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National Republican., 1883-03-01
LIGHT INFANTRY HOP.

An Enjoyable Evening Mt tho Armory-
Presentation OF n Portrait OF Capt.
Dalton.
Capt. N. L. Dalton, Of the Washington Light
Infantry, was agreeably surprised last night
in the armory at the close of the exhibition
drill by the presentation TO his company Of an
excellect portrait Of himself, exquisitely
painted in oil by Armour. His friends have
been avoiding him for some time as If shelter
| ing some antipathy against him, but last
night, when the hall was packed by the fair
friends Of the CORPS and when the exhibition
drill had been finished and the men were
standing in line, Lieut.. John Cowie stepped
from the ranks, and in neat speech
presented the painting to the corps.
Col. Moore responded for the company, thank
ing them, and finished by saying he would
let Capt Dalton speak for himself. The bold
soldier stepped from the ranks, and in voice
a little shaky from emotion earnestly thanked
the members Of his company.
The floor was then cleared and the orchestra
struck up. the grand march, which called
about one hundred couple TO their feet
The success of the ball was in large meas
ure due to the able efforts of tho following
committees: Executive committee, Sergeant
Hale, Privates McWhorter, Seufferle, Bower,
and Rheem, and Sergeant johnson floor com.
Seutierle, IL. Keough, Q. II. Randall, G.. L.
Hale, Frank Moore, and M. ii. McWhorter; I;
reception committee, w. f. Thompson, ]. @.
Turner, W. d. Johnstone, H. X. Shaw, @. A.
Dunnington, Ii, j. Bradley, and Il. Moore.
Among the many present were:
Rev. o. Roper OF England, II. b. Richmond, Miss
Minnie Crawford, Nine. Logan. Miss Florence
Massey Miss Julia De Lange, Mrs. NJ. Il. Null
Ms. John q. Cowie, Miss Cora Hamilton, Mr. and
Mrs. r. A. Cronin, Miss IL. Noins Mrs. II. o.
Zautzinger, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, Miss Ella
Ward, Miss NJ ggie La Rue, Miss Kate Shomo.
Miss Ella Clarke from Maryland. ]. A. Clarke,
Louisiana; II. DiStin, Pennsylvania; @. A. Seitz,
Miss Burie Crawford, Miss ID. McMlin Miss Kit.
tie Speare, Mrs l.. Il. Trembly Miss Bailey, Miss
Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker, Mrs. Watson,
Miss Ingle, Miss Ellie Wright, Miss Mamie Wheeler,
Miss Il. Wright. Mr. ]. II. Smith, Miss A. Il, Tcnny.
Mrs. Williams, Miss Mamie Eagan, Miss
Bayless, Mrs. G. ii. Wilson, Miss Post,
Miss Anniei Dleterich, Miss Florence Massey,
Mis- s. Dleterch, Miss Il. II. Smith, Mrs. August
Demonet. Miss Maggie A. Thompson, Miss Katie
Mills, Miss Fannie Liverstone, Miss Skerats, Mrs.
Richmond and daughters, Miss Cora Hamilton,
MISS Ella Rehm Miss Minnie Sanders Miss n
Ialley. Miss Ebert, Miss Ada Cross, Miss Blrtio
Crawford, Mrs. Hover, Mr.. Rupp, Mr.. Charles
Peling, Mr.. and Mrs Rouser, Ii. b. Richmond,
Miss 81. Keller, DIR. and MIS-, q. W. L. Vansyckle,
Miss Laura Hartman, and Others
National Republican., 1883-03-01
An Absolute nInnnrnh.

King Theebaw has been celebrating the
birth of a daughter. During the first year OF
their welded bliss his fayorite spouse pre-,
sented him with daughter, and his majesty
disgusted with the gift, forsook his wife and
took up with several Of her rivals. The
queen, however, cOaxed him back, and
as pledge of reconciliation the fond hus.
hand caused the rivals TO be strangled
In duo course Of time the queen bore
to Theebaw-another daughter. This was
too much. The king went upon a
tremendous and protraeted spree, wagering q
wilderness Of pea green monkeys against a
jungle of scarlet anacondas upon his ability to
drink thirty gallons Of gin-which is the Bur
mese equivalent for our "rum"--in thirty con-
secutiye days, during which period his loyal
subjects waited with patient perturbation for
further developments, At the end of this time
the king came TO what are regarded In Bur-
nah as his senses, and Immediately killed
his mOther-in-law. He followed up this
proof OF returning reason, however, by open
ing all the prisons In the country and turning
their occupants loose His act has c0mpli-
Gated situation which for one brief moment
seemed comparatively clear, and Burmah is
now in doubt whether the letting loose of the
conVtcts or the strangling Of her grandmother
is TO be regarded as the especial compliment
tho king meant to pay TO his child.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
An AIIegory From xyaybeek.

hWSuS IuVJOufUuI. -
Two bad men once met at a cross Spads where
there was q statue with shield.
"That's a nice Iron st.Ield," said the one
who was in front. -
"Iron9" repli,d the other, looking at IL
from the rear. timethinks it is silver"
Nay" cafd the first one,'" see plainly that
you are from Colorado, and in favor of Bel
ford's bill.n
"You are malicious liar" responded the
second. Your championship of iron shows
me plainly that you are from Pennsylvania.
Your epithets are not arguments"
Nevertheless" interrupted the first, ;" your
opinions were sired by the lobby, and If there
is no hell for such malignant liars as you are,
there ought TO be-"
Docs the honorable gentleman from Skene-
ateles intend to bulldoze me ="
Does the honorable gentleman from Dead
Mans Gulch propose to insinuate ?"
Whereupon they fell upon each other and
fought until they were exhausted. As they
lay prone upon the earth an old farmer hap
pened along. How nowp he exclaimed,
"what is this2'
He calledme malignant liar" groaned
one.
And he said l was q malicious slanderer
from way back" whined the other.
"My friends" said the old farmer "you
arc both right. Let the old shield remain"
National Republican., 1883-03-01
The sherldan E.tradltlon case.

Representative Robinson, of New York, had
an interview with the secretary of state yes
terday on the subject Of the extradition of p.
]. Sheridan. Mr.. Robinson requested the sec
tary 10 examine the case fully before taking
any steps in the matter, and expressed his
opposition to surrenderng Sheridan TO the
English government unless the United States
should receiye-a guarantee that he will re-
ceiye fair and impartial trial by jury.
The secretary replied that he would cer-
tainly give the subject earnest consideration,
and would make no move which was not re-
neotion with this case, Mr.. Robinson will
at the earliest opportunity, offer o resolu.
tiou declaring that the people of the
United States "will look with Jealous sus-
picion on any attempt to drag from their
sanctuary any political refugees for whose
blood despots are thirsting," and In no case
National Republican., 1883-03-01
nrhrns nnrlsrnnrns,,

There Is man employed at the Union
depot, in Cleveland, who, were IL not for
taste for mining and other ventures, in
which he has lately sunk $4,000, could sit
at case on $4,000 year. His fortune cost
him but three barleycorns," and the history
of IL reads like u fairy tale.
Many years ago his grandfather leased 600
acres Of rocky mineral land lying on each side
of the line between Vermont and New
York states. The land was regarded as SO
worthless that he was given a lease Of 900
years-practically perpetual lease-for three
barleycorns, being mere form TO make the
contract valid by some consideration.
1t was his impression that the lands
might contain valuable minerals, bus
alter prospecting over the tract for
some years he abandoned IL, and IL passed out
OF the recollection of his family when tho old
gentleman died. About two years ago his
grandson now a middle aged man, was exam
lining old papers which had belonged to his
grandfather, and among them discovered tho
"barleycorn" lease. He took it to his father,
who at once started him for Vermont to
investigate the matter. The gentleman
found that their claim could be estab-
lished, and 80 set about learning Of what
value the tract was. Ho was surprised
and delighted to learn that slate ex-
listed on it in almost unlimited quantities and
Of good quality. He had quarry opened.
and pht In operation, and shortly afterward
railroad was built which gave them excellent
shipping facilities. 1t must not be imagined
that they were left in undisputed possession.
When they had demonstrated that the land
was valuable, heirs Of the original owners
tried to oust them, on the ground that tho
lease had been outlawed, but their efforts wero
unsuccessful.
"And now" said the gentleman, eve can
sit down and do nothing and take clear
$4,000 q year out Of the slate quarries.
There is copper ore there, too, and we are
just now having assays made TO learn whether
the ore is rich enough to pay for working.
II 1t is, Of course We have vastly better
thing yet."
National Republican., 1883-03-01
Funeral OF stcphep @. Porrlsb.

There was quito large attendance of the
employees Of both houses of congress besides
senators and representatives yesterday after
noon at two o'clock at the funeral Of Mr..
Stephen G. Parrish, which took place from
his residence No, III o street northeast. A
solid walnut cloth-covered casket inclosed
the remains, which were Inferred in Oak Hill
under the management Of Mr.. w. r. Speare.
Rev. q. N. Baier, pastor Of the Metropolitan
Methodist church, ofiiciated, and tho psll-
bearers were Messrs. Jenison, Dalton, White,
Hensey, Diver and Miller. Deceased had ono
of the most extensive libraries in the Metro
polls, and was possessed of documents relating
to the history Of the government both obso-
lete and valuable,
National Republican., 1883-03-01
PERSONAL.

W. A. Worden, Canada, Is NJ Willard's
Rev William sohooler, of Maryland, Ia at tho
| st. Marc.
Col. John Mason Brown, of Louisville, KY, Is at
| Welcker's
James B: Jenkins and bride. Of Oneida, N. Y,
Jacob siatler, editor of the Emporia (Kan.) Nous,
| Is at the National.
s. S. Small and wife. Minnesota; s. W. B. Diehl,
| U. s. NJ, are at the Riggs
Hon. r. Nelson, member of congress elect from
Minnesota Is at the st. James.
William p. Keyser, of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway company, is at the Arlington.
Hon. W. W. brown. Pennsylvania, and Rev. A.
| M. Randolph Baltimore, are at the EbbiIt
julius Eoa, r.. c. Eastman. Philadelphia; T. J.
Taylor, New York; George 0eddes, baltimore, are
ut the 81. Marc.
JaTss StG:.I p; Thomson, y; 8 Nj. 4. as1n9uss.
Miner, Vermont, are at the Ebbitt
Louis Z. Atkinson, W. g.. Pomeroy, William
Hertzler, Miiillntown, Pal J. l. Maekey and vile,
Wilmington, N. C., are NJ the ST. James.
J. l.. Thomas, Jr,, son of the cx-collector of tho
port of Baltimore and col, Paul NJ hr, of The firm
OF Mohr d. Mohr, Cincinnati, are at the Ebbitt.
Louis W. Frost. George L. Schuyler, New York;
He NJ. Knowltun, Massachusetts robert Garrett,
vice president f tue Baltimore and oaio railway,
are ut Wormleys.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Taber. and Miss Taber. New
York; G.. Sexlon aud wife, Connecticut; IL. Field
and family, Chicago; Mr. aud Mrs. II. A, Sterling
Ohio, are al the Riggs.
Hon. b. W, Perkins, Kansas; Mr.. and Mrs. II. b.
LOotz Miss NJ. ID. Andrews, Boslon Frank Thorn
son and wife, Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Alex.
Shaw, New York, are at the Riggs.
+. orida, New York Mr.. and Mrs NJ Hllborm,
New York; \, Day and wife, BrOOklyl; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Chamberlain, Miss Chamberlain. New
York. aud Dr. J. A. Tucker, Australia, ut VIII
lards
J. II. Thayer, Chicago; c. W. Townsend, George
X. ous, New York IL. ID. Bopue, Chicago; Hon
W. II. Barnum, Connecticut; A. O. Moore New
York; O. H. Mitchell and wife, Connecticut, are
a. the Arlington.
o. o. Btealey, Washington correspondent ofthe
Louisville Courier Journal s about 20 remove hIa
family 70 this city for permanent residence. That
enterprising Journal now has a line OF lis own ba-
tween Louisville and the national capital.
l.. G, Cameron and wife, Maryland J. H. Faulk.
ner ana wlie, Virginia; y. q. Froman and wife,
Philadefphiai Edward Swim aud wife, New York:
W. w. Bailey aud wife, Philadelphia; @. ID, Stone
Chieago9 H. q. Pace. Virginia, are NJ the National
Charles Rhab, New York John NJ stull, Ohio;
J, Robinson New York. James H. Townsend,
Ohio, John d. Stone, J. 4. Reynolds, New York;
Thomas 7, Dewey, James NJ, Seamon, Ohio; II. u.
Hns'on, Rhode lalandj A. Mitchell, Ohio; George
Hill, pennsylvania Y. p. Cook, Wisconsin w. L,
kolst0n, Ohioi Y. M. Freeman, Philadelphia; A.
Conklng, New York; James AHhbrook, Phlladel.
phis ID. M. Ransdell, Maryland; UTlhh Welch,
New York; v. ". Hilton, Chicago; \. @. Hale,
loWai J'sWiiI, Massachusetts, are II the EbbtIt.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
Local Itnnla.

Philip ID. Rees, agert of the Magneso-Cal
cite Fire Proof company, of Boston, is at the
fremont house.
The graduating class in the medical depart
ment of Howard university received the an
nOuncement yesterday that they had passed
successful examination, and therefore entitled
to diplomas as NJ. DIS. The class is unusually
large, thirty-four in all. The graduating ex-
ercises will take place next Tuesday evening
at the Congregational church.
The opening of spring brought the men,
bers of the horticultural society out in full
force last night, each bearing some token of
the coming spring, which was made the sub
ject of discussion.
The Washington Operate association re-
hearsed the choruses of 1.-THE Smugglers," /"
Mr.. John p, Sousas tuneful opera, at Moore's
hall last night. The opera will be sung at
Ford's Opera house early in April, under the
joint auspices Of the association and the Ma
tiOnal Rifles. After the rehearsal last night
business meeting was held and largo
amount Of routine business transacted.
National Republican., 1883-03-01

of large and fashionable audience which
completely filled the spacious edi6ce.
Promptly at o'clock the wedding party en3
tered the church, preceded by the ushors
Messrs. ID. Nordlinger, Joseph Straus-
berger, M. Hamberger, NJ. Kahn, Ja-
cob Strausberger. and Isaac Nord-
linger took their places, the organ peal
ing out Mendelssohn's wedding march Rabbi
Sterns read the Hebrew wedding service in
Impressive tones.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies tho
party were driven TO Marini's hall, whero
reception was held. The numerous friends Of
the happy couple called TO pay their respects
and wish them bon voyage on the sea Of mat
rimony.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
An ola Coiored Man Di.nppenr..

The police were notified yesterday morn.
ing that Moses Smith, an old colorod man,
had disappeared from his residence near
Douglass hall, on tho Asylum road, on the
night of February %, and had not boen seen
since. The colored residents in that locality
are greatly excited over the affair and have
date to take action in the matter. About
five months ago similar case occurred there,
the body of an old and respected colorod citi-
zen being found floating in the river, and the
citizens couple these two events and declare
that Smith has been foully dealt with. The
police are inclined TO disoredit the story and
believe that Uncle Moses has gone down In
Maryland, A thorough search will be made
to-day or tomorrow.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
wishart Disagreed with the Bear.

In the woods dog belonging to one of \
party Of Poplar Point lumbermen chased
huge black bear from his lair. The animal
ran, and the men gave chase. One of them,
named Wishart, was in advance of the party,
at it with his ax. He missed his mark. and
bruin turned on him, and. bearing him to the
earth, buried his teeth in one of his thighs.
He was munching aWay WHEN the rest Of the
party came up, and drove him of by attack
ing him with their axes. The bear ran away,
and the men carried Wishart to camp, where
he was attended to. The next day party
went to hunt and kill the bear. They found
him lying dead 200 yards from the spot where
Wishart was attacked.
National Republican., 1883-03-01

A curious fish, much resembling, as regards
the head and teeth, the Australian snapper, o
member of the pagrus family, and the sparus
owls, or sheepshead, lay on the counter of stall
in the Clay street market yesterday. Its weight
was about fifteen and half pounds. On the
front head were the odd shapes of the snapper,
the nape was crested, and rose perpendic-
ularly from the upper jaw, the latter contain
ing four incisors as large as those of dog.
The jaw was very heavy, and of dull whito
color, in strong contrast to the heavy blush
black of the upper part of the head. The
middle of the body was of deep crimson
hue, and from there to the tail the colors were
the same as the back of the head.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
TARIFF CONFERENCE WORK.
The Democrats Withdraw and Leave yhe-
Republicans UnObstructed a Good
Nights Work on TIC Bm.

The Democrats Withdraw and Leave ,ii.
Republicans UnObstructed = a Good
Nights Work on tie BnI.
The tariff conference committee met last
night and aGter an hour of preliminary bust
ness got down to work. The constitutional
question was broached and Senators Bayard
and Beck withdrew, when its consideration
was deferred. The ingalls, resolution was de.
signed for the relief of the senate conferees,
should this question arise, so that they might
assist the house confcrces in letting il drop
without jar or friction the moment it OBJ
trudod to view, but the democratic
senators construed it TO be pcrcmptory
order to kick out, and they did that same.
Then Mr. Carlisle yawned, and retired as
well, explaining that he was weary and
greatly in need of repose. Thus left to them
selves the republicans, assisted by Mr.. Spcer,
settled down to o consideration Of the senate
amendments 1t was IL o'clock when the iron
in the metal schedule was reached and the
committee adjourned to meet this morning at
$3.50 o'clock. Only few slight ch anges were
made. The presumption is that few alterations
will be made outside of the etal and wool
schedules, and 1t is thought that report will
be made Friday morning or sooner. gem
tleman from the south analyzed the with
uIaWal OF tne democratic cOntereeS in this
wise last night: Beck, Bayard, and Carlisle
would be glad to have no legislation, but they
know It will not do to appear in the attitude
OF obstructionists. The responsibility
would be too heavy for them TO
shoulder as individuals or representatives
Of their party. If any thing should turn
up now TO prevent the committee from report
ing bill in time for action they will be in o
position to say that the republicans alone are
responsible. There is forlorn hope that tho
committee Will not finish its work but the
chances are the other way"
lt was reported last night that Senators
Beck and Bayard will make report to the
senate this morning explaining the reasons of
their withdrawal, defining their position, and
insisting that they are acting us the ingalls,
resolution directed them to act.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
ConIIn,t Rcnt Him.

A parvenu having purchased an ancient
castle, with all the accessories, isfound by his
daughter on the first cold day, warming his
hands at fire which he had kindled in q suit
of plate armor,
"Oh, pa, what have you been doing2"
The lord of the manor, with satisfaction
" The feller that patented that ar stove must
have been crazy, but I've made the old thing
heat up!n
National Republican., 1883-03-01
South CnroIinn pIornIl,v.

According to j. M. Mclean, native born
southerner, who ran for governor of South
Carolina last fall on the independent ticket,
the political frauds which are openly prac-
ticed to prevent republican ascendancy are
undermining the morals of the people. He
says that even church elections are carried by
trickeIy and fraud. Blood poison extends
to the entire system, and will overthrow the
strongest constitution.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
Suudry Civil HiII.

The sundry civil appropriation bill, as
amended by the senate committee on appro
priations, was reported TO the senate last
evening by Mr.. Allison and ordered to be
printed. The bill as 1t passed the house ap.
propriated So, S,119,232; this has been increased
by the senate committee to .$2i, ,437, ,295
Among the items added by the senate CON-
mittee are the following: For the dry dock
at Mare Island, $150.000 for the life saving
service and for new life saving stations, $780,
600; for beacor light on Roner shoals, Now
York harbor, $25, 900; for the wharf and drill
hall Mt Coasters harbor island, $4,000; for
an observatory for testing compasses, $1,000;
for the marine hospital at Memphis, Tenn,
$4,000; for the New Orleans custom house,
$4,000; furniture, gas fixtures, &C., in pub
Tic buildings, 100000; completion of Wash.
ington monument, 100000; public print
ing and binding, 100000; new naval
observatory, 0G3U; surveying public
lands, $50.00G; protection of public
lands IRON fraudulent entry, $4,000
Protection and improvement of the Yellow
stone park, $4,000; bureau of engraving and
printing texpenses) Sl24,000. The committee
have stricken out those provisions of the
house bill authorizing the sale of the govern
ment property at Wallabout bay also the
sale Of the Chelsea (Mass.) naval hospital
They have also stricken out the item of
S32i 900 for construction and repairs ut mill
tary posts, $200000 for the execution of the
treaty and agreement with the Sioux Indians
$4,000 for building at the United States
artillery school at Fortress. Monroe, and
$4,000 for a sea wall at Governors Island
New York.
The house provision relative to the Yellow
stone park was stricken out, and a new para
graph was inserted authorizing the secretary
of the interior to lease not exceeding eighty
acres within the park, but not to include the
geysers or other objects of interest; all pre-
vous contracts or leases to be declared in
valid. ...-.
The committee also strikes out the section
rcpealinp the nre- e-emnfion laws ..I
National Republican., 1883-03-01
Currency Outstanding.
The following is a statement of United
States currency outstanding Feb %, 1881
A TarIn' Compendium.

Acting Secretary of the Treasury French Is
engaged in the preparation of digest of de-
oisiOns of the Treasury department on the
construction Of laws relating to tariff, nayi-
CATION, and other subjects from 1872 TO 1882
inclusive, with the tariff indexed.
National Republican., 1883-03-01
The FranIs-Rosenbsrg yyeddlne.

The Eighth street Synagogue presented .
brilliant appearance last evening, the nup-
tials of Mr. Ferd Frank, the popular East
Washington shoe man, and Miss Emma Rosen-
berg being there solemnized in the presence
National Republican., 1883-03-01
Withdrawn.

The name of Milton Garrigus, nominated
as collector of internal revenue for the elev-
enth district Of Indiana, will be wi thdrawn
by the President, Thomas Fitzgerald will be
nominated in his stead
National Republican., 1883-03-01

win they tolerate the surrender Of any person
without full and reliable proof of the guilt
charged, and without q guarantee that he
shall be tried by an impartial jury without
reference TO class, cast, or sect
National Republican., 1883-03-01
NATIONAL BANK MOTIFS

Amount outstanding June 90, 1s7i.... $40 s9i 1s9
Amount outstanding January II, 1870. 35l, ,b6l IbO
Amount Outstanding May 81, IS7S.... 3D. O65
Amount outstanding at date (circula-
ton of natl nal gold banks S754 0Og). 800 566 $50
Decrease curing tue last month .,..,... S92, al
Decrease since March !, 1882 ...,......, 4iS4O6
. LEGAL TENDER NOTES.
Amount outstanding June 20, lS74.... s3S2 900 900
Amount outstanding January Ia. 1870. 3S2 900 900
Amount rellred under act Of January
IA, 1875, toMay q, 1878. .,.......... s5.8is0S4
Amount outstanding ON and since May
81, ,............ si6,Osl OlO
of the United States TO redeem notes
of insolyent and liquidating banks,
and banks retirns circulation under
act June 20, 1874 d;'.;..,.,..;...;... 4o,76sOl
month ;...,,r,.;.....;;...;.,, 647,9s1
1882 lO.4Ol, ,OO9
National Republican., 1883-03-01
National Bank and Legal Tender Not.

The following is statement of the comp
troller of the currency showing the amounts
of national bank notes and of legal tender
notes outstanding at the dates of the passage
of the acts of June 20, 1874, January ID, 1875,
and May 81, 1873, together with the amounts
outstanding at date, and the increase OF de-
praasp,