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The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-20
36 Cents

will buy good meal cooked to order at
De Baun's. #
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-20

Saddle Rock Oysters at DeBaun So Ohio
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National Republican., 1883-02-02
OUT WITH THE DANCE.
The Police Invade the French Ball and Turn
the Maskers into the Street
A Scene OF wild Disaster i'm the Masonic
Temple.

The long.tallSed Of French ball was given
in Masonic temple last highland adisreputable
affair II was. The doors were thrown open at s
o'clock and by 10 o'clock the hall packed.
The rag-tag and bob-tail Of the division y
was represented in all its glory. The demi-
monde had full possession and they were out for
night of il. The women and their associates
wero. reckless and exceedingly boisterous
The press grew sufIocating MS the night wore
on, and toward midnight the crowd became
decidedly unruly, Maskers TO the number of
300 or 400 Joined in q mad frolic, and the
throng of spectators, numbering 500 or 1000
more, caught the infection and aided in the
wild uproar. The noise was hideous and the
scene maddening. The bawds in cos
tune, with their friends and admirers,
sent up chorus of blasphemy,
ribaldry, song, and laughter. Among the
spectators were hundreds Of first citizens, So
called, and they seemed perfectly at home
! Even the police were shocked, and when the
roughs got TO fighting they concluded ii was
! time to interfere, and they did This inn
| portant step was only taken after consulta-
tion. Soon after II o'clock Capt. Vernon,
| closely followed by Lieut.. Arnold, two
| sergeants and eight or ten patrolmen, invaded
the temple and ordered q suspension of the
music. 1t was in vain the managers begged
| for mercy. The stony-hcarted police were
obdurate and would not listen to the prayers
of the Gallic petitioners, and the wind blow
| ers and iiddlers had to shut down. Instantly
| there was n scene of the widest confusion.
| 1t was supposed the police would arrest every
! body in the hall, and men, women, and girls
! looked about for some means of escape.
/ IL soon became evident that it would
be both impractiCable and impolitic to at
| tempt the Incarceration of the crowd, and
| the police contented themselves by taking in
! q half dozen turbulent spirits and issuing n
| peremptory order to clear the place. This or
der was obeyed as rapidly as possible, but it
was nearly an hour before tho lights
wero extinguished and the last Of the
throng thrust out upon the sidewalk. During
| that time the streets for block or two south
and west of Masonic temple presented an
animated appearance. Carriages were driven
over pavements mt breakncCk speed half
drunken reveler5 in gaudy attire ran up and
down cursing, singing, and bowling. The
mob seemed 10th to scatter but after awhile
| the people retired from the vicinity, and at
1870 the building was left in darkness and
solitude.
The disordorly and disgraceful ball was
given under the auspices of the Societie Fran
cais. The names of the committee of arrange
ments were Henry, Phifstor L. MORGAN, A.
! Dettorer, L. Louis, and j. Garner These
names are also on the permit. The police
describe the ball last night, which was the
eighth of its kind given in this city, to have
been ten-fold more disorderly than any of its
predecessors. The women in attendance were
almost exclusively of the toughest kind-an
| abandoned LOT
National Republican., 1883-02-02
A Shade the Best OF Samuel.

Mr.. Cox was slightly disabled in the tariff
debate in the house yesterday. 1t is very
rare that it is found necessary to call the am
buance for Mr.. Cox, and when the occasion
does come. it is greeted with close attention
by both sides of the house. 1t is but an evil
dence of the appropriateness which marks all
the ways of Providence that gentleman
named Skinner should have been chosen to
demonstrate the way in which Mr.. Cox's pride
should go down, but this is the way it was
done
While pursuing the usual tactics which Mr..
Cox chiefly prides himself upon in the tariff
discussion he took occasion to announce him
self tariff reformer, and strenuously ropu-
dated the insinuation that he was or ever
had been free trader.
Mr.. Skinner questioned Mr.. CoX's memory
on this point and was challenged to produce
his proof
Quietly opening volume of Garield's
speeches, Mr.. Skinner read an extract from
one of them on his wood tariff bill, in which
he had spoken of "sixty-six free traders on
the other side of the house." Mr.. Wood, in
charge Of the bill, resented this charge rs fol-
lows: "I must correct the gentleman from
Ohio. There are no free traders on this side
of the house, -,
Mr.. Cox. There is one, and, if am not mis-.
taken my friend from Virginia (Mr. Hunton
is another.
This was all that Skinner read
Mr. Cox stammered out some sort of n re-
joinder, but it was drowned by the derisive
cheers of those who rejoiced to see, for once,
the laugh on the other side"
National Republican., 1883-02-02

Andrews, black velvet, with train; Mrs
Malone, black velvet, and diamonds; Mrs.
Hazen, white satin, with black velvet,
embroidered flowers; Mrs. Grape, choco-
late brocade, rich lace Mrs. Alley, car
dlnal red silk, with black thread lace founccs,
diamond ornaments Miss Alley, pink satin
brocade, Valenciennes lace nouncing, diamond
ornaments; Mrs Porter, heavy black silk,
white silk lace overdress, black and white
feathers in hair; Mrs. Hill, dark bro
cade, diamond ornaments; Miss Ranney,
blue silk; Mrs. Ingersoll, white satin,
diamond ornaments; Miss Elizabeth Bryant
Johnston, blue silk, white flouncos; Mrs.
Coolidge, blue satin Miss Davidson, white
silk; Miss Riddle, pink -nowercd brocade.
The charming receptions given by Col. and
Mrs. Ingersoll, and their relatives, Mrs. Ebon
G. lngersoll and daughter Mamie, with Mrs.
Farrell, at their hospitable home on Lafayette
square, are to be discontinued for the present.
This will be disappointment to many who
have set apart Saturday evening as the oppor-
tunity TO enjoy social chat with the colonel
and his delightful family The receptions
will, however, be resumed n little later on, Of
which fact notice will be duly given.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
EAST WASHINGTON.

The inaugural soiree of the Capitol hill
club took place last night at Mr.. Robinsons
handsome residence in Grant row, on East
Capitol street. The large parlors were filled
with beauty and fashion, and most enjoy
able time was experienced by those present.
The dining room was handsomely decorated
with ferns and flowers, and the tables were
heavily laden with the delicacies of tho
season. Among the many that were present
were: Miss Jesse Entwisle, Miss Kate Robin
son, Miss Alice Swan, Miss Jennie Meigs, Miss
Lille Oyster, Miss Daisey Shankland, Miss
Maggie Meigs, Miss Minnie Bennedick, Miss
Collins, Miss Palmer Miss Argers, Miss Park
hurst, Miss Fannie Hough.
The fancy ball of Profs. Birmingham and
Galway took place last night and was most
successful affair. The judges awarded the
first prize, n handsome plush satchel, to Miss
Octavia Bassett as Fair Barbarian - second
prize to Harry MITCHELL rs "Deer Slayer"
Many prominent persons were present and o
most enjoyable evening was spent
The little daughter of William Topham wan
dered from home last evening and was picked
up by friends at the East Capital postal sta
tiOn and returned to her home.
Officer Skidmore, of tho eighth precinct
was yesterday transferred to the Georgetown
station.
About $50 p. IN. yesterday a dead white in
FAINT was found by Officer Bryan, of the eighth
precinct, in the Wallace school lot. 1t was
carried to the station and the coroner noti-
fed.
"The Owls" social club of East WASH
ington, had pleasant entertainment last
night at Baum's hall, corner East Capital and
Fifth street.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
ALExANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Mr. John Slater, an old resident, died yes
terday morning, in the I'D year of his age
lie was an Englishman by birth, but came
here in 1880, and gained considerable reputa-
tion as "A florist, in which business he accumu'
lated quito q handsome property.
The furniture in the Office of the city au'
ditor was levied ON yesterday to satisfy the
claim of 800 by Mr.. IL. o. Claughton.
The firm of j. p. Agnew & Co., shipbuilders
of this city, to-day made contract for build
ing large three-masted schooner for j. G.
Crowley, of Somerset, Mass, to be commenced
at once, This firm has already one large YES
sci on the stocks, and another one at the sam'
time will make their shipyard lively place
A slight fire occurred in the bakery OF Mr.
Henry Brengle yesterday, but it was extln
guished before any damage was done, ant
without sounding an alarm.
A called meeting of the city school boart
will he held at the Office of the Alexandra
Water company this morning at II o'clock.
Prof II. l.. Carne, whose illness has beel
mentioned has greatly improved and Is nov
conducting his classes at his home. He hope
soon TO be out again.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
WORK roR THE LAnoR LEAGUE.

MIR. Corcoran Sets Them 10 Moving Their
Own Furniture Out OF His building
Wheroupon They Resolve 10 OutIivo
Him.
A reporter of THE REPUBLICAN,, while in
the Corcoran building yesterday, perceived
Mrs Charlotte Smith, tho indefatigable wo-
mans league advocate, with her sleeves rolled
up, hard at work, removing some Office fur
niturc into her private office.
"Whats the mattor2 ?" he asked.
ooh, the great philanthropist has bounced
u.s." she replied. "Tho views of his high
ness, Mr.. Corcoran, and those of the league do
not seem to assimlate and he evicted u.s."
"Tell me something about it, and let tho
world know" interposed the reporter.
"Oh, well, our troubles began when the
league was first organized, and we have had
trouble with this gentleman ever since When
we elected honorary members we, as mark
of respect and esteem to Mr.. Corcoran, in
cluded him in the list. Among those thus
honored were Peter Cooper, George William
Curtis, Gen. Sherman, aud other distinguished
men. We occupied that room there" point
ing to room across the hall, (which was
| formerly occupied by Mr.. Mcdonald, tho
sculptor, who had n lease and, wishing to
his lease expired. a committee was ap-
pointed TO wait upon Mr.. Corcoran
and ask him to donate the room to the league
for year, but he declined to do it. After
this he notified us that the lease would cx-
pire soon, and nc would like to have his room.
We rendered payment for it, but he refused to
rent the room to the league under any cir
cumstances, and he discharged one of his en-
ployes for being member of the league.
The lease expired last week, and we
again offered the rent but again it was
refused, and we were told to vacate
Immediately. We were getting ready
to move, and yesterday when / came into the
hall perceived two men setting out the fur
niture. The league held its meeting in tho
| private Office of Mrs. Smith in the Corcoran
building A large number of the members,
several representatives of the labor Or
ganizations, and delegations from New
York and Cleveland were present, and
more indignant gathering never assembled,
| Anathemas were heaped in vast pyramids
upon the head of Mr.. Corcoran, the apex of
which was covered with one grand protest in
the form of resolution or statement giving
the history of the troubles, and closing as
follows: "The woman's league is still in its
infancy but will live to do good long after
Mr.. Corcoran's bones are beneath his costly
monument now on exhibition"
National Republican., 1883-02-02
PERSONAL,

Hon. Roscoe Conkllng is in town, and has rooms
at Chamberlins,
G. B. Harrison, of Virginia; ]. Twigg and F.
Kittell, of Pttsburg, arc at the Arlington.
A. S. Hatch, Of New York, and G, r. Davis and
wife, of Philadelphia, are at the Arlington.
Mr. d. j.. Meisner, second secretary Of Russian
legation is at Mrs, Cakes, 1901 street northwest.
D. Stewart and wife. of Salem, n. c., and @. II.
Harvey and wife, OF Norristown, Pa, are at the
Riggs.
II. r. West and wife, Of Cincinnati, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. Rogers, of Philadelphia, are at tho
Riggs.
DR.. and Mrs. D. W. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
Denny and Miss Denny of Boston, are ut the Ar
lington
T. F. Delany and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. G, Blumen-
thai, and Mr.. and Mrs. s. ]. Bach, OF New York,
are at the Riggs,
G. Mattheson, of Halifax, N. s.; Cyril Johnston,
Of England; and f. G, Allen, of Rhode Island, are
at the Arlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Graves of New York, and
ex GOV. w. b. Washburn and daughters, OF Massa-
chusetts,ar at the Riggs.
l.. V. Boughman and wife, of Frederick, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stewart jr., and Miss New
bold, of New York, are AT Wormley's.
Arthur +. Spaulding, esq, and wife, of New
Hampshire, are in the city for a few days, stop.
ping with friends ut No. l4l6 Pierce street.
Capt. j. b. White and his daughter, Miss Jessie,
of Fort Wayne, Ind, are in the city on q tour OF
observation, and are stopping at the National.
Mr.. White Is substantial citizen Of Fort Wayne,
aud last fall was rendered but refused the cahd.
dacy for congress on the republican ticket He
and his daughter will remain in the city week
or more.
d, G. Garabrant New York; Miss f. Quinn,
Philadelphia; j. ]. Safely, New York; W. IL.
Powers Boston n, Bentley, ohioi a; l., Conger,
Pittsburgh, Pal w c. Harding, Conneotleut f.,
a. Morse, Massachusetts, u, Flanagan Philadel-
phia; W. G.. Whlteloy, Delaware III, Whiteley,
Philadelphia l.; Il, McComns, A, Nein, Mary
land Hugh MeNeill, Pennsylvania; ID. j. Nor
| rcll, Johnstowni Pa; w H. Watorhouse, New
York, and f. X, Tinker Massachusetts,, are at the
| Riggs.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
LOunl Items.

Policeman Horne yesterday arrested white
thief, named John Brawner who had in his
possession ladies' short dolman trimmed
with fur, and ladies' velvet coat, which he
was trying to dispose of, He was locked up as
u suspicious character at the fifth precinct
station house. A handsome purse was also
found ON him, which is supposed to have been
stolen.
In this mornings REPUBLICAN will be seen
an advertisement for free kindergarten in
struction for poor children and nurses. This
interesting charity has been inaugurated by
benevolent citizens under the inspiration OF
Mrs. Pollock, the well-known kindergarten
teacher.
The Washington Monument society did
not hold meeting yesterday, rs 1t has been
determined to meet on the twenty-secOnd in
stant, and they did not wish to hold two meet
ings in one month.
Between s and o'clock last night some one
left a colored baby about six weeks old on the
door step Of Col. j. IL, Gilman, No. l2ll,
Rhode Island avenue northwest, A colored
woman took charge of IL,
National Republican., 1883-02-02

prospective. OF course, If he had thought
it probable that the bonds could not bo
redeemed without reducing the treasury
reserve, he would not have issued the
call, but such was not his opinion. Even ad-
mitting for the moment that congress might
greatly reduce taxes and import duties at the
present session, il did not, he thought, follow
as an inevitable consequence that the reduce
tion of revenue would be correspondingly
great The lowering of customs duties and
internal taxes would stimulate importation
and consumption so that the first effect of
such legislation might be to increase the reve-
MUGS instead of diminish them.
Upon being asked whether he thought the
present bond call would probably bo the last
for considerable time, the secretary replied
that an answer must necessarily be TO great
extent conicctural, and he did not wish at
present to give an opinion upon the subject.
He expressed again, however, his confidence
in the ability of the Treasury department to
redeem the called bonds when the call shall
mature without reference TO the action of
congress.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
A DISASTROUS FIRE
In the Notion Store OF q. w. Thorn-DHm-
age About $4,000.

At 1l;45 o'clock yesterday morning an
alarm was turned ON from box 1876, caused by
the discovery of fire in the store of G. w.
Thorn, No. 3l3 Ninth street northwest. The
fire was first discovered by lady customer,
who called the clerks attention to smoke
issuing from tho floor. The clerk at first paid
no attention to the matter but as the smoke
grew more Dense he ran out and had
an alarm turned in. A sister of
charity, who was in tho store, tainted
and was carried to tho sidewalk The fire
companies arrived just in time to cOnfine the
flames to the one building. After playing on
it for an hour the fire was eXtinguished, but
in doing it the first floor was flooded, and
nearly all Of the goods were ruined. The
fire originated in the cellar in the rear of the
building, where it is supposed the fire from
the furnace ignited the rubbish piled there,
Had the fire department not arrived promptly,
it is probable that an immense conhagration
would have ensued, as the goods in the store
were of u combustibe character and loosely
piled up. Tho loss by fire was about 5000,
but the damage by water was immense, the
losses probably footing up to $4,000, The
insurance upon the stock is $4,000, and the
building is insured. The stock is insured in
the Franklin, Columbia, Arlington, German
American, Fireman's, National, and Metro
politan, of this city, and the Springfield, OF
Massachusetts,,
National Republican., 1883-02-02
Candlemas day
Halfyour grain
And half Vat1r hoy
THE NATIONAL RIFLES.
Monthly yMccting-VariousB Business Trans
actions Coming Parade.

The monthly meeting of the Rifles was held
at their armory last evening, the attendance
being very large. Applications from five gen.
tlemen for active membership were received,
and the candidates were duly elected.
The company received letter from Maj.
Blake, commanding the steamer W. w. Cor
coran, tendering the complimentary use of
that steamer for an excursion to the honorary
members of the Rifles at some date in the
coming spring. The offer was accepted.
Letters were received from NJ b. Brady
and q. w. Davis, photographers, inviting the
entire company to sit for their photographs
the former to take them in full dress and the
latter in fatigue uniforms. The invitations
were accepted.
communication received from Mr.. L. b.
Hay, president of the Washington Operative
association, relative to giving an entertain
ment for the benefit of the company, was re-
ferred to a special committee, of which Mr..
George w. Evans was selected as chairman,
for future action and report Lieut.. j. M.
Bassett was elected president of the court
martial
The company has ordered an inspection in
fatigue uniform for next Monday evening, on
which occasion the lady friends of the com
mand are invited to attend. The company
approved the action of their cadet organiza.
tion, relative to their giving reception and
sOiIee on the evening of February o, and will
assist them in their efforts to make IL a very
pleasant as well as profitable entertainment
National Republican., 1883-02-02
GROUND HOG DAY.
The Weather Prophet Who Began Busi-
ness Before Vennor and Hnzen Were

ness Before Vennor and Hnzcn Were
Born.
To-day is the festival of Candlemas, cele-
brated through the Catholic church with
much solemnity and brilliancy. 1t is more
popularity known among English speaking
people as ground hog day. The little animal
after whom it is named is q famous meteorol-
ogist, whose weather wisdom surpasses the
superficial knowledge of Mr.. Vennor or Gen.
Hazen, or even Virgins. His strong
point is in forecasting the weather
for the six weeks ensuing on
the second day of February Having
slept all the winter until that day, he sud-
denly wakes from his nap early in the morn
ing and goes out to make calls. If the
weather be cloudy or rainy OF snowy, so that
he cannot see his shadow, he knows that the
winter is well nigh gone, and that the spring
is at hand. He thereupon orders coupe
| and continues on his travels, forgetting to
return home. If, on the contrary, the day be
clear and sunny, so that his shadow can be
seen, he knows it will be cold and stormy for
six weeks more. So he crawls back into his
keyhole, puts the keyhole in his coat tail
pocket, and throws the pocket away, giving
orders to the servant that he is not at home to
callers. The ground hogs wisdom is
highly appreciated by the rural citi-
zen, and not few scientific men
| pay some attention to his prophecies.
There are q number Of proverbs in which
grounding day" is the central event. The
Scotch have proverb that
II Candlemas day be fair and clear
Therell be two winters in that same year.
That is, as many weeks of wintry weather
after the day as there have been previous to
it since the winter solstice. 1t is also recog-
nized as the central point of the winter.
There is an old proverb that runs thus:
Candlemas day
| Hafyour grain
And half your hay
As long time will cattle have to be housed
and fed after Feb. as before.
The ground hog is a very difficult animal
to catch, and only one man ever found his
hole. That man promised not to tell. Some
years back there was q ground hog kept by a
gentleman on Thirteenth street in this city,
but the most diligent search never found his
! winter retreat.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
italian ODern.

Col. Mapleson will bring his entire opera
troupe including the divine Patti, to this city
for weeks season of Italian opera. begin
ming on the nineteenth instant. The sale of
subscription tickets for the season-six nights
and a matinee-will commence ON the 18th.
The troupe will include Madame Adelina
Patti, Madame Fursch- -Madi, her first appear
ance; Mile. Paolina Rossini, Mile. Dotti, Mad
anne Scalchi, the eminent contralto, her first
appearance; Madame Galassi, her first ap.
pearance; Mile Juch, MILE Nalerga, and
Madame Albani, her first appearance; Signor
MierzwinslSi, his first appearance; Signor Clo-
dio, his first appearance; Signor Nicolini,
Signor Frapolli, Signor Rinaldini, Signor Bic
letto signor Ravelli, Signor Ciampi'C 'Ceitaj,
Signor Caravatti Signor Galassi, Signor Monti,
signor Corsini, and NJ. Durat; premier dan
seuse Madame Malvini Cavallazzi. Full or
chestra, and grand orchestra of 100 persons,
National Republican., 1883-02-02
Practical Charity.

A committe of young people from Ryland
chapel, South Washington, were busy last
night distributing flour, meal, meat, coffee,
sugar, &C., to the needy of that section of tho
city. Tho articles were contributed by the
congregation of Ryland chapel Wednesday
eveningat donation party held at Mr. l.. ID.
Harmons, Eleventh street and Maryland ave-
nue.. The young folks seemed to share the en-
joyment of the gratified recipients.
National Republican., 1883-02-02
Ycsterdny,s Rond CnII.

The action of the secretary of the treasury
in issuing call yesterday for $l5,OOO,OOO Of
extended SIS has been interpreted by some
persons here as an evidence that, in the sec
retary's opinion, congress will make no re-
duction of taxation during the present session,
and that, therefore, the accrued revenue will
be amply sufficient by the first of May to re-
deem these bonds Upon being asked by a
reporter of the Associated Press tonight
whether the inference thus drawn from the
call was correct one, Secretary Folger said
that his action was not in any way influenced
by speculations as to the course which con-
gress would pursue with reference to reducing
taxes. He believed that the surplus revenues
which would accrue before any law making
reduction could so into effect, would un
doubtedly provide for the redemption of these
bonds, and under such circumstances it wa:
his plain duty to issue the call, without re-
gard TO the attitude of congress, present Ol
National Republican., 1883-02-02
Tho Wyndham Company at the White
House.

Mr.. Charles Wyndham and the members Of
his company were received by the President
yesterday morning at the white house, tho
same compliment having been previously ex-
tended to them by Gen. Sherman. Mr.. Wynd-
ham has received most fattering social as we'll
professional reception in Washington. The
President will occupy u box this evening and
witness IA Days"