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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

Mr.. BLISS can hardly BIO called witness
without opinions. At any ratio Messrs. Cook
and Gibson, after reading his testimony
given yesterday, will be justified in the con.
clusion that he has entertained vigorous
opinions concerning them for a long time
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

THE commissioners news basket" has the
delightful charm of uncertainty. You never
know what you arc going to get. You dip
into it as you do into grab bag" at q
church fair. The result is much the same.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
Stnti.tion OF Pontomces.

Tho number of poStoitices in the United
States on March 20 was 4s093, an increase of
LBS in less than nine months If the same
rate of increase Is maintained during the re-
maindor of the fiscal year, it is estimated that
tho postofices will number $4,000 on July 1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

copy will be one Of considerable magnitude,
and will require time, especially as tho pres
ent force Of the Office is not sufficient to fully
keep up its current business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
The Lif.tIme of a Patent.

The house committee on patents has de-
cided unanimously to report adversely Rep
resentativo Anderson's bill to limit the life.
time Of a patent TO Ave years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

If the "news basket at the district gov
errment building don't give way tho citizens
of this district are bound to know what is
going on.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

SATIoSAL--Mr. J. X. Emmett,
FORDs.-" Confusion"
CoMiQuE-Nariety.
DIYE Matinee and evening performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
CURRENT GOSIPS.
LONGS FOR SPRING.

De spring o. dc year am a slippin' erlong
An looks wild peep through de cool chilly al
An de bird am erlookin' GROUND fur hissong,
AS he hops on dc linn an de half frozen brar.
De fire feels good fur dar's leo in dc creek,
But spring IL am comm erlong les de same,
beak, " 49,
An he knows what he's dom Of he doan I'll DO
blame.
Ill be mighty glad when de warm win blows
An do cows stan arouu enoyin' O. dc Good,
Fur, ter tell do Lords truth, Use sorter scace O.
cloze,
An hssor hustle nightly fer ter git or little
wood.
Dc hogs am awful touchy whom dc weader II ia
col,
An da hollers like dc dobbil when yer clim's in
do pen
Doan want or man ter eat ON, oh, no, bless yor
soul,
So haster compromise on de domipickcr hon,
-ArkdnsatO nausler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

An important meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the new Homeopathic hospital was
held at the building 1106 street. yesterday
afternoon. The following gentlemen were
present A. S. Pratt, Lewis Clephane, H. d.
Cooke, l.. r. Letter, Mrs. A. H. Barber L. G..
Cutter, c. p. Culver and the secretary,
G. b. Gilbert. An auditing committee,
consisting of Messrs William S. Roose,
Lewis Clephane, and Miss Isabel II. Lehman,
was appointed. The treasurer reported
$500 cash and 81, 900 in interest bearing bonds
ON hand. Bills amounting to $l1f,90 were
ordered to be paid. The secretary reported
nominations made by the medical society
from which to choose a medical staff. They
were laid over for action. The hospital
committee were instructed to open the build
ing for the reception of patients as soon rs
practicable; also to ft up the front room as a
free disponsary.
At meeting of the hospital committee
held Immediately afterward Miss Lizzie
Piper, sister. of the late DR.. Piper, of this
city, was appointed matron. A subcommittee
consisting of Mrs. Dr. Pope, Mrs. A. l.. Bar.
ber, and Mrs. Harridt, was appointed to pro-
cure by gift or purchase furniture for present
use. Thanks were extended to Mr.. William
S. Roose for gift of $50. The hospital will
be ready for the reception of patients early
next week,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

glyphs. She carried cat and broomstick
unique costume. consisting of awhite dress
storks, and ornamented with placques fans
and peacock feathers.
Mrs Mckee an incognito, in. black satin
and jet ball dress.
The President and Mrs. McElroy entered
about II o'clock and at 12 the bugle call gave
the signal to unmask. Others present as
lockers on at the bewildering scene were
Secretary Lincoln Gen. and Mrs. Sheridan,
Gen. and Mrs. Hazen,. Gen. r.. f. Beale, Mrs.
James Wadsworth, Miss Schenck, Senator
Jones, Representative Glasscock, tho Russian,
German, French, and Austrian ministers, Mr.
aud Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. and Miss
Loting. After handsome supper, which
included champagne, terrapih, game, and all
the choice delicacles, dancing was resumed
and Kept Up with spirit until after 3 o'clock
in the notnlng.
The daughters of Representative Russell,
of Massachusetts, have sent out invitations
for tea on Wednesday aftern oon, Feb. Is.
The reception given by Mrs. $. NJ. Bryan
at her residence yesterday from g to y. M
was largely attended. She was assisted by
her daughter Miss Helen, who divided honors
with her mother In entertaining the guests.
Mrs K. B. Langdon, of Minneapolis, will
assist Mrs. ID. VI. Sabin, wife Of Senator
Sabih, In receiving to-day at the homo of the
latter, 1920 VI street.
Tho illness Of Mrs Howard g. White for
bids her receiving to-day, aud 1t is doubtful
If she will be able to receive ngain during
this season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
THE CHURCH OF otn FATHERS.
Brilliant Concert Last Night by well
known Amateurs.

Brilliant Concert Last Night by Iyeil
Known Amateurs.
The concert at the Church Of Our Fathers
last night opened with an organ solo by Mr..
Waldocker, which was well received, and was
followed by n quartette from Fidelio, which
secured round of hearty applause. Mr..
Knoop then sang "Gute Nacht Mcin Herziges
Kind" by Abt, with much taste
and feeling, and OH recall sang
Like u Flower" Following this was q
violin solo by Miss Birdie Lucas. who is
barely IL years old, and who gives reason
to predict for her great success in the future.
Mrs. True followed with "Whither," by
Schubert, a difficult composition, to which
she did full justice. Her voice, which has
been carefully trlined by Antonio and Ellori
Barilli, is a contralto of unusual range and
sweetness. While equal to any technical diff
fiCulties, IL is heard to best advantage In music
requiring delicate shades Of expression,
and there is at times pathos in IL that brings
tears. In response to an encore sho sang
" How TO Ask and Have" by Lover. Mr..
KaisUr's rich, full barytone was heard to the
best oil advantage in 'Gallants of England"
He was enthusiastically recalled, and re-
peated the last verse only. Mrs. A. A. Fem
gar, the wife of Capt. Fengar, of the revenue
marine service, next gave n fine rendition
of De Bcrot's twelfth air and vari-
ations. Her performance, which received
n well merited double encore was sur
prise even to her friends. She possesses q
brilliant technique, combined with beautiful
quality of tone, and is representative of the
French school On recall she gave Home,
Sweet Home" with variations which so
pleased the audience that she was forced to
respond with Lullaby" Mrs. Kaspar fol-
lowed with an aria from the "Huguenots"
and in response to determined encore gave
kathleen Mavourneen."
Mrs. Kaspar has been quite i'll for several
weeks, and her friends came prepared to
mako some allowances on that account, but
no allowance was needed, Her voice was
rich and full, her execution as accurate as of
old, and she never sang better. The concert
closed with a quartette ("Good Night") by
Mesdames Knspar and True and Messr5.
Knoop and Kaiser, to which the audience
paid the unusual compliment of listening
quietly and attentively TO the end
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
A MISSOURI RIVER CAUCUS.

Last night delegates from the states and
territories contiguous to the Missouri river
held caucus at which Mr.. Chapman, of Ne
braska, was chosen chairman. and j. II.
King Of Dakota, secretary. The following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the 3,200 miles of the navigable
waters Of the Missouri river, and the wonderful
development of the rich mineral and agricultural
country adjacent thereto, and the Importance and
power of the great river as artery Of commerce
and regulator oftrade. and the peculiar formation
Of Its channels and banks, inviting
ISsSy %saIs Rbs0''ssfi Rss sssiie ' aistanesa demand
that II should no longer be neglected by congress,
but that liberal appropriations should be made,
and that a commission be established composed
Of FIVE competent persons, to have charge of the
improvements and investigate the necessities
and possibilities ofthe great river, and report the
same 10 congress with their conclusions and
Recommendations.
The caucus appointed the following gen
tlemeh 20 present the resolution adopted to
the general committee on resolutions ap-
pointed by the river convention Maj. War
fer Of Kansas; Bouline, Of Missouri; Ransom,
ofEebraska; Nelly, Of Kansas, and King, OF
Dakota.
The caucus decided TO hold Missouri
river convention at some time and place to
be agreed upon by committee, and ad,
journed to meet at Q o'clock this morning 81
the parlor of Willard's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
The t.oldrn stars nj Abne,,s.

The Golden Star Socials gave grand calico
h p at Abners hall last night. A beautiful
watch was presented TO the member receiving
the hqhest number of votes. Mr.. German
rec lived 1903 votes against 800 votes in
the field. Among the ladies present were
Misses Sssie Baldwin, Mamie Connor, Abbey
Foley, II. Willis. Nellie Falvy, Mollie Boland,
Agnes Byrnes. Laura Olive, OBrein, Mary
Connell, Maggie Carpenter, j. Moran Annie
Campbell, Annie Stutz, l.. McArdle, Mollc
Denegri, Katie Lonoir, Josey Kaine, Maggie
Mccarthy. Jennie Mahoney, Annie Bacon,
Leahy, Julia Fslvy, A. Moran, NJ. joyce
Ezra" n Mnrrsy SneSnap Rpjreoe onShI"n ,U 'tUh hmnS
Babbington, A. Lenoir Mamie McNamara,
Mamie kighton, Mary Welsh, Coyle, Brady,
Morn, and others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
CnmhItinn nj The nivnr.

The signal corps patrolmen at Harper's
Ferry and Great Falls made frequent tele-
graphic reports to the chief signal officer last
night in regard to the condition of the river
at those points. A telegram at5 o'clock p. m,
from Harper's Ferry stated, Eight inch rise
since last report. The water still running"
Another Mt o'clock stated, Eight
inch rise since last report. The
Potomac one sheet of floating ice." AT 10
o'clock Harpers Ferry reported, "Thc water
has risen inches since G o'clock p. m, and
the ice is running very thick"
The patroleman at Great Falls reported at
Z o'clock p. M. "The river has risen
feet and the ice Is coming down very rap
idly" At 1915 another telegram from tho
Falls stated Rise of 8 inches since last re-
port and river full of ice."
At Georgetown last night the water was
running rapidly, but the floating ice was
"swung" into the channel and carried down
the stream.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
The Orloin OF Newspnpcrs.

An ingenious physician of Paris, Renaudot
by name, more than two hundred years ago,
hit upon good idea for "cutting out" his
more learned brethren, which he was not long
in putting into execution, to his own no small
advantage, and the great chagrin Of his
brother professionals. His plan was an eN-
tremely simple one, for he obtained his pop
ularity by the very innocent expedient of
collecting information, and then circulating
news sheets among his patients, for their spe-
cial dclectation and amusement. But mas
much as the seasons were not always sickly,
and he found he had plenty of
time on his hands, he was en-
couraged by his success to devote his
attention more exclusively to the business of
journalism, by providing the public at large
with news; and accordingly, in 1851, he sue
ceeded in obtaining for himself and family
solely tho privilege Of publishinga newspaper
called the Gazette de France. Such at least, is
the account of the origin of newspapers given
by De Saint Folk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Tho military order of the Loyal Legion
gave banquet in the dining room of the
Arlington hotel last night Covers were
spread for $50. On each plate was laid bou-
tonnier, and on the center table was a sword
made of choice exotics. The Arion quartette
was in attendance and rendered several selec-
tions. The banquet closed with the singing
OF "A Warrior Bold" by Mr.. William Me-
Donald, of the Arion quartette. Appropriate
addresses were made by Sheridan, Senator
Mandcrson, Mai. Martin Maginnis, Gen. Van
Vliet Gov. Curtis, Congressman Morey, of
Ohio. There were present Gems. Rosecrans,
sloCum, Pleasanton, Drs. Brown, u, S. A.,
Thomas Landers, Col. J. o. p Burnside, Gen.
Horace Capron, Col. Michael Sheriden, III.
w. Fass, of Boston, and Gen. Ordway.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Nrs. Drnhe,s change OF Base.

George NJ. Drake, who has been for several
Seirs a cek in the foreign mails division of
the postoflice department has resigned to ae.
cert the position of managing editor of the
Knoxville Chronicle. Mr., Drake had been
hut recently promoted from 81 900 to an 81 800
elerkship. He Is a pungent writer and an
energetic newspaper man, and formerly
edited newspaper in Alabama during the re-
,nnstfitDtipit uhriod
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Francis Bokes alias "BrOcky' Taylor, who
was released from the Philadelphia peniten-
tiary yesterday, after serving three-year
sentence for murder, was at once rearrested
on the charge of robbing the Office of George
II. b. White, in this city, of valuable certiti-
Gates and notes VALUED at $1,000. The pris-
oner reached here at o'clock yesterday
afternoon and was at onoo lodged in Jail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

The Washington Harmonic Company
gave concert at the Nineteenth Street Bap-
tist church on Monday evening, in the pres
ence of large audience. The company has
been organized about year. During the
summer they travelled extensively in the cast,
giving concerts at nearly all the popular
watering places. 1t was while they were
giving "a series of concerts at Saratoga last
season that Miss A. j.. Tilghman, their prin-
cipal soprano, received a severe injury by the
falling of brick from a building in course of
erection, which caused her, for some months,
to retire from active duty with the company.
Miss Tilghman has now auite recovered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Abtut 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon VIM.
r " Dshman, a white boy, 10 years of age,
VIII le playing on Wimsatt & Uhler's wharf,
foot Of Ninth street, accidentally fell over
board and was drowned. He was taken from
the water six minutes later by Mr.. George
Cumberland. DR.. Leach was summoned, but
tesuscitation was impossible, as life was too
far gone. The body was removed to the
home of his parents, FOG + street southwest
and the coroner notified.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
PERSONAL.

Mr. Loewenthal, ]. Lemuel, New York b, r,
Richardson and wife, Trenton, N. D., are at the
81. Marc.
Right Rev. John A. WatteTsou, bishop OF Colum'
l.. Barbour in a few days
W. L. Hardness, Cincinnati. j. II, Nesbit Illi-
noisM II. Taylor, Fredonln, N. Y; II. N. Howard,
Mrs, y, N, Booth, Miss J, Il, Hallenbake, Mrs; W.
tom John ], Farrell, New York, arc at the 81.
james.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
The Conureantlonnl Church Dinner.

The ladies of the congregational church
gave success, s,ful dinner yesterday afternoon
for the benefit of the church fund, The
tIbles were spread in the Sunday school
room. Social conversation followed the re-.
freshments, and very pleasant evening was
spent by those present, among whom were
Mrs. Dyer, Miss Dngman, Miss Kitty Calf
Mrs. Greene, Miss Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Tweedale, Rev. DR.. Rankin, Col. Alexander,
Miss Whitcomb, Miss Smell, Miss Hooper, and
Miss Rankin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
ri,ss Ana iIaIi'a Dinner.

A dinner party was given by Miss Ano B..
D. Hail, Of New York, at the Arlington last
evening to Mr. aud Mrs, shepard, Of New
york Hon. Lewis Beach and wife, Miss
Beach. Miss Enc Beach, Senator Fair, and
Mussrs. Murphy and Rauney
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
.Not Knocl,d DOWN, INIT Drunk.

A white woman, named Ellen Pidge, re-
ported to the police that she was knocked
down and robbed at the corner of Second
and streets northwest on Tuesday night.
The matter was investigated by officers of
the seventh precinct who state that tho
woman was not knocked down and robbed,
but that being intoxicated She fell down
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
KILLING the White Men.

NEW YORK Feb. Ga Matamoras (Mex.)
dispatch says: The India population at
Omitlan has risen against the whites. Seven
of the principal merchants have been killed,
and their bodies kicked about tho streets by
o mob. Many buildings have been burned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Te,mer und Conlev 10 Row.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The SpOrtiag.i Journal will
publish tomorrow articles of agreement for
a three-mile-and-tur sculling race between
Teemer and Conley, to take place at Pullman
on May 80, 1884, for purse of $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
MIR. CoId,yeIl,s Condition.

Mr.. j. Il. Coldwell, who was run over on
Sunday last, at Il late hour last night was
rapidly sinking, and death was feared at any
moment,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
mae anna nlA.En rnNMISsION.

THE GitlO III ' ish CohLhiSSiON'
The Ohio iivcr commission held second
session yesterday morning of several hours
duration, during which MUCH routine bust
ness was transacted.
On motion of Joseph Walton, of Pennsyl.
vania, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resoltcd, That IN view of the new duties i'm.
posed upon the river ard hareor committees Of
Ing OF George H. ThuIson, OF Pennsylvania John
Kirkpatrick, OF Ohio: John Mcclure, of West Nir-
Walton OF Piusburg nre hereby appointed 10 np-
pear before them and present TO them or any other
COMMITTEES feongress the absolute Necessity iorthe
possible destruction Of life and property which is
incident TO its unfinished condition. aud that this
commission urge the iorcble pre-. entation Of the
the urrer Ohio the Monongahela, und Allegheny
rivers, which is now exposed TO dangers daily BY
that a system Of electric lights be authorized for
the lighting of The dam piers and lock of the DAM
end TO orcibly urge an especial appropriation for
these objects.
The following resolution was presented by
George II. Thurston to the board and adopted,
and afterward presented by Mr.. Thurston to
the Mississippi river convention, of which he
is also member, and referred to the commit
tee on resolutions of that to-day.
Whereas the board Of commissioners for the i'm.
In sympathy with the great gathering of the busi-
ness men Of the Mississippi valley at Washington
city TO secure from government such ample i'm
provements OF the Mississippi river as the ma
tionality Of the stream and It's Importance TO the
nation demand, and most heartily approving tine
movement;
Resoiped, That while the ohio river commission
10 heart and hand In sympathy with any ana al
movements to induce and secure governmental
work in the Improvement OF any and all naviga-
ble rivers Of the nation. yet they ask that the gov
eminent at all times consider the RELATIVE national
Importance of the streams for which appropria-
tions are made, and that the Ohio should receive
that share of governmental consideration and
appropriation that the statistics Of the nation
show Is its right, at the present time being the
largest populated, productive, and industrial sec
ton Of the country. and as prospectively pass Its
great mineral resources and large manufacturing
Investments requiring for the fature cheap trans.
portation Tor heavy ireghts ana also as the rand
over which. the states Of the Mississippi valley
must transport their coal supplies for the building
up Of their own manufacturing Importance and
for their commercial and domestic Uses.
The commission will hold another session
to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

In my stock can he found the most attractive
Presents and Gifts for the Holiday Season. No GIN
can give more satisfaction to your friends or comfort
to your home than awell-made beautiful piece of
Furniture; and in the large lot of Brackets Desks
Easy Chairs, Cabinets, Music Stands, Mantel and
Pier Mirrors, Rugs, Carpets, &C., to be found In my
warerooms no difficulty can be had in making an
appropriate selection.
The highest economy and the best sense is always
shown when the best goods are purchased. Invite
thorough examination ofal my Gtock, and for quality
and price defy competition.
Openings on three strects-3l7 Seventh Street,
083 Louisiana Avenue, and 63d street northwest,
WASH. B. WILLIAMS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

not come hero TO ask but to demand OF con
gress the It's due their states and territories
He closed with earnest words urging them 10
action, and he was satisfied that their labors
would be successful Mr.. Collyer followed IN
brief speech. Mr.. Turner's speech was IN
point of humor the best effort of the Day
He admitted that there were always four ele'
ments in every community, but two elements
had become national, the bulldozer OF tne
south and the bloody shirt of the north lie
happilv had secured himself by marrying n
Yankee woman, aud he thought his bond OF
union was ineeparsble. He felt an interest
in the two sides and was glad to know That his
interest could not be impeached. He did not
intend to make q speech on the question oil
improvement until the convention again met,
then he would roar. He would have enough
TO do then.
Loud calls were made for Mr.. JEFF. Chandler,
who excused himself from speaking. The
motion to adjourn until 10 o'clock this morn
ing was then carried.
At 10a. m. yesterday the delegates in a
body marched from the Ebbtt house to the
executive mansion, and were received by
President Arthur in tho east room. Mr.. +.
e.. Stannard introduced tho members severally
TO the President. Mr.. Stannard addressed the
President, briefly outlining the object of the
convention, and, in the name of the members
of the convention aud their constituents, he
thanked the President for the interest he
manifc sted in the work of the improvements
Ofthe Mississippi river President Arthur, in
reply, said "ln so farns sou are treating the
question of river improvements as national
question ! sincerely hope that 1t will receive
that consideration IRON congress to which 1t
is entitled You already know my position,
as made manifest through my special mes
saHcs, and therefore do not deem IL neces-
tafy TO say more" After a few moments of
social copveration tho members retired well
pleased with their visit.
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I"iIet.

Outs fu. hsi SOW / bu,tsuud sloe4
at 5 an, er Bru's
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Buy Boydcn & Cu's men, hrc custom
made sho,s Of -anger Bros
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Acke X Dyep.p.a i.Ui rs ueyrr q!
Sold by Castles, Morrison x a..
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See 'ho iumou.. stock ol carpets AT
Sanger Bro. uiUstr
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--Ju-u.c DAVIS has cases SGT tor every
day his Week,