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National Republican., 1885-01-17

Tho Swain court-martial yesterday
refused to permit tho accused to correct
his testimony about tho rupture OF his
relations with Mr.. Batomau.
The argument in tho case was further
postponed by tho examination OF Judge
johnson, tho attorney who instructed
Swain to bring suit on the due bill"
He testified that If he had been informed
by Swain that tho 5000 which was rep
resented by tho "duc bill" had been rem.
dered by Batemnn into Gen. Swaim's ac-
count, and that Swain had received no.
tice of that fact, he would not have ad-
vised tho bringn Of tho suit.
Judge Shellabarger then resumed his
argument on behalf Of the accused. He
continued his attack on the testimony of
Mr.. Batoman, charging that the prepon-
derance of evidence in the case showed
that he had sworn falsely as to several
points. Gen. Swain had sought honestly
| to collect what he believed to be due him
when he transferred tho duo bill" for
collection, and directed suit to bo brought
upon II. He asked the court to weigh
woll the character of the punishment
imposed upon an officer convicted Of con-
duct unbecoming an officer and gontlo-
man-dismissal from tho army--in con-
sidoring whether tho conduct Of Gem
Swain, in bringing this suit was Of the
scandalous character to merit such pun
ishmont.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

st. James-M. Jones, Richmond; ]. McLain,
New York; DR.. W. A. Davis, Virginia. J. b.
Rocker, Chicago; George l.. Rose, New York;
Charles L. I, Davidson, Philadelphia;. +. o.
Fumer and WIFE Syracuse; Hon. W. L. ses-
slons, New York; l.. L. Williams and son, New
York.
Ebbitt-Q. r. Rommel. U. S. N; Mrs. Senator
Williams kentucky; Eurgen Berry, Connecti.
cut James Burgess, Chicago; d. G. Stewart,
Pennsylvania; A. X. Nimick Pennsylvania;
o. W. Blanchard, New York. ]. ]. Fenion jr.,
lett, Virginia; A, Blaisden, Georgia; g. II.
Craid, K f. Richardson, New York; j. p.
Forbes and wife, Ohio NJ. i, Malone, Penn:
sylvania; George b. Swift, Ohio J. r. Sutlid
and wife, Connecticut.
Metropolltan.-F. l.. Clark and wife, Vir.
ginia; j. w. Small, North Carolina; J. A. Bald.
win and wife, Buffalo N. Y. W. w. overman,
New York ]; i, Butler, Baltimorei A. r.
Sabine, PhiladelphiA Il. Aldridge, Brooklyn,
N. Y; w. a. Taylor James Taylor, Miss NJ.
Taylor New York; Miss Nellie Blackburn,
Boston; j. +. Baltman, New York; j. c. Bacon
aud wife, savannah, Ga; A. A. Yorkes, George
w. Johnes, Philadelphia; A. y. Norris Rich
mond; John Law and wife, Cincinnati; b. o.
Saville and wife, Baltimore.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
George Augustus saIa,s Lectures.

The varied experiences as a special
correspondent in all parts of the world
furnished Mr.. George Augustus Sala ma.
terisl enough for some very entertaining
lectures. This, linked with his natural
talent as q talker, enables Mr.. Sala to tell
some very interesting stories about per-
sons and things. He has not been heard
in Washington for some time, and his two
lectures, to be given at Marini's Hall
next Tuesday and Friday evenings, will
be an intellectual treat seldom heard.
His subjects have not yet been made
public, although he will tell great deal
about the wars of England ofthe last thirty
years aud of those in Africa. The sale Of
seats begins at MetzerotRs music store
to-day,
National Republican., 1885-01-17
A Aeta Psi Banquet.

Tho Capital City Association Of the
Zeta Pai Fraternity, representing the
twenty colleges in tho union in which the
society has chapters, will give its annual
banquet and reunion at Welckers on
Wednesday, Feb, 4. Congressman Ding
10y of Maine, Garrison of Virginia, Bis
neo Of Florida, Jones of Alabama, Budd
Kud sumnsr of California; Col, G. A.
Smith, U. s. A.; Lieut., Sharpe, U. S, NJ;
hossrs. Hszen, Nimmo, Fisher, and
Snowden; Drs. Maclean and Goodall j.
Bruen Miller. tho editor of the Zeta Psi
Quarterly and W. IL, McElroy, of the
Now York Tribune; Hon. @. S. Dwyer,
tho grand phi Of the order; Robert Gar
rett, OF Baltimore, aud tho Hon. s. B.
Sumuer of Connecticut, are expected to
be present.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
TIE nourrNr or CONGRESS.


In the senate yesterday after the regular
morning business, the discussion Of the bill for
the relief of the First National Bank of New
ton, Mass, was continued, but was not con-
cluded at the expiration OF the morning hour.
The interstate commerce bill was again laid
before the senate and the debate upon II was
continued by Messrs. Van Wyck, Mcpherson,
Slater, Mitchell, Ingalls,, Williams and Ali.
son. George, Platt salisbury, Cullom, and
Brown.
At o'clock Mr.. Cullom, who has charge Of
the bill, gave notice that he will to-day ask
the senate to sit until the bill shall be COM
pleted, which proposition, however, met with
several protests, especially from MIR. Beck, who
did not think 1t could be disposed of so soon.
The senate then at $40 p M, adjourned un-
til to-day.
The house yesterday after the transaction OF
certain routine business, went into committee
Of the whole on the private calendar, and re-
mnined so In session Tor several hours consider
ing war claim bills, but no final action was
reached.
At oclock recess was taken until s p. m. 81,
the evening session to be for the consideration
of pension bills.
The house at its evening session passed
thirty-seven pension bills and at 1885 ad-
journed until to-day
National Republican., 1885-01-17

The Unity Club met last night at the
residence of Hon. NJ. G.. Emory, on
street. The large double parlors were
thrown open, and in ono seats were ar
ranged la theatre, and fully 100 ladies
and gentlemen occupied them. Mr.. @. II,
Babbitt, the president, presided, and DIR.
ID. A. Smith was the secretary. The ex-
ercises were opened with piano solo by
Miss Jordan, after which Mr.. A. r. Spof-
ford read very interesting essay entitled
Popular 0ratory." Miss Lottie Mills
rendered piano solo, and Mrs, Mills
sang "When the Tide Comes in" DIR. ID.
A. Smith and DIR. Frank White recited
"Rienzi and "Uncle Remus's TurniE
Patch" respectively. Mrs. Kearney gave
piano solo, and Mcsdames Bailey, Jor-
dan, and Mills rendered vocal trio on.
titled THE Chimes" Mr.. Charles Kear'
ney gave barytone solo, Waiting" and
the exercises were concluded by Mrs
Mills singing Good Night" The next
meeting will be held at the residence oi
Prof. II. c. Spencer. Hon, Horatio King
will be the essayist. Subject, wit and
| Wisdom"
National Republican., 1885-01-17

In the months Of July and August last
Stern Bros. & Falk, Alfred Benjamin &
Co., the Rosenberg Manufacturing Com
pany, Biorman, heidelberg Il Co., all
New York houses, entered suit against
Moses f. Eiseman, clothier on Seventh
street, under Odd Fellows Hall, ON open
accounts, and attached the stock in the
store. Subsequently, Moses +. Eisemsn,
through his attorney, replevied tho goods
from the marshal, giving Samuel Kahn
and Arthur Nattans as bond in abou +
$4,000. Immediately after regaining
possession of the stock Mr. Eiseman made
an assignment for the benefit Of his cred-
itors, making number Of preferences.
The assignee Immediately sold OFF the
stock, and it has all been disposed of.
Shortly after the action of replevin had
been instituted motion was made to
quash tho writ, aud 1t was finally heard
before Judge HaRner yesterday, Messrs.
n. ii. Miller and G. q. Cole appearing in
favor of the motion and Messrs. A. g.
Bradley and Leon Tobriner against ii.
At the close of the argument Judge Hag-
ner granted the motion to quash the
writ, and ordered that tho property be
restored to the hands of the marshal.
The property having been sold, this
cannot be done and the plaintiffs will
enter suit against the bond to recover the
respective amounts claimed as due them.
1t is more than probable that the defend
ants will carry tho question up to the
higher court on appeal.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
INAUGURAL INTENTIONS.
Work OF the illumination Committed
New Contributions -- The Hall
Roonn Roof


New Contributions - The Bnll
Room Roof
The Inauguration committee on illumi-
nation held their first meeting last evon-
ing at 1917 + street northwest, Mr.. John
A. Baker, chairman, and Mr.. Francis b.
Mohun, secretary, The roll was called
and seventeen members were found to be
present. Tho chair appointed the follow
ing committees
Gas -Messrs. w. IT. Bailey, J. L. Bar
bour, George A. McIlheny. @. G. Thorn,
l.. d. Wine, John B. Larner, James vii.
kinson, j. c. Ergood, K. g. Campbell,
James D. Cleary, and Charles B. Bailey.
Electric light--Messrs. John i. Ennis,
A. A. Hayes, Samuel Norment, B. III.
Warner, M. Marean, w. II. Brawner, Geo
w. Pearson, b. +. Whitesidc, J. l.. Norris,
N. II. Shea, Robt. Drinknrd, II. Brown
ing, A. NJ. Renshaw, and John w. Corson.
The treasurer yesterday received the
following
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
Jesse Seligman, jr., New York, 500;
! Thos. J. Luttrell, $50; DIR. ]. NJ. McCalla,
S25 Robt. Boyd, sos; VIM. s. Roose, $780,
| j. II. Harris, $25; B. II. Stinemetz & Son,
| S25; Geo w. Pearson, S20 Admiral $. G..
]
following has been received from George
town L. II. Moore, $50; Gordon & Gordon,
$40; r. w. Morgan, 50; NJ. j. Adler, $40;
j. II. Snoot, s.: Craig & Jackson, $5; Geo.
w. Manogue, So; NJ. G. Mitchell, So, and
G. w. Croploy, So. Total amount re-
coived to date, sl0,O99.
THE BALL BUILDING ROOF.
Commander Taylor, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
81, nd via aH
| the pension building. where he spent
some time with Gen. Meigs in going
through and examining the building. He
decided to modify tho original plan for
tho canvas roof Instead OF tho long
cable extending from cast to west he will
run three short cables north and south.
Tho canvass will rise in the shape of an
A tent, and when complete will repre-
sent the letters V and W. The cables
will pass through at the bottom and be
secured over the side walls. Where the
canvass unites with the building there
will be located cutters to carry off tho
water to the outside Of tho building.
Tho canvas is already made for tho
roof at the navy yard, and weighs just
four tons. In addition to tho other sup
ports, and to make it properly secure,
iron bridges will be run across the top of
tho two rows of columns, which will
make rest for tho canvas. 1t will re-
quirc small army of workmen to put
things in shape, but as this part Of the
work has already been arranged for
there will be no occasion for delay, and
Monday morning will find the roof going
| on.
INAUGURAL NOTES.
The Columbus (Ohio) democratic Glee
Club over fifty strong, and tho 9th
Maryland regiment intend being here on
the 4th of March.
The Dry Goods Cleveland and Hen
bricks Club, of New York, have rendered
the committee a handsome banner.
Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan will probably
decline to act as chief marshal.
The chairman of the civic associations
has received letter requesting that
quarters be provided for the Joel Parker
Association, of Newark, n. j., numbering
100. They will act as escort to Gov. Abbott
and ex-Gov. Joel Parker.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

The engagement of that excellent actor
Mr.. Dominick Murray at the Theatre
Comique next week will prove Of unusual
interest to tho hAbituos of that popular
place of amusement. His play Escaped
from Sing Sing" is Of thrilling interest,
and never fails TO take tho town by storm.
1t will be mounted with the same atten'
tion to detail usual at this theatre, and
will prove realistic representation.
Mr.. Murray is supported by his own etti'
oient COMPANY.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

There was a large attendance at Nc
Cauley's Hall, Capitol Hill, last night,
and the dramatic and musical entertain
ment for the benefit of the choir of st.
Marks Church was distinguished sue
cess. A charming comedietta entitled
"My Uncle's WHIP was nicely presented
by Miss Emma Morris and Mesdames
Richard Hovey and J. ID. Lincoln, who,
with Mr.. Ballard Norris also Cup OF
Tea" An excellent programme Of music
and recitAtions WAS interspersed. A snug
Bum WAS realiZed
National Republican., 1885-01-17
The steinyyny aud Royalty.

Mr.. Edward Droop, agent for the Stein
way piano in this city, has boon advised
by steinway Bros. that they have just
furnished another piano for tho royal
household in Great Britain, this instru-
mont being an upright grand for the spe-
cial use Of the Princess Beatrice at Wind
sor Castle. This is the third Steinwsy
piono that has been ordered by the royal
family, a grand having been previously
purchased for the special use OF the
queen, and an upright grand for the
boudoir of the Princess Beatrice both OF
which arc in Balmoral Castle. Scotland.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
mr. moouilooh,. whisky Tax Law

MIR. MoCuiIoch's Whisky Tax Law.
Secretary McCulloch has transmitted
to tho house draft of bill to amend the
law relating to tho entry and withdrawal
of distilled spirits in distillory and
special bonded warehouses. Tho bill pro-
vides that the tax on all distilled spirits
hereafter entered for deposit or remaining
in warehouse at the passage shall be pay
able when withdrawn, except in cases Of
Withdrawals without tho payment Of
tax. No additional allowance for leakage
shall be made beyond the limit now
allowed by law. The secretary strongly
recommends the immediate passage of the
bill as tending to relieve the present busi-
ness depression.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
Neil Burgess In "Vim.v

vim" will onliven tho stage and tho
audiences at Fords Opera House next
week with Mr.. Neil Burgess in his inim-
table and excruciating role of Mrs.
Puffy. Those who saw the piece last
year have probably fully recovered from
their sidesche by this time, and are ready
to go through the aughter-provoking
ordeal again. Mr.. Burgess's impersonation
is broadly artistic and is wonderfully
true to life beneath its apparent gro
tesuueness
National Republican., 1885-01-17

The test Of the life boat Elizabeth at
the navy yard last Tuesday has attracted
considerable attention in scientific circles
on account of the successful results that
attended IT. The spectators who wit
messed the test were composed for the
most part Of persons familiar with mari
time affairs. and the interest in the exhi-
bition was unilagging. The launching Of
the boat was watched with interest, aud
when it dropped tho inventor stood on
the rowor's deck and retained his posi-
tion, although, unlike Farragut, ho was
not lashod to 1t.
The test of overturning the boat cre-
ated much merriment. Some of the
ladies in the boat enjoyed the launch SO
much that they wished TO remain and ex-
porience this novel tost as we'll, but tho
inventor laughingly told them that they
were too finely dressed tO lie down, and
IL they sat up they would surely find
themselves on their heads, and the Curl
Gus fair ones reluctantly left the boat.
Some of the crews Of tho vessels at tho
dock stepped in, and the comments Of
John" and "Bill" were amusing in the
extreme as tho purchase was applied and
the boat slowly turned bottom up. As
soon as tho ropes were cut, however, she
righted instantly, tho wator in the row.
ers' deck running of through the we'll.
This experiment was tried twice, and
in each case the Elizabeth behaved beau
tifully, demonstrating the inventors
claim that sho Is Nho only self-bailing
and solf-righting life boat in existence"
one of the ladies suggested that If in
crossing the ocean the vessel won't down,
all to be done was to nestle down in q
corner Of life boat, along with ones
| fellow passengers, and mako ono's debut,
without the impudent custom house Off
GERS poking over ones trunk
HAVE you Rooms or Houses to Rcnt7 Try the
"Want' columns of THE REPUBLICAN. Three
llt..A- 1 lhrL.. IlItaLN a. LLntll
National Republican., 1885-01-17
A Capitol HiiI EIopement.

Mr.. Herman Herfurth, we'll known
young man of East Washington, eloped
Wednesday evening with Miss Ella Bean,
a young lady we'll known in that section.
The matter was kept perfectly quiet until
yesterday, when it was made known to
the parents of both parties. 1t is under
sto cd that the ceremony was performed
by Rev. DIR. Andrews, rector of Christ
Church, G street southeast. at the rectory.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
At HaIf-Must For MIR. Colfax.

The President has directed that the
flags on the executive departments in
Washington be placed at halcmast in re-
spect to the memory Of ex-Vice President
Colfax. whose funeral takes place to-day.
Resolutions have been adopted by the
Grand Lodge, /. o. o. f., of the District
of Columbia. upon the death of Brother
Schuyler Colfax, past grand representa-
tive of the state of Indiana, and the
author Of the degree of Rebekah.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
The Colonization soeiety,s Meeting

The Colonization soeiety's Meeting.
The sixty-eiRhth anniversary meeting
Of the American Colonization Society will
take place in Calvary Baptist Church,
corner Of Eighth and II streets, tomorrow
evening at 7:30 o'clock, when the annual
discourse will be delivered by Rev. ]. G.
Thomas, ID. D., of Brooklyn, N. Y. This
anniversary meeting of the Colonization
Society will be the most interesting over
held, for the reason that all tho nations
Of Europe are now striving to plant colo
mics in Africa, which this country accom-
plishod successfully sixty-oight years
National Republican., 1885-01-17

Commodore Samuel II. franklin, U. s..
n, has been ordered to examination for
his promotion to rear admiral, which will
take place Jan. %, when Rear Admiral
S. p. Quack enbush will retire on reaching
81 years of age. Rear Admiral Edward II.
Nichols will be placed on the retired list
March l, promoting Commodore Edward
II. McCauley; Commodore Oscar Q. Badger
on Aug, ~ and Rear Admiral John II.
Upshur Dec. 5, 1885, promoting Commo-
dore J. c. p. DE Kraft. The only other
retirements that will take place this year
for age are Chief Engineers Henry II.
Stewart Sept 6) and Theodore Zeller
(Deo. y.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

adopted by the club will be a dark over
coat, high silk hat, canes, and dark
gloves. They expect to turn out about
| 200 men on inauguration day. Tho club
agreed to tender to tho Duckworth Club
on March an escort from tho depot to
| their headounrters
National Republican., 1885-01-17

Tho success of j. II Keane and his
company, who have been presenting
"Rip Van Winklo" at the Dime Museum,
has been marked and deserved. Tho
company is good one, and has
drawn good houses. rip" will be given
to-day and tonight. "Solon Shingle"
and one act of the former play will bo
given by special request. The Helen
Desmond Comedy Company will appear
on Monday in the colleen Bawn."
National Republican., 1885-01-17

The President sentthe following nominations
to the senate yesterday
To be Postmaster-Chas. +. Allen, at Ian.
caster, N. H.; Mark X. Buxton, at Nashua, N.
H.; Alpheus W. Baker, at Lebanon, n. II.
Edwin ID. Hail. at Meriden, Conn. Geo. W.
Tileston, at Huntington, n. "; David Virgins,
beck, N. v; Samuel S. McFerran, at Beaver
Falls, Penn; Geo. r. Hendricks, nt Selin s
Grove, Penn; Miss Mary North, at Yazoo City,
Rnnlarnjn Noa, NJ Eeyon' Sbio, ! girS Alan
at Alliance, Ohio: Theodore w. Ferry at
Modesto, Cal; Archibald Mcdonnell, at Benecia,
Cali Sidney Seloncr, at Crested Butte, Col.
Cerrollton, ILL.,. Daniel A. Leahy, at Iasalle,
ILL.,; WIN. $. Sinclair. at Jonesville, Mich.
Daniel E. Sweet at Pipe Stone, Mimi. VIM. $,
Hodge, at Abilene, Kan, Herman @. Cool
baugh, at Hamburgh, Iowa, and VIM. X. Ellis,
at Goshiu Ind.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

A CARD.--To all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretions Ind Of youth, nervous
i will send a recipe that will cure you, FREQ of
charge. This great remedy was discovered by
missionary In South America. Send a self
addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph I. In.
man, Station d., New York city.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

THE Rowland Dental Association No. 2ll
Four-and-a-half street northwest, three doors
north Of Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds Of
Dental Work. All work warranted frst-class.
persons. Fine gold and amalgam filings in
serted in the best manner.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
CITY ITEMS.
THE Ca?stonc Cigar, cents; $40 F street

MANY medicines now on the market owe
what virtue they possess to the presence oi
powerful and poisonous drugs. Hunts kid
ney and Liver Remedy is purely vegetable
and will not injure the feeblest and most deli
cate person.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
nm, Younger nemoorncr.

Tho Young hen's Democratic Club
held large meeting last evening at Ver-
non Row, j. Hadley Doyle, president;
Jos. T. Ooombo, secretary, A number OF
new memheIs were elected, The uniform
National Republican., 1885-01-17

"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAeoNs."-Fresh Alder
ney butter churned every morning, and deliv
cred In u pound "Ward' prints, at Soc pei
pound. Also cottage cheese &C. per ball but
termilk, DC. per quart, and sweet milk at &c
per quart
National Republican., 1885-01-17

LIEBIG Cos Coca Beef Tonic IS far superior
to the fashionable and illusiye preparations OF
beef, wine, and iron" says Prof. Il. W. Hunt,
NJ. d., Honorary Member Imperial Medical
Society Of -. Petersburg, Russia, &c. Cures
debility, piles. dyspepsia, biliOusness.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

s3per gallon, 75 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money
at McGee's. Ninth, near d.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

Lecture-goer and lovers of scieuce
havo treat before them for Monday
evening in hearing Mr.. Richard Proctor,
the foremost astronomer of the day, de-
scribe "The Life of World" No sci
enlist living has done 80 much TO make
science popular, and his many articles on
tho laws of the heavenly bodies have
been read eagerly by boy and man alike.
National Republican., 1885-01-17
1behluE IPilos"-SymptOms, Moisture

Like perspirauon, intense itching, worse by
scratching, most at night, seems II pin,worms
were crawling "Swayno's ointmenV IL u
pleasant, sure cure.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

Az indiscrCet man is like an unscaled letter,
everybody can read him, but the wise man So
clreth IN time what In time he will surely
lued-a bottle OF Dr. Bull Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

II you want Employment try the WANT
columns Of THE REPUBLICAN,. Three lines
three limos for % cents.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

PURE Old Rye and Bourbon Whiskies and
fine assortment of bottled goods JAMES THARP
SIS street northwest
National Republican., 1885-01-17

IF YOU want Help, Houses, or Rooms, fur
nished or unfurnished, read THE REPUBLICANS IS
"Want" columns. Three lines three times for
% cents,
National Republican., 1885-01-17

HAVE you Rooms or Houses to Rent2 Try the
"Rent' columns OF THE REPUBLICAN. Three
lines three Ilmsg toI " cents,
National Republican., 1885-01-17
GAsTRoNoMIC POINTERS.

CmLDRES's suits at cut rates. Eiseman Bros
corner Seventh aud f.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

First Lieut.. Robert II. Young, 4th in
fantry, has been granted six months OK
tension OF sick leave First. Lieut.. Alex
ander H. Morton, 5th artillery, has been
granted two months extension of leave
National Republican., 1885-01-17
The Unity Club.

TRY three lines in The HEREPUBIlCAN's "Want
columns. Three times % cents.
National Republican., 1885-01-17

CLEAR fller-the capstone Cigar cents; s!
+ street.