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National Republican., 1883-12-27
A SELECT sornEE.
Pleasant Entertainment OF East wash
ington Young People.

select soirec dansante was given by the Capi-
tai Hill German club last evening at McCauloy's
hail southeast. Prof wech's orchestra furnished
excellent music. Among the ladies present were
Misses Bessie ruick Lulu Kendig, Dora Kendig,
Jennie Meigs, Mamie Cathcart, Lizzie Meigs, Lily
kenuig, Beller Dumont. Katie Robinson, May Du-
mont, Mamie French. Mamie willard, Mamie
Lineaweaver Jessie Entwistlc Vera Bishop, Alice
Swan, Katie Shanahan Annie Lewis Jennie Will
lard, Fannie Hough Alice Gray, Maggie Meigs,
Susie Coomba Avil Barry, Leila Coombs, Mrs. Swan,
Mrs Kendg. Mrs. Meigs, aud Mrs. Gray. Amoug
the gentlemen were Messrs H. Il. French, II. kon-
drup, w. B. Hibbs, Walter Dodge, George French,
James French, q. NJ. Emmerich, j. b. Greenwell,
Joseph Sterritt, of Amsierdam, John Sims, John p.
Miller, Richard Barry, Il. v. Sims, Dumont, Ferd,
Schmidt, Green b. Raum. jr., Dayton Ward, II. w,
Smith, Fred Graham, Capt. Burritt, and j. d.
Doyle Refreshments were served. The floor
committee was composed of MessTs. w. b. Hibbs,
V. H. Sims, aud G, NJ. Emmerick. Dancing was
continued until a late hour
National Republican., 1883-12-27
A Chnpter OF nIurdera.

AUGUSTA, GA. Dec. 26.-At Red Hill. s. c., to-day
John Agnell was stabbed to death by James Ham.
ilton, and Agnells father had a cheek bone frac.
tured and an arm broken. The trouble resulted
from a family feud between Hamilton and the
Agnells.
In an affray at Van Chise, S. c., to-day man
named Scott was shot and killed.
A general fight occurred to-day AT Allendale
s. c., during which two young men named Strange
and another named Hewlett were killed aud SOW
eral others wounded.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
The Nations SAFETY Endnnrersa.

The story Of a treasury ring for the purpose of
manufacturing souvenirs from the pulp Of green
backs and national bank notes originated from q
sort of gallinacous and taurine story star ted by
discharged watchman named Armstrong. This
man threaten ed at the time of his discharge TO
make II hot for certain employees OF the depart
ing these monstrosties. The sight of one of these
30 called " souvenirs " is enough to convince any
one that the demand for them must be exceed
ingly limited. The ono supposed to represent
President Lincoln is an atrocty that resembles an
ideallzed nightmare, and is like nothing in the
heavens above the earth beneath, or the waters
under the earth.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
roRp's--"urx's FIX"


The roaring farce Of Irish Aristocracy .
holds it's own still at Fords and will con-
tinue all the week, with matinee on Satur-
day. Next week Mestayor and Barton's we'll
known company will occupy the boards with
the laughable play of "Hix's Fix" This
company is strong and well selected, and
the play one Of tho most laughable.
THE NATIONAL THEATBR.
"In the Ranks" at this theater pleases q
growing audience every night. The superb
and artistic scenery of this melodrama at
traets much admiration the oftener IL is seen.
While the play itself is one Of sustained in
terest, and the company enacting it deserves
high credit, the scenic artist comes in for a
greater share of commendation. It will be
played all the week, with matinee on Satur-
day.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Washington Hall Reunion.

Washington hall on Christmas eve was the
scene of brilliant reunion OF Prof. Sheldon's pu-
pills and their friends numbering some of the
most prominent residents on Capitol hill. Among
those present were: Mr.. Arnold Cleeyes and
limo and Genie Johannes, Nellie and Helen Nc.
Farland, Kate Shanahan, L. Lineaweaver, Emma
Proctor, Ella Reeves, Irene Shay, Nina Hinson,
Clark, Leila Gibson, Messrs. viii Clarke, W. d.
Mcfarland, q. w. Paxton, W. c. Hinton, J. G.
Gates, r.. g. Skerrett, G. Mcfarland, J. b. DAN
j. Earle .'. ~
National Republican., 1883-12-27
sf. Lnhn,, Ornhnnnrr.

The Christmas entertainment at st. Johns
orphsnage, corner Twentieth aud streets, was
enjoyed by the ffty children who are inmates Of
the institution. Rev. Mr.. Curtis, the chaplain,
held services IN the house chapel. Fifty pairs of
little stockings were hung about the different
rooms, and fifty little hearts were made glad
Christmas morning by the abundance of sweet
meats, toys. aud picture books. Mr. w. w. Cor
coran contributed ice cream and cakes, and other
members of the parish remembered the orphans
literally. The sisters IN charge were kind and
cheerful, and, taken altogether, the day was
happily spent at st. Johns orphanage.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
THE PHI KAPPA PSI
And tho Graceful Manner In Which
They Closed Their Session.

At meeting Of the District of Columbia Alpha
chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity of the
Columbian university last night at the medi-
cal school, considerable secret matter was at.
tended to. Communications were received from
many Of the chapters throughout the country
speaking OF the healthful growth of the body.
Mr. F. o. McCleary was elected a delegate to the
grand chapter, which meets next spring either at
New York or Boston. Speeches were de-
livered by the members upon subjects con-
nected with the workings Of the fraternity.
The exercises were concluded with a dancing
party at the residence Of Mr.. aud Mrs. S. X.
Church, 400 L street. whose son, s. r. Church. is
a member Of the order. Among those present
were Misses Florence selby Gertie Gait, Annie
Hodgson, Miss Luck, Misses Fannie Burchell,
Edith Gait, Nellie Brooks, Kate Hosmer, and
Misses siscord, Lsrned, Hueton, Messrs. H. S. 4.
Harris, H. L. Hodgkins, g. II. Gardner, n: ?.
stenhsni s L. D. Wilson. on g. g. Rbodes and nd others L.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Deadlock In a city Government.

New HAVEN, CONN, Dec. 26.-,rhe deadlock bo-
tween the board of aldermen and the common
council still continues. The difficulty arose from
contract given by the board OF public works
which was approved by the aldermen and disap-
proved by the council The deadlock effects the
entire estimates for next year, which, according
to the charter, must be approved before the end
of the preceding year.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
A DIisplaced Sxyltci,

SUNBURY Pa Dec. 26.-A passenger train on The
new shamokin, Sunbury and Lewisbury railroad
a branch of the Reading road, was thrown on TO
trestle work to-day by q misplaced switch. The
the trestle, but the first passenger car stopped
when hal over The train was crowded with
passengers but none OF them were injured. The
fireman was somewhat hurt but not seriously.
The switch had been left open by the track men
National Republican., 1883-12-27
A Dinner nt Chnmberlin,.,

Mr.. John Chamberlin had q number of invited
friends with him on Christmas day to partake OF
his well-kn own generous hospitality. Music and
social converse entertained his guests until the
MENU elaborate and tasteful, introduced its at
fractions. Among those present were Gen. George
A. Sheridan, Hon. Bey. Tucker, Col. Fred Skin
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Elebt Men IxiIIed by a snow sIide.

DENVER, Col, Dec. Ca dispatch from Tellu-
ride, via Montrose, Dec. "a. says: "At noon to-day
a snow slide came down Marshall Basin, carrying
were fourteen men, eight of whom were killed and
two injured. Four of the men dug themselves
out. No further particulars are at present OBJ
tainable. A large body Of men will leave here in
the morning for the scene of the disaster. The
mail carrier from Silyerton TO Ames and Ouray,
who was due here last Friday. has not yet been
heard from. 1t is supposed that he has been lost
in crossing the range.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Christmas mt Dr.. Ranhin,s Church.

Interesting Christmas exercises were held at the
Congregational church last night, in which the
congregation and Sunday school participated.
Tho entertainment was begun with the singing Of
Flinrs Christmas hymn, commencing "When all
thy mercies, oh, my God, my rising soul surveys"
This was followed by prayer and responsive read.
ings by the superintendent and Sunday school of
verses from the Bible. After the responses ap-
propriate Christmas exercises were held.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Perm Want. B,Ils OF Health.

The department Of state has been informed Of
q recent regulation OF the Peruvian authorities
requiring that all vessels arriving in Peruvian
port must be provided with bills of health. certi-
he'd TO by the Peruvian consul at the port of de-
parture, in default Of which they will be sub.
jeCted 10 quarantine and a fne.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Tho Assembly Church Entertainment.

The Christmas entertainment Of the Sunday
school of the Assembly Presbyterian church took
place last night. An excellent programme. in
cluding stereopticon views of the Holy Land, was
rendered. At the conclusion of this the school
proceeded to the lecture room, where cake and
cream were distributed to the children. Each
child was also presented with book and a box Of
National Republican., 1883-12-27

". LOUIS, Dec. 26.-James Wingteld. IS years
I'D. stabbed and killed Browning Hinch at Sligo
furnace near Salem, Mo-. on Sunday evening"
The murderer fled and the sheriff is In pursuit.
john Walton shot and killed Henry Seohler ou
the street az BeaTdstown, Ill, on Monday aiter.
noon. The murder grew out Of charge that the
former had Heduced sechlers wifo.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
nIr. olernrd,a anssta.

dinner party was given yesterday by MI and
Mrs J. W. Gerard at their residence in the north
west section to a number Of friends. Among those
present we're the Baron and Baroness Esendecker
Gen. aud Mrs McKeever, Gov. and Mrs. Dors.
helmor, Of New York, and others. The menu was
prepared by Mr.. Henri Jacob
National Republican., 1883-12-27
EnlIInr on in thn GrnIn nnnInens.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26,-The advance sheet of su-
perintendent MaNwelrs annual report to the
chamber of commerce show that the business in
grain in Cincinnati has fallen of in the past year
The aggregate receipts OF all kinds of groin have
fallen off 4,300,000 bushels, and tho shipments
have fallen of nearly az much. The reduction is
mainly in wheat and corn.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Tha Coniou.

The attractions at this theater the present week
have been fully appreciated by audiences that
All the house nightly, NJ. B. Leavitt's "All STAR
company, with thirty performers, will continue
during the week, with maunees this afternoon
National Republican., 1883-12-27

Earlands OF orowfoot aud wreaths Of holly aud
bittersweet. Rev. Richard Norris, pastor OF the
church, delivered short and interesting address;
nfter which Mfr. Fred A. Gee, superintendent OF
the school, presented each of the little ones with
a bucket Of candies, saucer of ice cream, and
large slice Of cake.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
phraloinna ArrniCned rnr Ahnrtlon

PROVIDENCE, r. L. Dec. 26.-DF. Lorenzo Traver
was Grraigned In the justice court to-day on
charge of procuring a criminal abortion, and DR..
Thomas G.. Simons was also aTaigned on n charge
of advising the crime. Both were held for exam
inatiOn. Both OCCUPY reputable posltlOns.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Tho Havtion DIfIiculty,

NEW YORK, Dec. 26-Mr, Stephen Preston, the
Haytien minister to the United States. has received
the following dispatch: "Jeremie has capitulated
and advises sJaCmel and Miragoane TO do the
same. Miragoane has asked 70 oapilulate.h
National Republican., 1883-12-27
IKlIled by a Toy pistoI.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 26.-Eddie Bonner aged s
years, while standing on the steps OF his fathers
residence to-day, was shot In the head with toy
pistol and mortally wounded. The person who
fired the shot is unknown.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
MEXICO Protsot,nr Her rreroh

Mexico Protecting Her Merchant Marine.
CITY or Mexico, Dec 26--The law establishing
dfferential duties In favor of Mexican vessels, as
finally passed, grants the following reductions of
duties Two per cent. on all goods brought by
Mexican vessels; 8 per cent on Asiatic goods,
brought TO the Pacific coast by regular lines, and
per cent. on occasional Aslatic imnortationa
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Judge sneiI,s Reply.

In the police court yesterday Judge snelI in
calling up the case Of Detective Block for to-day,
referred 10 n communication sent him by certain
colOred members OF the bar that he favored white
men IN prcteronce to colored, and sugmatized its
assertion as untrue.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Another Wrestlinr DIntoh.

BOSTON, Doc. 26.-Au agreement was signed to-
day for another match between II. NJ. Dufur aud
John Mcmahon for $500 side and the heavy
VI the world
National Republican., 1883-12-27
1Ynrlr fn hn Rrannrtl.

MOUNT CARMEL, PA, Dec. 26,-WorS will be re.
sumed in the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron companys collieries in Northumberland
county tomorrow after an dleness of over
week. Hundreds OF men wero to. day employed
at the colieries in removing snow from the tracks
and roadR
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Dunn's ChrIstmas Dejeuner.
One stabbed and one Shot,

Mr. Dunn, son OF Gen Dunn, U. S. A., gave a
Christmas dinner yesterday TO d number of his
lady aud gentleman friends at Chamberlins,
National Republican., 1883-12-27

A Whole Family Drowned by Freshot.
MADISON, IND, Dec. 26-Informaton has Just
been received here Of the drowning of a family
named Boss, consisting Of husband wife, and
seven children, during freshet in Hardls creek
Sunday night.
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WHOLE NUMBER 1176.

within the past two or three years
which explain the disappearance in
one instance of a man. There is a
tiutter OF excitement in the locality
where she was known in this city, for
fear some of the facts she obtained
may become known, and this ac-
counts for the expression of one who
said the best thing they could do
would be to ''lay her OUT
After having received information
OF her fortune, and also money to
take her East, she quietly departed
for Elmira, N. Y. She gave her
name as Mrs. Myrtle Clark, is about
30 years of age, dresses in excellent
tas:e, and is just such lady as would
attract attention wherever she goes.
1t was from Mrs. Clark that most of
these facts were obtained, and when
bidding our informant farewell at Og-
den, she stated she intended return
ing here ere long and would look
more into the affairs she had gained
some knowledge of, and that she
should use her voice and influence
against Mormonism. At the time
she gave her statement on the way to
Ogden, she spoke about the death of
Peter Cooper, which she learned of
for the first time through an article
in the Ti1buue of that date, and said
he was great uncle to her father,
and in this connection told of other
prominent citizens connected with
her family. She said that there
were good reasons for her not asking
aid of her family, and offered as the
most prominent the fact that she
was too high spirited to do SO.
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COLUMBUS LOVE STORY,

According to the idea of his time
Columbus was religious man. He
diligently frequented a conventual
church of the city, but though his
first attendance there may have been
prompted by disinterested devotion,
there were other reasons for the in
creased assiduity with which he con-
tinued them. There was, connected
with the convent, a girls school for
the daughters of well-to do citizens,
and the pupils were in the habit of
regularly hearing mass in the church.
One OF them-would that we could
recall her features, long moulded into
dust-attracted the admiration and
love of the weary mariner There
must Lave been a considerable dis
proportion in their ages, for he was
no longer young, but he was con-
vinced he had met his fate, and the
inquiries he made confirmed his ar.
dor. She was the daughter of dis
tinguished sailor, Bartolomeo Pales
trello, who had been Governor of
Porto Santo. Her father died with
out leaving behind any fortune; but
her mother still survived, and must
have possessed means of her own.
Columbus was accepted as suitor,
and, what to young men in these
times must seem very extraordinary
course of procedure. after his mar
riage he and his wife took up their
abode with his mother-in-laW. We
would give a good deal to know more
OF that love story; how it was,
for instance, that the castaway
adventurer. reduced to earn his living
by drawing charts, managed to in
gratiate himself with the mother,
whose husbands position might have
enabled her to look higher for her
daughter. He must surely have been
not only devoted lover but man of
good deal of tact, with great power of
himself to circumstances.
At any rate, the union proved q happy
one. We fancy that the suitor must
have won the mothers heart by the
interest he showed in her deceased
husbands achievements: for after the
much of the household con-
turned on this subject, and
Columbus heard what fred his soul
with emulation. Palestrello had
been a man of much enterprise, and
he had left behind him papers and
maps, which proved to be of more SER
vice to his son-in-law than any
wealthy inheritance.1Good Words.
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THE FOLDING.

Wild bird flying nor:hward. whittier thou:
And Vessel bending southward. what thy
quest:
t!ouG- of the east. with sunshine on your
brow.
Whittier: ai.i crescent setting i'll the west :
Still We pur-Gr while the white day is ours:
The Wild bird Journeys northward in his
strength:
The tender clouds waste in their sunny
bowers
One shepherd guides and gathers them
at length.
Fly swift. ye birds. against the north wind
fly.
And crowd your sail, ye vessel southwark
bound.
sleep sleep, ye clouds. upon the happy sky.
Thus nightly in the folds shall all he
found.
ANNIE FIELDS, in Halper'S .uagoeine for
.june.
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BEEN THERE BEFORE.

"A great structure, my friend, a
great structure" observed clerical
looking gentleman to a stranger who
stood in rapt contemplation of the
bridge. 1t is wonderful evidence
of mans skill and enterprisem
NO you don'tw exclaimed the
stranger. edging away and ey<ing the
clerical gentleman from head to foot
with every symptom of distrust Il
know your game! In Il minute you'll
want me to go with you and get a
lottery ticket cashed, and before l
know which side of the street l want
to take to get home, you and your
pals will bunko :le out of my last
hard earned cent! No you don't, I've
been there before"
But, my friend. you mistake me
entirely" replied the clergyman
mildly, Il am IL minister of the gos-
pelw
"A genuine minister" demanded
the other, looking more reassured.
Are you giving it to me straight
No taffy in this?"
Il assure you. sir. l am clergy
man." said the clerical gentleman,
with dignity. You may believe me,
sir. What L tell you is true"
Put it here" exclaimed the stran-
ger, Offering his hand. Put it right
mere. l thought you mi ght be one
Of those bunko steerers. and | wes
on to you. I'm glad you are a min
ister, for l have been on the lay for
one for long time You steer the
plant and I'll set up the drinks. and
if we don't woIk that congregation of
yours out of every cent there is in
the joint. You may take me anywhere
and just job me out Of the last rattle
without a squeal out of me, if l have
TO mortgage my farm. Come on.
what do you say2"
1t would be interesting to know
what the clerical gentleman wanted
to say to the proposition.
A little boy, proud of his jacket,
informed his sister that he was a six
buttOned kid.
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THREE DAYS DIVORCE.

A divorce granted few weeks ago
in Philadelphia was in three days
followed by a marriage in Baltimore
1t has caused genuine surprise and
much comment in army circles here,
as few even of the most intimate
friends of the officer-Major A. II.
Nickerson-were aware that he had
any desire to be divorced from his
first wife. She went to Europe three
years ago, with their child, and cor
respondence between them of the
most amicable character is known to
have been kept up until within a
year No one in Washinkton knew
of his divorce until the news of his
marriage to Miss Carter, in Balti-
more, led to inquiry. and at first
many of his more intimate friends
refused to believe that he was mar
ried. The whole affair is regarded as
very mysterious III Washington. He
was retired a year or so ago, at his
own request, on account of wounds
received during the war. He was
stationed in Washington for nearly
four years, beginning in 1878, and
was prominent member of the Army
and Navy German Club and fire.
quently seen in society until his wife
went to Europe, when he gave up at
tending parties almost entirely,
which was thought due to great cir
cumspection on his part during his
wife's absence. She was nearly re-
lated to the California historian. Mr..
Bancroft.
"Mr. Jones. | think | will have to
raise your board,' said One-hun-
dred-and-twenty ninth street board
ing house keeper to gentleman
whose appetite seemed to increase
every day. "Ah, l thank you very
much for your kindness in raising
my board. l have been unable to
raise it myself for some time.
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FAIRS FOLLY.
His Wife Granted \ Decree of Divorce.
and the Sum of S4,25O 900 Is Allotted
Her as Alimony.

The action for divorce in the fam
lily of James &. Fair, the Calf, lia
millionaire, has created much com
ment all over this coast, and the final
action of the court at Virginia city
vas not much of a surprise to those
acquainted with the circumstances.
r. S. Messick appeared for the
plaintiff, and NJ. n. Stone and S.
NJ. Wilson, of San Francisco. for the
defendant. Stone submitted a
general demurrer to the com
plant on the ground that it did
not state facts sufficient to constitute
cause of action. The demurrer was
submitted without argument and was
at once conceded by the Court.
Stone then said the defense would
file no answer to the complaint.
Messick asked that the Court appoint
time to hear proof also, that the ex-
animation be conducted privately.
The Court appointed II o'clock for
the purpose specified. At II o'clock
the Court met, but reporters were ex-
cluded. In little less than an hour
the attorneys came out and it was
soon known that decree of divorce
had been granted as prayed for, and
that plaintiff had been allowed 81,
250,0O0 in money and United States
bonds and the family residence at
San Francisco; also the custody of
the three minor children, Virginia
Theress, Alice and Charles. The Gus
tody of the eldest boy, James Fair,
Jr., was awarded to the defendant.
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Miss Matilda Showball, having
closed the door, approached the lady
of the house in most mysterious
manner. and asked as a favor that her
employer write a letter to Sam Johns
ing. "What do you want me to writer
Write him dat l was at de corner
at de 'pinted hour and dat he didn't
come" We'll. I've got that down."
"Den add to dat ar: I consoles my.
self wild de fond hope you was KEEP
away by sickness. Your only true
lub, Matilda SNOWFALL"
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enced little difficulty from the storm,
although heavy rains We're encoun-
tered all the way frou Colorado
The following is summary Of the
damage: Number of killed. 3: dan
gerously injured. 3; seriously injured.
IL: houses wrecked. 80; houses un-
rooted, "a; damages to buildings and
furniture, Sl630O0 This estimate
does not include damaged fences,
trees. and shrubbery. which would
materially increase the total. The
loss west of Wyandot'e is placed at
S4O.0nN