
dent Pierce previous to which he had been
the treasurer of his native State, North Caro-
lima, member of its legislature, and one of its
most eminent historians. He was also past
grand master of the Masonic fraternity of
North Carolina. His venerable wife, two sons,
and II daughter survive him. The arrange
ment for the funeral will be announced here
after. Mr.. Wheeler has been suffering from
general debility for tho past three months.
He was well known in the District and had
host of friends in all circles. His vast fund
of information made him desirable compan-
ion, while his kindness and generosity was
nj
National Republican., 1882-12-07

these steps sooner, but tho statements as to
the relations of some of the persons removed
to the late President Garfield and his admin
istration suggest reason for his moderation
in tho matter, Even now it is not improba-
Bile that his enemies will denounco his pro-
ceeding as another piecc of "Salwartism,"
and the New York Tribune some days ago
made proclamation to the effect that the
country was not in mood to stand much
more Of that from the President But it is
more probable that the people will indorse
this Stalwartism
National Republican., 1882-12-07
with n deduction Not 60 Exceed One
HnlE.

A few minutes before adjournment yester-
day, Mr.. Kasson, of Iowa, presented to the
House the report of minority from tho Com
mittee on Ways and Means, dissenting from
the majority report favoring the abolishment
of the tax on tobacco cigars and snuff pre-
sented by Mr.. Kelley yesterday The report
is signed by Messrs Kasson, Dunnell, Nc
kinley, Russell, Haskell, and Morrison.
THE REASONS GIVEN.
The reasons given are as follows:
$50 long as 1t remains necessary to collect
any portion of the revenue of the government
from internal taxation the sources which can
best support the imposition Of taxes arc dis
titled spirits and tobacco. Our own expert
.nce, as well as the experience Of other gov
.rnments, proves that
SUCH TAXES ARE MOST UNIFORM
in their resulting revenue and inflict the least
burden upon the people at large. The imme-
date Taxpayers are few in number, and the
consumer feels in the least degree the effects
of the tax imposed upon the producer and
manufacturer.
1t seems evident to us that the govern
ment must for at least q few years depend for
part of its revenues, and to an amount
greater than obtainable from distilled spirits
upon internal taxation. In reducing these
sources of Federal revenue we deem it wiser
and far moro conducive to the public interest
and convenience to
REMOVE THE BURDENS
from other objects of taxation than to abolish
entirely the tobacco tax. In our opinion the
reduction on this head should not exceed at
most one-half the present rates, if so much.
The revenue derived from customs duties
is far more fluctuating, and, with reaction
from the present prosperous condition of the
country, would quickly reduce the revenue
now derived from that source, and render it
important for the government to have the
more regular returns from spirits and tobacco.
WAITING ON THE TARIFF.
The undersigned are also of opinion that
until it is ascertained which portion of the
reduction of the income shall be applied to
the customs, it is clearly unwise to wholly
o ,olish so regular revenue and one so we'll
established as that in question.
NOT MORE THAN oNE-HALF..
The undersigned are, therefore, not pre-
pared to recommend the entire abolition
of the tax in question, nor run
the risk of reducing the revenues of
the government below the amounts
which will evidently be required to meet the
arrearages of pensions, in addition to the other
current expenditures of the government by
any extravagant reduction of either source of
public revenue. 1t is much more agreeable
duty, and much more possible, to
REDUCE TAXES FROM TIME TO TIME,
as the now unknown extent of our liabilities
shall be developed than to reimpose them to
meet the imperative obligations of the gov
ernment. For the reduction which it now
appears safe to make we believe it should be
effected rather by the abolition of taxes which
are more burdensome to the business of the
country and which are more closely related
to the general use and convenience of our
people.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 37+, .25
THE DETECTIVE FORCE.
Important Meeting OF Citizens ina Refer
ence to Their Failure TO Detect.


In addition to the move now being made in
certain high official quarters to reconstruct
tho detective corps of the District, seme of
Washington's most substantial citizens are
independently working to prove that the
management of the superior officers of the
police force has been exceedingly lax, and
that, in a measure, they are to blame for the
number of robberies which occur from time
to time, the perpetrators of which have
escaped detection. With this end in view
meeting was held yesterday afternoon ut
the Office of the National Metropolitan
Bank, Hon. John w. Thompson presiding
There were present Messrs. X. G. Fox, j. Il.
Fitch, Thomas SOmervillc, William A. Cook
A. l.. Barber, II. II. Dodge, A. j. Falls, Crosby
S. Noyes, Brainard II. Warner, s. II. Kauf-
man, and others of equal prominence. Ex-
Chief of the Secret Service William p
Wood was present and openly charged
that in many instances the officers
were "squared," and that it was an under
stood thing that, for certain share of tho
spoils, the thieves We're to be under their
protection" One of the gentlemen, whose
name is mentioned above, was seen after the
meeting by REPUBLICAN reporter and asked
to state what had there transpired. He
declined to say anything, except that the
meeting had taken place, and the conduct of the
police officials generally considered. IN answer
to the reporters questions ne admitted that
charges of II startling nature had been made,
but what they were he refused to say. Speak
ing to one of the detectives later that officer
said: "This is all II put up job by William p.
Wood. He has exhausted every species of
known knavery and trickery to oust Chief
Brooks, and at every turn he has been fear
fully left Now he is trying new game"
1t is understood that nearly every gentle
man at the meeting had been the victim of a
robbery at his house. or had been relieved of
his wallet by a pickpocket. Mr.. Thompson
himself was loser to the extent of over 800
Garfield fair. One of the gentlemen, on be-
ing asked if the charge had been made that
the detectives had stood in" with the thieves
and burglars replied, "Wcll, if it was, | don't
know that ii would have been at all new, or
that it would have told us anything we did
not already know"
National Republican., 1882-12-07
An Old Elm Tree.

A part of Boston's long time landmark is in
the custody of Garfield Post, No. 7, of this
city. 1t was presented, in the shape of q
gavel, by Mr.. Carl Wachendorf, of Boston.
Garfield Post will be remembered as having
been declared entitled to the banner pre-
sented to the Garfield Fair by Poudre Post, of
Kansas, and which was to be given to that
Washington post which should receive the
highest number of votes of visitors to the Fair.
The banner is now on exhibition at Willet &
Ruoff's, Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
HEADQUARTERS W. L. ]. coRrs,
Prohibiting Fairs at the Capitol.

There has been some delay in the removal
of the stalls and other effects of the late Gar
field Fair from the rotunda and old chamber
Of Representatives, which has occasioned un-
favorable comment among Congressman, par
ticularly the older members, who have been
pets and tapestries in the Capitol building.
With view of preventing the recurrence of
such scene as the remains of the Garfield
Fair now present, Mr.. Anthony yesterday
morning introduced into the Senate the fol-
lowing bill:
Be Il enacted, &C., That the use of the Capt.
tol or any portion thereof other than for the
accommodation of the two Houses of Con-
gress, the Supreme Court, and the purposes
for which it is designed, is prohibited but
the President of the United States in the re-
cess of Congress, may authorize its use on oc-
casions of funeral solemnity
The bill was sent to the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
NIeetlng or the Flre Ronrd.

The regular meeting of the board of fire
commissioners was held last might (Alr. Col
Inns in the chair). The report of tho chief
engineer was read, showing that during No
vember twenty-five alarms were turned in,
entailing loss of $6,920 insurance on the
came, 1880 Twenty bills for horse-shoeing
and washing were ordered to be paid. pc
tition from the members of the fire depart
ment asking for increased pay was read and
referred to Col TAFT and Chief Engineer
(Tonin to arrange new scale of salary. The
National Republican., 1882-12-07
The Land-Grnnt Railroads.

There was much comment AMONG members
last night in regard to that portion of the
Presidents message which relates to land
grant railroads. This after n fight, was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee instead of
the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and this
action is regarded as an anti-monopoly vic
tory. These railroads have refused to take
out patents for their lands, in order to escape
State taxation, and so far all efforts to COM
pei them to do so have been throttlcd in the
Pacific Railroads Committee, to which mea-
sures tending to this end have heretofore been
referred
National Republican., 1882-12-07
The LOYAL Legion.

The regular monthly reunion of the Loyal
Legion of America was held at the Arlington
last evening Among the distinguished guests
present were Speaker Keifer Col. Fitz James,
of the French army NJ. A. de Billie, Maj. Ben
Perley Poore. The banquet was served with
the usual elegance and taste that characterize
every effort of mine host Roessle
National Republican., 1882-12-07
A Case OF VarioIoid.

man named Helmsen, who keeps a drug
store at the corner of Eighth and ii streets
northwest, was sent to the smallpox hospital
on Tuesday suffering from severe attack of
variolod. The man Dade, who was sent TO
the hospital some time ago, stopped in his
store and talked with him, and after Dades
departure he began to feel unwell, and upon
examination it was discovered that he had
smallpox.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
Changes I'm the M.rshars Office.

Marshal McMichael has had several inter-
views with the Attorney-General and Mr..
Brewster Cameron in regard to tho conduct of
the star-route trial and tho personnel of his
office. At an early day Mr.. McMichacl will
make number of changes in the marshaPs
Office, commencing, it is intimated with Spe-
cial Deputy Williams and running down
pretty thoroughly through the whole list.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
Post-Ofice Promotions.

The following changes were made in the
Post-Office Department yesterday: William
A. Brown resigned third dclass clerkship and
accepted the position of post-office inspector
at a salary of $1,000 and S. per diem; Harry
]. Finley, promoted to class g. 1000 s. S.
Luttrell to class 9 $14O0 William S. Brown
ing, to class l. 81, 200; Thomas d. Winter ap-
pointed to class l, $1,000; l.. NJ. Mooers, to
class 1, 81 200; John Baker, to class 1, 81 900,
and John NJ Baker, post-ofice inspector at
81 400
National Republican., 1882-12-07
From A Paper That Regards Not Reid

If the accused and deposed officers are
really in sympathy with the defendants,
doubtless they can make that sympathy much
more effective when out of government em-
ploy-but at any rate their offices should not
be made cover from which to work against
the operations of the Department of Justice.
There appears to be disposition in some
quarters to blame the President for not taking
National Republican., 1882-12-07
Howard Division Sons OF Temperate

d, Howard Division Sons of Temperance held
an interesting meeting at Timmss Hall last
night, and under the "good of the order"
had a pleasant programme of music and read
ing. The preceding meeting was the seven
teenth anniversary of this division, and was
one of peculiar interest. A history of the
organization was given, showing that it has
had nearly two thousand members on its roll,
and it is now the oldest branch of the Sons
of Temperance in the District.
National Republican., 1882-12-07

board is of the opinion that the present pay
is inadequate for the duty performed, Appli-
cations for positions were received from
Charles B. Beatty and Michael Sweeney, and
William ii. johnson. vote Of thanks was
rendered to Messrs. Gordon & Gordon, attor-
neys, for their liberal contribution to the
Daniels fund
National Republican., 1882-12-07
A CHALLENGE.
The Washington Light Infantry Want
the Stand OF Colors Won by the National

The Washington Light Infantry Want
the Stand OF Co1ors Won by the National
Rifles.
The Washington Light Infantry held its
regular monthly meeting at its armory last
night, Col. w. G. Moore in the chair. Four
active members were elected, among whom
were Dr. S. l. Scott and Mai. J. NJ. Pollard,
who are known as champion shots. The for
mer civil officers were reelected as follows :
Col. William g. Moore, president; w. G..
White, recording secretary; J. G. Cowie
financial secretary; L. II. Neumeyer, treas
urer; CHI. Ourand, librarian. A vote ofthanks
was passed to Mr.. Ed. Abner for many acts of
Kindness and also to Sergt. E. II. Neumeyer for
the manner in which he superintended tho
banquet to the Scranton Guards andAlexaudria
Light Infantry, who were the guests of the
Washington Light Infantry on military day
during the Garfield fair. A committee, con-
sisting of Col. Moore, Capts. Miller and Ross,
Lieut.. Cowie, and Sergts. Cash and Fraser,
was appointed to prepare a challenge to the
National Rifles. The committee subsequently
authorized the following letter, which was
mailed last night:
HEADQUARTERS w. L. I. CoRps,
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. Q, 1882.
Col. j. o. p. burnside conulundino National Rites:
Dear Colonel: by a unanimous vote of this Corps.
at meeting held this evening, am directed to
drill between your command and tho company of
this Corps which appeared against you on the LIST
instant TO take place within thirty days from this
date for either of tho following named prizes, or
such as may be agreed upon by a committee from
each organization:
FirstSThe flag awarded you on the LIST instant.
Second-Said flag against $500, to be put up by
ourselves.
Third-ono thousand dollars against TN equal
amount.
Fougth-In tho interest Of any charitable insti-
tuition OF our city that may be agreed upon. in
any tnclosuro that may be selected, where an I'D
mission fec shall be charged.
A notice of acceptance will be required ten days
previous to drill.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
WILLIAM g. MOORE,
LieutenantColonel commanding w. L. l. Corps.
National Republican., 1882-12-07
THE TOBACCO MINORITY.
4 Report Of Dissenters From the Kelley Repeal
Plan.
Messrs. Kasson, DunneI, Mckinley,
RUSSELL Haskell, and Morrison

Set Forth Their Reasons For Retaining tn
Tax,
National Republican., 1882-12-07
CLASS "p p"--REauLAr1NG AND GRADING.

First street west, from n street south TO Eastern
Branch, SIS,500; street north, from Tenth street
east to Ninth street east, S7i37 Filth street east,
from Pennsylvania avenue to Virginia avenue,
$1,000; p street north, from New Jersey avenue to
North Capitol street, $500; for filling up any
streets below the established grade, provided the
cost in no instance shall exceed ten cents per
cubic yard, $1,000. Total, Si0,437.
National Republican., 1882-12-07

In furtherance of the policy indicated in
THE REPUBLICAN last Monday, to look closely
after local interests and to gain tho express
sions of large property holders and business
men as to the action of their rulers, and tho
recommendations they make for changes and
improvements in legislation for the District
reporter was yesterday dispatched to inter-