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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

lowed in a splendid speech. He regarded
every river and harbor bill that ever passed
congress as fair and just. He had voted Tor
all of them, and would continue to vote tor
the bill so long as it recognized the Missis-
sppi river.
Hon. Mark II. Dunnell, Of Minnesota, was
the next speaker The unanimity OF the
convention, he said, was gratifying; also the
fact that its sessions were held in the east
where the people little understood the I'M
proycments of the great waterways oil the
west. The speaker had voted for the river
and harbor bill for twelve consecutive years,
lecause he believed IL the west prospered the
cast would prosper.
Gen. Turner, Of Tennessee, followed in q
half hour speech, in which he complimented
the convention upon its earnest labors. In
closing he said ~ feel as IL there has been Q
blending of tho horizon of the east with the
golden tints of the west, the cool breeze OF the
north with the tropics of the SOUTH"
At this point Mr.. Ward, of Louisiana, or
behalf Of the delegates Of tho convention
presented Mr.. George L. Wright, in an appro
pirate speech, package containing sum oi
money as n testimonial for his services. Mr.
Wright responded in feeling manner. The
package contained $415.
Resolutions of thanks to President Stan
nard and the secretary, Mr.. Wright, wer'
unanimously adopted.
Other speeches were made by ex Marsha
Pitlkin, of Louisiana; Hon. John Lynch, o
Mississippi, and Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri
After the reception of an invitation to hole
the next convention at New Orleans tn,
body adjourned 10 meet at the call Of the ex
ecutiye committed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
PERSO NAL.

F. 3. Smith, Norwalk, n. Y; J. H. Greenman
New York; VIM. S. Underdown, VIM. H. Graham,
Philadelphia, are at the ST. j anes.
Mr.. Z. B. Fairbanks. OF st. JohnSbury, VT, the
inventor Of tho Fairbanks scales, arrived in this
city last evening, and is stopping at the American
house,
Miss Nellie Pentz. of Baltimore who is spend
ing few days with friends In Portsmouth. Va,
VIII visit her brother and friends in this city be-
fore returning home.
Henry Hine, New York; A. b. Beers, New Jer-
sey Y. F. samson, Colorado; James #. Pierce
Brooklyn; George Il. Winston, North Carolina;
II. N. Jones aad wife, Portland, ore At tho Arling'
ton.
the invitation of Abraham Lincoln post G. A. R.,
Of New York, to read poem at the Lincoln statue,
IN that city, on the morning OF next Decoration
day.
Hanomour, New York; George W. Wright, wife
and daughter, Massachusetts, aud Mr.. Francis a.
Chambers and wife, Philadelphia, are at Worm
ley's.
Moore, J. X. Powell and wife, Mrs Charles A.
Flainmer, New York; Henry southee, Pennsyl
yania VIM. o. savillo, Baltimore, are at the Riggs
house,
W. H, AEmOr, Montana; J, O. Curtis. New York
Lieut.. Y, Ferrario, New York; Rev. John J. Kesn,
New York; Il. X, Fay and wife, New York y, ".
Russell, Connecticut, and q. w. f. Bride and vile,
New York, are at Willard's.
Mr.. J. N. sebrell, whose recent illness was so
serious that his life despaired or and his death
at one time announced, has returned nom his
Virginia home so far restored to health as 10 be
pension otfic0
]. H. Green, Stone City Iowa; r. r. Nye, Au-
gusta. Mel Robert N. Waite, New York; j. 6.
Leacey, Texas; IL. S. Fingree and wife, Detroit,
Clap, Newport News, Va; Wm. T., Martin, ST..
Louis WIN Carleton and wife, Brooklyn are at
the Ebbitt.
Commissioner Loring who went east on Mon
ton he delivered an agricultural address before
the New England Agricultural society Tuesday
afternoon, and In the evening lectured before the
American Library association upon the 'ad-
yancement Of science" Wednesday he read pa
per on Hawthorne" at the Essex institute In
Salem and the same evening spoke at the Lyceum
he had known.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
THE RISE IN THE RIVER.
Precautions TaIson Against Any Possible
Erephct,

Dispatches from the uppor Potomac and
canal were received every half hour ycster-
day by the business men along the river
front from signal pstrolmen stationed at
different points. The kilograms indicated
slight rises and much floating ice. No fears
Of freshet, however, were entertained by
either the signal officers or business men.
The Potomac at Georgetown presented q
swollen appearance last night. Tho stream
was filed with floating ice aud debris. Much
of the latter was covered with coal
dust, showing that it camo from
tho neighborhood OF Cumberland The
ice came down in large cakes, giving the
river an angry appearance MS II bobbed up and
down in the sweeping current. During the
day many men and boys in boats were out
catching drift wood and in somo instances
whole tree trunks. Some of the drift timber
looked as though IL might be portions Of
bridges or buildings. Many railroad
ties were also captured by tho
parties In boats. After the dense
fog raised In the evening It was observed thst
ice was coming down in smaller quantities,
while that In front Of the city was breaking
away and floating down stream. While not
fearing froshet, precautions are being taken
TO prevent damage in that contingency. The
patrolman at Harper's Ferry did not believe
that the river would reach height of twenty
seven feet the point that would indicate q
freshet
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
The Rines Monthly Meeting.

The National Rifles held their regular
monthly meeting last evening, seventy men,
bers answering roll call. The recruiting
committee reported favorably on nine sppli-
cations for active membership, and the candi-
dates were duly elected. The following gen.
tlemon were, on application. elected honorary
members of the company: Richard b. Smith,
Maj. II. l.. Crawford, George II. Lewis, w. B.
Hibbs, James T. Hnrbin, and Col. |. s. Itch.
enor, also Mrs. Electa L. Smith. Three
members were dropped from the rolls
for non. attendance to drill. The COM
pany unanimously approved the report OF
the executive committee relative to the visit
OF the command to Frederick on Feb. 90.
The company and the Cadet corps. in full
winter uniform, accompanied by the Post
Artillery band, will leave on the 8 o'clock
train in the morning; returning, leave Fred
erick by special train at 0 p. m. The com.
pany also decided to give grand fair and
exposition in February, 1885. A vote OF
than ks was extended TO Miss Bates for a
handsome crayon portrait of the late Private
Stone OF the company. and to Middleton &
Lane for handsome carriage step for the
armory building
A committee consisting Of the commissioned
officers of the company was appointed to
confer with a committee of the Light In
fantry relative to obtaining from congress
legislation that will exempt their real estate
from taxation. Private Tom Garner was
elected eighth corporal of the company.
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The Associated ChnrIties.

An adjourned meeting of the first sub.
division Of associated charities was held
yesterday afternoon, by invitation of Rev.
DIR. ]. s. Lindsay, at the rectory Of st. Johns
church, the president, Mr.. +. l.. Moore, being
in the chair. There was very large attend
ance, and the meeting was substantially the
most interesting held by the association since
its organization. The secretary's report
showed that since Jan. relief had been
furnished, in the shape of fuel and groceries,
to 103 families, and that 1000 bushels of
coke, donated by Georgetown Gaslight COM
pany, bread tickets and clothing, contributed
by different citizens of Georgetown, had
been also distributed. The treasurer's report
exhibited but limited amount of funds on
hand. and tho urgent necessity of increased
contributions to meet present and future de-
mands. Mrs. J. Ii. Voorhees, reported large
number Of visits to the poor, destitute, and
sick, prompt relief having been furnished
in every case Mr.. John T. Mitchell ad-
dressed the meeting, detailing number of
cases Of destitution which had come under
his immediate observation, and also many
cases reported to him by Others The meet
ing adjourned until the first Thursday in
March.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
FATAL FIRE.
Four Men Killed and Eleven Seriously
injured ny Falling walls.

Four Men Killed and Eleven Seriously
injured ny Falling Walls.
ALLENTOWN, PA, Feb. Fire broke out
last night in the factory of Grossmsn &
Klueker, in this city, totally destroying it,
and number Of small buildings attached.
The main building was constructed of brick,
and the roof was spsnned by brick arch
with iron rods running across the walls. AS
the men, who were standing on the ladders,
and in the building, were doing their utmost
to subdue the flames, the north and
south walls suddenly fell outward,
covered with the debris. Streams Of water
were Immediately directed upon the ruins
covering the men, which prevented some of
them from being burned to death. Five men
we're killed and eleven seriously, but none
fatally, injured by the fallen walls. The dead
are Charles Miller, William J. Lehr, David
Clauss, Mahlon Biting. and. John Hand
seine. The wounded are Peter Meyer, left
leg broken; Harry Kurtz, superintendent of
gas works, leg broken, hands and face badly
burned; Emanuel Kemert, Charles Bohlinger,
Frank Saeger, Potter Beisel, Edward Martin,
and Henry Weatherhold.
This morning thousands of people visited
the ruins Of last nights fire. The search for
the dead, which was continued all night, has
ceased. The bodies of Clauss and Biting were
recovered about noon, and the others prior to
that time. The wounded are all comfortable
this afternoon. The origin Of the fire is un-
known. The loss of Grossman and Kluenter
is heavy, but cannot be ascertained now.
They employed seventy-eight hands, and had
large stock of furniture on hand. Mr..
Grossman said to-day that there WAS no in
surance on the stock. Tho building and ma
chincry was owned by John Counemacher,
and are insured for 5000, but valued at S12,
600. Becker g. Bros bindery factory adjoin-
ing tho furniture factory suffered to tho ex-
tent of $4,000, and Schmeyer Son, msrble
cutters, 5000.
The killed and injured were all young men
and belonged to the different fire companies
OF the city. They were all single except
Biting, who leaves widow.
The Good Will steamer was upset turning
a corner and was greatly damaged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
A CnnitoI IIilI Wedding,

The wedding of Mr.. Edgar A. Colem an and
Miss Kate II. Daughton took place yesterday
evening at s o'clock at the North Carolina
Avenue Mission, corner of Eighth street and
North Carolina avenue southeast. The
groomsman was Mr.. Monr oe Coleman, brother
of the groom. and the bridesmaid Miss Emma
Daughton, the brides sister Messrs John
Schaefer and Charles Allen were ushers.
The bride and bridesmaid were attired
alike, in cream nuns yelling en- traine,
heavily trimmed with point lace and cream
satin. The bride woro long white vea and
orange blossoms In her hair, and carried in
her hand handsome bouquet Of white
flowers. Rsv. w. = Naspisr Pesrorniea tho
ceremony. On the entrance and retiring of
the procession at the church the organist,
Mrs. Grumley, played Mendelssohns we'd
ding march. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Coleman went to tho residence of
the brides father, Mr. ID. d. Daugh-
ton, and held reception to their
friends. Among tho presents were four
large oil paintings, set of silver castors,
silver and cut glass sugar dish, set of silver
spoons, set of knives and forks, q lot of hand
some glass and crockery ware, a beautiful
hand worked satin pin cushion, and a nun
ber Of parlor ornaments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

The monthly meeting of the Union Veteran
Corps Capt. Thomason) held at their armory,
Masonic Temple, was large and enthusiastic
one. The report Of the board of directors
was presented, showing membership of sixty,
of selected material. fully uniformed.
The report referred with pride to the fact
that the entire Indebtedness contracted by
the corps previous to the withdrawal Of the
malcontents had been paid.
The corps was congr atulated upon the fact
that success had thus far crowned all their
efforts; that they were without dollar of in
dobtodness, with good surplus in the treasury
The report of the hall committee was also
encouraging, giving assurances TO the corps OF
the permanency of its home in Masonic Tenn
pie.
The entertainment committee reported the
successful outcome of the garden party. They
were authorized to perfect ali arrangements
for the grand military ball to be given Feb. 90.
T. F. Hammond, +. Defer, r. G. M. Burton,
j. b. Hunt, jr., o. d. Thatcher, and +. B.
Holden were elected to active membership.
The corps decided to parade upon Feb. 90.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

Washington Lodge Of Growlers met in
secret conclave in their cozy hall, corner ol
Ninth and d streets, last night. After the
transaction of routine business the following
gentlemen were run through the back acting
hi gh power machine and brought out genuine
fun-lowing gro wlers: Col. IL. Seligson and
Messrs. G. H. Edwards. J. w. Scholl, the
druggist, and G. L. Anderson
After the initiation the doors
were thrown open, and a social session, inter
spersed with refreshments at short intervals
was held. Among the features Of tho pro-
gramme that followed were: Recitation.
Little Tim," Prof. Simmonds; guitar solos,
"The Spanish Retreat" and Carnival OF
Venice" by Prof. J. o. Russell: negro and
Irish songs, by Callahan and Donohue, and
selections by the Electric quartette. The
Growers are making arrangements to give a
banquet to their friends at an early day.
Among those present last night were F,
X. Swett DIR. Parsons, L. NJ. Taber, g. Fox,
w. II. Partridge, NJ. II. Howard, A. Grimes
J, A. Kingsley, E. w. Horton, $. w. Shirk,
Chas. Hanback,. NJ. Simcoe, Il. L. Liday,
Hon. Louis Hanback,. Mr.. Rogerson, Col. II
neiisson, mr.. josh. Callahan, WIN. w. White
J. Speed Smith, jr., and Mr.. Underhill, Of
New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
The Board OF Health and the Marin,
Hospital.

The house committee on public health gave
bearing yesterday to members of the ma
tional GARD of health, among whom were DR..
ca! ell, president, and Col. Waring, score.
tary Of the board, and DR.. Verdi, Of the
executive committee. These gentlemen
reviewed the legislation Of past years with
Of the nntional board of health, which they
asserted had been economical and uniformly
successful, and they denied the truth of the
accusations made against the board in the
discussions in the house of the appropriation
for its support during the last congress.
Col. Waring asserted, and his colleagues
.indorsed his statements, that Surgeon General
Hamilton, of the marine hospital service
had been 'injudioious, unskillful, and unsuc-
cessful in his quarantine work.
He also charged that DR.. Hamilton, in his
efforts to control public and official opinion,
had been guilty of Misrepresentation.
The committee will give DR.. Hamilton an
opportunity to reply 10 these charges at It's
meeting next week. II may no stated here
that for long time past there has been q
controversy between the board of health of.
fcisls and those Of the marine hospital ser.
vice with respect to national health matters
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

The unpleasant weather of yesterday re.
tarded many from making calls Among the
ladies receiving were Mrs. and Miss Brown,
of Georgia, at the Metropolitan hotel, Mrs.
German, Mrs. Voorhees, and Mrs. Morrill,.
The Indiana reception at Masonic Temple
ON Monday evening next promises to be a
social event. The committee of arrangements
are endeavoring to have every hoosier in the
city present.
Among the pleasant social entertainments
of last evening was the musicale ut Mrs. Lu
A. Allyn's residence, 910 Fourteenth street.
The following musical selections were rem
dered by Miss Gertrude Allyn: " A Caprice"
by Robbins March from Tannhauser," by
Wagner, and by request Nocturne, No. 0,
by Chopin. Miss Katie Foote, also rom
dered i" Nocturne." by Leybach, and Last
Hope" by Gottschalk. The efforts of the
young ladies were applaudcd. Mai. Curtis
made q few remarks on musical culture.
Among those present were Judge johnson, of
Minnesota; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bsgger,
Capt and Mrs. NJ. J. Footc, Mr.. A. S. Smith,
Capt NJ. J. Wells, Mrs. Mcneil Potter, Miss
Filburt, Of Philadelphia; Miss Fallon and
others.
Mr.. John f. King, of New York, gave o
select tea party to q number Of his friends at
Wormley's last night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
TIE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Star or Hope Lodge Installation OF onicers
md Open Meeting.

md Open Meeting.
This popular lodge, so noted for the efficient
work IL has done, as we'll as for the cordiality
of its meetings, met on last evening at Riggle's
hall, corner Nineteenth street snd Pennsyl-
vania avenue. The attendance Of the mem
bers Of the lodge was the largest in its history,
and this largo number was augmented by
Clements lodge, which paid Star Of Hope n
fratefnal visit, and attended in force. An
important business session, including as usual
limitation Of new members, was succeeded by
the installation of the following officers by
Mr. Kalstronn, grand worthy chief templar,
assisted by Mrs. Brookfield as grand worthy
secretary. and Mr.. j. X. Mahonoy as grand
worthy marshall Mr.. NJ. p. Caldwell, w. G. t.;
Miss Mamie Seymour, w. v. II; Mr.. +. Il.
Woodward, w. r. s.: Mr.. G. II. Lawson, w.
A. s.; Mr.. w. NJ. Barclay, w. f. s.; Mr. l.. III.
Lanman, W. T.; Mr.. George johnson. w. NJ.
Miss Ida Lanman, w. ID. NJ: Mrs. s. p. John.
son, w. c.; Miss Mamie Lowcraft, w. |. g.;
Mr.. Joseph Weeks, w. o. s.; Mrs. +, T..
Woodward, w. X. II. s., and Miss Maggie
Herbert, w. l.. II. s.
After installation the lodge was enter
tanned with remarks by w. G. It. Cald-
well, and Mr.. w. w. Copeland w. &. T.. OF
Clements lodge; recitation by Miss Lille
Donn vocal solo by Mr.. j. NJ. McAvoy; reci-
tstion by Miss Emma Mahonoy; banjo
solo by Miss Mamie Lowcraft; remarks
by Mr.. w. II. Horn, Of Perseverance lodge;
remarks by Mr.. Bowen, of Friendship
lodge: selected reading by Mrs. +. Il. Wood.
ward: remarks by Mr.. j. X. Mahoney, L. G..
w. G. T.; Mr.. A. Kalstrom, g. w. G. T., aud
Maj. NJ. T. Holden. Tho reports of the Off
GERS show the lodge 20 be fourshing in its
every department aud composed Of an active
and wide-awake membership.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
Miss Maggie Dunn,a Funeral.

The funeral of Miss Maggie Dunn, the Is.
year-old daughter of sergt. Maj. Dunn, OF
the marine corps, took place yesterday after
noon at 3 o'clock from the residence of her
parents, S0S G street southeast. Rev. G. d.
Andrews rector of Christ T.. Il. Church, Off
ciated. The pallbearers were Messrs. Charles
S. Domer, T.. A. Tomlinson, Lee b. Mosher,
J. Ashburn, NJ. B. Hartley, and Charles Cum
mings. all Of the National Rifles cadets. Az
Maggie was o great favorite with all who
knew her, the funeral was very largely at
tended. Among the floral tributes placed on
the casket were pillow, wreath, cross and
anchor, and several bouquets. The remains
were were inferred at the Congressional
burial ground
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"RouGH ON Too1HAcHE." instant relief i5c.
The Fourth District Republicans.


A meeting Of the republicans Of the fourth
legislative district was held last night in the
hall corner of N and Thirty-second streets.
The following officers were elected II. II.
Dade, president; j. Ferguson, vice PRESIDENT
Charles E. Shelton, secretary; William Beall,
assistant secretary, and Alfred Pope, treas
urer. G. B. Crusor, jr., r. ID. Rutfn, and
James Davenport were elected as delegates to
the central committee, with Jas. jackson, Dan
Washington, and A. Jenkins as alternates.
An executive committee was then elected,
consisting of c. b. Crusor, ST., r. d. Rutfin,
]. Ferguson, James Davenport, Alfred Pope,
G. E, Shelton, l.. Primers, James Cornell, II.
H. Dade Joseph Jackson, Clement Beckett,
and A. Goings. A canvsssing committee
composed Of ID. Washington, James jackson,
William Beall, A. Snowden, and Lewis John
son was also elected. After addresses by j.
Ferguson, G. b. Crusor, ST., and II. II. Dade,
the meeting adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
A SyvIndIer's Mail.

The postmaster at Portland, Me-, has in
quired of the postoffice department whether
or not he shall deliver 10 H. L. Graves about
three hundred letters addressed to him now
lying in the postoffice. Graves is under arrest
and awaiting trial for using the mails for
fraudulent purposes, and all tho letters are
supposed to contain sums OF mohey from his
victims. His scheme was to advertise that
he would furnish remunerative employment
which promise he failed to perform. Tho de.
partment has been compelled to inform the
postmaster at Portland that there is no au :
thority Of law for Withholding the letters from
Grayes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

At the meeting of the Mirth club last even
ing at the residence of Mr.. Clark, l34l
Twenty. seventh street northwest, the follow
ing officers were elected: J. w. Brent, presi.
dent; +. Brown, vice PRESIDENT NJ Clark,
treasurer; p. d. Brent secretary; A. Daily,
]. W. Beckett, J. V. Valentine, directors. Tho
following members we're received: w. L.
Lucas, p. Mercer, and r. Latney.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

George A. Custer camp No. /, Sons of Vet
Grams, gave, at their hall, F9venth and l.
streets, last evening their monthly hop, which
was largely attended. The committees were
as follows; Reception--J. II. Steep, j. G.
Morrison, F. w. Cole, Charles Hoyberger, and
John Warren. Master of ies--Capt.
II. D. Clifford. Floor-F. Burlngame, w. G.
Farquhar, w. b. Kiplinger, Fred Weber, John
Weber and John Weidman,
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voices. Among those who participated were
Misses Martha and Annie hundell, Mac
nichol, Carrie Pryor, Fannie Layton, and
Messrs. Palmer, Fordham, Greenwell, Miller,
Fennell, McGowan, and +. G. Miles. The
proceeds, about 800, will bo turned over to
the relief committee Of the Fourth Street NJ.
Il. church for distribution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

The attractions at the museum this week
are first class, and have nightly drawn
crowded houses. The wonderful little Wat
son children, Orrin Dixon. tho English ven
qtrlouist, and his family of blockheads;
Leach, the Chinaman; Carroll and Walters, the
musical phenomenonsi Lang and Sharp, the
cauldron feat of Everett, the decapitation, and
many other novelties form q most admirable
evenings entertainment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
The Prohibition Convention.

There will be a meeting OF the American
and prohibition convention at Lincoln hall
Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, at 1880 o'clock.
The session will continue through the two
following days and nights. The object of the
meeting is to promote constitutional prohibi
ton and civil rights and to abolish extra
judicial oaths of secret lodges.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08

An old folks concert was given last evening
by the choirs Of the churches Of East Wash
ington at Odd Fellows hall for the benefit of
the deserving poor of that section. The
singing was supported by chorus Of forty
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
NIrn. KrnRt,a Denth.

Mrs. Catharine Kraft, aged II years, an
old resident of East Washington, died early
yesterday morning at her residence, 521
Eighth street southeast, after a throe-weeks'
illness. The funeral will take place this
afternoon at o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-08
The sufrage Commlttee.

Tho suffrage committee Of 100 will hold q
meeting at Association hall, 632 Pennsylvania
avenue, this evening, and full and prompt
attendance is requested, Business of especial
importance will be transacted.