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National Republican., 1883-02-07
The oldest united states ex-senator.

THE statement has been widely circulated
that the Oldest living United States senator Is
Joseph Cilley, of New Hampshire, who was in the
senate for q short term, from 1916 to 1917. The
Shreveport Q.a.) Standard calls attention TO the
fact that several eX-senators are now living who
antedate Mr.. Cilley's term of service. The Oldest
fall is eX.Gov. Alexander Mouton, of Louisiana,
whose venerable figure is occasionally seen on the
streets of New Orleans, and who resides IN the
parish of ST. Martin. Gov Mouton served In the
senate for the full term from 1887 to 1913. Among
others mentioned by the Standard are Gen. David
II. Atchison Henry A. Foster and Simon Came
ron. Gen. Atchison was long the presiding officer
OF the senate which he entered in 1913, and Is
still enjoying vigorous old age at his home in
Missouri. Henry A. Foster succeeded silas
Wright in 1874, and Simon Cameron became a
senator as early MS 1915.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
EAST WAsHuNGTON.

Perseverance lodge, No. 2, installed the fol-
lowing officers last night: w, @. IT,, Y. p.
Southwcll w. V. IT,, Miss Hattie Wood
w. r. S., j. T.. Hemmond; w. L. s., Walter
II. Stevens; w. T., Miss Nellie PoGock w.
c., Mr.. b. f. Evans; w. N, Charles Mattiott
Emma Dom; w. o. e., b. Buraine; r. ii. s.,
NJ. l.. Andrews; l.. II. s., Mr.. V. Il. Hubbard
p. w. O. r., +. W. Daw.
After the installation ceremonies an inter-
csting programme under the head Of good of
the ORDER" including remarks by w. @. g.,
recitation by Miss Hattie Wood, singing by
Frear family, remarks by Mr.. Keen, of Iowa
Mr.. Charles Mattiott Arch Frear, Mr.. Green,
ir, Mr., Green, ST., Mr. Hammond, and song
by Martin Ebbert. 9I ., t,m
A horse owned by George Carter, OF Prince
George county, slipped last night at the cor
ner Of Eleventh and East Capitol streets and
broke its leg,
A gentleman named Cross, living in this
section, was confronted by a highwayman
Monday night near the grotto in the North
Capitol park, who very innocently requested
watch, money, and other articles of value. A
six shooter in the hands of Mr.. Cross was the
means of making the would-be highwayman
beat hasty retreat.
Last evening young lady, while in the
Capitol hill postotlice, very carelessly laid 4
handsome gold bracelet ON the public writing
counter and Went over to speak to Mr. Fred
Grant, the head clerk. On returning the
bracelet was gone.
The temperance meeting last night at the
North Carolina avenue mission, under the
auspices of Eagleston Band of Hope, was vel
attended. The address were spirited and the
singing excellent. Mrs. Clara Roach and
several other prominent ladies in the temper
ance cause We're present,
Frances Dolan, buyom yellow girl, became
gloriously drunk last night aud made thing
quite lively until Officer Clemens escorted
her to tho eighth precinct station,
National Republican., 1883-02-07
An Expert ON the Drunk.
Ip.aN... IHIaI.
What is drunk?
One of the simplest things in the world, to

w nHb is " uTu0kE
One of the simplest things in the world, to
wit:
Have n drink, Tomp
"Don't care if do, Dick"
Adjournment to tho nearest establishment
where proprietor deals in damp merchandise.
Tom and Dick, and possibly Harry, range
themselves along in front of the counter be-
hind which the genial countenance and glis-
tening diamond of the compounder of COM
plicated Americanisms beams upon them.
Dicks purchase is disposed of, and placed
where the flies won't get it," when Tom
thinks it behooves him to keep his end up and
u repetition of the several concoctions is or
dered. Here probably appears the only uneX-
plainable point If Dick had met Tom about
lunch time, when both their massive intel
lects were centered upon acceding to the
demands of hunger, and Dick had invited
Tom in to dine, it is scarcely probable that
after the meal Tom would think IL necessary
to slap Dick on the back and ask him to
have another dinner" But even supposing
the meal had been little unsatisfactory, and
such an event should occur, ii Is certainly
improbable that, after the bones of the second
partridge lay picked upon the board, Dick
should decide they had better "have another"
But in the case ofthe "drunl " this is not only
likely, but the usual occurrence, and does not
to Tom again, and then to Dick and to Harry,
and then to newly-found friend, for ut this
stage of the game new friends seem to spring
up ut all corners of the bar. Finally it comes
to pass that Dicks and Toms and Har-
ry's legs become in some way affected,
and it is with difficulty they supported
their respective owners, and Mt last give
entirely out and deposit them in u compli-
Gated lump on tho floor This is the begin
ming of the end. If Tom or Dick were capa-
BILE of getting their tongues about enough,
they would even declare they were enjoying Il
GLORIOUS time" A little later, after having
been led to the door by the possessor of the
same genial countenance and glistening dia-
mond and kindly faced toward their homes,
whose location is fixed by said individual at
his own discretion, they are left to seek the
portals as best they may. Still firm in their
own convictions that it would be impossible to
pass n more glorious night, they congrCgate in
the gutter and talk over the pleasant proceed
ings of the evening. Result, 81 and costs.
This Is q drunk, pure and simple.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
INTO THE JEWISH FOLD.
Conversion ofo Young Christian Maiden
Her Entrance Into judaism.
baltimore Sun.

baltimore sun.
On Saturday last maiden, II years of age,
who had beer Brought up Methodist in Bal
timore, renounced the Christian religion and
made formal profession of the Hebrew faith.
The name of the convert is Lolita Galloway.
She is the daughter of Mr.. John r. Galloway,
shoe cutter, No. 223 Forrest street. The cere-
mony incident to the profession of faith was
in strict accordance with the ortho-
doN Hebrew ritual. Three requirements
are necessary: There must be three
learned men for judges; there must be
washing and formal declaration of faith. It
is essential also to he able TO read the prayers
in the Hebrew language. The convert must
also declare that neither persuasion of any
kind nor selfish motives have influenced the
stop. These conditions were fulfilled by Miss
Galloway who had voluntarily placed her
self for eight months under the instruc-
tion of Rev. l.. NJ. Lilianthal, formerly
rabbi of tho synagogue, corner Of Greene
and German streets, and now residing at
No. 80 North Front street. Tho washing
or baptism-immersion- place in the
presence of Mrs. Goldstrom, Mrs Simon, and
Mrs. Rosenberg. The judges, rabbis, or in
Hebrew the Basdin, who examined the candi-
date were Mr.. Lilianthal, Mr.. Isaac Calm and
Mr.. Aaron Sapiro. The candidate proved her
self n fine reader in Hebrew. In her exami-
nation she read the thirteen articles of belief
and translated them into English. Her cx-
animation Us TO the duties ola Jewish woman
was also satisfactory The formal declaration
of faith is In these words, translated into
English: Hear o, Israel. The Lord our God
is onc.' IL was necessary for the convert to
be given new name. Miss Galloway as
sumcd that of Rebecca, the daughter of va
huda, which is Mr.. Lilianthals Hebrew name.
She will be known, however, as Rebecca
Lilianthal, having recognized Mr.. Lilianthal
as her father She declares that her strong
convictions led her to embrace the "od
faith" which has bound together the people
with whom she has cast her lot for many
centuries in all parts of the world.
Her father and other relatives at first
opposed the step but the young lady
says they are now reconcilcd to it, or make
no further opposition. The ceremony was
conducted at the house of her father in tho
faith in place of private worship, the con-
gregation Bnai Yahuda, where Mr. Lilanthal
has sacred vessels, &C., incident to worship.
The convert received II certificate written on
parchment in Hebrew as evidence of the act.
number of guests, including some Chris
tians, were witnesses of the ceremony. A
feast was spread and presents were made to
the young convert.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
GENERAL SOCIAL NOTES.

A very delightful party was held at the
residence of Representative Blanchard, of
Louisiana, at No. 623 Thirteenth street, last
night. The charming ladies of the household,
Mrs. Blanchard and Miss Barrett were as
sisted by Miss Langhorne, who is visiting
with them. The party was not large, but was
charming on account of the absence of for
malism and the delightful heartiness Of their
reception. Mrs. Blanchard by her frank and
unaffected manners, her vivaCity and brilliant
conversational powers, makes rs charming u
hostess us she is beautiful as woman. Dane
ing was kept up until midnight. Among
those present were (:
Hon. n. G. Blanchard nnd wife, Miss Sallle Bar
ret, Miss Mary NJ. Langhornc, Miss Mira Robbins,
Mr.. IL; X; Johnson, Fred Graham, Miss Singleton,
Miss Mellison Bradford, Miss Kate bradford, Miss
Cora Harrington, Miss Belts, A, A. Brooke, Mr..
Frank 4 Howe, May Brooke, Genoa Colleu, Flora
GGG9 mr. and ddFShgc ss @ KSyTSh Hon joe
and wife, Gen. King, of Louisiana; DR.. Adams,
Mr., Charles G. wilson DR.. McArdle Mr.. Estes Of
Toronto, Canada; Bessie Birbonr Col. Morse
Bryan Morse, Mr.. Stewart and d. G, Bangs
Among the pleasant receptions of yesterday
was that of Mrs Judge Mcfarland, whose
characteristic ease and cordiaity attracts
hosts of visitors. She was assisted by her
neicc, Miss Mcfarland, Of Iowa, Mrs. Col. s.
a. Cobb, of Kansas and Mrs. Gen. Morgan
and Mrs. o. B. Gum, of Kansas City.
MI uill hlTS' I4 II warren invited n lew
friends to the home of Mrs. Warren's father,
Mr.. Michaels, of the Treasury department.,
last evening the occasion being the baptism
Of their infant son Charles named in honor of
Representative Charles O'Neill of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr.. Mckinney, of Wesley chapel, por-
forming the ceremony. The floral offerings
were exquisite and numerous, among which
was basket of roses from Mr.. O'Neill. Miss
Grandin, Of New York, and Mr.. Quinn, of
Michigan, were among the guests.
The marriage of Mr.. George Dodson to Miss
Maggie Flanagan was solemnized at the par
sonagc ofSt. Matthew's church last night, and
In spite of the inclcment weather large
number of friends of the contracting parties
was present. The ceremony was performed
by DIR, Chapelle and Father Boland.
very pleasant imprOmptu party was given
last evening by Miss Kate Lyon No. 81 IL
street ROrthcast, TO introduce her friend, Miss
Babe Caughel, of Saginaw, Mich, who will
spend the next two months visiting the points
Of interest Washington affords Among those
present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Holden, Mr. and Mrs Vaughn,
Mr. and Mrs, Collott, Miss Russell, of Cumberland;
Miss smith of BTooklyn Misses Harmon IIar-
rlson, Gellston, Ellis, Cook, Millard, Walmsley,
Costello, Cunningham, BOtchford Parker and
fOoie, MeSsrs, Collier Way, Davis, Holden, Mau.
pin, Baxter Fox, Moran, Baldwin, Vaughn, Phil.
Thompson. wv
Miss Iucie Ramsburg, an attractive young
lady of Frederick, Md, is visiting her friend,
Miss Annie Lincoln, of Q street.
The Optimist club will meet tomorrow
evening with Miss Clarke, sol G street north
east.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
THE WATER FAMINE.
Complaints Coming in from South WASH
ington Now.

Inquiry at the water department yesterday
developed the fact that n number Of COM
plants are now coming in from citizens re-
siding in South Washington, and particularly
that portion in the vicinity of the bureau of
engraving and printing. This is no new
complaint but perhaps the interest excited
by the general shaking up of the whole
water question that has been given by The
REPUBLICAN has made the residents Of South
Washington think that possibly, if they
renew their complaints, some atten-
ton may be paid them. The bath rooms in
the second stories of houses on B and 9 streets
and from Twelfth to Fourteenth streets are
never of any avail during the entire day, and
in some instances there has been no flow of
water in the second story, either in the bath
tub or closet, since last summer and water has
to be carried up to cleanse the closets. One i'm
stance has been stated where water does not
flow on the first floor only during portion of
the day, and where the scarcity became so
alarming that gentleman had TO remove the
water back from his range and disconnect the
pipes from his boiler
"l'll tell you ono waste of water in South
Washington" said water department official
yesterday, land that is the carp pond. There
is u d-inch main that is running at full head
into this pond all the time, and If this were
stopped there would be some relief for the
people living about there"
Another suggestion is that 12-inch main
be laid from Pennsylvania avenue to b street
south. This, it is believed, would give a
greater supply to the Agricultural department
and the SmithOnan institution, and would
also bo sufficient TO supply the citizens living
in the noighbOrhood further south.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
A Correspondent,s Dinner.

Tho New York Sportsman entertained at
dinner last evening number of prominent
newspaper men. Tho menu was served at
Willard's. There We're nineteen courses, and
with each different kind of wine. The
guests included;
v; Scott Smith, New York Commercial Adperiiser;
q NJ Ogden, Philadelphia Press; r, Q. Crawford.
Chicago NegS IL. A. Preston, New York Herald: O.
T. Murray, Phiadolpha Times Halet Kilbourn,
London Times J, g. Thompson, Columbus Times;
John O. New, indianapolis JoulRaii Byron An
drews, Chicago Inter, Ocean; W. d. Eaton Ma
TloNAL REPUBLICANS W, s. shanklIn, u lonnatl
Neusi " 7. Copeland, Commercial BuRett,,i W. B.
Shnw, boston IfdrcRer; Ben: Perley Pooro, Boston
New York Times j. ], Noah, New York TruM
Louis O'Shaughnessy, Cincinnati Commercial "a.
Exc ptsi sulson HntGhins Washington Post a. q.
York Sportsman
National Republican., 1883-02-07

Mrs. Plat, white silk, with Spanish lace trim
mings.
Mrs. Miller, white morc, with crystal trim
mings and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Dahlgrcu, black satin and jet,
toilet OF black silk
Miss Page pearl colorcd silk, with chantilly
lace.
Miss Bryan, blue and white brocade and
satin.
Mrs. Maury, hlacl; satin and chantilly lace.
Mrs. Poe, black satin and jet
The attendance included all the families OF
tho highest foreign, official, and resident
circles, and n large party of Philadclphians
who cDmc on TO attend the wedding. Tho
diplomats and officers, who went aftcrward to
Che white house. wore their court costumes
and uniforms. and added much to the bril-
liaucy of the scene.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
DO LAWYERS CHARGE BIG FEES
RaInsdeIl Thinks Sole Bewalls the Pay
ment OF $500 Bll.
IN. J. r." IN the Philadelphia Press

IN J, r." IN the Philadelphia Press
And lawyers can charge fees, tool For ex-
ample, if should charge the Press in the same
proportion that lawyers charge for their time
/ should get about 1000 for this letter. Here
is n case: Mr.. u. i. White, now the editor of
the Providence Press, and were associated rs
correspondents of the New York Tribune The
Alabama treaty, on whose provisions twocon-
tinents hung breathlessly, had been signed
and sent to the senate. This was many years
ago. copy came to us as legitimately as
any piece of news comes into the Press office,
but IL happened so that we could not
tell where it came from. We were brought
before the senate and sent to a committee,
and we refused to answer and tell where the
treaty as printed in the Tribune came from.
We were locked up for about u fortnight.
The great public was with us, and we had
more applications for our autographs than
we could pay postage on, and we had cases
of wine, cases of brandy, demijohns of
whisky, boxes of cigars, woodcock, terra
pin, canvasback ducks, flowers, and such
things galore. Senators came to our rooms
for drinks and lunches, and the whole
thing from beginning to end was great
joke. But-and here comes the point--wo
were, of course, released by tremendous
majority of the senate but there were certain
legal points to be disposed of. We had been
indicted for disrespoct to the senate or some
thing of that kind. We engaged lawyer
and he went into court and asked that our
indictment be quashed. That was all, and
tho indictment was quashcd. How much,
Mr. Editor do you think he charged
for that five minutes work? He charged
and paid him $500 for that job, and have
his name on my check TO show it. Suppose n
newspaper man had taken $500! Well, you
known what Pistol said when he was COM
PEELED to cat the garlic.
/ have u moral 1t is, study law.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
THE PRESIDENTS ARMY AND NAVY
RECEPTION.

The sombcr clouds and drifting sleet with
which Shroyo Tuesday ushered in the Lenten
season had not the slightest effect upon the
attendance at the last reception of the season
at the white house. at which the President
received the officers Of the army, navy, and
marine corps, and the ladies of their house
holds, and the members Of the corps
diplomatiquo and their families. Special
preparations were made At the executive man
sion for the reception. The cast room was
transformed for the occasion into perfect
floral hall, The crystal chandeliers were
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Tho Next EcIlpso.

THE total eclipse of the sun on the sixth of
May next will last six minutes, and no longer one
will probably occur within the next one hundred
years. II win be partly visible in many places,
but few will see II in It's entirety, as its path lies
almost through the ocean, touching land nowhere
but little island in the South Pacific called Car
oine island, which is out of the track Of any es.
tablished commerce or travel.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Ihe whipplne Posi- Res,or.d.

THE Illinois legislature has passed bill
restoring the whipping post for men convicted OF
wife beating, The restoration Of barbarouG
the ofense it is Intended to correct is widespread
and is not affected by ordinary punishment II
is presumed that wife beating Is SO common IN
Illinois that only severe punishment can check
It, If this is the case tho whipping post is well
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Al the MIlnrYea.

Harbormaster Sutton has reported the fol-
lowing new arrivals at the river front
Schooner w. Bett-Shane, Capt, Pitts, ia
tons coal for johnson ~ Bros schooner
Margaret Ella, Capt. Davis, 800 bushels oys-
tiers for market; sloop Mollie, Capt. Faunce,
light to II. A. Golden.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Perish the Thought.

4NUT toIUIVF IItTUVIF
1t is said the custom of making New Years
calls is on the wane. This year " best society
in New York merely hung out baskets" To
travel about the city all day, in n suit hired
for the occasion, dropping cards into basket,
is about as wild and hilarious fun as to sit on
a fence and see your best girl go by with an
other fellow.
National Republican., 1883-02-07
.John II. cough on circumstances

1t will be gratifying news to thousands of
people in Washington that John b. Cough will
lecture in this city on Friday night, Feb, 16,
at Lincoln hall. His lecture on that occasion
will be thecelebrated one of circumstances, !"
pronunced by many TO DO his best. Com
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Night Sweats.

IrNdnSuU 7ruUtTtr
A doctor who was called to see colored mar
said:
"You are affected with night sweats "
"Dats n fack, boss" he replied, "but sc
long as de wood in dis neighborhood is Sc
heavy, it will mako anybody sweat ter gil
outen' bed an tote it,"
National Republican., 1883-02-07
Regrets.

I5NTIIVYIOTI IIUIUhtUt'
Senator Tabor, of Colorado, is "a capital
poker player" Many men in Washington
will regret that Mr.. Tabor was elected for the
short term only.
National Republican., 1883-02-07

mendation Of Mr.. Coughs oratory is superHu-
ous, the mere mention of his delivering leo-
ture being sullioient to Gil house.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1883-01-19
"sroP-A-w WHILE,

There Is In Africa q thorn called
"Stop- while" II a person once
gets caught In it it is with difficulty
that he escapes with his clothes or
his back, for every attempt to loosen
one part only hooks moro firmly
another part.
The man that gets caught by this
thorn Is in pitable plight ere he
gets loose. You would not like,
would you, boys, to get caught in
this thorn ? And yet many, / fear,
are being caught by worse thorn
than s'Stop-a-while." Where do
you spend your evenings ? AT home
I do hope, studying your lessons and
attending to your mothers words !;
for, you have formed a habit OF
spending them on the streets with
bad boys you are caught in a thorn
worse than ssStop-a-while." If you
spend your evenings at home, do not
allow any of your pIaymates to per-
suade you to go out and Join them
Irr one evening only, for II you do,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1883-01-19

Pc. A.-Mcets at their rooms in Fos-
tors brick building on Saturday evenings
at 30 o'clock, and on Sabbath afternoons at
4. Business meetings arc held on the even.
ing of tho second Monday In each month.
Everybody invited 10 attend.
u. p. CHURCH. Preaching gevery Sabbath,
at IL A. H., and r. NJ by Rev. 2. q. Ir.
vine, ID. ID. Sabbath School at 2:30 p. N.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening.
EvANou1cAL CaUEcM.-P Preaching on Sab
bath at ii A. NJ, and "a y. II. Sabbath
School 1918. Prayer mesting every Thnrs-
day evening. J. A. Hollenbaugh, pastor.
CononE0 ArIoxAL Church. .-Scrviccsevcry
Sabbath At ii A. n. and p u. Sabbath
School at 2t30. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening Of each week. J. w.
Harris, pestor.
NJ r. CHURCH, SOuTH. Services 2ad
aud 4th Sabbaths at st. Pauls NJ. X. Church,
South, at IL A. n. Sabbath School at IL
a. n. sharp. Prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening. Jos. Emery, pastor.
NJ. Z. CHURCH. Preaching every Sabbath
at IL A. u. and 7tP. u. Song service II
the evening before sermon Sabbath Schoo
Vt 2;30 ,. ~. Prayer meeting every Thurs
| lay evening. J. Dillon, pastor.
PREsHYTERIAN cHURaE. ever
Sabbath morning and evening in Colleg'
Chapel. Sunday School Immediately ritter tn
morning service. Prayer meeting ever.
Thursday evening. Rev. Isaac II. Condit
pastor.
ErIsooPAL CHURcH.-Serviees every Sun
day, morning at III n. m, evening At a p
m. holy communion every Sunday morn
ing at 945 a. m. Wednesday 30 r. m
Robt. +. Stevens, pastor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1883-01-19
PRomIHITIoS WANTED.

Our hearts were made sad last
week ty seeing the president and
vice-prcsident Of Gospel Temper
ancc organization In village In New
jersey intoxicated. For years the
former has been an active worker in
the Gospel Temperance cause and a
prominent member Of the Methodist
church the latter was a sbrand
plucked from the burning" through
the instrumentallty OF his companion.
Scores of young mer, too, have been
saved by their active efforts. Yet,
TO our astenishment, IL an evil hour,
they had yielded to temptation, and
stood before US lacking sufficient
wit to feel their shame. A visit to
New York had proved how frail was
their power TO resist an appetite they
once thought was conquered. How
the rum element OF that quiet New
jersey town must have exulted as
the president OF the Ternpera nee or
ganization recled through the streets
10 the home OF his Gou-fearing pa
rents, who for years had been satisfied
that their son was thoroughly re-
formed man lie told us IL should
never happen again. and remarked.
ga man who has once been drunk
ard Is never safe |" What those poor
unfortunate men need Is prohibition,
VIII the readers of this article in the
States of Now York and New Jersey,
do their part to secure that great
blessing? We do not give any names
and only wish we had never seen the
men In the condition described. IN.
Y. Witness.