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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-17

PoneRoY o, 70. l6.-ine relief nost
Katie Sc esd sle arrived ere al g ~.
The ,nfentio1 va IN e. d. e 10 ! ont IN
after leaving Part bu. & y err or
ant tbe n le Bell-e'll W ct Virginia
called he boat IN auI q "a &c y ct priltis-
Inns were pfyen tu Bui ak h'us.- re-
mains in Ii ioun. and Fey are nfa " Ill
BALI wf.csed. Asths BOAT profee 90 ~
the broad farmine farm escr Sc s'u,iiy
b,inr relicged. The water o. Racine, tue
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-17
RELIry WORK.

PAnIsRsBURe. W. VA., Feb. 16.-The
United States relisi boat, Katie S'.csd,le
In charge Of Colonel Thomas Rsse ., The
Fou teerth iafantry. conveying provisions
10 the nood suffers. arrivet here u
O'Clock thi. evening. The Ssockhts lay st
Hsristts. OTTO. from midnight moruii y.
The iphap ants OF that cry are enc led
With PROVISIONS hut are In bad necessity for
clothing and hedning. They are ~ II ~
sobools' O. urc es aud bsrnso gb sronnd.
Tho vt hs. r.ceded twenty feet snd
stood n 6 q. m. So lee inches. The barke
are coming out = he water on q, "a s,os- ~
fhs river spc IS ,h- fuil 4. situation Is ex-
poped it parsl, yes dsscrii ton.
IN 500 TT Tag FRONT.
a. r.sr,s.o I'm M -rhe grand
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
MR.. LYMAN DEMURS.


Your correspondent, "Index," in his COM
munication which appeared in your issue Of
yesterday, has made such use of my name as
justify me in asking space in your columns to
correct two or three errors into which he has
rallcn which not only place me in false
position, but are calculated to mislead and
mystify the public IN regard to matter in
which good many people have u very con-
siderable interest and concerning which they
ought to have correct information.
al is of very small concern to the public at
large whether l am opposed 10 the employ
ment of females in the public service or not
but ii Is of some consequence to them, and
the public as well, to know whether / am
ohstructing their way to such preferment as
they are entitled to under the civil service
law aud rules.
Your correspondent says "Itis well known
that the chief clerk OF the civil service COM
mission has been, and is, opposed to appoint
ing females, and that he previously held an
important position in the treasury depart
lnent. Now there have been more resigna-
tiOns Of females from the treasury depart
ment than from an other, and with one or
two exceptions all these have been filled with
males"
The logic of this statement If it has any,
is this The chief clerk of the civil service
commission, who formerly occupied an im-
pOrtant position in the treasury department.
is opposed TO the appointment OF females
females have resigned from the treasury de-
| partment, thereby creating vacancies; there
fore these vacancies have been filed with
males. Now it appears TO me that this is
neither good law, good logic, nor good sense
and | am sure ~ does not como within
gunshot of tho facts, which, so far n
they concern me, may be negatively
stated thus ] am ROtchief clerk Of the civi
service commission l am not opposed I,
appointing females in the public service.
dOnOt mako tho civilizations for appoint
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1884.
EGYPT'S CoNDIGN REVENGE.
In :

An evening paper of the eleventh instant
contains a two-line editorial to the effect
that the work to food the Desert of Sahara
will soon be commenced. No doubt this can
be easily done, since there is only barrier
of eight miles to be overcome between the
Atlantic and the desert, and since the aver
AGE grade of the desert is fourteen feet below
tho sea level. But what effect will the over
flow of this vast territory have upon the
climate of Europe? By n reference to the
map it will be seen that many points in the
south of Europe, where subtropical fruits
grow and where the breath of winter never
touches are farther north than the zero zones
of North America Washington, Cincinnati
and ST. Louis being farther south than
either Rome, Naples, or Constantinople. That
this mildness of climate in the regions named
is due to the caloric stored up during the day
time in the sands of the 100000 and over of
square miles of desert and thrown out at
night there can be no doubt, though it is
claimed that England, which is as far north
as the desolate coasts of Labrador, is in part
saved from the ravages of frost by the gulf
stream. May not this enterprise, if success
full, be the death of Great Britain, as we'll as
other portions of Europe? So likewise, may
not this be Egypts condign rovengeP
l.. A b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
Wendell Phill,ps Memorial NJ


The general committee entrusted with the
services in memory of the late Wendell
Phillips met last night at the Berean Baptist
church. The attendance was quite large,
nearly every member being present, and the
utmost interest was manifested in making
the service worthy of the honored dead
The meeting was called to order by Hen. b.
X. Bruce. Mr.. Henry johnson, secretary.
The report from the committee on speakers
was read and approved. The following
named gentlemen have signifed their accept
ance Of the invitation to speak oil the occa-
sion: Hon. John ID. Long, ex-governor OF
Massachusetts,; Hon. Fred Douglass DR..
Rankin, and Prof. Greener. The chairman
of the committee on speakers, Mr.. John Il.
Cooke, stated that answers from other
distinguished gentlemen at home and abroad
were expected daily. The committee on ar
rangoments, Mr.. M. n. Holland, reported
that Congregational church had been secured
pheus club had kindly consented to take
charge of the music. They also reported the
following gentlemen as officers for the meet
ing: President Hon. b. X. Bruce; secretary,
Mr.. Henry Johnson, together with a number
of well known gentlemen as vice presidents;
also Rev. Walter Brooks, of the Nineteenth
Street Baptist church, chaplain. The
acting chairman of the finance commit
tee, DR.. Furman Shadd reported that suffi-
cient funds had been subscribed by the COM
mittee and other public spirited citizens to
defray the necessary expenses. The lady
teachers in the public schools have signitied
their intention to present suitable floral
offerings. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harlan have
kindly consented to loan for the occasion q
handsome and we'll executed oil painting Of
Mr.. Phillips.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

An enjoyable birthday party was given
last night at the residence of Capt. A. Hart,
in honor of his son. Master franklin w. Hart,
who has just reached his 18th year. About
seventy-fve lads and lassies assembled at the
house Of Mrs. McNsughton and proceeded to
tho residence of Master Hart, where high
carnival was held for several hours. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Hart. Among the
merry throng were the Misses Alice Parks,
Maud McNaughton, Cassie Hart, Helen and
Lille Mullen, May Thompson, Lizzie and
Lulu Watson, Katie Griffin, Flora Hodges,
Carrie Rogers, Helen Wells, Katie Printz,
Alice Burbage, Rettie Wheeler, Emma Web
ster and Amelia Rakeman, and Masters
Thompson Gross, win Hinkle, Harry and
Willie James, Carl and Harry Wells Harry
Saylor Johnny and Phil Milton, Eddie Hart,
Albert Ebbs, and Everett and Albert Nc
Conner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
THE CARROLL INSTITUTE.
An Important and Interesting Meeting
Last Niubt


The regular weekly meeting of the insti-
tuto was held last night at its new hall, No
602 + street, and large amount of business
was transacted. Mr.. Ed. Hannah, president,
occupied tho chair. 1t was announced that
arrangements had been perfected for grand
musical and literary entertainment to be
given in its hall next Thursday evening,
twety-iirst instant, to which there will bo
admission by cards, to b. sent to the donors
to the building fund.- members of the insti-
tute, and their lady friends A commu-
nication was read from Rev. James
II. Mitchell, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
president of the G. Y. NJ. N. union, relatin q
TO the work of tho organization as set forth
in the proceedings of the last national con-
vention and, in accordance Herewith, the
institute adopted a resolution that its mem
bers would receive holy communion in n
body, at st. Patrck's church, on Sunday
morning, March % next. A resolution for
the formation of reading circles was laid over
for future action. The subject of fair for
the benefit of tho institute, and particularly
to aid in liquidating the debt upon the
building, was discussed, and q resolution
unanimously adopted to give a fair in
the institute building for that pur-
pose, in the ensuing fall The building COM
mittee Of ton was instructed to make all tho
necessary arrangements. 1t was announced
that several ha ds)me articles had already
been donated by the lady friends of the insti-
tute for tho proposed fair. 1t was further
resolved that the institute would send dele
cation Of its members to Baltimore early next
month to assist in the reception of the Most
Reverend Archbishop Gibbons, who is the
honorary president OF the institute. At
suitable intervals in the business proceed
ings Prof. Block entertained the meeting
with some fine vocal and instrumental music.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
A YEAR IN A DAY.
The Remarkable Weather Phenomena
In This city In the Past Twensy-four

The Remarkable Weather Phenomena
I'm This City In the Past Twenty-four
Hours.
This city has been treated to remarkable
series of sudden weather changes since We'd
nesday afternoon. As matter of fact the
four seasons, spring, summer, fall and winter,
were represented inside Of the last twenty
four hours. The balmy spring breezes of
Wednesday noon were succeeded in few
hours by almost oppressive summer heat,
intensified by its reflection upon heavy
masses of cumulus clouds. The summer
heat gradually merged into the fruit-ripening
cool of autumn and from that to the chilly
north winds Of winter. Wednesday night bed
room windows were left up until morning
and the stove fires were allowed to die out.
Last night the fires were burning cheerfully
and the windows were all down. Outer wrap
pings were comfortable last night; the night
before they were oppressive. To make the
meteorological phenomena complete, a lively
thunderstorm passed over the city yesterday
morning. All that is necessary to make the
year-in-a-day moro perfect is a snowstorm.
A prominent physician, referring to the
matter last night, said, "Much sickness must
result from such radical and sudden changes.
1t will be particularly severe on those persons
suffering with lung affections"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
For FIetcher,s Benefit.


The musical and dramatic entertainment
given at Curtis hall last night by American
Guard council No. /, o. u. A. NJ, for the
benefit of the widow and children of the late
Francis Fletcher, who was recently killed at
the Pioneer mills, was very credtable
affair, and better still. decided success
financially, at least $50 being realized
for the unfortunate family. The pro-
gramme consisted of an instrumental duet,
by Miss Katie Davis and Charles Tribby;
reading, by Mr.. Ralph Jefferson; vocal solo,
by Miss Salie Crimes comic song, by Mr..
George Golden; instrumental music by the
West End Musical club, Messrs. Bates, Paul,
Potter, and Moran; scenes from Julius Caesar,
by Messrs. II. o. Pulizzi and Charles Milligan;
the farce, "The Siamese Twins" performed
by Misses Bernhard and Fannie Southwick,
Messrs. w. G. and Il. 7. Southwick, L. S.
Bernard, and w. G. Souder and the farce
1.-THE Poor Photographer" Messrs. W. @.
souder. and n. p. and w. G. southwick in
the cast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
A CHINAMAN's PROTEST..

40 Us EtttDFs
Convinced that have the support of all
true Americans, / enter this protest in regard
to that law which excludes the Chinese from
becoming citizens of the United States, in
your impartial columns.
No clear-headed and right-minded Ameri-
can questions tho illcgality Of such law, GER
tainly the injustice of it. If thore is man,
who can with clear conscience saw that tho
law is legal and just, so much the worse for
him, since IL shows him to DO n perfect igno-
ramus 30 those courtesics and etiquettes of in
ternational law which should characterize
two friendly nations, and it also shows him
to be very deficient in American character
and thought.
The government Of China, however cor
I'll pit and rotten she may DO in her domestic
arrangements. has always been careful to
keep her foreign relations pure and invio-
late. When the United States made extor-
tiOnate demands in the case of some damages
sustained by Americans at the hands of the
Chinese, China paid it. What steps has tho
United States government taken to indem-
Nifty tho Chinese of California and elsewhere
who sustained damages at the hands of Amer
lean mobs2 Yet China is a heather country,
and the United States was founded by the
Pilgrim fathers. Well may Justice weep
The arguments which were made upon the
passage of the ant-Chinese bill had some
show of reason and merit Though it was
mighty SLIM, but law which prohibits
Chinese already in tho United States from
becoming her citizens is nothing short of a
national crime. Tho most charitable view
that can be taken is that it was the outcome
of serious and dangerous agitation but
| that does not make the law right and just.
However, this might be said in its favor, that
as no man can truthfully say, never COM
mitted crime" so no nation can stand on
| the pinnacle of truth and say, mo crime
can be laid at my door" 1t is in the very
nature of things for individuals and nations,
some time or other, to do wrong, but when
| nation or an individual adheres to and up
holds a wrong, it shows either depravity or
| imbeciity.
English historians in the future Chat is, If
they be true Englishmen) will hang their
heads in shame while they write about the
| opium war. He who shall hereafter write
the history of France will have sufficient
cause to blush for his countrymen on the
Madagascar question, and the future Ameri-
can muse of history will wish that truth did
not compel him TO soil his manuscripts with
| the Indian and Chinese questions But a
| fault corrected is half undone. 1t therefore
| behooves nation whose watchword is lib
| erty, whose constitution comprises all that is
consummate and sublime, whose social stat
utes are based on divine laws, to blot out that
law which now stains its statute book. Then
the declaration of independence becomes a
true gospel, cherished by every lover Of true
liberty, and America will become an elysium,
the true land of the free and the home of the
brave. CHEoNG Woo TsANG.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
A SUGGESTION,

Would it not be q judicious move on the
part of the National Jockey club to offer one
or two purses at their spring meeting, open
for gentlemen riders, say one for n half or
three. quarter mile dash or heats, the other a
steeplechase, short course. We have several
gentlemen in tho district who own good
horses and are excellent riders, and if the
Jockey club complies with this suggestion
their action would meet with general salts
faction, as few events Of the turf have more
pleasing interest for the public than friendly
contests Of this character.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

The latest enterprise by this Eestarsuteur
in getting control at his superb establishment
of some Of the best known brands of whiskie'
at bottom figures, aud his retailing the same
at prices which prevailed before the war, il
resulting in a great increase in every branch
Of his business. That no doubt could exist OF
the purity of his various brands he had each
analysed, and the results, AS published in
these columns were in every way satisfactory
to the most skeptical.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
Eieo.

WEST.-Suddenly, at the residence OF her sister,
MrB. w, n. Brooke, 90 III street northwest, Miss
LIZZIE s. WEST, formerly of Norfolk. Va.
Her remains to betaken to stanton, Va Services
at the house at $3.50 o'clock p IN.
sIMMs.-on "wednesday. Feb. 10, 1884, at 11;30
p. M, of pneumonia, EDWARD SIAiNs aged 80 years.
Funeral from st, AoysluS' Church Saturday morn
ing, the 10th inst, at 10 O'clock Friends of the
family are respectfully Invited 70 attend. ~
GOULD.-On the 14th instant, Mrs. j. l., GOULD
daughter of Rev. William NJ. Ferguson.
Funeral from her fathers residence, 1926 street,
Saturday at p. m. ~
BOYD.-On Feb. 10, 1884, suddenly, OF paralysis,
DR.. WILLIAM BOYD, In the Gath year OF his age
Funeral from his late residence, 1OS Virginia ave-
nue. southwest, on Friday at p. m. Friends and
relatives invited TO attend. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.


DR.. A. W, Pitzer, who was unable on &C.
count of illness to lecture last Friday, will
speak at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton this evening at o'clock. The subject
of the lecture is "The Fact and Nature OF
Miracles" These lectures are not limited to
members of the association, but are free to
all who wish to avail themselves of DIR. Pit
zer's study and research in the preparation
of these subjects given each Friday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
North cnpitoI Tempsrnnce.

The frat meeting under the auspices of the
New Temperance alliance was held last even
ing at the North Capitol NJ. L. church, corner
of North Capitol and K streets northwest
Addresses were made by Major II. A. Hall,
H. b. Moulton and Others Singing was
rendered by the choir, which is composed Of
the following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs
Light as organist Mrs. Loudermilk, Mrs
Hayge, Mrs. Muller. Misses King and Law
renson, Messrs. Hodes, Fisher, Aaron, Med
felt and White, conductor. A largo number
signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
Mrs. sp eaISer Carlisle Cured OF Rhoumu-
tism.

Prof. A. J. Dexter, whose advertisement
appears elsewhere in our columns, has been
meeting with much success since he opened
his office here, being patronized by the very
best classes. Yesterday he received tho fol-
towing from one of his patients, which speaks
for itself:
RIGGS House, Feb. II, lssi.-PRoF. A. J. DEXTER
Dear sir: have suffered with inaammatory Theu-
mRtism for thirty years Hearing of your skill
determined to try your treatment. After the first
application was enabled to sleep profoundly, not
having had any rest for week. At present am
for some time. / suffer no pain. 1t gives great
pleasure 10 add my name to the many you have
cured. Ny general health Is greatly improved.
Respectfully, Mrs JOHN q. CARLISLE,
Sneakers Wiiel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
NIra. AIlvn,s Recnntinn.

A reception was given Thursday evening
by Mrs. L. A. Allyn, teacher of music.
Despite the Indictment weather tho parlors,
at 910 fourteenth street, were filled with
her friends. The pieces rendered by the
little girls, pupils of Mrs. Allyn, were lis.
tened to with great interest by the friends
assembled, and received with hearty rounds
of applause. Miss Katie Foote. Miss Ger.
trude Allyn, and Miss Reta Spaulding, espe.
cially, were highly applauded.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

John A. Rawlins camp, No. 2, of this order,
held lively meeting last night. 1t was de-
cded to change the meeting nights to the
second and fourth Wednesdays instead of
Thursdays as heretofore, and TO remove to
the hall in the Grand Army build ing, corner
Of Seventh and l. streets northwest. Several
recruits were mustered, aud the camp is now
in Aourishing condition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

GENTLEMEN needing the services Of an eN.
perienCed physician who makes diseases OF men
specially should send II cent in postage stamps
for"TuF LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH" n new book
of inestimable value. 1t gives sound advice and
information, and Is comprehensive in detail. Adj
dress the author J. BRYAN, NJ. d..
Ia Enst EifIeenih streeI. New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
Tho NYreclsing Drcdges.

The Baker Wrecking company, Of Norfolk
Va, arrived at the navy yard In this city
yesterd ay morning and will soon begin the
work OF raising the United States steam tug
Msyaower, which was sunk some time ago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
The Oldest Inhabitants.

The Oldest Inhabitants will celebrate Wash.
ington's birthday on the twenty.second in
their usual manner. Mr.. Ephraim Wheeler
will deliver an Grafton, and the farewell ad
dress of Washington will DO read.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

SIR: Now that the subcommittee of the
senate on licenses for the District of Colum-
bia has reported adversely on the bill Of the
district commissioners to abolish the personal
tax system here, would suggest that tho
citizens meet in mass and protest against
such action on the part of congress.
OLD CITIZEN.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
SnttiaI Slntirrs.

49, THF STATEMENT IN THE "sTARn
EsVS and "CtitlC" of Wednesday that struck Il
man named William Goodman 10 the face with q
came into my house Tuesday evening. and acted
so disorderly and used such bruay vulgar and pro
fame language that ] constrained 10 eject him
twice. Thu second time he went out suddenly that
he broke pane Of glass with his head. There was
'-O 'N'''''''' l. FITzMoRRIs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
Reception 20 the Remains OF One OF the
Jennnette Party.

The secretary Of the navy has given in
structions to Rear Admiral Simpson, COM
manding the League Island navy yard, to
arrange for the participation of the naval
forces at that place in the reception to be
given by George G. Meade post, No. /, G. A.
r., of Philadelphia, and the municipal au-
thorities, to the remains of George w. Boyd
of the De Long party which are expected to
arrive in Philadelphia next week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

There will be q meeting of the members o
bar of the United States supreme court at j.
a. m. tomorrow at the supreme court room
capitol, to take suitable action IN regard t,
the death of the late Philip Phillips.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

- NEW DEPARTURE.

We have just opened the FARRAGUT MARKET
corner scvcnte and streets, where our custom
and Vegetables and everything else that be ounC
-. iHl"..yE los c. FEARsON,S SONS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

The commander and staff Of the department
OF the Grand Army of the Republic visited
Burnside post, No. s. last night, and addresses
were made by the department. commander
and others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

The meeting of the suffrage committee of
100 at Association hail. 632 Pennsylvania av-
enue. tonight will be an important one.
call has been issued by the chairman for
full attendance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

In the death of DIR. William Boyd this city
has lost a familiar and well-known citizen.
His career in politics, and his pronounced
what famous.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

Yor all want the best. Don't take my word for H.
hut order n case dozen Rochester Beer tmalt and
hops and II not the best your money VIII berended
Il. II. FINLEY,
12OG Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr.. William Price was charged in the
police court yesterday with embezzling three
promissorv notes, valued at Sl67, from ME-
Jonathan Tarbell. The case was dismissed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-15

For teaching Decorative Needlework Will be con
ductcd In The millinery store Of Nmr. NJ. y HUNT
1909 4 street northwest, inst Nd of willard Ho!el
Ladies invited 10 call. Mis- A. H. IRA