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The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31

The policies written by THE
EQUITABLE are short, simple and
easily understood. They become
lNC0MTESTABLE
after three years from their issue,
and such incontestable policies are
payable Immediately upon receipt,
at the S0ciety's office in New York
of satisfactory proofs of death, and
without the usual delay of sixty or
ninety days.
The Society has not single con-
tested claim ON its books.
The total real estate owned by
the Society yields a rental of over
five per cent.
For the facts explaining the sue
cess OF this society, and the results
of maturing T0ntine Savings Fund
Policies, apply to the officers and
agents.
H. 3. HYDE, President.
JAMES W. ALEXANDER, Vice Prest.
SAMUEL BORROWE, I'd Vice Prest.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Secretary.
E.W. SCOTT, Supt. Of Agencies.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
'ENoBscoT COUNTY.

The Whig says it is now thought the lumber
cut on the Penobscot waters the present season
will not be far from 100,0 900 feet. Last year
the total reached 15O,0O0,OO0. There is, how
ever, said to be an overstock of 60,0o0,000 Of
old logs.
The Commercial calls attention to the fact
that poachers are unlawfully taking fish and
deer, this being close time. It says that Prof.
Baird will soon procure the rainbow trout for
this State. 1t is California trout, and said to
be as good eating as our own brook trout.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
vE. C.. NE.. Association.

a STATED MEETING of the Maine Charitable
"a Mechanics Association, will be held in the
Library Room, Mechanics Building, Thursday. even
ing, Feb. I'd, at 7.3O o'clock.
r. B. SWIFT.
ian3l dtd
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

The journal says Capt. Charles E. Nc
Laughlin, OF Augusta, died very suddenly Sat-
urday, aged 48 years. He returned from Bos-
ton on the early Pullman Friday morning, and
soon after reaching home was taken with q
chill. No serious results were apprehended,
but he died soon after.
The Kennebec journal says that Saturday
forenoon, three teams drawn by four horses
each, loaded with sheep pelts, were brought to
Augusta. The heeces were of exceptional
fineness. They were collected by John Hussey
of Albion, who has killed some 1000 or 1,700
sheep this fall, shipping the carcasses to Bos-
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31


OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Twenty-SecOnd Annual
Statement of this Society, dated
January 1st, 1882, may now be
obtained by application to the
principal office, 12O Broadway,
New York, or to any of its agencies
throughout the world.
The following are the most no.
ticeable features:
1. Cash Assets,
S44, 3o8, ,54I.69
z. Cash Income,
SIO,Os3, ,5o5.4s
3. Cash Surplus,
50, ,el5,496.89
a.. New Assurance in
1881, SAG, ,I89, ,O96.OO
(The largest Business in The WORLDLY
8. Outstanding Assur-
ance, $500, ,67e,o ,oI9.oo
6. Total amount paid
poIicy-hoIders since
the organization of
the Society,
s6i,eI2.o3
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
THE LATE THOMAS j. DURANT.
Meeting of the District Ear-Appropriats
Resolutions Passed.

Pursuant to the published call the members of
the bar met yesterday momingint the Courtin Gen
eral Term To pass suitable resolutions the death
ofthe late Thomas j. DurGnt. On motion ofMr. Tot
ten, Chief. Justice Cartier was made chairman, and
on motion oTGeneral Mussey, Mr.. Fendallsccretary
General Henlle moved that a committee of eight
he appointed to draft resolutions. The motion was
carried and the chair appointed General Henkle
A. G. Riddle, Il. II. MerriGk. w. d. Davldgc, Fran
els Miller, Enoch Totten, J. HUXLEY Ashton, and
Eugene Cnrusi The committee RETIRED and on its
return presented through its chairman the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
We the members of the bar of the District Of CO.
lunbla have learned with profound sorrow that
Thomas j. Durant II distinguished member of this
bar departed ms ne on Friday ev9ing, tnS 80 uny
parted brother for his commanding talents, his great
crudtion his ncorruptihle integrity, his courteous
of his character, the kndncss of his disposition and
his uniform urbnity In his intercourse with the least
as well as with the greatest of his profession. We
recognized in him the very personiicatlon of honor
and The fearless and dnuntlesS champion of what he
believed TO be the right and
friend well TO ourselves, thai we should form
ally express and put upon record our estimate Of his
Be Il resolved, That in the death of Thomas j.
Durant the community has lost of Its purest and
best citizens and the bar one Of It's most learned able,
Resolved That his qualities of head and heart
| combined to make him model lawyer ana gem
Resoirsd. That the proceedings of this meeting DO
presented TO the Conr In General Term by inc chair
| man Of this committee, with the request that the
same he entered upon the Journal thereof and that n
copy ofthe proceedings be sent by the secretary Of
this meeting TO the family Of the deceased.
RsSOtcd, That we attend the funeral Ofthe deceased
In body
Appropriate addresses were made by General
HcnEle, General MusSey, aud Mrs. Lockwood. On
motion of General Mussey, the meeting then ad'
inuTupI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current transactions nt the Various DIs
trIct Omees.

Building permits were issued yesterday to John
Sherman Co., TO build one brick dwelling house
on NJ street, between Seventeenth street and Con-
necticut avenue northwest, to cost $4,000 Will
lam Pagan, to make general repairs, corner w
street aud New Hampshire avenue, TO cost 600.
The District Commissioners have sent commu-
nication to Mr., d. OC. Calaghan, attorney for the
photographers Of this District who have presented
a claim against the District for license taxes al
legged to have been enormously paid by them, and
inclose copies Of opinion Of the attorney for the
District, dated January "a, 1882, as follows: 1--WE
suppose that the tax on photographers was re-
pealed by mistake. That, however, makes no diff
ference; the law is repealed, as we hold. Tho
tax was paid and received in ignorance Of the
law, by mistake as to what the law was. This
Office has always held that money so paid could
not be recovered back / should not refund the
tax" Also the following, dated February @, 1882
Since writing the foregoing Mr.. Collaghnn has
presented an able and elaborate 1rgimcnttn favor
of his claim. feel, however, obliged TO adhere
within the legal definition. True, the authorities
were or Thought they were, armed with coerciye
powers, butthey were not resortcd to. How could
parties be coerced by law when, rs n matter Of
fact, there was nolaw2 The payments were made
in pure ignorance Oflaw. Ihave alwnyBheld that
this error not that contemplated by the act of
January 10, 1872 The excess Of the true amount
of Il special assessment when paid Is In mistake of
fact, aud not law, and in my opinion may be re-
covered think these parties must be left to their
legal remedy"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
Mrs. E'oweiI's Concert.

Every seat and all available stundng-room were
occupied at the Congregational Church last even
ing on the occasion of the testimonial concert 10
Mrs. Joseph s. Powell, lady whose personal popu-
larity as well as her vocal ability, have won her
hosts Of friends Another attraction was the pres
enCe of Miss Minnie Evan, who was formerly such
n favorite here. and who came here from New
York, her present home, expressly to sing at this
concert. The programme has already been pub
lished and each number was wen rendered. The
interest tcentred.n the efforts of the beneficiary,
Mrs. Kaspar and Miss Evan, and while Others
were eucOrCd, these ladies were emphntiCally
recalled the two latter being the recipients
of Il double encore. Miss Evan showed in every
number the result of her recent study, her voice
having improved in volume, In tone, and in com
pass, while her method is vastly improved The
warmth Of her receptiou should convince her
that she Is still held in most kindly remembrance
by friends who will eagerly watch her prog.
rcSS Mrs. Powell may well feel gratihcd
at the success Of this her first appeal to the pubic
and Mrs. Kaspar evinced ability which quite sur
prsed many Mr.. Warren Young was excellent
us always, and Professors BischON and WaldeCkcI
fully sustained their wGl.earned reputation
Mr.. Kaiser, tenor, Of Baltimore, also Rendered
pleasing aid. There was Il large number Of floral
tributes, many of them being of elaborate design
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

A meeting of the sixth subdivision of Associated
Charities of the District was held at the residence
Of A. S. Pratt, 1913 Eleventh street northwest, last
evening. Judge A. Macarthur, president, called
the meeting to order. The resignation Of Miss l..
$, Swan as member of the board was read and
accepted, and Miss Pratt was appointed in her
place committee was appointed to draft by
laws and present the same for approval at the
next meeting. A large map of the subdivision had
been prepared the work Of CanyasSing and the
aims and objects Of the society were thoroughly
discussed, bringing out the facts that only the
helpless poor are TO receive gratuitous aid
while those who need help aud are able will be
provided with employment The map was brought
into requisitiou and thrty-SiN squares out Of the
more than eighty in the District were at once
taken by those present, the president volunteering
to be responsible for any four squares assigned
him. II was voted TO have twenty inspectors,
each to have charge of four squares and touppOint
one capable person In each TO aid In Cauyassing
aud to have permanent oversight of the poor In
their respective squares. McsSrs. Pratt and Gid.
dings and Or. j. Tabor johnson were appointed to
provide for the speedy canvass Of the rest of the
subdivision on the same plan. Mrs. s. p. French,
from the WOmen's Christian Association, was
present and kindly volunteered to be responsible
for four squares. The board adjourned to meet on
Tuesday evening neXtat the same hour and place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
THE PENsIoN-CLERK CASE.
Additional neariDg'BeGoreU United States
GOmmIssIoncr Rundy.

The hearing into the case Of A. Hart, charged
with obtaining an illegal pension fee, was resumed
before Commissioner Bundy yesterday, Mr.. Squircs
was again placed on the stand and gave history
of his case his being deaf does not interfere with
his powers Of speech, The witness stated that
after he had obtained his pension he was dissatis.
fed with the amount Of II, and, remembering his
former negotiations with Hart, went to see him to
get it increased. Hart said he could get the
amount doubled and asked S26, saying that the
money would be needed to get the matter through.
He then testified as to seeing Hart several times
at his home at lNCeys office, and ut other
places, by observation-disclosures ut his suggestion
seeing Major CLARK and Commissioner Dudley.
He frequently asked Hart why there was so much
delay, and he was assured that everything would
be all right eventually, and gave him II further
fec Of $40 The witness said that an affidavit
made 10y Hart to the effect that he (uarD had only
received n turkey from the witness in return for
his services was untrue, as in addition to the tur-
key he gave him $50 and a box of cigars for
which he paid clj0, and which Hart smoked and
enjoyed lLaughterl At four o'clock the case was
adjourned until two o'clock to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
THE NATIONAL RIFLES, FAIR
Meeting OF the Executive CommIttcc-
Favorable Indications.

The regular Tuesday night meeting OF the com
mittce Of arrangements for the fair for the benefit
of the National Rifles was held at their headquar-
tiers, Oh Pennsylvania avenue, last evening at
eight o'clock. The meeting was well attended by
O large number Of the leading merchants and
prominent citizens. The reports Of the several
committees were submitted, showing that consid-
cradle progress was being made toward a com
plete arrangement Of all the details OF manage
ment OF the several departments of the approach.
ing fair. Mr.. George W. Evans, secretary
Of the general committee reported the fol-
lowing donations received since the last
meeting of the committee January 81: J. Wal
lace Barnes, case OF Cnrstairs McCHlfs
whisky; W. Il. spcatc, handsome gold badge,
value $50; William Gait massive silver pitcher;
John 4. Mitchell. gentleman's quilted SILK smOk-
ing jacket; Brooks Brothers New York;, elegant
gold company badge, $50; Mr. and Mrs 8. NJ. Fas
sott, oil. painting. 500; William NJ. Gait Co., bar
rel Ceres flour; friend, cash 81 Miss II. b.
Goodwin, ornRmented CigNrStand: Nj Ida Phe-
Ian, silk aud lace tidy Miss Mary Repeiu, set of
worsted mats. The committee arc also in receipt
of letters from merchants here and elsewhere In
forming 1t that they will forward Mt an early day
donations that viii be useful at the fur. The
committee adopted resolution inviting the hon
orary and active members of the company to send
to the Secretary, Mr. Evans, by Saturday next
the names of the ladies desiring to take part In the
fair, in order that meeting of the lady managers
aud assistants may be called at an carly dav
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
AT REST,
Funerals OF william Orme and Thomas
j. Durnnt-EnsnosIng COpfcgPa.

rhro,,o,, ,ol,i,,, sro,, ,,y, r,reroIs
wendell their WAY TO Onl; Hill those of two proni.
nnnt Distrirt ci,izcrs-.Ne.srs william Or,nc ond
r,, -, , -, s,,,S,i
lhOm0s j. Duraht, ana larger ana more respectlul
cOrtcges never before entered the portals of this
beautiful city Of the dead Mr.. Orme's funeral
tool, ,l,cc ot olavc, oclocL In tho moruing from
80 p''N~ -, w go, 80 80 ~ ,,,,
ms laIe rcSluchcei OIL Nlhlh street, ucul IL hoTlh
west, where, besides large representation of the
Oldest Inhabitants Association and many other
oi,i,.ns ,,i,b v.bon, hn Md nassau almost
,i''"e"9 VIZ 'ir - a., a. -. '', Wv.
ms ehIlte hic, were also W. W. NoIcoIu"' csq'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

A rousing aud enthusiastic meeting of the
Nebraska Republican Association was held last
night at ST. Joseph's Hall, Walt NJ, Seely, presi-
dent, presiding, Arrangements were made TO
secure reduced fare for those who are going home
to take part In the election next fall Dr. Rollins,
OF West Point, WINS elected II member of the as
ISOLATION, ana MN0Ieu Tue boys WIN speech,
Stirring speeches were also made by Judge Bruuer,
Peabody DnWlllnus, and the president In praise
of their State, not only as being thoroughly Repub
lican and producing the biggest crops with the
least labor but commended the state TO omigants
wherein to enjoy the best schools, treest churches,
purcst water and finest climate TO be found any
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
can YETI II not do 50 BY all meana. You might

can YETI II not, do so by all meanu. You might
strike II rich.
Below We give partial list OF those who pur-
chased either tea or coffee yesterday. Have you n
friend among the number2
DIAMONDS FOUND.
Colonel r. Strlnger Chicago, ILL.,, ar-drops s7j,
In coffee Y, Brown, Frederick Md, two sets studs
both in coffee, valued at s75 each; Hon. Jacob
Landsberger, Alexandria, Va, RUG SEQ In coffee
O. II. Jones, Stauntou, stud, 300; O. W. Mcguire
Is. o. E. Coz, Richmond, Va, studs, s100
CASH FOUND
John Wright, Glasgow Scotland, now OF Ma
tonal Hotel $780, In coffee Miss Mary Smith, Dan
VILE $40 In tea Mrs A. Basner, Capitol Hill, 500
| in gold, In coffee
WATCHES FOUND
DR.. j. L. Jones, Charlottesville, Va, stem windcr,
So, in coffee; Louis Baum, jeweler, 705 Seventh
street northwest, paenlcyer (coin silver, SD, in
Coffee Charles Lemon. jr, 1918 Tenth street north
west, watch in coffee; George NJ. Fisher, Sixth
Auditors Office, residence, 500 New Jersey avenue
chOteane, SIS; H. A. Gelgson, in charge Of divis-
ion of account, Census Bureau, chatelaine, Sl8 (;
Mrs, Mary Smith, Danvillc, 49, carat gold watch
$40, in tea Miss Kate Carter 1S carat gold watch
$40, in Coffee n. l.. King, carpenter, Census Blu
rehu, stem winder slO, and fifty six Others mostly
by mail.
ARTICLES OF SILVER. SERVICE, WINE SETS, &C.
Mrs. Steiner 1913 sixth street: J. o. Walker, Rail-
way Mail Service; w. IL. Crockford, agent Yir-
ginia Midland Railroad Company, Charlottesville,
Val Daniel Buchanan Oaborcr), Is street north,
between Sixth and Seventh streets; Mrs John
BOteler 923 Pennsylvania avenue north west; Mrs
Martha Kendrick, 200 Twenty frst street; Mrs
Dickmat l2SSOuth II street Moilie j. Jones, Buck
ner Station, Louisa County, Virginia; Mrs. j. H.
| Holiday. Buckncr Station, Louisa County, Vir
gina; 7. II. Jones, Buckner Station, Louisa County
4 Virginia.
In addition to the names above given great
many articles Of siiverware, such as butter dishes,
goblets, napkin rings spoons thimbles, &C. were
sent out of the city either by express mail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

The officers of Minnehaha Lodge ]. o. G. r.,
were publicly installed last evening by A. H. Froar,
G. W. C. IT, assisted by number Of the officers OF
the Grand Lodge of the District; also J, II. White
ley, G. w. c, r., of Maryland, varied musical
aud literary entertainment was given thereafter,
which was greatly enjoyed by the large audience
in attendance. The following are the newly-in-
VT, MTs Anna Plat; ". i. S. L. +. Taylor; ".
r. s., d. p. Holloway; W. r., Mrs. Helen NJ. Lewis;
W. G., james Ii. D0ny; w. NJ, Frank a. speare
X. Ii. s.. Mrs. Mary Darnal: l.. II. s., Mrs. Lizzie
NJ. Blaine W. |. g., r. X, Daily; W. o. G., J. X.
McIntYre; Z. ". @. T., William b. Young.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

patience" drew another crowded house last
evening, and the audience was kept In a roar OF
laughter There will be matinee to-day as well
a the regular evening performance.
"NiWiuus was the attraction last evening at
the National, and John MoCuloush's presentation
of The character was fully appreciated by the
lar audience. Ihis evening Mccullough will
appear IN his ayOrlO role Of "Ohello,N
a very Nue CONCERT sill be given by the Wash
iNgi Iitlcr Club, ass listed hy Mis- Eva MiAs aud
the Apollo Club at Lincoln Hall Thursday even.
Ing, The concert Is for the beneht Of the HomUo.
pa.hiG Hospital
The star specially combination IS drawing wed
At The Capital Theatre, and The manager Mr. Jake
Budd, appears in "Bill Jones' Cousin (" with his
usual success. There viii be u matinoe o-day,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

As yesterday was Cabinet day the visitors at the
White House had very poor show, and none but
Official visitors were admitted, Among the callers
were Senators Garland and Sewell, Representatives
Butterworth, Beach, Pettibone, DeZeudorf West,
Heilman Camp, orth, Sherwin, Rice of Ohio,
Williams, Urner, Murch, aud Valentine, and Gem
eral Foster, late Minister b Russia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
Eo1idavGood s
933 Pcnna. Ave

Our stock of Diamond Lace Pins,
Finger and Ear Rings, Fine Gold
Jewelry, American Watches, Ster-
ling Silverware in great variety,
Plated Tea Sets, Baskets, Bowls,
Ice Pitchers, Butter Dishes, Cas-
tors, Soup TureenS, Forks and
Spoons, Rogers Bros Plated Table
Cutlery, Joseph Rogers & Sons
Sheffield Ivory Table Cutlery and
Scissors, French Clocks. Opera
Glasses, Brass ScOnceS, Mirrors,
CandlcSticks, &C., was never so
complete, which we call to the at
tentiOn of purchasers, as they will
find our prices low.
HARRIS & SHAFER,
No. I1I3 Pennsylvania avenue.
dei2-tf
III
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

Professor II. I. Greener will deliver a lecture in
the Congregational Church this evening, taking
for his subject Benjamin Banneker, the Colored
Astronomer The eloquence of the lecturer,
inside from the interest OF the subject should at
tract large audience, while the object-for the
benefit of ST. Mary's p. Il. Church-is most
10 nna
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
InInn N.cIcrnn Cnrn,.

The fair committee of the above Corps were
pladdenod yesterday by the rooeip, Of a check for
SIS from the Schllz Brewing Company, Of Alilwau-
kee, sent through their agent MIR, Samuel G, Pal
mer of Georgetown. The fair viii begin on The
9th instant, at Masonic Temple.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

a novel, but certainly interesting, form of VAL
entine has originated IN scuding dollar or two
dollars to NJ a. Dauphn, New orleans, La, before
the 18th day of February next, when the 14lst
grand drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery takes
place under the management of Generals a. 7.
Nirplnin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
TAYLOR & HUFTY.
YELOUTE KID GLOVES.

Never before has there
appeared such a novelty in
Mems Gloves as the new
VELOUTE.
They are made from the
best quality of real kid,
and by a newly-diScOvered
process the surface is con-
verified into actual velvet,
quite unlike the usual
glace or glossy surface Of
kid leather. Ii is from
this popularity that they
are called "VEL0UTE."
These Gloves are suita-
bic for Dress, Walking and
Business purposes, and are
sold by
TAYLOR & HUFTY,
933 Pcnna. Ave
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing watches, jewery, &C. Call on Grad
dress Herzog SOS Ninth street, near Pennsylvania
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICES..

Commercial Printing
A specially at THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, Job
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-08
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.


For The Middle Aaattic States, rainy Jo1o,oed By
clearing ,cdths southwest reeing 10 colder norh0est
trfads, higher pressure.
For Washington, 1 a, m.-To.ddy colder, cloudy
tDeohc tch tight rain, JoHoued By cIedriRg tceathtr
on Thursday, slightly colder fair ucuthcr
Thcruomotric readings: "a. M, $50; II a. M,
4io; 9p. m, $3.50 p. m. Acc II p. M, 4io; maxi.
mum, b5.To minimum, 26.7o.