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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

A HUSBANDS PETITION FOR D1voRcE.-George r.
Washington, to-day, filed petition Tor divorce
from Mary Washington. The petition states that
they were married In May, 1872. by Rev. Father
Roccoford; that they have two children; that dur
ing their married life she conSorted with people Of
tll-fame, and that she left him in January, 1881
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Wanted-A CITY PostofIicc.

1t is very fortunate for the reputation
Of our city that visitors frequently mis-
take tho general postofiioe building on +
strcot for our city postoiiice. Its equally
fortunate that the stay OF most Of them
Is so short that this erroneous impression
is never corrected. The city boasts OF It's
public buildings, aud congressman are
never tired Of interesting constituents In
their beauty, their convenience, their
grandeur, or their utility. But the Wash
ington city postofice has never been an
object Of interest even to lovers Of an
tiquity. Dark, dingy, and crowded,
poorly ventilated aud outrrown, it re-
mains as ono of tho landmarks Of that
conservatism that so long kept the capital
a mud holo and repressed oil spirit Of en-
terprlse within its borders. The neces-
sity for new building has long been felt,
aud this present congress should not allow
its session TO close until 1t has provided
an appropriation adequate for the erection
Of a building which shall at once answer
tho wants Of business, aud at tho same
time be credit to tho city.
We're congressman obliged to seek their
mail and transact their business at tho
present postofiice. instead Of at the cspi-
tol, not one day would elspse before 401
earnest legislators would be interested in
bill providing for the erection OF new
building Had the district representa-
ii vo in congress. he would only need to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
AMUSENf ENTS.
"orr TO EeYpr" AT ALBAueH's.

'oFF TO EGYPT" At ALBAUGH's.
Four rich sets Of scenery, plentitude Of
catchy" songs, and series of amusing incl
dents loosely strung together constitute "Of
to Egypt" which last night furnished enter
tainment for large audience at Albaugh's
opera house. The piece is divided into three
acts, the scene Of the first being on shipboard,
and that Of the other two In Cairo and about
the pyramids. There Is nothing especially
novel in the incidents and accidents which
befall the party Of tourists, nor Is the dialogue
remarkable for freshness or wit. The com.
pany, which has among Its members Miss
Kate Foley, Miss Fannie Wentworth. Mr..
Charles Plunkett, Mr.. Herbert Archer,
Mr.. r. J. Dustan. and Mr.. Will S. Rising
play together with much spirit and succeed In
interesting and amusing the audience from be-
ginning to end. The songs which are so plenti-
fully scattered through the piece were well
received, many of them vigorously rede-
manded. Mr.. Plunketts "Bet Your Boots On
That" and MIR. Arohers "N0t Much" made n
great hit. The scene on Shipboard, tho great
square at Cairo, the pyramids, and the desert
scenes are very effective and beautiful. "0H
to Egypt will run through the week. Tho
Wednesday matinee at this house will be the
only ono given In Washington this week
Miss Minnie Palmer and Mr. Joseph Jefferson
have accepted invitations to be present, and
will occupy boxes. The presence of those two
popular fayorites will make the occasion un
usually interesting.
JEFFERSON AT THE NATIONAL.
A large audience that lost no opportunity to
express In hearty applause Its kindly feelings
for favorlte actor witnessed Jeiierson's full
fllment of the roles of Caleb Plummer and
Golightly at the National theater last night.
In both these parts the eminent comedian has
already been seen In Washington, and only
passing tribute to their dramatic worth and
charming human qualities is now required
His Caleb Is touching In its homely heroism
and chidlike simplicity of devotion to the
third girl, but 1t must be confessed there is an
air of frigldity about 1t disappointing to those
who remember the Caleb of Dickens's story.
His Golightly Is delicious bit
Of light comedy acting which never fails to
keep an audience in exuberant good humor
Mr.. Robert l.. Downing, In tho part of John
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Representative Springer has decided to ap-
point Messrs. Van Alstine and Stewart as mem
bers of the subcommittee to visit Ohio, and
investigate the conduct of United States Mar.
shal Wright at the election In that state In
October last. The resolution passed by the house
of Representatives authorizing the inyesliRa.
tion provided that Mr.. Springer should serve
mittoe will hold its first meeting In this city
Wednesday morning number Of the gov.
erDment employees In the departments at
Washington, who, 1t isalleged were appointed
deputy marshas at the Ohio election, have
been subppnaed to appear and give testimony.
II is thought that the examination Of these
witnesses will continue for about ten days or
until congress adjourns for the holiday recess
Representative Stewart says private business
will compel him TO remain at home during
the holidays, and IL Is possible, in consequence
of this, that the subcommittee will not visit
Ohio until January.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Mr.. Cox has introduced joint resolu-
tion sppropriating 100000 to complete
the pedestal for the Bartholdi "statue of
Liberty" 1t is now apparent that New
York city cannot be depended upon to
raise the sum necessary for tho compile
tion Of the work. This statement is not
complimentary to the public spirit and
liberality Of our great commercial empo-
rum, but Is nevertheless true. However,
since the gift was not to New York city,
but from the French nation to the people
Of the United States, 1t Is perhaps we'll
that congress should now come to the
rescue, and insure the completion of the
pedestal by the time the statue arrives,
in May next. The great parent republic
cannot afford to be loss gen erous than tho
young outgrowth Of her example across
the sea,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

The commercial treaty negotiated with
Spain by Minister Foster vi be strongly
opposed by two interests a ilcserve con-
sideration at the hands Ui congress. The
sugar planters of Louisiana and the oigar
manufacturers Of the country at large arc
the interests referred to. The treaty as
it stands will, if ratified, deprive the
treasury Of large portion of the revenue
from customs duties and possibly tenn
porarily embarrsss the cigar makers
but it will cheaper an article
that enters into the daily consump.
tion of our people, high and low. and
which We do not produce except undor
forced and artificial conditions. If any
tariff reduction Is to be viewed favorably,
no better or more beneficial reduction
could be suggested than this. 1t will
benefit the whole people, the treasury can
stand II, aud the only producing Interest
It will affect prcjudioally can bo taken
caro- OF.
So much capital and labor has been in
vested in tho production of sugar In
Louisiana that the ratification Of tho
treaty, without ut the same timo proyid-
ing measure Of rolief against its effects
upon hur planters would be unjust 1t Is
very truo tho wisdom OF devotlng her
rich lands to sugar when climatic oondi.
tions preclude successful competition with
tropical Cuba may vol bo doubted, but
sipre, under tile stimulus Of our protective
tariff, such vast sums Of money have been
invested in gugnr lands aud machinery
that she state will be thrown into hope.
logs bankruptcy If some other form of
protection for her planters is not consid-
orateiy substituted for that done away
with by the treaty, it becomes tho duty
Of congress to devise some adequate
form OF protection. II Is suggested that
this can bo done by allowing bounties suf.
lcirnt to enable them to market their
crops upon equal terms with tho i'm
ported sugars, and upon the whole, we
think tho people would approve this
action by congress. Othor nations have
found 1t to their advantage to encourage
special products by bounties, 10 thero is
nothing new about the system.
Tho cigar manufacturers and thoir om-
ploycs arc, perhaps, unduly excited, and
n,isapprohend tho effect Of the treaty upon
their industry, The great house of Strai-
ton y Storm hasvSsn sAut down tompe-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
CAPITAL CHIPS.

Tho new library bill will be called up in the
house at the FIRST opportunity. Members of the
days.
parted TO tho house yesterday provides for tho
appropriation Of 88O077l. The committee ex-
poets 70 report the pension appropriation bill
next Thursday.
Mr., Beach, Of New York, yesterday intro.
GuCed in the house bill TO maintain the
sent lives and delegates In congress II pro-
yides for separate uniform ballot upon
which tho candidates are to be voted for The
quality Of the paper aud sizo type are speci-
ballots Inul ~ ths same In outward appear
ance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

rsrily. The preyailing idea in tho trade
seems to be that Cuban leaf tobacco
is to be put upon tho free list, but
tho tcxt Of the treaty shows this appre-
hension to bo erroneous. The tariff is
simply reduced upon all classes of Cuban
tobacco to one half tho rates now levied,
and IL is not easy to see why the trade
will not be as able to adjust itself to this
new tariff rate rs It was TO the reduction in
the internal revenue tax upon tobacco.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

The next senate will have republican
majority OF six sure, and, if republican
successor to Senator Logan is elected in
Illinois, tho majority will be increased to
eight. Looking ahead to the fiftieth con-
Gress. there is no probability that the
political complexion Of the senate will be
changed. Upon the check that the upper
branch of congress will be to all unwise
democratic legislation for four years to
come depends security to the business in
teycsts of .he country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

EARL DUFrERTN, tho new viceroy OF India,
has arrived at Bombay.
MINNIE PALMER and her manager, Col. John
X. Rogers, are at the Arlington.
Hon. VIM DoRsHEIMER and Hon. Thomas
Murphy, arrived at the Arlington yesterday.
N. LEO DELIBEs, the well-known composer,
has been elected member of the French
academy.
A DISPATCH from Ottawa, Ont, says II is not
true that Prof Virgins has joined the Saliva
tlon army, nor has he experienced any domes-
tic trouble.
BISHOP MANoGUF, of Nevada, and Rev. S.
yarni, OF San Francisco, arrived at the Riggs
house yesterday from attendance at the Balti-
more plenary council.
Mr.. C. D. WILLARD. who arrived home from
Europe yesterday, will leave this morning for
the south accompanied by Mrs. willard, who
has been quite Ill recently.
Mn. EDGAR I. wELEs, son of the late ex-
Secretary Gideon Weles, and formerly chief
clerk of the navy department. is at Wormley's
from his home at Hartford.
DAVID DOUGLASS, of Edinburgh, has Just
published new volume of verse by Mrs. s.
NJ B. Piatt, wife Of the American consul at
Cork. II Is entitled IAN Irish Garland"
Mr.. J. LEVY, the advance agent for the great
tragedian, Lawrence Barrett, arrived In the
city last evening and is arranging for his up.
pearancc at Albaughs Grand opera house on
Monday next.
GEN FOSTER, United States minister to
Spain, arrived In Washington yesterday morn
ing from New York, and presented to the
secretary of state a copy Of the treaty entered
into between Spain and the United States.
SECRETARY TELLER and Postmaster General
Ilatton left here yesterday morning with their
families in special car by the Atlantic Coast
line for New orleans TO attend the Worlds Ex-
position. They will stop few days in Florida,
but will reach New Orleans in time for the
opening Of the Exposition,
CArT GEORGE BRowN, U. g. n, who has
Just been relieved from lighthouse duty, ar
rived here yesterday to settle his accounts,
aud has suite Of rooms ut Welcker's new
hotel. He isthe officer who took the rebel iron.
clad ram stonewall, which was sold to Japan
by the United States, around Cape Horn to
Yokohama In 1862
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

It would be we'll to give Gen. Grant
pension II congress is averse TO any other
form Of recognizing his claims upon tho
country; but the proper thing to do would
be TO restore his name TO the army roll
that he has made so lustrous, with all the
benefits of the original act creating him
general Of the armies of tho union.--
Philddelphia Times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

THE Philadelphia Times is exercised by
n fear that the republican legislature in
Pennsylvania will make an unjust up.
portionment of the legislative and con-
Eressional districts. The returns from
the late election in that state would seem
to indicate that the greatest embarrass-
incnt of tho legislature will be to so collect
the democrats of Pennsylvania that they
may in fcw districts present even re.
spectacle minority.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

THE democratic house will hear from
the business interests of the country If 1t
fails to act upon the bankruptcy bill this
winter. Tho bill passed the senate,
April 21, by vote Of - to 15. Tho
house refused last session to make it o
spocial order
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Theatre COmiaue.

The performance at the Theatre Comique
last night drew an immense audience TO enjoy
one OF the best variety entertainments ever
seen here. The juggling of the De Alberti
brothers was very graceful, and the perform.
ances of the Japs was wonderful, their act
being most skillful and daring one. Tho
features are supplemented by some excellent
sketches and olio performances
Next week 'Iozo." a spectacular play, will
hold the boards. The scenery is said to be
gorgeous and the company good one.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Mr.. HENDRICKS has just explained his
war record. and cites two instances when
he claims ho voted right upon war meas.
ures before congress. About 1904 he will
be claiming to have been o civil service
reformer. as ho now claims to have been
a patriot during the rebellion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

FINE RESIDENCE, 1S Rooms, mod
ern improvements, elegantly furnished,
near Thomas circle............,.,.,,,.,.,, 25O 90
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Mr.. JOIN NJ. GLOVER will not occupy
n seat in the next congress without ohal-
lenge Dr. Mclean has served him with
notice of contest, based upon some very
characteristic democratic practices. 1t
appears that If DIR. McLsan's allegations
hold good trouble is in store for some of
Glovers friends under tho penal statutes
of Missouri
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

THERE is said to be remarkable una
nimity in democratic circles in favor of
giving the Hon. William s. Holman a
foreign appointment. His chronic oh.
jections might prove embarrassing to his
colleagues of tho house under the next
administration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
CURRENT COMMENT.


'"t ~ y St'A " ~
We would be glad to hear from that
gentleman Of scintillatiug csndor, the
editor OF the Atlanta Constitution, upon
what ground, in his estimation, 1t is right
that citizen in Georgia should count as
much In the congress Of the United States
and presidential elections, rs two and six
tonths Of citizens Of Ohio.-C Cincinnati
Commercial gazeffc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

RANDALL is engaged in chslking "1ss5"
on southern fences. At the same time,
and with true brothorly spirit Watterson
and Carlisle arc busy chalking out re-
tired spot Oh Cloveland's programme of
foreign missions whero Randall would
cease from troubling for about four years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

New YORK CRY has chance for re-
covering one of her prominent characters,
"Mother" Mandcbouru having boon ar
rested in Canada yesterday. Canada
rcaps all the benefit of the occurrence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

PRESIDENT ARTHUR recommended that
apension bo voted to Gen. Grant commen-
snrate with his great services. The sug-
go'tion was received with cordial ap-
proval by the press and people. But the
hero of Appomattox has seen fit to express
his disinclination to accept pension, and
the senate has very properly respected his
wishes in the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Ir Little Mac" shows tho same mas
terly inactivity in his pursuit of the navy
portfolio that no displayed chasing rebels,
he is likely TO be relieved Of his nautical
ambition by some moro active democrat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

Do tho democrats forget in their In.
tense hatred of United States marshals
us supervisors of elections that there will
be demand among their hungry and
thirsty followers for just such places ?
Many bourbon in tho south would be
glad of the legal color given to his task
of bulldozing negroes at the polls by a
smarshal's or deputy marshal's commits
sion, to say nothing of the por diem he
would receive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Words Of Warming.

If Mr. Cleveland thinks ho can choose
cabinet without any regard to the peo-
pie or the press, rs he plainly hints, IL Is
only plain truth to say that he has dan
gcrous breakers ahead. ilddelphia Ne,ps.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
A White Mans t.ovsr,men,.

The point In Mr.. Blaino's speech was
put forward by Mr.. Evarts in speech
before election when he said: "1f this Is
to be white mans government, let the
representation be on tho basis Of white
men. "---B0ston Journal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

There was not standing room at the Dime
museum last night, and. tho performance was
an excellent one. The curio department is
filled with wonderful specimens of the animal
and fcathery world. Athree.legged calf and a
famihgo are among them, The stage perform
ances include those of the Acme trio. the De
Almi family, who are very entertaining. Man
ager Barton is receiving splendid company
for next week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
WHY IL Was Written.

The fact that nobody can understand IL
loads us to believe that Tonnyson's new
poem is u clear and concise definition Of
tho democratic position on tho tariff
Observation-Disclosures american.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Economy Ills First Thought.

William II. English, of Indiana, wants
to go into the cabinet We infer from this
that English has o scalper's ticket from
Indianapolis to Washington which he
can't sell. Philddelphia Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Only n Small Hoy,s Cry,

Gen. Logan told little story the other
day the point Of which is that only small
boys cry when they stub their toes. This
has moral which should impress itself
upon Mr.. Follett. Cincinnati 1ineS-Stdr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09

IT is reported that famine threatens north
ern Russia, but 1t is n certainty that millions
of colds will be bothering American people
this winter. Against famine there is no pro.
lection, but for every cold there is bottle OF
DT. Bull Cough Syrup.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
WANTED,

Houses, to Rent and Sell. All property placed
In my hands will be literally advertised without
cost to owners.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
WANrED-MtsUuL1AyEoUs On.
REAI ESTATE, LoAYs, Ere.

REAL ESTATE. LOANS, Ere.
CHAs E BISHOP.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
No. zoos St, bet. Tenth and Eleventh sts.
REAL ESTATE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Money Invested on Flrst-Class Real Estate
Security.
LOANS NEGOTIATED.
RENTS COLLECTED.
SUN FIRE ms, COMPANY, OF LONDON :,
(organized 17l0)
The Oldest, Largest, and Strongest Fire Insu.-
ancc Company In the World.
Total Insurance Carried 1881. Isl 1864, 700. $40
Total Insurance Carried 1884,
sso,s ~. w. zoo, 900
Asse's III the united ,475, ,7S4
VIII give Special Rates on
DWELLINGS AND FURNITURE
FOR RENT:
FINE RESIDENCE, lS Rooms mod
ern improvements, near Thomas cir
90
FINE RESIDENCE. IL Rooms, mod
ern Improvement, GIG 18th st.. sc 60
FINE RESIDENCE, 1S Rooms, mod
ern improvements, elegantly furnished,
near lhomas ircle".."....."............. 400. 90
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
TUESDAY, DECEMBER .. 1884

Entered vt tho Pouoflce at Washington d. o.,
RSsccOnd-rlass matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-09
Tllr Naiiuaal RepNhIira,l

Daily (cycepi Sunday and Weekly,
ny THE NA1in~ 80 REPUBLICAN CoNpANN
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
Local Correspondence.
From the City Beyond the Fiat.

EcKHARr, May q 1884.
TO the MINING JOURNAL.
Owing to the decrease in the atten-
dance at our school one of the assist
ant teachers has been withdrawn.
David Shelter was home from Ever
rett, Pa, on visit to his mother, this
week.
A fire is raging on the mountains
near the Porter settlement.
Rev. James Miller will preach al
Pompey next Saturday, 10th inst.
Niles j. Danielson had his foot very
severely hurt yesterday by fall of
coal in Eckhart mine.
A well attended temperance meeting
was held in the Baptist church, this
place, last Saturday evening. The
Good Templar Lodge attended in re-
gala. Addresses were delivered by
the Baptist and Methodist ministers.
Work still good, last month being
about the best since the suspension.
News very scarce this week. Q.