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National Republican., 1883-01-30
The Marquis OF Lorne.

Commissioner Loring and Prof. Baird es-
corted Lord Lorne, Minister West, and Col.
De Winton on tour through the National
Museum and Agricultural department on Sun
day. The marquis showed at the museum
the traditional scientific tastes of his family,
for he became deeply interested in the ethno-
logical exhibit, over which he fingered Il long
time. The Duke of Argyle, Lorne's father, it
will be remembered, has written several works
on ethnology. At the Agricultural depart
mcnt the marquis was particularly struck by
the railway exhibit lately arranged by Com
missioner Loring, and pronounced it a work
complete in its details and of vast Importance
to this country. He was greatly pleased with
this department, and said the British govern
ment, which is discussing the question of
starting q similar department in Great
Britain, could find many valuable suggestions
here.
Col De Winton was entertained at luncheon
ON Friday last by Mrs. Fisher at her charm
ing residence ON Vermont avenue. 1t is said
Miss Washburn, Mrs. Fishers very attractive
daughter, received marked attention from
Col. DE Winton during his short stay in the
city. He first met Miss Washburn in San
Francisco last autumn.
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politician and diplomat, speaking English
and French as huently as Spanish.
Among those who were presented to Gen.
Canedo were;
Nearly all tho foreign ministers, President Of
tho Senate Davis, Speaker Keller, very many sen.
Justices Blntohford Matthew's and strong OF the
supreme court; Gems. Sherman Drum, HaZen,
and navy, ex Secretaries Mccullough, King and
Neswell. Hon. james q. Blaine Hon. William
H. TTeseot Hon. Bancroft Davis. Solicitor
Cen. Phillips, Judge Wylie, eX. Ministers curtin,
MclAne, kasson, and Nelson, Gen. Van Buren,,
John w; Thompson, esq, Commissoner West As;
sistant Secretaries Of State Davis and Adee, aud
CHIEF Clerk Brown, Commissioner of Agriculture
Ioring, Commissioner Of Patents Marble Commis-
sioner of Pensions Dudley, Gen. John Ealou Hon.
John c. New, Gen. Raum, COmprolors Knox and
Upton, of the treasury, cx.senators Eaton and Nc;
Donald, Judge Ferris, Hon. John W. Douglass, and
Gen. Copron.
The special lunch given by Mrs. Col. Sam. G.
Reid yesterday at her cozy mansion, 10Y
Connecticut avenue, was complimentary to
Miss Lizzie jacob, of Louisville, KY, whose
fascinating and captivating manners have
made her general favorito. A number of
the western and southern states were repre-
sented by their accomplished young daughters,
forming a drawing-room tableau of great
beauty and elegance. 1t was u most delight
full occasion.
Yesterday was very gay among tho society
people of Capitol hill. Mrs. Justice Fielder
'received, assisted by Miss Sybil Sanderson, of
San Francisco, and Miss s. ii. Swearinger
Tho spacious parlors were crowded with dis
tnguished people. Among the many were
the widow Of ex-President Tyler and daugh-
ter. The Marquis of Lorne, in company with
the British minister called and left their
cards.
Mrs. Pattison and her daughter Minnie
received ut tho commodore's house at
the Navy yard, assisted by Miss Belle Mason,
Miss Annie Webster, Miss Louis Taylor of
New York city; Miss Blossom Drum, Miss
Virgin Niles, Miss Preston, daughter of the
Hayti minister; Miss Nay.Stevens, daughter
Of Admiral Stevens Miss Lawrence, Miss
Grace Wilcox, and Miss Mamie Ray.
Mrs. Lander received in her snug home
assisted by the Misses Hastings, of San
Francisco. The Misses Hasting are nieces Of
the late Senator Sumner.
At the Congressional hotel the wives Of
Congressman Desendorf, Houk, and Mclean
received q large number of callers.
Miss Singleton daughter of Congressman
Singleton, was the recipient Of many visits.
Miss Emma ID. Sibley, of Toledo Ohio, Is
visiting her brother-in- law, Capt J. w. White,
of this city, and will remain until the end of
the session.
Last Tuesday was tho last of Mrs. Beale's
evening receptions.
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TIE CLASSICAL SOCIETY.

Interesting Meeting at Miss Honson's New
studio-The Artistic Arrangements ofthe
Room.
The regular meeting of the Classical club
was held at the new studio Of Miss Ransom,
No. 015 i street northwest, last evening.
There was very large attendance of the
membership of tho club aud many invited
guests When the asscmblage was called TO
order, Hon. Samuel Shellabarger introduced
Prof John M. Gregory, who welcomed the
visitors most cordially TO this new temple to
art, which he said had been reared by the labor
OF q woman. Proceeding, he paid high trib-
ute TO those who thus devoted themselves,
and then reviewed the influences of art from
the palmy days of ancient Greece up to the
present hour and generation. AT the con-
clusion of his remarks he introduced to the
company Hon. John Eaton, commits
sioner of education, who read an
elaborate essay upon education which
was listened to with deep interest Some gen.
eral discussion of the subject of the essay fol-
lowed, after which the formal session of the
society closed, and some time was spent in
looking over the very artistic arrangement of
Miss Ransom's studio, which consists Of the
entire upper floors Of the two buildings Nos.
0l3 and 015 / street, The three main apart
ments are spacious in size, and connected by
broad archcd doorways. Tho south room,
fronting on + street, is the private reception
of Miss Ransom. Adjoining il is the ateller,
lighted from dome overhead constructed of
rolled glass. The north room Is the main recep-
tion room, and its walls were covered last oven-
ing with many pictures, including the life-size
portrait of Gen. Thomas, which was for sew
eral weeks displayed at the capitol, and por-
traits of Gen. Mcpherson, Chief JtLtice
Chase, and others whose names have become
historical. There were also number Of
studies both in oil and crayon. Tho walls of
the studio are tinted n neutral grey, relieved
by broad frieze, which heightens the lofty
effect of the high ceilings. AS the entire
suite of apartments were constructed with
the sole view of being occupied as u studio,
they were pronounced TO be absolutely perfect
in every detail. Among those present were:
DR.. and Mrs ]. NJ Gregory, Prof and Mrs. De.
Haas, Miss DoIlaas, Mrs. Senator Blair Hon. Ju-
cob Ella, Mrs John A. Logan, ex-senator Bout
well, y. l.. Tullock, DR.. A. ID. Mayo, Hon. and Mrs.
J. B. Bcllord, Prof g. @. Painter, Hon. Horato c,
Burch0rd, Mrs. Burgess. Rev. w. W. Patton, Prof
Elliott, Dir. Theodore GIL, Judge Hill Hon. Mr.
Lindsey, of Maine; Dr. Boynton, Mrs Lord Mrs
Foote, Miss sheldon, the Misses Burton, OF Colo
rado, Miss Rxford, Mrs. McQueston, Miss Swift,
DR.. ii. r. Waite, Hon. and Mrs Horauo King, Mrs.
Helen Nmball, Mrs. byron Andrews aud Assist.
ant Secretary and Mrs French.
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IOCnl Items.

At the Union Bethel Historic and Literary
association this evening, Rev. Walter II.
Brooks, of the Nineteenth Street Baptist
church, will present the paperfor discussion
entitled "The Condition of the Colored Peo-
pie of the South--their Perils, their Possibil-
ities and their Hopes" .
At the regular meeting last Sunday Of the
aid committee of the Clan-na-Gael, for the
relief of the Irish distress, several subscrip-
lions were handed in, among them one of So,
the proceeds of children's entertainment
given by Master Frank Lanman at his parents
home, 11l2 Nineteenth street. Several let
ters--some acknowledging the receipt of re-
lief sent, and others requesting aid, were read
after which the committee adjourned until
next Sunday.
Aunt Polly Bassetts "singing skewl will
be presented in Georgetown on Thursday and
Friday nights and Saturday matinee, under
the auspices of the Dunbarton avenue church.
The lecture room of the Young Mons
Christian association was filled last evening
to hear Rev. II. N. Williams, of Annapolis, on
Reading as an Accomplishment" The
speaker held the close attention of his audience
from the beginning to the end of his lecture
of one hour.
The Ohio Republican association give a
grand reception to the senators, congressman,
and judges of the supreme court from Ohio, at
Marini's hall, on tomorrow evening" 10 H-au|
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knights OF Honor.

Tho grand lodge, knights of Honor, of the
District of Columbia, met in annual session
at Knights of Honor hall last evening. Grand
dictator, @. l.. Town, in the chair, and N. G.
Martin, grand reporter pro TEN. All of the
subordinate lodges were represented and their
reports showed the order to be in flourish
ing condition in this jurisdiction, and the
per capita tax was fixed at fifty cents per
member for 1888.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Grand dictator, Thomas j. La
sier; grand vice dictator, f. f. Storm grand
assistant dictator, w. P. Allan; grand re-
porter, Edwin Muller grand treasurer, j. L.
Herrell; grand chaplain, A. w. Hotf; grand
guide, d. T. Jones; grand guardian, J. w.
Wisner grand trustees, ii. Dingman, II. g.
Harmon, and George A. Sawyer; state medi-
cal examiner, DIR. u. Il. Sewers representa-
tive to the supreme lodge, Harrison Dingman;
alternate, Theodore L. De Land.
The meeting will probably hold three or
four days ere the full work can be accom-,
plished. Next meeting will be this evening
at the Same place.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
LONGEVITY PAY.
The Court of Claims Refuses 10 Grant the
Prayer OF the Navy Officers.


The court of claims rendered its decision
yesterday in case of importance, both as
affecting the public revenues and in respect Of
the principles settled. \ year ago the case of
Tyler VS.. the Unitcd States was decided in
favor Of the claimant by the court. 1t was
suit brought by II retired officer of the army
for the longevity pay alleged to be due him
since his retirement The decision of the
court in this case was subsequently affirmed
by the supreme court. AS II result of that
decision large amounts Of money have been
paid TO retired officers, and large amounts arc
still being paid out. 1t Is estimated that over
a millions dollars was involved in that judg-
ment.
Acting upon the lead of army officers, and
encouraged by their success, Il number Of the
retired officers Of the navy have since brought
their several suits, under the statutes relating
10 retired pay Of naval officers for the long
evity benefit. A large number of claims
have been filed, Week before last two test
cases were tried involving all the questions
AT issue. Yesterday the unanimous Judgment
of the COutt was rendered against the claim
ants. rh court held that the laws governing
the navy are not similar to those governing
the army in respect Of longevity pay, and the
reason for awarding the longevity benefit to
retired navy officers Is not as strong us for cX-
tending the Same benefit to army officers, and
directing that the petition be dismissed. II
is estimated that somewhere between 4 half
million and n million dollars Will DO saved to
the Treasury by this decision. Tho case in DO
half of the government was argued by Mr..
Frank II. Howe, of the Attorney Generals
office aud for the claimants by Mcssrs.
Warden, Jones' apd Lines.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
ARMY AM NAVY.

G. " Wolfe and II. G. Gibson. u. S. A., are at the
Ebbitt.
The United States steamer Juniata has arrived
at Malta on her way to China.
W. f. @. Hasson, c. .E. Manning, Il, c. McCallonn,
and U. s. g. White, U. $. ~, nre at the Ebbitt,
Tho secretary Of the navy has recommitted the
Questing Of revising the pay table OF petty officers
and seRmen In the navy, to the special board
which originally had the matter under considera-
ton.
Tho Tallapoosa will leave tho'navy yard, Wash.
ington, this morning, with freight for the Nor.
folk, New York, Newport, Boston, and Ports
mouth N, H., navy yards.
Commander w. T.. Brldgman informs the Navy
department that the United States steamship
Kearsarge arrived at Port SPAIN Trinidad on tho
seventh instant, from 81. Lucia, where she would
remain until about the seventeenth Instant, aud
thon proceed to La GuayTa, Venezuela. The health
Of the ships company Is IeoQTted 10 DO good.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
PERSONAL.

Rev. @. W. Adams, of Boston, is at the st. James.
Louis Crook and wife, OF New York. are at the
Riggs.
Samuel P. Colt and wife, of Rhode Island. are at
the Riggs.
Richard Parkhurst and wife, of New jersey are
at the Riggs.
l.. A. Bedoll and wife, of Albany, N. Y, are at
the Arlington.
Rev. John G. Wilson and wife, of Philadelphia,
are ut the st. James.
L. E. Holden, of Utah, and J. H. Swan, Of Iowa,
are ut the Arlington.
Mrs ]. e. Hofimyer, Miss Moss, and Miss +.
Moss are at the Arlington.
Clark b. Hotchkiss and wife, and T. S. Simpson
and wife, of New York. are at the Riggs
A. c. Davis and wife, Of Iowa, and W. A. Ham
mond and wife, OF Chicago, are at the Riggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Smith, OF New York, and f.
II. Conant, of Leadvile, Col, are at Wormley's.
V. S. McGnlicuddy, the Indian agent at the Pine
Ridge agency, in the Indian territory is at the
Ebbiu
MIR. and Mrs o. B. Hastings Now York, and Mr..
and Mrs. q. A. Comstock, OF Utica, n. u, are at
Wizards.
son, Illinois II. p. Clough, Ohio; a. j.. Pullman,
New York; J. IL. Schmez, Wisconsin; W. IL. Da-
Wis W. b. Bittey, Philadelphia, are at the st.
Mare.
g. NJ. Gunn CanauAi j, W. owen, balumore,
| Md; O. b. Hoard, West Virginia; A. 8. Heckesher,
Philadelphia; S, NJ. Weed, +. w. Hoyt, L. W, Bell
II. t. Moore, New. York. II; Fairbanks, Boston,
Charles Il. Colin, Muirkirk, Nd, are at the Eb-
| bit.
A. S. Fuller Pennsylvania; T. S. Bacon, Boston;
G. c. Chamberlin, Beoit Wis; A, Noone, Pc
Ierboro, n II O. II; Noone, Wm. ], Ellis, Boston;
| s. c. Hall, George 0. Hall, Maine, and Il. It. Is.
Glenn, Maryland, are at the ST. James.
John Bum, Philadelphia Mrs Treak, st, Louis;
7. NJ. Eheson, Boston, ~ d. Blake, Boston Az
| drew Carnegie, New York Joseph Wharton, Phil
adelphiai W. II. Vogel, New York w. u, Kerr,
New York w ?, smythe; Pennsylvania John
and H. B. Moore, Brooklyn, are at thoRiggs.
Mrs. II. II. Cole, NJ. J. Bruden, and A. Kurshudt,
| New York Leland Stanford, New York Jno. M.
! Wood Boston; a. p. Cough, Ohio; e. II. WyGkof,
| New York; d. i. Sears, Alabama; T. s. Lock.
wood, Boslon J, d. Housley, Virginia NJ. J. La
mnIche, Brnoklyni Jacob Lawrence aud wife,
Utah; b. H. Frederick, Iowa; X. A. Smith, Penn-
sylyania, and L. E. ohaylor, U. 8. NJ, are at VIII
lard's
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Curious Freak of Whisky.

A lady named Mrs. Charles Farmer, living
at No. 44O Ninth street southwest, yesterday
tcegraphed her husband, who is sailor on
the United States steamer Saratoga, stationed
at the Brooklyn navy yard, that his wife had
died while suffering under a spell, and i'm
plored him to come OH as soon as possible.
She signed the name of Mr.. Boden. She
then put Grape on her door and retired to her
room with her little child. The police was
notified and Sergt. Noalzes called in DR.. Ham
NETT, who said she had been drinking hard
which produced nervous spells. Her husband
telegraphcd that he would come Immediately
and is expected this morning. A number Of
friends remained with her last night.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
THE HAWAIIAN TREATY.
Mr.. Belmont's Minority Report In Regard


Mr. Belmont, from the committee OH for
eign affairs, yesterday made minority report
recommending the abrogation of the Hawaiian
treaty, or at least its revision. The report
embraced charges Of fraud against California
custom officers, by means of which it is al
legged Mr.. Spreckles has been enabled to i'm
port large quantities of high grade sugars as
low grades, duty free. Mr.. Belmont asks con-
gress to adopt the following resolution:
"That the president of the United States be d.
reoted TO institute an immediate inquiry respect.
lug the frauds upon the revenue of the United
States in violation of the act OF congress- approved
carry into effect a convention between the United
States of America and his majesty, king of the
Hawaiian islands, signed on Jan. 30 1870, which
frauds have been set forth and described in
the printed copy Of notes Of hearing before the
committle foreign affairs of the house of repre-
sentatives. on the bill III. r., 1920, 10 terminate
said treaty.
And If II shall appear to the President that any
such frauds upon the revenue have been perPe-
therein, and especially all guilty diplomatic or
consular officers of the United States If any there
be-, shall be Immediately proceeded against by
criminal prosecutions; and also civil proceedings
shall be begun TO forfeit the sugars or recover the
value of any sugars that have been entered ut any
custom house OF the United States in violation OF
custom laws.
And, further, that the President be directed to
report to congress all the evidence obtained by
hastalien under this resolution, and the results
thnrpOl
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Fourth-cInss Mall Matter.

The postmaster general has issued an order
in reference to fourth class matter, that, upon
dry plates, the following notice may be posted {:
The incosed package contains sensitive
Photographic dry plates, and II will be damaged
If opened and examined under any other than a
red or ruby light, Please notify the party ad-
dressed of their arrival before opening.
The request thus made will be complied
with, and upon application of the party adj
dressed, the postmaster will permit such per-
son to provide for the postmasters use a ruby
lamp for examination of such package. Where
such package is offered for mailing at any
Office, the postmaster will make examination
of the same under the same condition.
National Republican., 1883-01-30

Palmer observed Mansfield to be dying apo
plectcally when he should have died from
heart disease. "Mr. Mansfield if you will
look at your book sir, you will see that tho
baron does not die of apoplexy." 81 do"
said Mansfield. Heart disease Is the direc-
tions sir" 81 die of apoplexy." "Mr. Par
selle, rehearse the piece according to tho
book The piece came on with no well as
ccrtained idea how Mansfield was to die. He
had meantime been studying apoplexy with
doctors. He died of It, and awoSe to cele-
brity. Genius in disobedience is often true
to art The same man made the burgomas-
tors part in rip Van Winkle," the French
Onprn
National Republican., 1883-01-30
A Young Actors Great success.

Richard Mansfield, who has bounded at the
age of "a from obscurity to the side of stod-
dhrd for character acting, is said to be son
of Nine. Rudersdorff, musician of Boston,
and to have at once the genius of Theodore
He can recite, improyise, speak bits of several
languages play instruments, and throw up
engagements like tho perfect son of Bohemia.
In rehearsing the piece from Feuillet, 1.-THE
Partisan Romance" just produced at the
Union Square theater, it is told that Manager
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Theatre Comiaue.

The Theatre Comique was packed last night,
standing room being in great demand. The
audience gathered was an enthusiastic one,
too. The programme rendered included the
Jeromes, Master Arthur Dunn, the Delanos,
Belle Clifton and Louise Delusi, Billie Carter,
Murphy and Mack Miss Jennie Dunn,
Murphy and Shannon, the Wesley Brothers,
Vaniean, Charles Diamond, and very funny
afterpiece entitled "Murphy's Wedding" in
which the whole company was introduced.
There is matinee to-day
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Another Congressional Library Building


Mr. w. W. Rice, from the committee on ad-
ditiOnal accommodations for the Congressional
library, reported II substitute for the bill for n
new library building, 1t differs from tho
original bill introduced by him for the same
purpose, in that it provides for the location of
the building on any reservation in Washing
ton which may be selected by commission
to consist of the secretary of the interior,
architect of the capitol, aud librarian of con-
grcss. The building is to be erected in ac-
c,rdance with the plan of John j.. Smith
meyer, in the style of architecture known as
the Italian renaissance. 1t is to bo built in
sections, and 100000 is to be appropriated for
the beginning Of the work Tho original bill
provided for the purchase Of site east Of the
capitol and for the building of the structure
complete under the first appropriation.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Tho AprlcuIturnl Conycntton.

4 slim attendance was present at the agri-
cultural convention yesterday, and the ex-
tended debate expected TO take place on the
cotton industry was not had. President
Loring announced that Mr.. w. It, Webbs
paper ON "Cotton and its Cultivation" Mr.,
W. w, Pugh's "Sugar Industry of Louisiana"
Prof j. II. Pages Importance of Improving
the Worn out Lands of the Southern Atlantic
Slope" and paper on Fruit Culture" by
Il member of the Potomac Fruit Growers as
sociation, would be printed in the report of
the proceedings. Prof. Page offered a resolu-
tion calling attention to the agricultural ex-
position AT Amsterdam next May, and then
read portions of his paper named above.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Nh, nodv OF Archblshop Hughes

New YORK, Jan. 29.-Tho body of Arch
bishop Hughes was removed from its resting
place in the old Mott Street cathedral late this
afternoon to the new ST. PatriclSs cathedral,
ON Fifth avenue. The services were simple,
and intended rs an introduction to the i'm
pressivc ceremonies Of tomorrow morning,
when the body will be placed in the vault of
the new cathedral.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Killed by the Railway Company.

CAMDEN, N. j., Jan. ga coronor's jury
this evening rendered a verdict that Mrs.
Anna Simmons, of this city, died from the eff
feet of injuries received on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington, and Baltimore railway two years
ago. An appeal case is pending in the Phila-
delphia supreme court in regard to the mat
ter, Mrs. Simmons having been awarded
$1,000 damages in the lower court on account
of the injuries, from which she died, few
DAYS ago,
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Mrs. story's Recovered Jewels.

Boston, MASS, Jan. 27.-Inspector Ge-
raughty to-day recovered four moro of the
rings stolen Oct. 0 last w, II. Gull from Mrs.
WV. Story, wife of the sculptor at the Hotel
Vendome. They are siX-stone diamond, two
solitaire, and one turquoise. There is but one
more missing, which the inspector has strong
hopes of obtaining in n few days. Yesterday
Gull was sentenced to one year in the House
of Correction for the robbery.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
lie Located Himself and Died.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Jan, 20,-Charles @, Star
ing, foreman in the West Chester railway
gravel bed, shot himself dead at the Central
hotel tonight. He entered the hotel aud reg
istered "Charles @. Staring, He'll" He
handed gold ring to the clerk and asked
him to give it to his wife, and without say
ing another word shot himself through the
hpad
National Republican., 1883-01-30
wisconsin Republicans.

The Wisconsin Republican association will
give reception and soiree at Masonic tenn
pie this evening. The guestswill be received
by Mrs. Senator Cameron and Mrs. Senator
Sawyer. Addresses will be made by Gen. j.
G. Starkweather aud Hon. Charles q. Will
Jams. The entertainment will begin with a
promenade concert and close with dancing.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Thc Detrctiyc scnntlnI.

District Attorney Corkhill received from
the Citizens committee yesterday " Memoran-
dunn No. g." with accompanying papers. The
documents, and will turn them over to the
district attorney during the week. The evil
dence of O'Leary and Murphy is the basis of a
great deal of the matter in these documents,
and the evidence has been substantiated by
additional and important testimony,
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Terrific boiler ErnIosion.

PINE GROVE, ScHUYLHILL COUNTY, Pa,
jan. 29..--At 9 o'clock this morning boiler at
Lincoln colliery, operated by Levi Miller &
Co., of this place, exploded with terrific force.
The boiler was hurled about 300 yards down
the side of the mountain. Seven other boilers
were displaced, and complete wreck was
made of tho boiler house. George Hummcll
was severely hurt by flying timbors.