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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-27
Yesterdays Heat.

Corrected daily by ]. A Cfayens of the
Pharmacy Co., for THE 0AztTrE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-27

Ladies' and children's white dresses
at cost at Miss NJ. w. Berlin 4 Co. "a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The commissioner of patents yesterday
filed his response in the mandamus brought
by George c. Gill, to compel him to issue q
patent to him. This is case in which, after
the commissioner had decided that Gill was
entitled to priority Of invention, one Scott
who claimed an interference, appealed to the
secretary of the interior, who reversed tho
commissioners decision, and awarded pri-
ority Of invention to Scott. The commits
sioner, in response says that if his Judgment
which is that Gill is entitled to receive his
patent as prayed for-then he has i'm
properly refused to prepare said patent for
issue; but if his decision is subject to review
and reversal on application to the secretary
of the interior, thon his refusal to receive
final fee and to prepare the patent for issue
is right and proper. This answer of tho
commissioner leaves the court to decide
whether his judicial action is subject to
review or whether his decision is final.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

surance and real estate agent, was called. He
stood by the side Of Dance the previous wit
ness, during the riot and described the course
of events substantially as Dance had done.
Witness was armed but did not fire. Dc
scribing the events which preceded the riot
and the causes of tho prevalent excitement,
witness said they had two or three bad mag
istrates-something which they never had
before--two or three negro policemen. The
negroes were impudont. Two or three times
negroes had run between him and ladies with
whom ho was walking The white mon
fired in self-defense.
w. A. Meeks, n clerk in a hardware store
next door to Wolfolk u Blair's office, in Dam
willie, was called. lie saw the riot, and in
reply to inquiries described some of tho
features of It. On cross-examination by SEN
ator Lapham witness said he fred his pistol
once at a crowd of Colorcd people. The
colored men were firing at the whites
Witness could not name any colored man
who fired.
The committee at 4 o'clock adjourned till
10 o'clock to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
Death OF judge Granger.

Judge Granger, who has been a resident of
this city for the past thirty years. died yes.
terday morning at the United States hotel,
in the 10Th year Of his age. lie was native
of Ontario county, New York, A lawyer by
profession, he was elected to the position OF
county judge of Ontario county, in that state,
when quite a young man. He came to this
city at the beginning of Pierce's administra-
tion, and was appointed to the position of
recorder in the general land office, which
place he filled for eighteen years. He was
then transferred to the pension office, in tho
division Of the pensioners of the war of 1912.
His death was not unexpected, as he was in
feeble health. He was brother-in-law of
the lato Stephen A. Douglas, and leaves sur.
viving u wife and married daughter, both of
whom reside ut Clifton Springs, n. Y. His
remains were sent northward last night for
intermVnt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
THE UNITY CLUB.
Address OF MIR. A. II. spofTord on "Lcad.
ers OF Men,"

ers OF Mem"
Tho meeting of the Unity club was held
last night at the residence of Mr.. Hutchinson,
022 o street. There was large attendance
Of members and guests. The following pro-
gramme was excellently carried out: Piano
duet, overture, Stradella, by Mr.. Brockett
and Miss Hutchinson song, My
Sentinel Am l." Mr.. Charles b.
Dean, aCcompanist, Miss Cannon; essay,
Mr.. A. r. Spofford; piano solo, Polish Ma.
tional Dance" by Miss Hutchinson recita-
ton, "Jamess Conquest" by Miss Rita Spald.
ing; songs, by Miss Mary L. Roberts rccita.
ton, Gone With Handsome Man" by Mr.
Charles II. Babbitt; song, "Goodby," by Miss
Amy Leavitt, and recitation, by Prof +. A.
Clark.
Mr.. A. r. spofrord lectured upon the sub.
ject Leaders of Men" In every age and in
nearly every nation, said he, there have been
found men who stood out among or above
their fellows as If cast In superior mold.
though not always of finer clay. In ruder
ages these leading spirits were obeyed and
followed while living and apotheosized when
dead. A distinction between men of heredit-
ary rank and those who have become leaders
by their own native genius and force of char
acter was made. Military prowess could not
be assigned n very lofty rank. The world is
coming to detest war and bloodshed. Among
tho leaders of men a lofty rank, If not the
highest, must be assigned to the great
thinkers of the world, to whom running
sketch was devoted. Such men as Plato.
Aristotle, Bacon, with nouces of the states
men, the orators, the poets, and the artists Of
the world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
Capital Tent, I.echnbItes.

Capital Tent, No, SO, l. o. of Rechabites
held an open meeting last night at their lodge
room in Washington hall, East Washington.
A large audience was present and enjoyed q
well.planned programme. Songs were sung
by Miss Jennie Sturgeon, May Hodly, Ella
Waters, and Mr. G. w. Havill. Recitations
were made by Misses Ella Mahoney and
Mamie White. Addresses by Messrs. Marche
and Horne, and Mrs. Chambers. piano
duet by the Misses Bussius. trio violin,
flute and banjo was rendered by Messrs.
Hooper, Rankin, and Havill. A chorus by
the George W. Salter lodge choir and Tom
and Jerry" by the southwck family ended
the evenings entertainment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
McCauiI's New Opera.

The Now York Mirror publishes an inter-
view with Manager John A. McCaull in re-
gard to the attractions to be soon produced
at the Casino, New York. The following
portion of the interview is interesting to
Washington people as Desiree is the Joint
production of two local artists, Messrs. Sousa
and Taber: Have you othor works in store
for production at the Casino p "Yes the
American opera, Desiree. 1t has the best
book / ever saw and the score is not only
catchy but musicianlv." Such an encomium
from one so well qualified to pass upon the
merit of their work will be read with plea
sure by the many friends in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
The Eleventh Subdivision Charities.

meeting to reorganize tho eleventh sub
division of the Associated Charities was held
at the Sixth Street Presbyterian church Tues
day evening at the call of Mr.. L. S. Emery.
general secretary, who on account of sudden
illness in his family, was unable TO be
present. The meeting was organized by the
selection Of DIR. Il. b. Donaldson as temporary
chairman and Mrs. John ID. Hyer as tenn
porary secretary. Apermanent organization
was effected by the election of DIR. r.. b.
Donaldson as president, Mr.. Harmon vice
president, 5, NJ. Yoatman treasurer, and Mrs
John ID. Hyer secretary, and the following
board of directors: Messrs. j. Whit Heron,
William A, Church, IL. c. Thompson, William
IL. Hunt, w. II. Baum, Mrs Sarah Lloyd,
and Mrs. Foster. Among those present were
Judge and Mrs. Smell from one of the other
subdivisions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The Washington Continentals met last
evening at Timmss hall, Capt. Mills in the
chair, Col. Timms unavoidably being absent,
Lieut.. w. L. Clspp. secretary. Seven new
members were admitted into the corps and
ten applications received. Second Lieut.
Clapp OF Company A, was promoted to the
first lieutenantcy; J. X. johnson, OF company
B, was promoted from second to first lieu
tenant and Sergeant John L. Smallwood was
elected second lieutenant. The corps decided
to attend the fair of the Veteran cadets next
Wednesday evening in a body Capt. An
derson, of Company A, who was delegated to
make inquiries as to the cost of trip to
New Orleans during the worlds fair in that
city, reported.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The Children's Masquerade.

The annual children's masquerade ball of
the Washington Scheutzen Verein was hold
last evening at Abner's hall, which was we'll
attended by children, their parents and
friends. Among the little ones in attendance
and the characters represented were Topsy,
Rosie Biedler; George and Martha Washing
ton, Daniel Lewis and Florence NJ.
Fenton; Blanche Boone, Gypsy Queen;
Carrie Helmus; Shepherd Boy, Willie
Xander; Shepherdess, Carrie Xander; Doctor,
Johnnie Kessler Clown, George Wilmer;
Swiss Cowboys, Robert Gardner and Rudolph
Gobner; Colored Banjoist, Oscar Voght
Maud Eastwood, Katie Newton; Vegetable
Garden, Annie Mueheisen; Peasant
Girls Florence LIE Fevre and Lola
Garden; SCheutzen, Theodore Graf;
Nurse, Minnie Graf; American Girl,
Katie Pfiel Peasant Girl, Minnie Mueller
Red Ridinghood Carl, Pohrans; Faust,
Bertha Vogt, Miden Smith, Marguerite
Maud Schmidt; Mary Steuart, Emma
Schmidt; Esthetic Girl. Leo Vogt; Buttor.
fly, Isabella Graft Morning Star, May Carr
Flower Girl, Louisa Hosch; Highland Lassie,
Annie Prosise; Pages, Charles Weinheimer,
John Cameron; Bulgarian Princess, Maggie
Cameron; Domino, Clara Donch; Flower
Girl, Minnie Vogt; Mary Washington, George
Kolb
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution to extend the right
of suffrage to women, reported favorably to
the senate yesterday from the committee on
woman suffrage by Senator Palmer, is the
resolution introduced early in the session by
Senator Lapham. 1t provides that tho legis-
atures of the several states be asked to
ratiiy the following article, which IL proposes
as an amendment to the constitution:
SEcToE /. The right OF citizens OF the United
States 10 vote shall not he denied or abridged by
the United States or by any state on account Of
sex,
SEC, 2, The congress shall have power, by ap.
proprlate legislation, 10 enforce the provisions Of
this article
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

very pleasant literary and musical enter.
tainment was given by Lincoln post No. 8
&. A. r., last night at Grand Army hall. A
we'll selected programme had been arranged,
and was finely rendered. A solo by Miss
Alice Williams was enthusiastically cncored,
and a recitation by little Clara French, aged
years, was very well done. Mr.. John
Twecdalo read several selections, and num-
ber of musical selections were given by differ
ent gentlemen, all in commendable manner.
Tho performance was followed by dance.
Among those present were Post Commander
Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs Campbell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Months, Misses Naylor, Rogers, Ivins,
Dalton, Humphries, and Dimick. The post
is enthusiastic over the success of its enter
tainment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
"The Gray Mare the Better Horse.-

Quito sensation was caused yesterday
afternoon about O'Clock OH Twelfth street,
opposite the pension office, by the bollieerent
actions of small woman draped in black
toward large man seemingly under the
influence of liquor. She grabbed at his watch
and finally fourishel a small single-barreled,
silver.mounted pistol in his face. The man
was evidently anxious to avoid scene aud
tried TO avoid her, but she wouldn't be
avoided. Finally she compelled him to go
with her, and when last seen they were
trudging up Twelfth street through the rain,
followed by gaping crowd and policeman
on horseback
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
the SUFFRAGE COMMITTEE
Meeting Of That Body Last Night and Ar
rangements for Future Action.
The Commissioners Denial OF the Charges
OF the Memorial Shown TO he Incorrect.


a meeting oil the suffrage committee of ono
hundred was held last night at Shea's hall,
Pennsvlyania avepue. with Mr. NJ Ctorr
prosidino and M n n w.,aht .oa.o,a ~, =.
! III -.,e.',.- - =. "t's"O 'ooio'"'y
lho attendance was not as large as usual
owing TO the TACT that no notices had been
sent to members of tho committee and wa.
intended to be an informal meeting prepara.
tory to the active work of the committee.
Mr.. Il. ID. Wright, on behalf of Mcssrs,
Moore and Wright, rendered the use of their
offices, No. i56 Louisiana avenue, to the com.
mittee for their future meetings. ON mo.
tion of Mr.. ii. C.. Clagctt, the tender was
accepted and a vote of thanks rendered The
gentlemen. ....'.
Mr.. L. ID. Wright moved that 1000 copies of
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN of the issue OF
March "a bo purchased, and that the secre.
tary be directed to send them TO tho promi-
mont business mon and property owners of
the city.
The motion was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. A. Il. Mullett, the com.
mittee went into executive session to consider
matters which il was not deemed advisable
to give to the public until tho same shall have
been put in proper shape.
After tho doors were opened tho subcom-
mittce on the bill to be presented to congress
providing for a municipal form of govern.
ment to be elected by the people and on
public meetings were INSTRUCTED to proceed
with their work at once and report at tho
next meeting of the committee, which is to
bo held next Wednesday evening at tho
offices Of Messrs. Moore & Wright, at 730
p. m.
There wero strong objection TO going into
executive session nt first, but, being ex-
planned that IL was intended for private busi-
ness, the session was held. Speeches woro
made by Mcssas. Clagett, Mullett Fague,
Wright, Murphy, and Surgeon General Ham
llton. Mr.. Wright's speech was in answer to
tho commissioners interviews and the inter-
views with some members of the committee
of one hundred published in last evenings
Star.
Mr.. Wright said that the memorial of the
suifragsts was correct, land that tho state
ments of the commissioners confirmed in
tho memorial. In answer to q statement of
one of the commissioners that unusual prices
were paid for asphalt, because Mr.. Barber,
who has o monopoly in the article, would be
compelled to reduce the prices he charged in
Chicago and other cities IL he furnished
asphalt at the former prices to tho District of
Columbia, it is evidence of tho fact that the
commissioners of this district have allowed
themselves to be used in the interests of
private business to the detriment of the best
Interests of our people 1t makes no differ
ence to our citizens that Mr.. Barber and his
associates shall reduce their prices. 1t is the
sole and only duty of the commissioners to
secure this material at the lowest rate, with
out reference to Mr.. Barber's being compelled
to make reduction to other cities. He re-
garded it as proof that the commits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

East Washington Consolidation Meeting.
At the consolidation meeting of the East
Washington districts to arrange for the
emancipation celebration President q. w.
Stewart presided Addresses were made by
Prof r. l.. Greener, Col. Murrell, Col.
Graham, Messrs. II. i. Laws, w. II. Smith
and Freeman. Afterward the committee for
the election of chief marshal reported that
Mr.. Fredric Dyson was unanimously elected
chief marshal for East Washington. The fol-
lowing committees were then announced
Committee on finance j. w. Lomax, chair
man; Robert Dorsey, secretary; j. w. Fowler,
treasurer; William Liverpool, Samuel Brown,
committee on Chariots, Robert Dorsey, chair
man; j. w. Fowler, VIM. Liverpool, Abram
Lee, and J. w, Cophas; committee on CAR
riages, j. w, Fowler, James N. Cephas, and
Samuel j, Brown,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

A meeting of the "Cercle des Preciense
Ridicules" was held last night at their room
in the Lauten building, which was largely
attended. After the reading Of the minutes
by the secretary, Miss Rosa Poesche, the fol-
lowing programme was very finely rendered (:
instrumental music by Miss Rhodes reading
by Messrs. Colin aud Ziwet, and a comedy
entitled after tho Ball" the two characters
Of which were taken by Miss Sewell and Mr.,
Buynit2ky. The whole performance was
highly enjoyed by all present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
Young CoIorcd Mems Reunlon.

reunion of the young colored men of the
district was held at the Philadelphia house
last night, with Mr.. A. ST, A. Smith pr6sid-
ing. MIR. Smith stated tho object of the
meeting TO be for the organization OF reform
party. Resolutions were adopted in which
they condemned the district government and
pledged themselves to support those candi.
dates for the Chicago convention who favor
suffrage in the district and the nomination of
John A. Logan for president
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The certificate of the election of tho trus.
tees of the Methodist Protestant church, of
Georgetown, was Glcd for record yesterday.
The following members of the congregation
are trustees: Henry Weaver, James Martin,
Joseph Lbbey, John T.. Cox, William n.
Bell George A. Birch, and Charles A. Upper.
man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The Chronicle tomorrow will contain ad.
mrablo portraits of tho remarkable and
popular Mrs Frank Leslie proprietor Of tho
great Frank Leslie publishing house of New
York, and of the Marquis de Leuville, TO
whom this gifted lady is atianced,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

The last of the series of young peoples
course of concerts took place last night at
tho Tabernacle church. A large audience
was present aud enjoyed a well arranged
nrnuramD1a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

THE Organina is n musical instrument
playcd by passing perforated paper through
Ii and turning a handle, 1t specially pleases
the little ones and can be purchased from
Johu f. Ellis Il Co., 937 Pennsylvania avenue,
near Tenth street. for $50 including five
pieces ofmusic. Buy one before they are all
gone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
RRiIrOnd Accident.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning Ma
tilda Ross, an old colored woman, had her
hand mashed by engine ga, of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, at the corner Of Sixth and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
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Removing TeIeuraDh Wire.

The manager of tho Western Union Telc-
graph company has notified Capt. Green
that one and quarter miles of tho lines of the
Mutual Union company have been removed
as directed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

] streets northeast. Medical aid was rem
dered, aud the injured woman was removed
to hor home, corner of Fifth and streets
uorthnnst
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

f. +. Mason, No, 0ll + street northwest
reports stolen from Marion hall, No. 3Ol +
street northwest, on Thursday night light
oyercoat and a Derby hat, valued at $40.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29

IowANs ought TO hear Burdeltc, their own
humorist. April ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-29
Enst MashLngton CONDEMNATION Mseting.

Don't forget Burdetle's lecture April 2, 1.-THE
Pilgrimage OF the Funny Man"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-08

! think-two men came into the room,
distributing various articies-tobacco:
betel, plantains and another kind OF
vegetable cut up tine-and then FOL
lowed a mar with the lid OF a betel-box
and a bottle, pouring out and dealing
the contents of the bottle in the box
lid to the company. When it came to
me. it looked SO much like water, and
had so little smell, that l touched my
lips to it and found it strong spirits, SO
our party declined to drink, though
urged very strongly. Pretty soon we
heard great shouting and laughing out
| side; and, looking over the wall, we
saw that the bridegroom had arrived,
but was not allowed to come up the lad
| der till his friend had paid money to
those who held a silk handkerchief
across the top of the ladder. After
much talking and much fun, the hand
kerchicf was Withdrawn and the BRIDE
groom came up the ladder, where he
found his way again stopped before
the door of the ladies' room, until he
had paid two rupees. Having been
finally admitted, he was instructed to
sit on the floor with his groomsman
by the tray of pice, on which were
two little bc~tel-box-lids, filled with
spirits and a ball of cotton
yarn. After a while, the bride came
out of the bedroom, opening into
the room, and with her bridesmaid
sat down opposite the two men. Then
an old man, who also sat by the tray,
took the ball of yarn, dipped the end IN
the cup of spirits, and wound around
the b~ridegroom's wrists, muttering over
something as he did SO. After four or
five windings to each wrist. he again
dipped the end into the spirits, touched
the mans hand with it, and proceeded
to wind the BRIDES wrists in the same
manner. Then he treated the grooms-
man and bridesmaid just the same. after
which they were all made to hold their
hands before Them touching the. tray,
the men holding theirs %cup-shaped, and
the girls holding theirs open with one
laidin the other, while the old man NUT
tered away for three OF five minutes.
He then took the two cups, put n into
the hands of the bridegroom the other
into the brides hands, and they were
made to sip, and then exchange cups
and sip again, exchanging and slipping
until they seemed tired and put the cups
down of their own accord, when they
were taken up and presentedt to the
groomsman and bridesmaid to zip and
exchange as the married couple had
done. Then the old man gathered up
all the money on the tray into a betel-
box, and presented it to che husband
with a little speech, and he presented it
to his wife, and she took it into her
room, which ended the ceremony. The
young husband and his friends got up
and returned home, and we followed
their example, bringing our plartains
with us.-Cor. Albany Aryus.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-02-08
A TongthOo Wedding.

Early one morning we went to see a
Iongthoo marriage, having obtained an
invitation from the bride. When we
reached her house, we We're met by a
man dealing out lemonade or
limenade who would not let
us pass till we drank some. In
mediately we were met by another man,
who offered us each Il bunch Of plantains,
a handful of betcl leaves, nuts, etc, and
u large pinch of q kind Of vegetable
mixture seeming to have been only
wilted over the fire. When we had
taken these things to carry, we were al
lowed to pass up the ladder into the
house. In the front room or veranda.
the men were sitting on mats, feasting
on the good things Gas they call them)
set before them, just such things as had
been given to us Afterwards we passed
into the ladies room, which was really
the kitchen, where was y fireplace with
a little fire and much smoke. The floor
was well covered with dirt, and the
women were sitting on it all around tn.
room l found space for sitting between
but as | had put on a clean dress for the
occasion, l did not like to sit on the
dirty floor, so, after standing awhile, /
put my umbrella down and sat on that.
after which a mat vas brought me to sit
on. AS the smoke wa preferable to the
smell Of napee, l turned a friendly face
to the woman smoking. A tray was
placed in the midst of the company,
into which they dropped their piece,
which. l suppose, was to go toward pay
ing for the feast.
After waiting some time-an hour,