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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-21


Another bill is before Congress to incorpo-
ratean alleged opposition gas-light company,
and of course several of our best citizens
have been argued into lending the use Of
their names, as usual. Without knowing
about the particular merits Of this scheme,
it may be said without hesitation that the
bill ought not to pass. There is only one
remedy for the evil Of a gas-lght monopoly.
and that is for the Government to acquire the
works and manufacture a prime article for
itself and the citi zens. The profit on the
manufacture would he in the nature of most
.ayenly distributed and equitable personal
teyA,The ideal community of the future will
DOUBTLESS find large part of its revenue in
moderate profits on services performed by the
Government for the general public, which are
now performed by corporate monopolies at
exorbitant profits Gas is as absolute a
necessity for both the local and general
government and the people as pure water.
The two supplies generally 60 together into
every house of any size, and are classed
under the common name of" modern improve
"ments.' No one now tolerates the idea of
allowing the water supply to he in the hands
of private monopoly, which could impose
such rates as it pleased. Tho same ought TO
be the case with gas-light. II one is a ne
cessity to the public health, the other is a
necessity TO the public safety, and therefore
equally within the "polioe powers" " of the
Government. The introduction of another
private company, with all its attendant
nuisances of tearing up the Streets erecting
new works, ETC., would probably only lead,
in the natural course of things, to consolida-
tion, public or secret, with an ultimate in
creased expense to the public, on account
OF the necessity of recouping the stockhold-
ers for the cost of the extra plant, and the
profits allowed the owners of the new char
ter. Most promoters of schemes of this
kind are simply charter grabbers, who
want TO get corporate powers conferred by
the Legislature, in order 10 sell out TO the
monopoly whose privileges they threaten.
II is evident that it will cost more for two
companies to furnish light in the same terri
tory than it will for one. The only remedy
for dear light is to have the principle of co.
operation applied by the Government for the
benefit of the people.
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THE House of Representatives in the midst
of the consideration of an important appro-
priation bill adjourned abruptly at half-past
one o'clock last Thursday, on the announce
ment of the death of comparatively young
and inconspiouous member. 1t will be re-
menbered that the House has nothing what
ever to do but is merely sitting to kill time
between now and the Sd of March next, with
ample leisure to indulge those delicate sem
timental feelings for which it is so noted.
1t would have been an everlasting pity if
1t had been obliged to choke down its over
powering grief and continue with the people, $
business last Thursday. This is the seventh
member of the present House who has died
since its members were elected. and others
are dangerously ILL.,
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Hen Butler Knows HOW 10 Dress Him
self.

The society prigs Of the New York papers
shocked because Governor Butler appeared at
MONDAY In swalOw-talled coat and full evening
dress. II is melancholy that the swarms OF new-rich
which Set the fashions OF Now York have obterated
the memory Of the fact that tue fun dress Is the proper
apparel for all high public occasions and duties Its
only IN recent years that ConkliBg has presumed 20
appear before the Supreme Court OF the United States
10 bob tailed sack OF pepper and salt color la Mas
saehusetts most Of the sherlhs sill wear navy blue
BwalloWtall aud bud vest, both with brass buttons
bearing the emblem Of Massachusetts,. Before tho
Supreme Court Of this State II is still customary for
lawyers Of the Old school " appear In ulldress the
in which Webster always appeared In the Senate
Of the United States. Governor Butler followed the
custom OF his predecessors In being inauguTated IN
swalom-ta tail. -SprfagGsid RepubticaH,
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LITERARY NOTES.


The North american Rcciec for February has
a second symposumo on ''The Revision OF Creeds ~
In which the Rev. Doctors Potter, Crosby Thomas
Peck, Krotel, and Chambers all have their say
Professor winchell dscourses on The Experiment OF
Universal suffrage, - which he condemns. Bishop
VI cuald discusses "The Decay OF ProtestantIsm
from Catholic point Of vew which regards It as the
decay which precedes dissolution. Ex-Governor Ho-
ratio Seymour and ex-senator George s. Boutwell,
take Views Of " The Political Situation" " which
are neither novel nor profound. Dr. Sargent tells
something about Physical Education In Colleges -
and that specimen monopoly, Tho standard OIL
Company. 4" Ia ventilated by Senator !. n. Camden
and Mr. WEIGH The Senator regards the company as
amost benehcent concern, and naturally, since he
owes II much Mr. weich holds and proves that the
capitalization OF tho STANDARD Company, amounting
to over a hundred millions, Is not the product OF
honest enterprise nor fair competition, and that tits
not the unselnsh and humane Institution which It's
managers seek to make the public believe
The Amcricdn says that Kate Vannah
shows In her modest volume Of Verses which
Messrs. J. II. Lippncott & Co. have lust Published,
the possession OF very neat vorse-maklng facility,
such poems as a June bay In November A La
ment,' a Magdalen, and-eyen moro noticeably-
Dies Alba, are calculated, we should say to make
substantial reputation Kate Vannah twhy Is Il that
women writer's cannot indicate whether they are sn
gle or married p is rather palntive In her song but
that Is modern fashion, It would be comfort to note
breezy. cheerful outbreak the part OF young
minstrels, but It has been long since there was
demonstration OF that nature. The sonnets in this
little book deserve good word. one beginning 1
loved her voice beheld her face Is very delicate
and suggestive In treatment
Gen. II. b. Darlington, author of Bat
ties Of the American Revolution ~ aud other
historical works, has recently made his home In Bos-
ton. lie Is now preparing awork entitled Battles
Of the Blble,''
The Secret Dispatch " is an interesting
story, the scene Of which Is laid In Russia Published
by John W. Lowell & Co., New York, aud for sale
by Ballantyne.
Brentano sends us "The Duchess I'm
dine; or, Slain by woman's Lie, " by Hanson Penn
Dlltz, published by T. II. Peterson & Bros.
John w. Lowell Il Co., of New York, have
published short popular - Life Of Washington, -
which Is for sale by RalInbtyne
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SPIRIT OF THE HOUR.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe presided at a
breakfast given 10 Frederick Douglass and some OF
his abolition friends In Cambridge, Mass. last
Friday.
Mr.. Osgood, of the Boston publishing firm,
fixes the circulation OF Mr.. owclls's stories at about
l5, 900 copies each.
Gen. Francis A. Walker advocated before
the Massachusetts, teachers the other day tho early
teaching OF the elements OF science. 81 asked - he
said, "a pupil Of Of best public schools In
Boston the other day an excellent scholar In the high
est class, why is II water rises In tho pump, aud this
young person OF nteon years had not tho yesge OF
Idea on the subject. No teacher during eight years
OF school had offered explanation OF the phenomenon
called attention 10 It, hold that II should be
made far discreditabe 10 teacher 10 have pupils
ignorant OF the action OF atmospheric pressure than
would be 70 have that pupil unable TO spell relieve
On separate. -
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS will do we'll to look
out for the jobs of the heavy gun foundries.
A Boston and West Point firm keep regular
terests in the annual appropriations. They
want to have the Government feed them
along, so that they can keep up plant, and
at favorable moment foist lot of inferior
cannon on the country at much higher prices
than better guns could be bought for from
krupp or Armstrong. The right way is for
the Government to conduct its own expert
ments and make its own guns, or else buy
them where they can he got the cheapest.
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THE petition of District business men for
an extension of the principle of licenses be-
yond what is contemplated in the pending
Neal bill seems good move. There is no
need for limiting the license law by any such
narrow technical idea as the necessity of
police supervision in the particular case
which results in poor wagon-drivers being
taxed more heavily than wealthy tramway
corporations. The main object is to get rid
OF the damaging and iniquitous personal tax,
and to this end the maximum sum should he
raised by license and similar laws that trades
and professions will bear. A moderate legacy
and succession sax for local purposes would
not be amiss, and is the most easily and
surely collected of all taxes.
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10 ngrrER eyidenoe of the rrowlh OF Am

No BETTER evidence of the growth of true
musical culture and Of taste foropera could be found
than the continuance through successive prosperous
seasons aud the constant Improvement from year 10
year Of an organization like the Boston Ideal Opera
Company. The number of fresh young voices and
well trained though stlll youthful artists, which
this combination presents IN the rendition OF its ex-
enslye repertOry, shows that there Is lack Of ma
terial at the command Of competent managers Ital-
ian aud German opera viii always be costly eKotlcs,
aud their performances viii IN the future. as they
have been In the past, he almost fruitful Of disap-
poutments Of pleasure II Is upon the English
opera, which Miss Ober has shown us In It's heathest
condition, that lovers OF music must mainly rely.
Tie unyarying and richly deserved success OF the
Ideals shows that the lyric drama Is gaining sure
foothold In America.
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RATHER more sensible than the bouffe
proceedings in the Police Court, by which
and others are supposed to be brought in
and fined So each, would be a law author
izing the Commissioners TO clear off the
snow and ice from before the premises of
delinquent householders or owners, and
charge the cost up against them in the tax
bills or otherwise. The work could be done
by some of the city's charity charges, or by
a workhouse gang.
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Three Deer KiIIed at one shot.

The deer season closed ON Saturday aC-
cordlng 20 law, and Mr.. X. D. smith, Of this city,
celebrated tho event Ia way that he win not
forget, lilo and party OF four others were hunting
on IOuDRwOmans' Greek. About six miles above
the mouth Of the creek, aud when short distance
from the members Of his party, Mr.. Smith spled
three deer. He leyeed his Spencer rifle aud hTed
away, killing the three deer, a doe and two fawns
at one shot Mr.. Smith was only about forty yards
distant when lie fired the shot, the ball breaking the
back OF the doe. which stood little ahead OF the
fawns, and striking the secOud deer back OF tho
shoulder passed through and lodged Ia the neck OF
the third deer. Two OF the deer were about the same
Size and weighed In the neighbOThO0d OF 100 pounds
each. Lock Haven (Pa.) Rep, Jan. s.
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In the case of Laura Turner a young
colored girl, arrested for " lifting a ready
made white shirt from Baum's store ON
Seventh street, Judge Smell last Thursday
sent the defendant to jail for str months.
AT the same time, Elsie Hill, for stealing two
articles Of underwear from NJ. Silver, was
likewise sent to Jail for six months. Yet
when domestic servants are brought before
him for robbing their employers of articles
of far greater intrinsic and extrinsic value,
this sapient magistrate makes it his practice
to let them of with thirty days in jail.
Yet shop'lifting is a comparatively rare
oGense and easily guarded against; robbing
employers one of the very commonest in this
District, and the most difficult, if not mpos-
sible TO prevent, unless by the fear of severe
punishment. How is the discrepancy 10 be
explained
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CHEVALIER.-On Saturday, January 20, at .
p. NJ, Katie, beloved wife of A. NJ. Chevaer, and
only daughter of Mrs. Mary Doyle, aged twenty five
years and twenty-five days. Funeral FROM her late
residence, 2l5 Thirteenth street southwest. Monday
afternoon, at O'Clock. Friends OF the family ue
respectfully invited to attend.
SEARS.-On Saturday, January 90 1888 at II
o'ciuck at her parents residence No. G37 street
southwest Bertha Alice Oldest child OF Alice r. and
W. l.. Sears, aged seven years and nve months. lu
termen at oak I'M Cemetery, Monday afternoon, at
o clock.
BREWER.-January 10, Dr. Edward Brewer. in
the eightieth year OF his age. Funeral from chapel
at Oak Hill to- morrow, at clock L. NJ.
BUCHLY.-January ~, william $. BuchIy, aged
twenty six years. Funeral from his late residence,
No $50 street northwest, to-day, at o'clock +. NJ.
MAURY.-January 1a Jourdan w. Maury, In the
sixty NTH year OF his age. Funeral from his late
residence, No. 1912 X street northwest, to- morrow,
at . O'Clock T.. NJ.
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THE snow and sleet have done a rather
merclful thing In covering up the detestable side
walks with which Washington Is anilCted. As the
same old array OF broken and un-picturesque bricks
emerges dur ne the thaw, the humble Washlngtonian
who has TO walk gives groan OF dlsmay and almost
wishes lie provided with hoofs instead OF ordi-
nary
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-21
THE LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR.

All public.spirited citizens of Washington
will be glad to learn that the Washington
Light Infantry Corps have begun to make
arrangements for holding fair for the pur-
pose of raising funds for the erection of an
armory. 1t is 10 disparagement to the
younger military organizations, which are
now SO creditable to the city and 50 desery-
ing of support, to say that the Light Infan-
try has pointed out the way for them and
has done more for the interest of the District
than all of them put together. When there
were no National Rifles or Union Veteran
Corps the reputation of the militia of the
District of Columbia rested entirely upon
Colonel Moore's command. The Light In
fantry was for years the only good corps of
citizen soldiery in Washington. To its ad-
mrable discipline and drill is due the inspira-
tion out OF which grew that other excellent
organization, the National Rifles. The emu
lation between the different militia corps is
AS desirable as that between the boat clubs,
aud all are deserving of substantial support
from the business community, whose inter
ests they serve.
We understand that it is the design of the
Light Infantry, if means eau be provided
as it cannot be doubted that they will-to
erect an armory, and in connection with it
large first-class hall, such as this city
stands sorely in need Of We have new no
place where large mass-meetings, fairs, or
conventions can be held, or where large balls
can be given, and If the Light Infantry can
provide such hall they will add another to
their many claims upon the gratitude of the
people of Washington.
a meeting of the various committees,
which include some of the most substantial
of our citizens, is called to meet at the
armory Tuesday evening next, at 7:3O O'Clock,
for the purpose of mapping out the work
required to make this fair a success. 1t is
to be hoped that the various gentlemen who
have accepted positions on these committees
will be on hand on this occasion.
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The citizens of Washington have had op-
portunties lately for studying water In all Its Pro-
team forms OF rain, snow, sush, seet, and ice, be-
sides others not classified but It Is doubtful whether
they have appreciated the exhibition. The victory Of
the Herdlcs and Hansoms over the veteran four
wheelers, or hearses - In securing the public
TOM has been signal and complete.
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CouLD uot Congress agree upon brief bill
to this effect Be it enacted, ETC., That the
" tax on matches be aud the same is hereby
" "abolished"i tax ON this article Of neces-
sity SO long after all need for il has passed,
kept up, it is said, merely by the in1 uence
Of few mOnopolists in the trade, is highly
unworthy of an alleged popular Govern
eminent.
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IT is about time to pu blish the only infal-
lble recipe for escaping from burning building of
the usual hotel theatre type. 1t is to SIT perfectly
still and repeat your prayers. Your soul will then
escape-tO another and better land, where the
wicked cease from troubling and precautions against
fire are unnecessary.
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Riches In Hon Farming.

AT the present prices ten acres in Hops will
bring money than Ave hundred In any other
farming: and, " there Is u consumer dealer who
thinks the price OF Hop Bitters high. remember that
Hops are 81. 25 per lb, and the quantity and quality
Of Hons In Hop BiteTs and the price remains the
formerly Don'tbuy worthless stuff or imita-
tions because the price Is less.
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SENATOR GoRMAN's protest last Thursday
against making appropriations for fast mail
service for the benefit of New York alone was
one of the most cogent and mastery short
speeches ever made in the Senate.
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Nh. HENRY l.. NELSON is strongly recon-
Vice Commission. We do not believe u better ap-
pOlntment could be made.
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CORRESPONDENT writing to this journal

from Atlanta says:
The paid agents who tried to start a ''FleId
boom - In Georgia Just previous TO the meeting OF
the Cincinnati Convention already at work In
the Interest OF another "bOom - for the Justice In
the next convention. AS faras Georgia Is concerned
sho Is just dead against Field AS she was then,
and as 80 solid for Hancock, should he be In the
race. Bari candidates don't pan out well In presl-
dental contests
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-21

THE Republican is now better morning
newspaper than Washington has had for many years.
1t Is full OF news, well arranged, and well printed.
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DyyBT TCOBTT(r4 A TyONS OFR4JI IVA VS.
g ,. ;,,,,ro,, ,,,.h .o,o;Iroo5
n '''e vi Si'"' 'te't "'i " 49,
companies and the publc mas lust been de
cided by the New York Supreme Court
D.. A. ra;a,. .,l,., ,,;,.. Io,
summer tile New 1ork central anu Erie
Railroads refused to receive freight from va.
.;,- ,,..,,o,,,. ,, ubos, ;n.,.no, chi, ,-,s
-'''' -
brought, Whlch was, however, dismissed py
Judge Haight Three Judges of the cou r /
-, ., Az: I;;
"'o'' " "
Judge DAVIS, IN delivering the OPINION, lald
down soma imnortant doctrines ahout the
r ..;., l.. t,; II
icia'ioii' VI WI P' W 'A' P'
SAID
The motion involves the question whether the peo-
pie of the State can invoke the power OF the
compel railroad corporations to perform their func-
tions. Corporations are. In sense, trading
private companies, being owned by the holders OF
their stock, and managed by Ohcers elected 10y their
Stockholders. At the same time railroads are, from
the very object Of their creation public highways.
Their construction depends the exercise OF the
right OF eminent domain, which belongs to the State
alone, and cannot be conferred, except for public
uses The railroad Is handed over to corporate
lgenent and CONTROL simply because that is for the
manifest advantage of the public The OF last
resort has already determined the character of rail-
roads as public highways. and has declared
that the fact that railroad corporations
may remunerate themselves by tolls and
fares does not affect the public character
OF the road. The right of eminent domain nowhere
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NEW YORK.

An Epidemic of Damag ges-wIndraIIs
for PIaintiGs In suits for Libel and
Breach of Promise 90 PIucky ana
Lucky Menager McCaUII-Mayor Ed.
son and John HelIy-A Coming sen.
gcrrest -- Charitable Societies - The
Actors SqnabbIe.
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SCHMID-ALTSCHUH.- .-Ou January 10, 1853,
by the Rev. W. j. McKenney. Ernst Schmid to Per.
dta S. Altschuh, both OF Washington, ID. C..
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CHOICE MEATS AT Low PRICES.
Beesteaks 1875 to 10 cents.
COrned Beef, to cents.
Choice Roasts 10 TO 10 cents
Choicest Lamb and Veal brought to this market at
lowest market prices. Give me call, examine my
goods, and he convinced that money be saved by
giving me your patronage.
j. l., ROBERTSON,
stalls J95 and 500,
kInlh-slreet Wing Centre Market.
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CupitaI Stock, (paid upJ $50, 900

II. B. DONALDSON, GEO. u. CLARK,
ROBT. BALL, WIN. II. GOODS,
NOBLE ID. LARNER, THOS. j. LUTTRELL,
j. l.. JOHNSON, THOS. SoMERVILIE,
CHAS. @, DUNCANSoN, Trustees.
The above Is a true copy.
LAWRENCE GARDNER, Secretary.
Personally appeared before me Lawrence Gardner
and subscribed and swore that the above was true
copy. l.. @. YOUNG, Notary Public.
Jan. 20, 1883 ja2l-lt
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Mother swans Worm Syrup.
MARRIED..

lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, oathartic
for feverishness esessness worms constipation c0c.
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Mnacrtakers.

HENRY LEES SONS.
UN ID IL II A N ERe.
Main ONCE, SS2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Branch Offices, 49s Maryland avenue southwest and
304 PENNSYLVANIA avenue southeast. nup2OIvh
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masquerade party was given on We'd
nesday evening last by the IF. Y, B.'s,'' at the
residence Of Miss Florence Cox, sO3 Ninth street
northwest. Among the characters represented were
Patience, Miss Thorn; Folly, Miss Bous; Grand
mother Miss Cox; Spanish Lady. Miss Katie AherD,
Peasant Girl, Miss Ella Ahern: Winter, Miss An
derson; Ghost, Miss EnToughty; Folly. Miss Cooley:
Spanish Lady, Miss Graf; Topsy, Harry Cole; Mrs.
Langtry. Rudolph Won Glumer; Oscar Wilde, WIN
Hungerford; Spanish BoatmaD, Lawson Lindsey:
Maid OF all work, James Ash; Uncle sam, Everett
Rider; Washerwoman, loste Harbaugh. and Satan,
nani