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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Rev. w. II. Champan, the newly appointed
pastor of Ryland (Methodist) chapel, at the
corner Of Tenth and ID streets southwest,
arrived in Washington from Baltimore, ac.
companied by his family, at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. He was met at the depot by
Messrs. Il. A. Barker and Frederick Gee,
officers of the chapel, and driven to the
parsonage adjoining thereto. At the parson-
age Rev. Mr.. Chapman and his family were
cordially welcomed by committee of the
Ladies' Mite society, consisting of
Mesdames Gee, Walker, Leech, and
others. sumptuous repast had
been prepared by the ladies' to which ample
justice was done, some of the older members
of the chapel participating. Several hours
were very agreeably spent, and the occasion
was n most happy one to all. Rev. Mr. Chap.
man comes from the Hartford Avenue Motho.
dist Episcopal church in. Baltimore. He
has had several charges in that city,
in oil Of which he made his pas
torate very popular, and is one
of the most highly esteemed clorgymen
in the Methodist denomination. He is a
forcible and eloquent pulpit speaker and u
faithful and energetic worker. reception
will bo given Rcv. Mr.. Chapman by the
congregation in tho lecture room of the church
at the love feast tomorrow evening, the
twcnty-5eventh instant,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
SOCIETY.
Record OF Fashionable Life and Its
Movements Yesterday.

A Record OF Fashionable Life and Its
Movements Yesterday.
Mrs. James G.. Blaine, assisted by her
daughter, Miss Maggie, held reception
yesterday at her residence on Lexington
place. The diplomatic corps and many romi.
nent society people were present.
Mrs. Miller, wito of Senator Miller, of
California, gave large dinner party last
evening ut her residence, 1918 Connecticut
avenue.
Mrs. Marian Gouverneur gave a commerce
party last night at her residence, 1ili Cor
coran street which was largely attended
Admiral and Mrs. Case left yesterday for
Newburg, \. y. Mr.. Dan Case is expected TO
arrive soon from Denver, Col
Rear Admiral Temple left last night on tho
10 o'clock train, baltimore and Potomac road
accompanying tho remains of Mr. Irving to
the north.
MIS-. Crcsswcll, of the Portland, leaves this
morning Tor short visit to her friends in the
north
Nj. i. C. Stevens, WHO was called away to
the bedside of his sick uncle at Attco, n. Y.
Is expected to return home at the end OF this
week.
Hon. Lewis Beach gave card party last
evening at his rooms at the Portland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
THE UNION VETERANS.
Election OF Officers OF the Honorary
Members.

SltCttoh VI VI thO
Members.
A meeting Of tho honorary members of the
Union Veteran corps was held last night in
the armory at Masonic tomple to eloct officers
for the ensuing year and discuss the proposed
trip to Brooklyn as an escort to the corps.
Tho following officers wero unanimously
chosen: President. Gen. Stewart Van Vliet; vice
president, c. C. Royce; second vico president,
DR.. A. E. Johnson; secretary, William Howard
Mills; treasurer, Capt. William Gibson. Con.
Van Vliet being absent, c. c. Royce was
called to the chair, and appointed the follow.
ing committee: Messrs. Clark, Dingman,
Aiabach, Mason, and Wood, to ascertain which
of the members would accompany the corps
and the amounts subscribed to defray the
expenses of the trip, with instructions to
make their final report ten days previous to
the departure of the corps. Inquiry being
made as to the probable amount of expenses,
the committee was instructed to ascertain the
-~I---'V"S vnvso' present were Col. L. II. Ana.
bach, Col. c. p. Lincoln, G. G. Royce, George
Simmons, DIR. ]. i. Mason. Col. Temple Clark
Col. ID. S. Alexander, Prof. J. II. Vermilya
Col. Butler Fitch. Maj. o. L. Duffy, p. Cur
tin, Capt. o. w. +. Streiby, Capt. II. Amer.
mour, Capt. J. o. p. Wood and Capt. Thoma-
son, Of the corps. ;-
At an informal meeting of tho corps hold
last night the final arrangements were made
for tho concert to be given tomorrow night
There was also rehearsal in the main hall
of the East Side Operatic association, who are
to give an entertainment somo time next
month for the benefit of the Vets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Permission to Lay New Mains.

The commissioners have granted the Wash
inston Gas Light company permission to lay
their mains on the following streets Twenty
third street, from NJ to N streets northwest
Twenty-frst street, from o to p streets
northwest; Twenty-frst street, from Q to
Boundary streets northwest; Massachusetts,
avenue, from Twentieth TO Boundary; Nine
teenth street, from NJ to n, K to l., and L to
NJ streets northwest; Nineteenth street, from
Il to Boundary Eighteenth street, from r to
Boundary; p street. from Seventeenth to
Eighteenth streets northwest; @ street, from
Seventeenth to Eighteenth streets northwest
Seventeenth street from p to q streets north
west; Seventeenth street. ffom Q to Bound
ary streets northwest; Sixteenth, from 8 e
northwest; V street, from Fourteenth tC
boundary streets northwest; u street, from
Fourteenth to Boundary streets northwest
t street, from Fourteenth to Boundary
streets northwest; S street, from Sixteenth
to Twentieth streets northwest; II street
from Sixteenth to Boundary streets north
west; Q street. from Eighteenth to Boundary
streets northwest; o street, from Twentieth
to Twenty-second streets northwest; NJ
street, from New Hampshire avenue to
Twcnty.second street northwest; N street,
from Twentieth to Twenty-irst streets north.
vest Now Hampshire avenue from G street
to Bou ndary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Celebrating characterization.

The committee of arrangements for the
emancipation celebration havo elected Mr.
George W. Williams, the colorod historian o.
Massachusetts, orator Of the day; Prof. Il. I
Greener, the second speaker, and Col. Will
lam Murrell, third speaker. Mr.. ID. w. At
wood, of Ohio, was selected to read the
emancipation proclamation ut the celebration
ut Congregational church on tho sixteenth OF
April, John w. Freeman was elected chair
man of tho committee, and Ham Turloy
secretary,
The committee on finances, of which Mr.
John A. Gray is chairman also mot at Car.
sons hotel last night, when u partial report
was read and approved. The meeting ad
journed over to Friday evening at the same
place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Earle Pictures,

The Scott galleries have been crowded day
and evening since the opening of this i'm.
portant collection. The universal opinion is
that of admiration. Tho list of artists is
enough to guarantee tho high standard OF the
works. Among them are j. G. Brown w. r.
Richards, Thomas Moran, l.. Carabain, H.
Her@og, Koek-Koeh, II. Won Leben, and
many Others. Tho attendance at the sales
no doubt will be very large and spirited
bidding will likely take place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The success o! the exhibition OF tho Wash.
inGton Art club has resulted in dutcrmna-
tion OF the local artists to hold another next
winter. 4 committee mas already taken tho
matter in hand, and plans are bcing consld.
cred toward making ii successful effort.
The trouble that vii! have to bc overcome is
IN securing q auitRhlc hall with the necessary
advantage, 10? SLOWING the pictures that are
expected to De placed on exhibition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
For the BENEFIT OF the orphans.

A musical and dramatic entertainment
was given last evening at Abner's hall for
the benefit of the German orphan asylum by
the Ladies' Sewing association of that insti-
tuition. Those who participated in the enter
tanment were Misses Clara Willenbuecher,
Nicoline Henningsen, y. Patch, Flora Frei.
bold, Mrs. Schoenecker, Messrs. u. Mori j,
Ulke, j. Maedel, j. X, Killers, L. b. Hay,
Proi. Doneh, Prof. Louis NSeker. and orches.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

mcctin.' OF prominent colored citizen,
was held at Cnrson's hotol yesterday after.
noon to take action In regard to pc;itioninq
congress TO raas the Blair educutional hill
without amendments or change. Addresses
were made by Gel. MUrrcl, John ". Free.
man, Col. Perry j. Carson, George W
NIewaIt, John II. Smith and others. IN.
Icttion will be prepared and presented in u
iIW unVg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Suffrage Committee.

The members fthe citizens suffrage com.
mittce Of one hundred have been notified that
an important meeting will DO held at Shca'a
hall, G3? Pennsylvania avenue on Friday
cred will be tho illoRality of tho present
form of government in the District OF Co!um.
bia.' 1t is also expected that the names OF
several prominent gentlemen will be added to
the committee,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Mrs. j. w. Thompson,s Conyaleseence

Mrs. j. W. Thompson, who has been so
seriously i'll for some time as to cause uncasi-
ness on the part of her friends, has so far
recovered as to be able to leave her room for
the first time yesterday. Mrs. Thompson's
thorough wonianly character, unaffected
manner, kindly disposition, and generous
nature have greatly endearcd her to wide
circle of friends and acQuaintanccS, who will
he re.oiccd at tho announcement of her re.
turning health,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

ira. At the conclusion Of the entertainment
the floor was cleared and dancing was in
dulged in until an early this morning.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lange, Of the German legation; Mrs. Emma
Patch and daughters, Mai. Weiss, Mr.. and
Mrs. Voight, DR.. Walter, Mr.. Schaefer, Prof
Marx and wife, DIR. scholl and wife, Mr..
Willenbuocher and wife.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Mr. Henry Bradshaw, who has been i'll at
his residence on Capitol hill for ssvcra
months, died last evening at 8 o'clock. aged
30 years. Mr.. Bradshaw was for many years
a clerk in the pOstoilico department, having
been appointed from New Jersey by Presi-
dent Lincoln. lie was known as the soldiers
friend and his death will be regretted by
many in this city and elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Y. NJ. G. A. NIcetinps.

The young mems meeting this evening at
the association building will be led by Mr..
{, A. Licklider, secretary of the Petersburg
lVa.) Young MEMS Christian association. at
Gl5. At the conclusion of this meeting the
Literary society will hold its regular meet.
ing. The order of exercises will consist OF
essays, readings, and debate. Young men
welcome TO both meetings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
PIundorinR the Cook.

II. G. Christmau, corner Eighth and L
streets southeast reports that between the
hours OF and o'clock a. m. yesterday lot
OF cooked meats was stolen from his house
Value, So.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
An Attemnt Mt suicide.

Mrs. Conway, residing at No 1925 Twenty.
third street, attempted to commit suicide
Monday by taking large dose of laudanum.
DR., Kiineschmit rendered effectual medical
aid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Fi.h Commi.,ion stenmer.

The United States fish commission steamer
Albatross, Capt. Tanner in command arrived
AT Aspinwall yesterday. All we'll on board.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Wm. B. Benham was arrested last night on
complaint of VIM. II. Porter, charged with
forgery aud grand larceny.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

David Cameron, second assistant United
States attorney for the western district of
Pennsylvania, was also before the committee,
and denied the statements of s. B. Benson, a
former official of the secret service, made be.
fore the committee some weeks since, that
the witness had performed no service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
PRECAUTIONS Is BROOKLYN.

Every possible precautiOn Is beng ta&en by
the Health u 'parimcnt OF Brooklyn to eradicate the
plague spots whore cholera might do its deadly WORK
in the event Of is Introduction to the city.
A conference OF cts officials III regard
To the removal of nui,auccs was held IN the
Mayors Office yesterday. Acting Mayor Olend spoke oi
the -tagulnt pools in lots which nOt hed H. IL tle
Twelfth and Nineteenth Wards In particular
Health Commissioner Raymond sad that thli1y OF
forty Of such pools had been complained oi
aud steps had been tak-a pump some of them out lie
though tdu they ,houlG bc ic a. the c expense d.
once ana money could De- provided from he EmefgehGy
Fund. tie could MAKE Oui ll7t Oi the p'ceS anu ~,
Cty Works Department would MI them up. 'noI 'i
Esduecr Van Buren,, OF that Del lmcu., HdIl
that an IS indc "i, ,,.No nj -.
water stood, put the amount at abOut $2,3Oo ic 'oI
m PoilOn siln that tne reserve hrt engines cou
be- used in pumping the ponds oul, Us s'W' '"''
work has already been done. . -. .-...
George t. Elliott. counsel Of the 'Health Depatlucu.,
has begm 10 prosecute twelve owners Of pigs in the Guy
limits The police report III plgeeries IN thr ciy, m
watch - are IN tno Twelfth ward ana % III Tue i5"H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
WOMAN SUING HER BROKERS'
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE. !

CLEVELAND, July 23.-Iddings & Chamber
lain, brokers, were defendants before Justice Geeson
this afternoon IL suit brought by Miss Elizabeth :
Tanner TO recover Sl67, money received by them
In margin deals" IN wheat none of which
she had ever received III return The plsintn
eyincsd fan rity with stocks and grain gambling terms
she sad that most ~ her deals were In the OF
Mrs. Howe either for herself Other ladies' for whom
operated. She Also testified that aside from %
given her for fare by the management OF the con-
eno never realized cent, though
she had frequently told the defendants to
"close," when her investment would have returned a
profit She said that their that while tho
quotation was high hey unable 10 make sale.
Upon crOss-eXSminatOn Miss Tanner SAID that she had
once been teacher. that she came from Chicago and
lived ia Woodland ll-ave. The is still III hearing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
THE FRANCHISE DEMONSTRATION.

LONDON, July 23.-Thc Marquis OF SALISBURY,
addressing a Conservative demonstration at Shehed
Yesterday, said was absurd to suppoae that te mem
br ol the House OF Lords. who we're mostly landlords
had any cause 10 dread the agricultural laboIes he
insisted the necessity OF appealing to the electors DC
fore he Franchise bill WAS passed and said the Govern
mrut insisted ON the Franchise measure IN us
shape because II desired change Ol Tue iuus' ~ ,ho
'n% matter was brought before the Judgment OF the
people The Government AFRAID TO a7A tnf
OF public opinion, where alone verdict W4' tt
twenty thousand radicals amusing thcnsetes III l.on ,
on a given day expressed public opinion iu.s thIn,
to lrgsate by a picnic rad dangerous side hoIln5
was more dangerous for popuary governed oate un "a
an attempt decide public policy by demohsud'oA9 ~
the streets OF the metropolis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
GLOWING INTEREST IN MAINE.
THE SEPTEMBER EGECrON-A PARrYs BlHIdDAY--
10 SEE MIR. BLAINE.
lRK rELEaRAPH ID rHE TkIHrNEl


AUGUSTA, Me, Jaly 23 The Blaine column
In Maine X swelling IN numbers Accassi0ns msdo
daily The vigorous work done with special reference
t. the september election. H. heeb,c Jo"rsd OF this
morning says: "a vote for the Republcan ticket a tue
state election will count vastly for him than vote
cast for residential electors in November Let every
friend aud supporter OF Mr. Blaine bear this important
fact in mind. The vote September viii he the test
VOTE Make mistake about this, Whoever II IN earnest
for Blame Will it that he deposits his vote for
Robe IN september. aud persuades aud helps as many
more az he can to do likewise"
The work CT the canvass will be prosecuted
as thoroughly possible II has been de-
cided to open the campaign on August IL by
a monster meeting at Lake Msrsn0cook The cell
ebraon Of thcThrtieth birthday OF the Republican parry
In Strong where It first organized IN Maine, VIII
take place on August under the charge Of TIE state
Committee. Mr.. Blame will be present, and exGoyernOr
Long, OF Massachusetts, Hannibal lIamn, Parker Frye
and Others Quite a number OF campaign Organizations
letters have been received here from people OF other
states eyincing great the state election aud
urging the Importance Oi rolling az plS h'PhD"csA la
jOrty.
Boston Republican visiting here SAYS: "Perhaps
people Maine do not realize the importance 0t tn1r
September election and the e1ccL it may ia the FOL.
have a great effect all the Untcd states.
\ word ahou the Independent party in h- state. DO
sure TO yoe Blame amt Logan the , i 10 rise.
James G.. Blaine aud John 4. Logan will carry hissachu'
sets by $4,000 majority"
Mr. Flame will probably return here from Bar II ,rbor
Oh saturday. Charles Price, Oi California rahed al hls
house to-day to see him William ~ COpmp', 0l Cold
water, Mich. also called and disapp0nei IN not
finding um here. Nh Coombs was dergat' 10 tue S--
tonal Republican Convention OF 1876 aud losO, and Is
Jealous Bl llne man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
WHY TAMMANY STAYS AWAY.

Dispatches received in this city yesterday
afternoon from Albany stated that OF the Tanmany
members of the Democratic state Committee there
uat consequently they would not be present the
Ing Of the committee that they had not sent subsL
uics The absence OF the Iammany representatives
Interpreted to that the organization not yet
ready to declare fer Cleveland and Hendricks Ii caused
GOOD deal Of foIebodng among the Cleveland Demo
eIats, who hoped however, that " Tammany would come
around all right yet"
The four Tammany State Committeeman are Police
Commissioner sidney p. Nichols Edward Cahi, Ex-sen-
siOr Thomas +. Grady and Colonel L. I. Wood. When
asked yesterday why they did not attend
the meeting Of the state Committe, each
eAe shd lhal business detained thcm in the city Pr
VdeIy however II IS known that the four Tammany rep
teschdliNes met day or Two and agreed that until
he Organization nad made known It's sentiments concern
Me the National DeuOcfS ic ticket In an authoritative
nauner was better TO- them 10 hold aloef
rom any meeting OF the State Commit
zee. To attend would practically commit the
1aunany faclon 10 the support the ticket a.d tins
course no leader is willing to take. " "-N '''
VIII IamInany Hall declare for Cleveland or putler 1
prominent member Of tie organization was asted Ves
terday. A0" '''-
THAT is question that can answer vet - be 70
phed Inc feeling Ia the organization il 40 hitter aeast
Cleveland that whether the General Committee isSSro.
In VI not he Is certain tO be badly cut The organizt
cannot hold the vote Tor him, nd | do moi cav INT
any attempt will be made TO give him the vote of Inc orr
gan,LatiOn as SUCH" w VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN.
NO ASSESSMENTS BY THE NATIONAL COM
MITTEE
THE SPIRIT AND LETTER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
LAW TO be RESPECTED.
rELkGRAPH THE IRIRuNK.l


WASHINGTON, July 23-Democrats in Washington
deeply vexed in spirit the prospect that citi-
zens who are in Oice and who Republicans may
contribute money to be 1sed by the Republican
National Committee to pay for the publication and
distribution of campaign documents, the travelling
expenses of campaign speakers, etc Toward the end
of the recent session of Congress attempt made
BY the Dem in the House 90 cngrat on general
appropriation bill provision making IL a misdemeanor
for any person in the service of the Government TO
contribute any money for political purposes. Tho
sttempt Of course failed and if the Democrats should
ever bain power they would be the last men in tho
world TO renew it, The Republican National Conyen-
tOn adopted resolution which provides that no man
shall be a member of the National Committee who does
possess the qualifications required Ol member ot
the Electoral College. This recognition Ot tho
principles of Civil Service reform ~ laid down IN the
law prohibiting the soliciting receiving of cOntribu-
tiOns by Office holders for political purposes Tho
Democratic National Convention adopted no such rc.o-
luton. and three members Oi its National Committee
are NendcorA Representatives.
The appointment by the Republican National com'
mttee Oi a local committee in Washington 80 receive
such voluntary contributions ~ Government employees
and other. may desire to oler, announced to-day,
and th, another -hyer through Tie ranks ot no
yiTtuou- Democratic reiOrmers. VI. tiapp ~ chhf-
man of the local committee and among the members
are General Green B Raum and Professor X. L.
Grcedcr. No enplOye of the GOyowmcnt y . m"mbcr
of the committee No " as.es,mrut.' will be- levied,
nor will here be- any mfraction Of ia letter spirt0f
the Civil Service law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
FAILURES IN OTTER PLACES.

CAMDEN, y. j., July 23.-Samuel ]. Hufty,
OF Camden has entered security in the Sum OF 10000 for
the faithful performance Of his duties receiver of the
Gloucester city syngs Institution. A soon a. far
sum is in hand he VIII pay certain percentage OF al
claims equal proportion. ON THIS basic ne VIII rom
time time make additional payments until the business
10 closed up
wlsT CHESTER, Penn, July eat il said today that
the assignment made Monday last by the COatesYie
Iron Company caused by the failure Of Carmichael
Emmens. commission merchants, OF NewYork who were
the -clliH- agents of the company The assets are set
down az $4,000. and the labi es at T2jOOOO. II has
moi vet been decided whether not the com ianY VIII
work up the material. and meanwhile 30 men are
thrown out of employment
OCNA TIA. July 23 H p. Robinson Bro, general
aud bankers, have made slsnment, JIth abh
ties of about 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-24
SEEKING EELlEf IN SUICIDE.
lDv TELEGRAPH To THE rRrnUSsL

IHf I7IHT''FTH II III" II'I''V'"'I
BALTIMORE, July pa sad case was brought
to light this morning by the attempt OF Mrs Annie Pierce
to commit suicide Mrs Pierce is thirty of age. she
is the wife Of Alfred Pierce officer in the Rebel army
who was terribly wounded in a battle and never fully
covered Dying from tie effects Of his wound several
months ago. left his aul three small children n
destitute circumstances. Mrs Pierccs health failed,
while she wa. her hushan and she has been too
i'll work. TOO proud TO ask re ei Of the relatives
whom she had d,rcguded in marrying Mr. Pierce she pre-
ferIed to suffer IN silence sickness and hunger must
have finally beTcit her OF her reason. shortly before
to-day, she went into her bedroom and closing the
door nan ged herself 10 the bedpOst with piece Of cotton
lace Her children shortly 1tcrward missed her and The
youngest happening To- enter the bedroom discovered ncr
mother inst in mc. The screams of the child brought as
sIStdCe and the unhappy women was after much trouble
restored To The shock to her stem is
gre that her recovery s doubtful The case excited
nuch sympathy and m the lady survives She w' be
kindly cdIcd iOr IN the future fund Is being sub
sCribrd Tor her benefit.