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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.


Yesterday the ladies of the Woman's Chris.
tian Temperance union we're out in goodly
numbers at Masonic temple to hear the adj
dresses of members on the Prohibition of the
Liquor Traffic" Mrs. VIM. Borris presided.
Miss Hercus read the Scriptures and Miss
Lou Wilson made the opening prayer. Hon.
Mr.. Mccormick, NJ. c., from Ohio, said he
knew not of the evils Of intemperance from
personal experience, simply from observa-
tion. He was glad to indorse the noble work
of the Woman's Christian Temperance union.
He approved of the earnest efforts for pro-
hibition in the District of Columbia, and
though the liquor interest represents it's mil
lions he believed the GAUGE of God and home
and native land" would finally triumph.
Hon. William Il. Price, of Wisconsin, said
he was an advocate of total abstinence for the
individual and prohibition for the state, He
believed in compulsory education. If edu-
eating the children, bringing them up in re-.
spectability, teaching them to avoid evil
associations, and not to frequent drinking
saloons, was the work of fanatics, then he
was willing to be called crank, a fanatic.
Col. johnson sang solo, Sowing the
Seed" The Trinity Second Methodist choir
was in attendance and rendered two selec-
lions with fine effect, being heartily cheered
by the audience. Bishop Andrews will SIP eak
next Sunday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
Tho Amatenrs at Lincoln Hall.

An amateur performance was given Satur-
day afternoon and evening at Lincoln hall
by a number of society ladies and gentlemen,
for the benefit of the Garfield Memorial hos
pital aud the s. p. G. A. The performance
commenced with an overture from Fra Dia-
volo, followed by comedy in one act "a
Cigarette from Java" The jubilee march
"Kaiser Franz josef" composed for the fetes
of the emperor by Strauss, was rendered.
The operatta in one act, "Charity Begins at
Home" concluded the entertainment. The
following was the cast: George, photo
grapher, Mr. C., w. Belts; Joe, a charity boy,
Mr.. Hub. II. Smith; Mr.. Bumpus, beadle,
Mr.. Pierre c. Stevens; Susan, Mrs. McCartee;
Mrs. Bumpus, Mrs. True. Mr.. A. A. Hayes
was director of the music and Mr.. j. s. Webb
acted as stage manager. Applause was FREE
quently given the performers. Gutter hand
some sum was realized by the sale of tickets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
SMOKE Commercial cigars.


OnSnhWhy lhthWAha SAsape
Notwithstanding tho inclemency Of the
weather Masonic temple was filed last even
ing by an intelligent audience. At tho regu-
lar public meeting of the Dashaways, after
the opening exercises by tho chaplain, the
president Of the club introduced tho Hon.
Mr.. Taylor, member of congress from Ohio
He spoke at some length on the laws govern
ing traffic on various industries, none Of
which are declared unconstitutional, but the
minute the liquor traffic is touched on. then
you arc Immediately told that it is unconsti-
tutional to stop it, as it interferes with citi-
zens rights. He said there is spent in this
country over $500, ,000-twice as much MS
is spent to pay all tho expenses of this gov
eminent. He gave an interesting account OF
the advance of the temperance movement in
Ohio.
Mai. II. A. Hall was next introduced, and
spoke briefly on the license bill that is now
proposed by the district commissioners. He
said one of the reasons given by the commits
sioners Is that there are as many arrests in
Maine under the prohibition law, where it is
crime to appear on the streets drunk, as
there are in the district, where there is no
law against drunkenness. A large number
signed the pledge,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
Hugh Fagan,s Body Was Found,

The body Of Hugh Pagan, white man,
who sprang overheard from one of the ferry
steamers about three months ago, was found
in tho river near lower Giesboro' point,
Saturday afternoon. The brother of the
deceased was sent for and had the body
brought to this city. Coroner Patterson
viewed the remains yesterday at Lees under
taking establishment and gave certificate
of accidental drowning. Fagan's dssp-
pearance from the deck of the steamer
was shrouded with mystery. The police
have been on the lookout for him fol
several months. Deceased was insane
and was consequently closely watched by his
brother, who accompanied him. The latter
went into the cabin for q moment, leaving
his brother on the deck. Upon his return
the latter had disappeared. The river was
dragged several days, without success. Mr.
Pagan was about 40 years of age, and was @
br other of Mr.. Peter Pagan, the liquor dealer
of this city. The body who N found was badly
decomposed, and was only identified by it:
clothing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
II THE METROPOLITAN.
The First Temperance Meeting Under the
Auspices OF the District Alliance.

The First Temperance Meeting Under the
Auspices OF the District Alliance.
A largo audience assembled at the Metro
politan NJ. L. church yesterday to liNen to
the Hon. r. b. Vance and Senator Colquitt
discuss the question of prohibition, under tho
auspices Of the District Temperance Alliance
President Moulton, in short and pungent
address, stated the objects of tho al
lance, remarking that there were over
1000 saloons in the district to-day
DIR. Huntley spoke encouragingly
of the temperance cause. Representative
Vance made an eloquent appeal for the pro-
lection of youth, and inveighed against the
sophstrios of the liquor dealers. His appeal
TO the Alliance to wage an earnest warfare
against its common enemy was heartily APP
plauded. He spoke for an hour and half,
Senator Colquitt made short and pithy ad-
dress; he stated that for the sake of
this beautiful city to which so many,
from all parts of the country, were
pouring in quest of homes, it
were better to hide rather than expose tho
fact that there were over 1000 liquor saloons.
He deplored the fact that such a state Of
things should exist, and hoped that the mis-
sion of the alliance to secure prohibition
would soon be successful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
THE BLEssEDNEss OF GIVING.
Rev. DIR. Weights Sermon on the Dovel-
opInu Influences OF Charity.

AheNs DEs NEipubs seEhoh vi htS DtNoi-
oping Influences OF Charity.
Rev. DIR. G. W. S. Wright occupied tho
pulpit last evening at tho Fifteenth Street
Presbyterian church. His text was taken
from Acts, Xxx, 25: alt is more blessed to give
than to receive"
DIR. Wright began by saying that the Bible,
ms book of instruction, may be divided under
three heads: First, THAT which is outside Of
both our reason and our experiences; such are
the historic records of the creation and many
events in tho early history of the human
race" Secondly, "That which is within the
grasp Of our reason; as, for example, the rules
governing our relations to each other
and the doctrines concerning God, our
relations to Him, actual and possible,
now aud hereafter" Thirdly, THAT which,
though not contrary to reason, is be-
| yond it, and to he tested and enjoyed only by
and in experience. This comes to us in
maxiins and promises. Such is the subject
! before u.s." The speaker then proceeded in
an easy manner to elaborate the thought.
THE blessedness of receiving is not belittled,
hut rather magnifed; and then 1t is said that
the blessedness of giving outweighs that of
| receiving" The circumstances of the dcCla-
ration were rehearsed with feeling. "The
experience of the bessedness of receiving"
the speaker continued, sis universal, and
the experience of the blessodness of giving is
unanimous" He then pictured a receiving
lite of honor, wealth. learning, and ease, and
life of giving these TO others as we may. He
then showed the dwarfng effect of receiving
only and the ennobling, enlarging effect of
giving on the giver, and the terrible experience
of loving nothing and having nothing to
love, with tho opposite experience of feeling
part ownership in the good and great
persons and things of the world. He closed
with vivid comparison of the rich man,
with much goods endcavoring to selfshly on
Joy them, and Moses turning away from the
honors of Egypt to give himself to life OF
toll for others. Paul and Nero. Satan and
Jesus were also compared.
DR.. Wright has the free and independent
style OF the west, where he has long held a
prominent place in the church and state, both
in the pulpit and educational work. and sus-
tains in this city the high reputation &C.
quired at home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
DemurrIng TO BIodgett,s Claim.

In the case of Lorin Blodgett against u.
S. Grant and others, demurrer was filed on
Saturday for George Il. Deering, one of the
defendants. The demurrer sets up five
seperate grounds for the dismissal of the bill,
as follows: First, the usual formal objection;
second, the misjoinder of the defendants. and
that they have no joint connection as to
various matters set up in the bill; third, that
nor set forth any capacity to sue either for
himself or others; fourth, the statute OF
limitations; fifth, that any right Of action
which the heirs of Samuel Blodgett may
have possessed accrued more than twenty
years ago, and Oh account Of tho delay and
laches no complaint respecting the said mat
tiers let up IN the bill can be entertained in a
court Of equity, no explanation or excuse fol
| such delaY being given in tho bill.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

John Gleason, of Richmond, Va, filed about
fifty suits some time ago as trustee Of the
Southern Express and Transportation COM
pany, to recover $4,000 against the stock
holders and the representatives of said
company. The amount claimed in each case
was stated to be the unpaid balance of original
subscriptions made to the capital stock, the
object being to pay the indebtedness Of the
company. In the case of Mrs. Elizabeth
Busey, executrix of w. G. Busey and some
others the demurrers were allowed to stand,
and the case as to Mrs. Busoy came on before
Judge Hagner, of the circuit court, Saturday
The point raised is: "That plaintiff, claiming
to have been appointed trustee by a decree
passed in a certain cause instituted and de-
pending in the chancery court of the city o.
Richmond, state of Virginia, cannot maintain
his action instituted against defendants ii
the District of Columbia" The case wa
heard aud continued for two weeks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

The bar of the supreme court of the United
States met on Saturday and adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions of respect to the memory
of the late Philip Phillips:
Res0lued That III the death Of Philip Phillips the
the country has lost juris and statesman of rare
ability aud the supreme court of the United States
u member of its bar whose lHbors and discussions
were large contribution to Jurisprudence, and,
at the same time of invaluable assistance 10 that
tribunal, in whose judgments they are imperish-
ably preserved; that we will always hold In rev.
crentlal remembrance his eminent attal nments,
his pure ond exalted character, and his admirable
bearing as II member of this bar.
Resolved, That we tender the family Of the de-
ceased our heartfelt sympathy.
ReSolrcd That the chairman be, and he Is here
by, requested to lay the proceedings of this meet
ing before the supreme court o. the United States
for such action as may be appropriate.
Resolved That the secretary be, and he is here
by, requested to send the 1nmily of the deceased
copy OF the foregoing resolution.
Addresses were made by Senators Morgan
Lamar, and Jones, of Florida; Mr. Assistant
Attorney General Maury, Hon. Randolph
Tucker, and Mr.. s. c. Reed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
CCURATE TlMEl

PATEK PHILIPPE & CO.,
GENEVA.
AMERICAN WATCH CO.,
WALTHAM.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
Belmont,s Dinner 10 blackburn.

A dinner party was given last night at
Chamberlin's by Hon. Perry Belmont to
senator-elect Blackburn and some friends.
The table was spread in the famous picture
gallery Of the old Swami mansion, which
Mr.. Chamberlin has added TO his establish
ment. The menu was choice and elaborate,
appealing at once to the taste and the tooth.
The guests were Senator-elect Blackburn,
Speaker Carlisle, Hon. William r. Morrison,
Hon. II. A. Herbert, Senators Hampton, PEN
dleton, Bayard, Vest, Beck, Vance, Hon. ]. X.
Jones, of Arkansas Henry Watterson, and
Hon. William Dorsheimer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

HINH1 U. FflNIN5VIS, IVbVIIuhVer'
PosToFFIcE, NEW YORK, Feb. 10. 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
EMNIET's BIRTHDAY.
Extensive Preparations TO Celebrate tho
Memory OF the Irish Patriot.

The preparations making by the Gamma
Gael for the celebration of Emmet's birth
day, March 4, indicate that it will BIO the
most interesting affair of the kind ever wit
messed in this city. The trial scene" usually
rendered by the amatures of the association,
will be supplemented on this occasion by sew.
eral Others including that of the
fight between the patriots and the
British, and the Staying of an informer.
Besides this there will be given by some Of
the best amateurs appropriate vocal and in
strumental selections, and at the close of the
literary and dramatic exercises several we'll
known congressional orators will deliver adj
dresses. The commemoration will take place
at Abner's hall, the admission as usual on
this anniversary being by invitations, OBJ
tainable from the committee and at tho usual
places. The Clan-na-G Gael will also celebrate
st. Patrick's day by public banquet in the
evening at Abner's, where large gathering
is expected and for which extensive prepara-
lions are being made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
T,Ilo Oyster War.

The mate on a vessel which came up from
the lower Potomac said yesterday that the
oyster war in the Chesapeake was creating
great excitement near the Potomac oyster
beds. He said that the men employed on the
boats refused to work on Wednesday last be-
cause a report became current that the Mary
land officers would arrest certain parties EN-.
ployed there, who were said to be implicated
in the recent fight between pirates and
officers. The men finally returned to work,
he said, but q mutiuy is expected at any
time. He reported that the oysters were in
better condition this season than for some
time back, and the catch was good.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
THE MEDICAL SOCIETY,
And Their Action Touching the Death o
the Late DIR. Ford.

And Their Action Touching the Death OF
the Late DIR. Ford.
The Medical Society of the District on Sat-
urdsy evening held special meeting in ref
erence to the death of DR.. c. NJ. Ford, and
passed the following resolutions:
Whereas the Medical Society of the District of
Columbia having learned of the death of DR..
Charles NJ. Ford, who died at his residence, in
this city, at TAO p. m, fifteenth instant; and de-
string to record the personal esteem and profess
sional regard in which he was held by its members
and wishing to convey the expression of its pro-
found sympathy and coincidence TO his bereaved
family and friends: Therefore, be 1t
Resolued, That in the death of DIT. Ford this So
ciety has lost one of lis most useful and popular
members, this community sSillful. discreet. and
conscientious physician, and his patronsa patient,
Jealous, and attentive friend, md counselor.
RESOLVED, Tint iu his character he combined the
qualities of learned physician, the constancy OF
a true and generous friend, and the amiability
and good temper of corteOus gentleman.
Resolved That as mark of respect we attend
his funeral in a body.
RESOLVED, That copy. of these resolutions be
sent to his bereaved family.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
Sudden Death OF MIR. Charles Brooks.

Yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock tho
family of Mr.. Charles Brooks was sitting in
the front parlor of their residence, HOS New
Jersey avenue southeast, when they heard a
heavy fall in an adjoining room. They
hastily went to ascertain the cause, and
found Mr.. Brooks lying PROSTATE on the
floor. DR.. j. w. Bayne was Immediately
summoned but death occurred before his
arrival. Mr.. Brooks leaves widow and
two sons, who are grown. He served during
the war in the LIST United States infantry,
and was at the time of his death member of
John A. Rawlins post, No. l, G. A. Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
DisS.

FORD.-At GAO D. M, February 10, 1854, DIR. G..
NJ. FORD aged 40 years and months.
Funeral Tuesday, February 10, at o'clock p, M,
from the Church of the Reformation PennsylVanla
avenue, near Second street southeast 49,
[Evenng papers please copy.I W
EINOLF.-WILIAM f., son of George and Louisa
EinOf In the 10th year of his age. 1000 :.
Funeral from his late residence, 1913 ~ street
northwest at . o'clock p m. Friends and relatives
of the family invited.
DoNAVIN.-on Sunday, February II, at 8 a. M,
WILLIAM A. DOSAYIN.
Funeral from his late residence AIT First street
northwest, Wednesday, February 70. Friends are
respectfully invited to attend
[CharlestOwn CIV. Va') papers please copy.l
PEYTON.-Suddenly, on Friday, February 10
Funeral Monday, 18th instant from her late resi-
dence, 33l Indiana avenue The friends of the fam
lily are invited to attend.
LEHMANN.--On Saturday, February 10, 1854
MARY H., wife of r. A. Lehmann.
Funeral from late residence Monday, February 10
at 3 O'clock p. u. Funeral private.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
WASHINGTON, Feb, ii.
DISOBEDIENCE OF ORDERS IN
FRONT OF THE ENEMY.

IOVS FsNtOT.
In 1913, at the battle of Novarra, the
Italian general, La Morino, received orders
from Gen. La Marmora, his superior officer,
to cross certain river with his brigade.
Gen. La Morino failed to obey such order.
thereby enabling part of the Austrian army
under Marshal Badazky, to cross said river
and outlank the Italians The Italian army
lost the battle of Novarra. Gen. La Morino
was tried by court martial for disobedience
of orders, found guilty, and shot.
In ls49, at the battle of Magenta, the late
French emperor, Napoleon III, was hardly
pressed by the Austrians at the bridge Of
Magenta, and probably would have been badly
defeated had he not received unexpected
support. MacMahon, at that time general
of limited military fame, had received strict
orders from Emperor Napoleon Ill to march
with his corps along the foot of the Alps, due
east. But hearing the thunder of cannon
| and the rage OF the battle miles and miles
south of him, he concluded to disobey the
orders received, struck due south with his
| corps darmie, and cut through the right
| flank Of the Austrian army, thereby turning
that day of Magenta, which began so disas-
| trously for Napoleon Ill, into brilliant vic
tory for the French army. For this dis
obedience of orders Gen. MacMahon was
created due of Magenta, marshal Of France,
| and was subsequently elected president OF
the French republic.
The writer thinks that If O general or other
officer receives peremptory orders from his
superior officer to attack the enemy he Is
bound to attack. The only excuse for not
attacking with his whole force would be
that after having made a forced recon-
naissance with such part of his command
strong enough to compel the enemy to
develop and show his strength, such
reconnaissance establishing that the
numerical strength Of the enemy
and the impregnabe positions occu
pied by him are such that an attack with
the whole force would mean utter destruction
or humiliation of tho whole command
Reports from spies or from small
scouting parties, in cases like til,
above, should not be relied upon
and whether afterward found to have beer
either correct or incorrect, should not be ac-
cepted as excuses for inactivity in such case
of emergency. 1t becomes certainly tn,
duty of such subordinate officer to immedi.
ately report to his commanding officer tina
forced recognizanco has established tn
above mentioned facts and to ask for furthe
orders, which his commanding officer will no
fail promptly to issue, modifying them &C
cording to the information aud reports re
ceived and to the circumstances occurre
since.
An officer who has complied with thes
simple military rules needs to fear no actiol
of any court aud wants no vindcatiOn. L..
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

The above is the title Of the lecture this
evening at 1880, before the young men by
Prof. VIM. Hardness, of the Naval obserya-
tory, at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, 1909 New York avenue. Prof Hark-
ness will illustrate his lecture with mum
Der of stereopticon views, which will be
exhibited under tho direction of Mr.. b. p.
Murray. This lecture will be specially in
structiye to the young men who are attend
ing the high school and other schools of the
city. This is the seventh free lecture given
thus far under the auspices of the association
In Young men,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18
FROM THE PEOPLE.
Two Communications on the Cause Of the
Ohio Floods.
when General May Disobcy an Order in
Front OF the Enemy.
CAUSE OF THE OHIO FLOODS.


AS the foods in the valley of tho Ohio APP
pear to be increasing in magnitude from year
to year il is natural that the inquiry should
arise. What causes this2 The usual answer
is. 1.-THE destruction of the forests" To
certain extent this is true, but by proper
management the larger portion of the forests
may be removed without producing this effect.
The chief cause lies in a mistaken notion of
the thrifty farmers Of Ohio, Indiana, and
western Pennsylvania, who think it untidy
TO allow the little swales, drains, rills, and
branches of their fields to retain their natural
fringe of shrubbery, but remove this, thus
allowing the water a rapid and free escape to
the channels that conduct it TO the larger
streams From this cause the water which
falls in a heavy rain is borne of in two or
three hours which would otherwise be as
many days in making its way through these
fringcs of shrubbcry and reaching channel.
These appear minute when considered sep
arately, but when we consider the fact that
there are millions of them in the valley oil
the Ohio we can easily imagine the effect OF
this increased flow on the main stream into
which all their waters fall.
Forests undoubtedly assist very much in
OBTAINING the water, but the same result can
be obtained by friuging these little swales
with hedges or borders of shrubbery, which
will assist not only in checking the rapid
flow Of the water in times of heavy rains or
melting SHOWS, and thus prevent the disastrous
and annually occurring floods but will also
assist in shielding these little rills from the
| severe drouth of summer.
The remedy, therefore, for these evils is tC
large extent in the power and control Of
the farmers of the valley of the Ohio.
WAsHINGroN, Feb. 15 A. b. @.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

An exhibition and test of the Weeks rocket
torpedo was made at the navy yard on Sat
urday. A large number of naval oiicOrs
and other witnessed tho tests, all Of which
proved satisfactory. The government some
time ago offered a prize of $4,000 for the
best improved torpedo for the purpose of
adopting it,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-18

An exhibition of honey: decorations and
fine art work is being held at 9O5 street,
under Masonic temple, which is worth while
to see. Among the works are upholstery,
draperies, handsome curtains of satin, with
applique and arasene embroidery, satin felt,
embroidered in tinsel silk, chenille. and ara
sene, FIRE screens, sofa pillows, otchings, lam,
brequins, bed spreads, highly ornamented
lace curtains, pillow shams, table scarfs, and
table spreads.