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lT may seem uDgracious at a time when
Death has lately robbed both branches OF
Congress of some of their brightest orna-
ments to protest anew against the custom of
"adjournments out of respect - and days
devoted to memorial addresses. But there
is this to be said in justification if the GUS
tom is dispensed with in the case of men
whose memory needs no such formal and
sometimes almost bouTe performance, the
friends of smaller men who die hereafter will
not be able to complain that they were ignored
on account of their smallness. The " adjourn
'ment out of respect" and the funeral
harangues, wasting the best part Of two
precious legislative days. come down to us
from time when Congress was comparatively
a few precise and dscOrous gentlemen in wigs
and small-clothes, legislating for a slender
population when national affairs were less
diversified and less important. Each member
was personally known to all the rest, and
decent show of grief was appropriate enough
and did no harm. Congress is DOW numer-
Gus and growing assemblage, ovcrburdened
with work and constantly hurried. Mem
bers scarcely know each other by sight, unless
Immediately brought in contact, and the
death of one of them, with its consequent
delay of business, encumbering the Record
with long addresses which nobody cares to
read, is apt to arouse more real indignation
among those interested in legislation than
obituary eloquence in those designated to
speak. With the increase of numbers in the
House and Senate, and consequent likeli-
hood of deaths occurring, and the prodigous
increase of business, this evil is growing
one, and it is plain must some time end itself
by its very excess. Why not now We do
not reckon the cost of the salaries, ETC., of
members, during the days they devote to
this purely personal matter, as representing
the loss to the country. The loss is in the
delay of the proper business Of Congress,
which represents immensely more.
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accept having apparently discovered that their org
nal idea OF asking the Government TO Insure their
having an absolute monopoly was little too frank
They win now attain the same object by having all
possible facilities extended TO them to occupy tho
ncd seize the best hotel sites and make arrangements
to exclude the possibility OF effective competition
Probably the Interior Department WIN succeed In
getting the matter into such hole that tho only
decent way out win be TO repeal the act creating the
Yellowstone Park Reservation and throw the whole
open TO settlement. At present Uncle Rufus holds
a..
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The Secretary of the Treasury last week
authorized change In the form and design Of the
hye-cent nickel piece, ''tO comply more closely
with existing law' We confess we cannot see
the for this action. The piece will weigh
twenty-one millimetres Instead OF twenty, at
present, and will be larger aud thinner thus doing
away with Its usefulness as a convenient eKemplnca-
ton Of the authorized metrlcal system. 1t will
n female head surrounded by thirteen stars which
with the change In size will make 1t almost as dim
cult to distinguish from silver quarter the
twentyc cent piece OF eHecraed memory. The diverse
Will have Roman numeral instead OF an Arabic one
at present, thus increasing the dlficulty of ex-
planning 1t TO ignorant people. Above all. these too
frequent changes make current coins abSurdly
heterogeneous collection, add to the possibilities of
counterfeiting, and puzzle everybody. 1t might he
well to consider the adyIsability OF putting an end
to them by law,
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A SAVINGS BANK in Jersey City failed last
week. The managers got away with the
money and the depostors ara feeced, Yet
this republican Government cannot estab-
lish postal savings banks, and provide a
safe deposit for the earnings Of the masses,
because to do 30 would interfere with the
profits of the rich men and rascalS who
live by banking. This is government of
monOpolists, by monopolists, and for mo-
nopolists. As Vanderbilt says, the people
" be d-dp'
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The Committee on Expenditures in the
Department of Justice, of which Mr. wiles Is chair
man. Will report bill considerably diminishing the
fees of the clerk OF the Supreme Court which are now
unnecessarily heavy. They cast no reflection upon
Clerk Mckenney who has only collected the same fees
that his predecessors have charged for many years
past The late Mr.. Middleton when clerk realized
nearly thirty thousand dollars year from the Office
the committee Will report to give the clerk.a fixed
salary of S. 600 IS, OOO with allowance of 49, 600
per annum for expenses and to authorize the court
revise their rules and reduce the fees that they will
Just defray the expenses.
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TnE unfortunate hack.drirers. es

The unfortunate hack-drivers, especially
on Seventh street. have reduced their prices almost
10 starvation point, but It is Of avail. They are
part OF an obsolete and doomed system. Keeping two
horses to do the work Of one has had Its day. and
people will not ride In secondhand carriage drawn
by two distressed plugs. when they get new
vehicle drawn by sound and speedy animal. Many
OF the hackdriyers are worthy well experienced
aud could not do better than take service under
the new system. Two competing lines OF cheap cabs,
adapted respectively for two and four passengers.
in so short time after the agitation was begun Is
more than we had venured to hope for and the ctl-
zens OF Washington are to be congratulated on the
great gain t0 their health and comfort In n short
time, We predict, the tramway lines viii begin ia
feel the competition, and will be obliged to improve
their service by and better cars faster schedule
or perhaps even the adoption OF the cable system.
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Tue horrible fire at Milwaukee proves that
there should he not only means of escape
from burning building, but some means of
instantly warning all the inmates of their
danger, especially in hotel, where they
are likely to be helpless in sleep when fire
breaks out An electric gong in every room
might he objected TO on the ground of ex-
pense, as we'll as the bad practical jokes that
may be played with it, but surely the plao-
ing of several on each floor of hotel, where
they could be distinctly heard throughout
every corridor, is not only easily feasible,
but something that should be insisted on.
The watchman in the Milwaukee fre-trar
had ample time to give the alarm by any
such simple device as this, but was com
PEELED to desist after waking comparatively
a few, and leave most of the others to be
aroused only by the flames which consumed
them. A method of turning ON full head
of light in the halls at the same moment, tc
give every possible chance for fight, should
also be invented. Some form of the electric
light would of course be most appropriate
as not tending to add fuel to the confagra.
tion
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TnE widow of the gallant General Mower
was postmistress at New London, Connec-
ticut. She employed man named Tubbs
who, according TO the decision of court
unless We have been misinformed
swindled her out of over $4,000. She was
compelled by her necessities, being unable
to collect the judgment, to compromise by
accepting $1,000, much of which was con-
sumed in legal expenses. But before his
peculation was discovered Tubbs had sup
planted her in the post office, which he still
holds, having just been reappointed. We
hope Senator Hawley will look carefully into
this case before he allows Postmaster Tubbs
to be confirmed, especially since it is alleged
that he has tried to defraud the Government
as well as the widow of soldier.
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THE TARIFF WILL BE REDUCED.

THE TARIFF WILL BE REDUCED.
Some of the manufacturers are beginning
TO think that no tariff bill will be passed at
this session. This is delusion. Some bill
will be put thorough at all hazards before
adjournment. The Republican leaders
realize the fact that they cannot afford to
let go the control of Congress without hav-
ing reduced taxation. The only question
is what sort of a bill they shall pass, and
how. All congressman feel THAT the country
is demanding some relief from its burdens,
and the November election made it certain
that there would be a reduction of revenue
Yes, there will be a tariff reduction act.
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DIED.

KERR.-January IL, Eliza Stroud, youngest
daughter ef the late Norman Mclean and Rebecca r.
Kerr. Funeral services at Epiphany church on
Monday, the 18th Instant, at O'Clock A. NJ. Inter-
ment at Philadelphia.
MllLS.-January ~, at his residence, 1873 Thir-
teenth street northwest, Clark Mills aged seventy
two years. Funeral at All Souls Unitarian Church
Ihls nIInrnnnn L nlnnk
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The Democrats of North Carolina have
done honor to themselves and a service to
the whole country by renominating by ac-
clamation Senator Matt. W. Ransom. Now
let Tennessee follow this excellent example
by returning an experienced statesman,
who has proved himself the equal in
ability and influence of any Senator, which
she can do by rem ominating and reelecting
Senator Harris.
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AT the present prices ten acres in Hops will
bring money than Ave hundred acres In any other
farming: and N there Is u consumer or dealer who
thinks the price OF Hop Bltters high, remember ha,
Hops are 81 25 per lb, and the quantity and quality
OF Hons In Hop Biters and the price remains the
formerly. Don'tbuy worthless stuff or imita-
tlOns because the price Is less.
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4" Help yourself and others will help
you. hut don't fail 10 use Kidney Wort for all
liver kidney aud bowel complaints. piles cOstiye-
ness, etc. The demand OF the people for an easier
method Of preparing Kidney Wort has induced the
pTOprietOrs, the well-knOWn Wholesale druggists,
Wells, Rlchardgon \ Co., Of Burlington, VI, TO
prepare II for sale IN Quid form as well as In dry
form,
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FRANKLIN BUTTON. ON the morning Of
January TO- 1881. at the residence nf the BRIDES pa
rents, In this city by the Rev. Father Chappelle,
Commodore s. X. Franklin, United States Navy, Il
Marion s. Dutton, daughter OF Rear Admiral B. +.
sands, United States Navy.
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The most atrocions publication that has
lately been seen In any newspaper the creation by
the Post OF an Imaginary cause for recent suicide
in this city. When scandals, whether true or false
have to be raked out of the grave the OF
less distress to the living In order that reckless
newspaper may have its daily sensation, Journalism
has reached Its lowest depth.
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TO all who are suffering from the errors ana inds-
cretons OF youth, nervous weakness early decay loss
of manhood, etc, | will send recipe that win
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary In South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
7. INMAr. Skntfnm D. Nom York Gikn
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Gew Adpertisfments.

WANTED - TWO, THREE, OR MORE
w Rooms furnished for light housekeeping. within
five minutes walk of the Ebbtt House, with bath and
modern convenienccs, by married couple without
children Price not TO exceed $50. References. Ad-
dress stating price. etc. Permanent Herald Office.
Nv ANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE.
w no children. two we'll furnished communicating
rooms on second floor, with bath and modern cOnve-
niences, at not more than five minutes walk from
Ebbitt House. Price not to exceed $50. Southern
exposure preferred. References Address Ii E. +. c.,
! Herald Office.
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Mother swans worm syrup.
MARRIED..

lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic
for eyershncss, restessness worms lon, 25C
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nSBo oWANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT
Wy we sell First class Tailor made Second hand
Suit much better and grcatdeal cheaperthan cUm-
mon new suit can lie bought, at JUSTH'S : OLD
STAND, No 6ls street, between sixth and Seventh
streets northwest.
N. B.-New Clothing sell cheaper than any
wharn
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Mhdertakers.
Spefial Antifes.

n-,SJeMEMBERS OF COLUMBIA LODGE
W. No. l, |. o. NJ, will meet at Seventh
street whar! this morning Sunday at II I'm, sharp
TO attend tile funeral of onr late brother, j. kessler
Members of sister Lodges are fraternay invited to
attend. II, OLIVE II. :.
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The marriage of DR.. II. NJ. Schooley t,
Miss India Woliz took place on Wednesday evening
last at the Swedeuborgian Temple, On North Capito
street. The ceremony performed by the Rev
Jabez Fox ritual that OF Interest TO nearly nj
present. from the fact that 1t is entirely different from
the one commonly used In Christian churches. Tn
bride looked extremely pretty In white satin. witt
brOcaded white satin overskirt the skirt being
In court train The attendants were Miss Katie Fry
aud Miss Fannie Bennett. The ushcrS were MesSr
Max Hansmann, C.. q. Allen, l.. ~ Seclcy, and j
Mex, Borden.
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There was social gathering last Tuesday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Newton, 5Ii Fifth
street. There was vocal and Instrumental music and
dancing. Among those present were Mrs. Munson.
Mrs. Sayer, of Kentucky; Mrs. McAber. Mrs. Van
Molz, Misses Nettie and Minnie Newton. Virgie LII
Han, Annie Munson, Mamie 0futt, Bessie Rock,
bioe seaton Leila Lewis, Miss Draney, and Messrs.
Munson, Miller. Schaider Leishears, Rock, Dubois,
Deaplane, Perry, shepherd Heller, Graham, King,
and Lewis.
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EN-. Sheridan held her usual recep,

Mrs. Gen. Sheridan held her usual recep-
tion New Years Day at her residence on Michigan
avenue, Chicago, being assisted by Mrs. Col
"Mike" sheridan, Mrs. Col. yokmar, Mrs sheri-
dan s sister, Miss Rucker, the two Miss wadsworth
and Miss Bckfo,d. Miss Nellie Wadsworth and her
sister are well known at many cavalry aud Infantry
posts the frontier, where they visiting Mrs.
Gen. Custer and others In years gone by, and
attached to the Army that there Is dit afoat
that they Will ere long be attached permanently to
the line staff.
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Paca-street Christian Church, Baltimore,
was the OF avery pleasant wedding last Tuesday
evening, the contracting parties being Mr.. \. Walter
Fowler Of this city, and Miss Nellie Thomas, of Bal
tmore. The bridal party, preceded by the ushers,
Messrs. Frank Watkins, John II. Miller James A .
jackson, aud George Il. Patterson, all of Baltimore,
advanced to the altar rail, where they met by
the Rev. HID. Clark pastor Of the Christian Church,
who performed the ceremony, assisted By the Rev.
w. |. Mckenny, OF Washington, after which the
happy couple received the congratulations Of the
merous friends at the residence OF the BRIDES brother,
Carrollton avenue. The bride was beComingly
dressed In myrtle green velvet Dress with embossed
overdress. The presents both numerous and
costly. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler left the II 80 r. NJ =
train for New York for short VISIT after which they
will return to this city, their future home.
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very pleasant surprise party was giver
at the residence OF William H. Frazier Esq, Rhode
Island avenue, on Friday evening. The young folk
took complete possession of the house and were soor
tripping through the may waltz handsome col
utun was prepared by the ladies', which not tn,
least enjoyable part Of the programme. Among thus
present Mr.. aud Mrs. q. j. L.. FuXwell Mr.
and Mrs. W. \. Torrev. the Misses Clara and Ann
Biehl, Alice and Carrie Foxwell, Eta and Emmi
Caywood, Carrie Howell. Kate DOM, Maggie Tretler
Addie johnson, Alma Iligbee, and Lula Snter, ant
AIesSrs Milliken Webnl, Hilliard. Sbedd, Renneker
Caywood and l.. ID. and T.. l.. Walter.
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Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather the wedding OF MIR. Robert $. Cooper and
Miss Madeline r. Roberts, which took place last
Wednesday evening, very pleasant affair. The
young bride looked charming in her bridal attire, and
the groom looked manly, asa groOms should do. The
ceremony was performed In an impressive manner by
the Rev. C.. H. Ramsdell Of the North Presbyterian
Church, In the presence Of friends of both parties at
the parsonage instea of At the church. owing to the
death OF the groom's father, which occurred suddenly
after the invitations had been prepared, and its
conclusion many of those present repaired to the home
of the BRIDE where the 'hrids's cake and at
ceteras disposed of and the evening spent In
toyment and pleasure.
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The many friends of Miss Cora Henderson,
Of Alexandria, Va, made as well by her charming
manners by her attractive features during her visit
10 her sister, Mrs. j D. Thomas, Fourteenth street,
Will regret to learn OF her Intended departure. She
leaves on Monday 10 visit friends In Baltimore, and
will StOp at No. BS FRANKLIN street
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For sale at once OF Washington Gas Light Co., or
at G..N. CEopey's Drug store, no Bridge street.
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Mrs. Luther r. Hare, wife of Lieut.. II are,
Seventh Cavalry, arrived here last Sunday night with
her little daughter from Fort Meade, ID. H., and is
visiting her father, Col John Hancock, 1.-THE brother
OF Gen. W. s. Hancock at the corner Of PennsyI-
vania avenue and Twenty yfourth street. She VIII re-
main here until gDrIDG.
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Mr., and Mrs. J. II. Forsyth, of 1909 Ninth
street, entertained q number OF their friends at u mu-
scae on Thursday evening. Among the guests were
Mr.. aud Mrs. Gillian. Mr.. and Mrs. Keoeher and the
Atkins, Mr.. I. w. Cridler. Mr.. j. II. Collins, and
Miss Louisa Kaiser.
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"The sledges with the bells
Silver bells

- ITIt 6TtWEt0 WIT0 THV WtTT7--
Silver bells
What world Of merrlment their melody foretells?
How they tinkle tlnkie, tlnkle
In the ley air Of night
While the stars, that ever sprinkle
Al the heavens, seem TO twinkle
with a crystalline delight;
Keeping time, time, time,
In a sort Of Hunic rhyme,
10 the Naturalization that 80 unsteady swells
From the bells, bells, bells, bells.
Bells BELLS BELLS
From the ingng and the tlnkllng Of the BELLS
FEIIY.
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scae on Thursday evening. Among the guests werf
Misses KeOehler, Miss Annie Sahel, Mr.. George
Atkins, Mr.. I. W. Crider. Mr.. j. ii, Collins, and
Miss Louisa Kaiser.
Miss Bernie Brawner, of No. 944 New York
avenue, returned the 18th instant to the Convent OF
the Sacred Heart, ManhattanylIe, N; y, to re'
snme her studies, after most enjoyable vacation.
The evening before her departure she gave dane Ing
party to a few OF her mostintlmate friends.
Lieut.. John NJ, Hawley, of the Navy, and
wife are located at 1880 N street for tho season.
Lieut.. IIawley OF the officers tached TO the
jamestown during her recent trip around Cape Horn
from San Francisco, and is now on duty In The Iiy-
geographic once.
Chief Engineer Henry Lee Snyder, of the
Navy, and Mrs. Snyder have returned from their
holiday trip to Pennsylvania, and are at their old
quarters In the spacious house that famous In
the days when Secretary aud Mrs Hamilton Fish
lived there.
Lieut.. James S. Marsteller, Twenty fourth
Infantry, left here Saturday night, January G. for his
post at Fort Elliott, Texas Mrs Marstoller who IA
visiting her mother Mrs. Placldus Ord, at No 1000
l. street, will remain in the city until April
The marriage of Mr.. Alexander Mcmillan
OF Knoxville Tenn to Miss Carrles Gillem daughter
Of tho late Gen. Alyan @. Glllem, will take place at
the Ascension Church, Tuesday evening, Jan, 10, at
O'Clock. No cards.
Lieut.. James r. Selfridge, of the Navy,
Newport under orders for temporary special duty as
recorder OF the Navy Regulation Board, and, with
Mrs. Sefrldge Is at his handsome home, No. 1907
Rhode Island avenue.
Among the passenger by the City of
Savannah for Florida we SEQ the names OF Mrs
Capt Ralph Chandler and daughter, Miss Mary whose
health has not been good for the last year. we are
sorry to learn.
The Misses Dodson, of Thirty first street
northwest, gave u large dancing party ON Tuesday
evening. Tho attendance, Notwithstanding the In
clement weather, was large and iatterlng to the
hOstesSes.
Mrs. Thomas Mitchell and daughter, who
have been at the Metropolitan for the past months
left for Knoxville Tenn. on Thursday morning last,
where they win spend the winter.
Commander William cambridge lIo1, OF
tho Navy, and Mrs. lIon arrived here last Monday,
ami are located at No. s2S Vermont avenue, opposite
the Arlington.
Miss Nellie Holmes, of Plymouth, Mass,
is spending the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon
u. Faunce, 90 l. street, and Miss Mary Sherman, OF
the same place. Is spending tho season with her
aunt, Miss Helen II. Holmes on Capitol Hlll'
tFor other Society Hsgs see First Pagsl
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The Queen of Clubs met last Monday
evening at the residence OF Miss Mccullough. in
lie Drot Park. An interesting programme
presented, consisting Of original essay on
- Womau's Beauty ~ by Mrs. X. G.. Getche "A
reading by Miss Chadwick, ''Mrs. Mihoney on the
Heather Chinee;' songs, instrumental music and n
short farce In which Messrs Birney and Rogers, Miss
Roberts, and Mrs. Geche sustained characters.
Dancing closed the order Of exercises. Among those
present were Mrs. Brney, Miss Birney, Mrs. Gray
dom the Misses Mccullough. Miss Conway, Of Bat
tmOre: Miss Roberts, Miss Chadwick, Miss Vale.
Miss Acker, and Messrs. Birney ROwell, Davies,
Rogers Acker, Dnwiddle, and King.
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Miss Bernie Brawner, of No. 944 New York
avenue returned on the 18th instant to the Convent
the Sacred Heart, Manhattanyille, N, y, TO re.
sumo her studies, after most enjoyable vacation.
The evening before her departure she gave dancing
party TO q few OF her most Intimate friends.