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National Republican., 1883-01-02
A Plensnnt Snrnrlsc.

Among the pleasing incidents of the holiday
season was the presentation of handsome
selection of silver ware to Mrs. McCalmont,
wife of the highly esteemed chief of the spe-
cial examination division in the pension
office, which took place yesterday at the resi-
dcnce of the latter, 036 p street. This testi-
monial of the high appreciation in which Mr..
McCalmont is held by his subordinates, was
purchased at Semken's jewely establishment
at u cost of Sl00 and is the gift of the special
examiners and clerks connected with that
division. According to u prcarranged pro-
gramme, about seventy-fve gentlemen met
yesterday morning at the corner of Ninth
street aud Massachusetts avenue, and led by
Mai. w. L. Dulin, assistant chief of special
examination division, proceeded in body TO
the above named residence. The arrange
monts had been conducted so quietly
that when the party entered the usu-
ally quiet mansion the household was
struck with no little astonislment, but
this soon vanished and gave place to glad sur
prise, when the friendly raiders made known
their GRAND. After the customary greeting
and handshaking had subsided, Capt. G. A.
Lion, late fquartermaster of the 23d army
corps, stepped TO the front and in n brief, elo
qucnt speech made the presentation Though
taken by surprise Mrs. McCalmont was equal
to the occasion aud expressed her thanks TO
the donors in heartfelt accents. Mr.. Mccall
mont followed in brief Speech adding his
thanks to his wilc's, after which the party
partook of the many good things which had
been provided for callers The room in which
the presentation was made was tastefully dec
GRATED with flowers, cvergrecns and cXotics
fran the botanical gardens, and the following
ladies assisted Mrs. McCalmont Mt the table :
Mrs. DIR, BracRett, Mrs. Capt. w. w. Macy
Mrs j. E. Jacobs, Miss Powell, Miss Minnie
johnson and Miss Eney Forster.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Now rcni,s Tintcrtn,Mmen,..

The frs, grand bail g. Ocasa lodge, K. of
p, given ut Cosmopolitan han last night was
complete success, the largo aud roumodious
,hul being crowded with merry dancers, who
winged away time 10 the strain Of beautiful
music until late hour The committees,
who performed their labols in an excellent
manner, were composed as follows; Commit
ice an anRenents--Georgo J. Bcssler, John
lIdcrs, Henry kraui, W, T.. Spiudler, Henry
Gross, Henry Tcgeler, and W. Rocktoschel ;
floor committee William r, Spiudlcr, John
Endcrs, ana w. Rock ,oschel.
The sixth New Year sociable Of the Har-
mony circle WAS given at Abners last night.
The hall was beautifully decorated and Il
splendid programme Of dance music was ron
dered by STEMS orchestra There We're many
beautiful ladies among the vast number of
friends of the circle who glided over the pol
ished hoor like so many fairies. Some hand
some and elaborate costumes were worn.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
CHIPS
Hewn Out OF Local Material with Our
Little IInfohct.

AT the watch meeting of Eureka council
No. 3, Sons of Jonadab, on Sunday night,
Mrs. Cham bers and Capt. r. NJ. Mckee made
eloquent addresses, in addition to those men
toned In yesterdays REPUBLICAN.
Henry Brooks aud George jones' both
colored, had u lively fight yesterday afternoon
ON 3 street, between Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth streets southwest, over pint bottle of
whisky Both were locked Up i'm the fifth
precinct station house, aud will to-day wait
upon Judge Smell.
Tho following new arrivals at the river
front have been reported by Harbormastcr
sutton: Pungy Cora McKcnna. Capt. Nc
kenna, 800 bushels oysters for market sloop
John Williams, Capt. Green, 500 bushels
oysters; schooner Five Brothers, Capt. Pullen,
800 bushels oysters.
The aid committee of the Cnn-na- Gael, or
ganizod for the relief of the distress in Ire
land, forwarded yesterday $40 to Ruv. Mr..
Gallagher Glen -Commbkill, Donegal county,
Ireland, in response TO his appeal for help.
The committee meets at Clan-na- Gael hall
every Sunday afternoon.
Yesterday tho Fremcn's Insurance company
elected the following directors: a. A. Wilson,
Thomas Parker, Andrew Rothwell, William
Z. Howard. Joseph Bcdfcrn, William J. Will
son, Il. q. Davis, Frank Hume, +. A. Lutz, jr.
II. G. McCaulcy George w. Croplcy, Samuel
At the meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants
yesterday IL was announced that thirteen
members had died during the past year Col
James j. TAFT was elected u vice president to
iill vacancy, and Mcisrs. BruiT Wincbergcr,
and Bohrer were appointed committee to mr.
range for the celebration of Washington's
birthday.
Mr.. Horace Skinner and his cstimablc wife
tnee Clark, Of Des Moines, Iowa, arrived in
this city Yesterday aud are stopping with Mr..
and Mrs. y. h. Gettings ut ilj Fourth street
northwest Mr.. Skinner. some fifteen years
ago, was chief of the swamp division of the
general land office, but, acting on the advice
Of Mr.. Greeley he resigned went west, has
grown up with the country and become a
wealthy and influential citizen Of Dcs MOines
Equal division, No. ., Sons of Temperance,
will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this
evening. After the installation of officers,
which will begin at O'clock an excellent
programme will be presented, after which re-
freshmcnts will be served. This will not be u
public meeting, but is intended rs n reunion
of the old members Of the division who have
been lax in their attendance during the past
few months.
The carriers address which was issued by
THE REPUBLICAN, yesterday and which
found its way to every reader Of this valuable
journal, was from the able pen of Mai. T. NJ.
Clarke. Maj. Clarke has assumed the manng-
ing editorship Of tho Sunday Record and the
last issue of that paper gave evidence of the
energy and brlliancy which will characterize
his administration. lie is a fluent and grace
ful writer, is well posted upon affairs and will
no doubt make the Record II perfect success
National Republican., 1883-01-02
EnnInstnn nIriainn

Capital division, s. of T., metat Washington
hall corner Third street and Pennsylvania av-
enue east, last evening,andby by unanimous vote
changed the name of the division from Capt.
tai to Eageston division, No. IL, S. of T., as a
tribute of respect to the late "Bud" " Eagles
ton, who took an active part in organizing the
division. 1t was contemplated from the
start to name the division after Mr.. Eagles
ton, but it was ascertained that the laws
governing the order forbade naming di-
vision after any one living, hence the name
Capital was taken.
Mr.. Eagleston's tragic death removed the
obstacle, and the division now consider it a
great honor TO adopt the name
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Nntional Academy az Fin, A..

The Academy of Fine Arts, Corcoran build
ing, opposite the treasury, will be open to-
morrow evening at o'clock, in honor of Miss
Belle Bacon, the charming and talented elo-
cutionist of Boston. All who listened 10 Mis-
Baeon's recitations last winter will enjoy
meeting her again. The friends oi'Miss Bacon
and of the academy, and all lovers Of art, arc
cordially invited by Mrs. lmogene Robinson
Mnrpo1
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Washington Market Company Election

this company was held at thcir office in the
Seventh street building, at noon yesterday
and the following gentlemen were elected
directors for the year Mr.. John Cassels,
William Il. Chandler, Matthew G. Emery, n.
q. Ordway, Edward r. Tinker, Jacob II Ella,
lGallet Kilbourn, Reuben b. Clark, John w.
Thompson, Preston S, Smith, samuel w.
Currden, Branard II. Warner, and Samuel
Norment, the la5t two being the only change
from the old board The declaration of 25
cent dividend by the directors at their last
meeting was ratified and confirmed, and tho
report Of the condition of the ailairJ of the
company was very satislactory.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Rev. Joseph Cook To-NIorrow Night.

Joseph Cooks lecture tomorrow night at
the Congregational church should not be for
gotten in the midst of the seasons festivities
His subject will be "The Religious Signs of
the Times" and he will in it give the result
of impressions received in his three-year tour
around the world, and il viii be an intellect
ual treat Ola rare character
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Tho cosmopolitnn As,oc,ntIon.

This association held meeting at 9O3 Penn
sylvania avenue last evening, and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year; II. N.
Howard president; William NJ. Robertson,
vice president; Il. NJ, Wilcox secretary; l..
Bingham treasurer; w. w. Jackson, sergeant
at arms These officers, in connection with
the following members, Lee Randall. S. NJ.
Baldwin, IL. G. Trader, j. G.. Hertwig, will
zntion
National Republican., 1883-01-02
A Deserving Charity.

The Knight Templars of the District of Co,
mmbia are endeayOring to relieve the distress
Of the families of the men who we've killed ON
the hand-car in West Virginia by being run
down by the Garfield funeral train. Six deaths
resulted from this disaster In one family
there are five very small children left without
National Republican., 1883-01-02

father or mother, aud entirely destitute the
mother having died ON hearing of the sad and
horrible death OF her husband Many of the
templars are Of the opinion that some Of the
money raised for the monument should go
toward the relief of these Door people
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Arc You Exnos,d

To malarial inhuences2 Then protect your
system by using Parkers Ginger Tonic. 1t
strengthens the liverand kidneys to throw Off
malarial poisons and is good for general de-
bility and nervous exhaustion
National Republican., 1883-01-02

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning
and delivered in 1Slb. WARD prints, ai 5jc per lb
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball. butternilk. DC
per quart, and sweet milk sc. per quart
National Republican., 1883-01-02
AS warm a cloak as man cal
seeInr is Rclic,.inn.

On comparing you will SIC that our marked
down prices are the lowest In the city. Eiseman
Bros, the most prominent clOthiers and tailors,
corner Seventh and l..
National Republican., 1883-01-02

BOTTLED GooDs.-Old whiskies, brandy, rum,
and wineb all guaranteed pure, at Tharp's, Sls
street.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

THIS 10 a.free country sure, but you can't
get Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup free Of charge IL
costs you quarter every time.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Artcr-rIoIidnY Prices.
Our SfncIr

Every garment in the entire building marked
down. Eiseman Bros, the most prominent
clothiers and tailors, corner Seventh and L.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing watches, jowelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog, SOs Ninth street. near Pennsyl.
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
"AIherney DAILY wnror.y

In stock ready made. A complete assortment.
ranging from $50 to SS3. Elseman Bros, corner
Seventh and f.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

Must be reduced; in consequence wo are making
weeping reductions in prices Elseman Bros
clothiors and tailors, corner Seventh and Il.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
.IOIl Printing

OF every description executed neatly at the short.
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN Job Rooms
National Republican., 1883-01-02
LOCAL MENTION.

WHO does not remember Woodworth's poem of
the little orphan Alice Fell and her tatered cloak,
her grief, and the touching act of generosity
which gave her another, with the injunction that
lit be of dufel gray,
As warm cloak as man can sell2"
, One cannot help wishing the generous giver
had been able to select from SO varied and fine u
stock as they keep at Taylor & Hufty's, where ev-
cry cloak In the house is going TO be sold at dis
count of twenty per cent.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

Neuer put oG til tomorrow utai Il is poHcy 10
do to-day"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-08-18

rso,o are sighs unheaved, there are tears un"ept
I''.. or. ntes unstrung, there are harps unswept;
I'.. ore hearts that beat warm when they seem
mt cold;
ara loves unlost when they seem SO dead;
I,'-s oro wounds unseen that have often bled,
IL, il., ,ho soul feels most when in silence deep.
'I..as lU ,pheard as the winds in their sleep.
r,oro are sorrows very dark that erciouu ur""E'
,.5 that shade the heart in our lifes glad day;
~l,.,. are fovs unfelt, there are hopes unied;
are pledges hushed, there are vows unsaid;
80 are flowers dead among the spring leaves;
ara treaslres lost among the golden sheaves;
oro memories sweet and we love them WELL
nnt tho eve grows dim as their currents swell
MIN, .ro friendships gone like the dews of morn;
rl,rn are smiles now turned TO the coldest scorh'
ro.o are dreams we loved in the days gone by,
whom the sun was warm, and SO bright our SKY
,t,t ,rc mast like spray on the oceans breast
,,.,, tho Storm has ceased and her waters rest;
5r,o beort grows sad that its loves have fled,
,,,t fts homes are gone and its garlands dead.
,,,ro ar, scenes we know that are faded now;
Ii,,, ore gathered wreaths and a shaded brow;
Tbcre are songs unsung that we loved to hear
who, the heart was fresh and its pleasures near;
There are footsteps hid in the sands of time;
rI,r, are voices stilled i'll this earthly cline,
pn, the echoes come from the boundless shore
rr,, lies bcyond in the vast evermore.
There are prayers we breathe for the ones we love-
whist W. liuger here from our home above;
yot we smile to think that our griefs Will cease
,nl our hearts rejoice in an endless peace,
rsraway above the ethereal blue,
whore each soul is glad and each heart is true,
u, will live in love, and her radiant beam
,vilI fpsnirr the soul with a heavenly dream.
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CHAPTER III.


As unused moment after my discom
torture, the singular construction of the
roofs, as they appeared to me on my first
view of them, recurred to me. "The very
thing" l said to myself "It will be very
odd if l don't manage to get into that
house again.
With me to resolve was to act; and |
Immediately dived into the shrubbery, in
order to work my way quietly and unseen
to the back of the premises. 1t was well
that did so, for scarcely was | concealed
by the foliage when the front door was
again opened, and George Wintock and
Benetti-the former bearing light
stepped out upon the gravel-walk, and COM
menced making circuit Of the premises.
Holding my breath, and crawling upon
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-08-18

Burglar" said 1, finishing the sentence
for her. ''Now, that's very uncompli-
mentary indeed, after the assistance l gave
you Just now. l never heard of Il thief
interfering to prevent a robbery. l
spoke as if offended, and could see the
poor old creatures feelings were hurt.
''Na, ma! | didn't mean that. But it
seems such an odd thing like"
"Dame! I suppose they pay you pretty
regularly up there? ?
"Humph Wish [ could say they did.
Owe me matter of a dozen shilllngs.
Always behind. Promise to pay. Get a
little by dribs and drabs. It's hard lines,
though, for an old body like me-
"Ah, now! let me do as [ say, and
here's sovereign for you; that will clear
the debt and leave a little balance besides.
The old lady looked at me hard in the
face, and then at the coin. II under
stand" she said; "a friend of the family
wants to see without being seen, before
making yourself known. Just come from
abroad, perhaps, eh? No! young man; one
good turn deserves another. 1t shall
never be said that old Sally Stokes was
too greedy to return favor without being
paid for it, SO you may just do as you
please"
'Thank zee, mother. [ knew you'd
oblige me. If ever I have the chance, I'll
repay you with interest; but 1 shall insist
upon your accepting this at least, at the
same time slipping crown into her palm.
''Now, don't speak to me, or take any more
notice of me than if I was young suck
ing pig for the Squire's table" So saying
[ crouched down in the coveted corner
and disposed few of the parcels so as to
effectually screen me from observation. In
a few seconds more we had entered the
park. Jog, jog, up the long avenue, through
the wicket gate, and up to the back door,
The dame alighted, rang the bell, and COM
menced unfastening the coverlet behind.
An upper window was opened. "Oh, it's
only Mrs. Stokes with the linen" said a
female voice. "Wait till | chain up the
dog" and the window was Immediately
closed again.
I began to feel nervous for the success
of my plan Soon the door was opened;
and with passing observation the female
servant of Mr.. Wintock commenced assist
ing Mrs Stokes with the first and largest
basket of linen. | waited till | saw them
enter the house and turn up long pass
age; then, hastily alighting from the cart,
| slipped in shortly after them.
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Selett Qoetrg,
SILENT GRIEFS.

S,y,cted for tile Democratic Adroeote
By MARY VERNON.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-19
He Smashed Their Idol.

A series of revival meetings was in
progress, and the subject on one even
ing was the book of Ruth. Among
the congregation was brother whom
the sisters delighted to hear. His Ian
guage was always flowery-grandly
eloquent. Waiting for his chance, he
at length arose and said: Brethren
and sisters, the subject this evening is
the book of Ruth. And do you know
that l never turn to the book of Ruth
without a thought coming to my mind
that there it lies, like beautiful jew
ell, between the ermine of the Judges
and the purple of the Kings" Such
an exquisite thought did not fail to
have its effect upon his admiring hear
ers. Later in the evening an elderly
clergyman came in, and, after listening
to the remarks for some time, arose
and said: my friends, whenever
turn to the book of Ruth, | am always
reminded of that beautiful quotation
from Taylor, that it lies, like a lovely
jewel, between the ermine of the judi
ges and the purple of the Kings"
And he sat down, blissfully unaware
of the idol he had Smashed.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-19
A Tidal Wave.

AT 5 o'clock on the morning Of May
10, 1877, cry Of terror from the beach
of Hilo, Hawaii, reused the sleepers
on the hill. They rushed down to
meet half-drowned men, women and
children, running from their ruined
homes. A tidal wave had overwhelm-
ed several hundred houses and swept
away fifty. A little church stood on
the beach. The wave moved it inland
two hundred feet, scarcely injuring
timber, but tolling its bell as an accom-
paniment to its own angry roar. Sew
eral weeks after, news came that there
had been severe earthquake at
Iqtfque, Peru, at 8 o'clock on the eve
ming of May 9th. As the distance is
about eight thousand miles. the tidal
wave had travelled that distance in
nine hours. Miss Cummings, in re-
cent work on the kingdom Of Hawaii,
describes the remarkable tidal wave
which rolled on the beach at Hilo,
November z, 1887. She writes:
At Hilo ten thousand natives, who
had assembled for religious instruction,
were either resting at home or gather
ed in groups on the Shore Just at
sunset, the sea suddenly began retreat
ing from the beach at the rate of five
miles an hour. The natives rushed in
crowds to see the strange sight, when
suddenly a gigantic wave formed and
rushed toward them with an appalling
roar. Rising twenty feet above high
water mark, it dashed into the village
and broke with noise as if mountain
had fallen. Then arose walls of an
guish. Men, women and children, the
old and the helpless, struggled in the
food, amid their wrecked homes
Clothing, food, domestic animals, tim
bers, and canoes were swept out to sea.
Some men rushed from the upper
shore into the pillows and saved scores
of halfdrowned persons. So violent
was the suction that even strong
swimmers could make little way. The
cool courage of English sailors saved
many. An English whaler was anchor
ed in the bay. The tidal wave dashed
over her as it rushed inland. The next
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-19

Abbie's mamma made little cookie
boy. He had head and body, legs
and arms. She made two little places
for eyes. Then she put him in the
oven, with some other little cookie boys,
and baked them all to a pretty brown
color.
Our little cookie boy was taken out
of the oven and laid upon the table.
He saw Abbie and her brother and
sister playing. He wondered whether
he was like them. He thought he
would ask; but Abbies mamma had
forgotten to give him any mouth, SO
the question could not get out.
He wondered next whether his hair
was curly like Abbie's auntie's. He
tried to feel, but Abbies mamma had
forgotten to give him any elbow
joints, or make his shoulder blades
loose He tried to get up, but, poor
fellow, he had no knees or hips. All
he could do was to lie still and look
around and wonder what he was made
for. 80 -ta
While he was wondering, Abbies
mamma took him and tied blue rib
bon around his neck. She hung him
up On green tree, with little lights
shining all over it. 1t was loaded
with pretty things. He now began to
feel quite vain. He thought he, too,
must be very beautiful to be put
among them.
One by one the things were taken
off the tree. Little faces grew bright
er as the little arms became fuller.
At last our little cookie boy was taken
off and given to a merry little girl.
She squeezed him SO tight that he
wanted to scream. He did not think
she meant to kiss him, but she did put
him toward her mouth. He did not
know what to do. He could not faint
or turn pale, he was too brown. He
could not get away for he had no Joints.
He was looking at the rosy little mouth
so near him. He saw one Of his own
brown arms 60 into that mouth. Then
he saw the other arm go in. He
wanted to cry. Before he had time
to be sorry that he could not, his head
was popped into the mouth. He knew
no more. The little rosy-lipped girl
thought he was the best cookie boy
she ever ate. My advice to mammas,
when they make little cookie boys. is
not to give them any eyes. Then they
need not look on and see themselves
eaten up.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-19
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
Lulu Takes Care or K,t,y.

Lulu Takes Care OF KITTY.
They brushed the clothes, they beat the clothes
One sunny April day
Their winter clothes, mean-and then
They packed them all away
IN paper boxes tied around
With very strongest strings,
First freely sprinkle the n with some
Tobacco dust and camphor gum,
And other sneezy thingt-
And when, their labor done, they took
Their tea and toasted bread,
"Why, where is kitty" some one asked,
And II know" Lulu siid;
"Shes in my dollie's biggest trunk;
brushed and beated her;
There cam not any moths, dess,
bet into her nice fur.
she scratched my finders when put
The camphor snnff abont.
Div me some toast that's buttered frew,"
They lett it all to her and flew
To let poor kitty out.
-Harper's young People