The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-06
CITY NEWS,
TOWN TALK.


amount, TO provide for new watcr-mains To- distribute
the increase supply so as to reach The high localities
now suffering from lack nf water. To he In time the
appropriation should he made for this purpose the
coming session.
Many parents think II outrageous that the school
children should be turned loose for an extra holiday
whenever some ofiicla dies What earthly advan-
tage was 1t TO the living the dead 10 close all the
public schools last Tuesday. AZ rule the children
would have been much better on at their accustomed
tasks. by what authority are these extra holidays
declared IN the schools, aud what reason is given
Tor thems
The stores are beginning 10 put on their holiday
attire preparatory TO their christmas trade, which.
1t is anticipated, will be very large.
The New orleans races that open this week will
continue all winter. The horses that Will contest
are among the best in the county, and are all wei
known by those interested in the turf. The Wash
ingon Turf Exchange at the Harris House have
concluded to make books on those events, and will
he open daily for that purpose.
Wilmington opens his christmas cards to-
morrow.
are requested TO leave their orders soon as posi-
bic at John f. Paret's, 9is PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
One OF the standing orders in the Fire Depart
ment of this city, issued by Chief Cronin, is TO the
effect that the engine company located nearest TO
the alarm box must get to the fire and be at work
before the other companies take up their position.
This may lie all right under ordinary circumstances,
but in case of accident the houses are liable to burn
down while waiting for the company In close proX-
unity u arrive This was Illustrated at the IRE last
Sunday morning by the accident TO the Franklin
Company engine, the horses pulling the same falling
and delaying their arrival fully twelve minutes,
while No. and companies stood by waiting for
the Franklin to 90 to work. such an order Is rad-
caly wrong,
Wilmington opens his Christmas cards to-
morrow.
Mr.. NJ. A. cunningham, of PHILADELPHIA, Is visit,
ing this city on matter OF legal business. He Will
leave for home early the present week.
Iny,,i,,s oua o,hars N, IN c,,h ehnult
inspect Sass \ Company's display of house robes
and morning jackets.
Many OF the buildings in this city still hy their
Gags at half-mast in honor of Vice President Hen
bricks. They do not properly understand the
etiquette OF flag dying surely.
u. Loring Wilmington, 1891 Pennsy lvania avenue.
has unQnesiionably the finest display of Christmas
and New Years cards OF every description. He
also has an elegant line OF prayer-books. hymnals,
photograph and autograph albums, gift books,
childrens books pictures, frames. fancy articles In
brass; imported bric.a.brac OF every description,
PLAYING cards, pocket-knives, gold pens, pencils,
pockebooks, card cases. cigar and cigarette cases.
All goods marked In plain figures. He also makes
specially of card and wedding engraving, and al
ways has on hand the very latest stationery in note
papers and cards for polite correspondence.
-whittugton opens his Christmas cards TO-
morrow.
Real Japanese robes and jackets, for morning
house wear, can be bought of Saks a Company.
MIR. Thomas J. Coffee, one OF the best nremen
connected with the District Fire Department. has
resigned In order TO accept position in the Wash
ington Gas Company.
A gang of boy thieves, styling themselves the
"Seven Daylghts,n were arrested last week by
Oficers Breen and Horne, Of the Fifth Precinct. fol
many s petty y rSs6eres It Is estimated saa Inc
and blankets from carriages and teams Of this city
most OF which they sold 10 drivers Of cars and othe
goods have been returned, and the. purchasers have
been compelled 10 leave collateral for their appear
| ance in court.
| --Whittpgton opens his Christmas cards TO
| morrow.
The accidental strike of natural gas on the rive
| fats by COL Hams is not the vein that is now beni
analysed by the 'Messrs. Connolly 4 Company. Tha
dnd is located north of Washington, and is onl!
known to certain few at present. III 1t turns on
| to he a free-nowng vein stock company will a
once be organized for the purpose of working it.
-"Justh's Old stand,' 6i9 street northwest, buy
gents secondhand clothing. Note by mail prompt
| attended to.
There is no greater convenience in the socia
world than that little bit OF paper which we term
visiting card. We often forced, in the press o
social duties, to make 1t our representative. How
necessary, therefore, that Its form and quality shout
be indicative of the most delicate refinement. Bein
| the only house in the National Capital where tn
execution of our engraving work is done on tn
premises we have unequaed facilities for engravln
visiting cards In the most elegant style. j. Lorin
| Wilmington, 1921 Pennsylvania avenue.
The coming convention OF National Guard eff
clothed with particular interest, In view of the yer
decided recognition by the Secretary of War an
Gems; sheridan and Drum OF the value OF the Ma
| is more than probable that Congress will be pre-
vailed upon this winter to pass some satisfaction
bill looking to the reorganization OF that force an
provide liberal appropriations for its support.
the leading militia officers " no will be here to atten
the sessions of the convention Gems Farnswortb q
New York; Guthrie, of Pennsylvania; Walton, o
| Massachusetts,; Smith, of Connecticut; Vance, O
| Illinois: Finley. of Ohio, and koontz, OF Indiana
| stantial recognition from Congress shall plac
the National Guard on definite footing and enabl
u TO support the Army In cases OF emergency Away
| likely to arise.
we reminded of those comfortable house robe
we saw at Saks Company's.
Several changes OF local character among new,
| paper men will 90 into effect to morrow. MI
NJ. Hood, who has represented the Associated Pres
for a number OF years In the down town Depar
ments, has been transferred to The CAPITOL his plaG
being taken by Mr.. Wilbur, formerly OF Denve
Col. Mr.. John BOYLE, who has represented Il
q United Press since 1851 IN the downtown Depar
. mems, will succeed Mr.. W. 4. RingwalI in the NJ
town Departments. the latter gong TO the Capitc
-Messrs. Cluss and Schulze the supervisor
architects and engineers In charge of remodeing Il
Patent Oftce, have submitted their final report
, the Secretary of the Interior. The report is vel
concise, and covers mlnutely all the expenditure
, since the work began.
The members of the German Dramatic Club
Washington city hard at work making prepar
tians for theatrical performance at Willard Fla
for the benefit of the German Orphan Asylum. III
play IN rehearsal Is "The Amateur Theatre" IN
authorizes, Mrs. Emma Poesche, whose comedy, u
Am Engaged" was rendered with such succe
j about year ago, is a well-known German write
The club Is devotiDg considerable time and stuS
on the decorations and scenery, and Is composed
the hest amateur talent OF Washington and BaltmOr
having quite a reputation. The play will be give
during the Christmas holidays.
8 In the morning, by the bright light what
q comforting as one Of those stuffed jackets or g0wl
: offered by Saks 4 Company!
Mr.. Henry n. Gassaway, recently an asssta
= chief OF division in the Secrearyis ONCE, Urea
< ury Department, has been transferred to The Six
e Auditors ONCE.
, Mr.. o. II. Rundel has returned from Birmin
ham, Ala, TO which hourishing city he had taken
, family, and where he had established his son
! business several weeks ago.
Jolly Jim Christy. on whom the mantle OF Sa
J Ward has fallen az the great American Don eioa,
e hobs up serenely behind his double team OF ia
\. seppers nearly every afternoon on the Avenu
e Jim's shadow does not become a bit attenuated
Il he and time roll by.
q | Mr.. Darius Lyman, chief OF the Mercantile NJ
;. rine and Internal Revenue Division Of the Treasu
!, | Department, has returned from New York.
u The genial Hon. Tom Ochiltree has returned
= our midst, and imparts warm glow TO the Aven
9 these pleasant autumn afternoons as he meande
leisurey along giving The girls gratuitous treat
i Judge Thayer is the acting chef clerk OF I
u Supervising Architects Once OF the Treasury pei
i ing the appointment Of some one 10 oil that pc
lion, made vacant by the resignation OF Mr.. Jaco
Peter Grace, of Albany N. Y, has been a
pointed In tue Warrant Division OF the Treasu
Department.
e Mr.. George Wallace Ia acting as the Superlte
l. dent OF the Treasury Building.
se MIR. Youmans, chief clerk OF the Treasury /
e parimen, In the endeavor TO detect chronic rar
!, ness and prevent any disregard OF the regular hot
"A OF the Department, was forced 10 expedienis Will
were no more disagreeable 10 others Than to hmse
. There were 235 cases OF tardness November 10, a
only three December I. Surely clever showi
for reform, and the result has been very gratifyi
. | to Mr. YOumans A clerk with good working n
n | ord who may be occasionally late, Will not suit
!. | while the "ehronic shirEer may,
3 The national dag on The new Pension once h
y | been having hard lime OF II. short time age
y was blown down, staff and all, from its exposed pc
10 ton on the lofty gable. II was then rugged on
~ kind OF jury mast In corner position, 10 fact low
a than The nearest chimney, but the gale OF Tbursd
T. got at H. tore II INTO strips, broke the hayard al
lower end and when last seen the once beauil
!, emblem was dying m0urniully like rag at the e
= OF a string. This slate OF affairs lasting for ihr
e days Is mol credtaDle 10 a building dedicated "a
Il | peculiarly patriotic purpose.
IS Mr. q. A. Kraft, OF Baltimore, paid his frIeDd
/, Dying visit Wednesday evening. He Is en- route
e Savannah and The South generally
!, MIR. T.. Is. Hay has been confined 10 his bed
!, nearly two weeks, his aiment beng a cOmpleail
" | al "a Internal His ysiCid