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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

overwhelming majority. This struggle Is 50
important that special committee was ap-
pointed in Tammany Hall last night to decioe
it. How sad it is to see disagreement among
the Tammany warriors.
Perhaps the most striking feature OF the re-
port of the Union Pacific Government direc.-
Ors, made public in Washington yesterday Is
the wide distribution of the companys STOCK
that is shown 1t is pointed out that the num-
Der of holders has largely increased, whlle the
shares held on speculative account have dlmin-
ished. A considerable part of the report is
devoted to q consideration OF the companys
indebtedness to the Government, and 1t Is sus-
gested that, instead of paying percentage OF
the net earnings to the Government, hxed
sum should be agreed upon, to be pald ~
stated intervals. Some fOrclble reasons lor
such course are given.
The scheme to preserve Niagara Falls and It's
envirOns from the vandal hands that have Deen
laid upon them Is one that cOmmends ltseil
heartily to the judgment of all right-thinklhg
persons. The Niagara Falls Association Is De-
ginning active work again, and there can DC no
doubt that its efforts will be warmly seconded.
An earnest and decided expression on this SUD-
Ject from the people of the State is all that Is
needed to induce the Legislature to take need
full action. 1t is disgraceful that this magnifl-
cent natural spectacle should have so long been
given over to men whose sole purpose is to get
the largest possible amount of money from the
pockets of visitors. The INSCRIPTIONS hack
driver and all his allies should be promptly
driven away, and well-kept park established
for the benefit of the people.
The laying of the first rail on the Brooklyn
Elevated Railroad is an incident of consider
able significance in the history of rapid transit
in that city. Work on this road was begun
nearly seven years ago; but rarely has any en-
terprise been involved in more varied and vol
luminous legal complications. The running or
trains now seems only a few months distant.
1t has been evident for long time that Brook
Ign would not be supplied with quick transit
before the Bridge was finished but the stimulus
supplied by that event has been longer than
was expected in taking effect. However, II
elevated roads are finally recognized as the best
means of quick travel in large cities. it will
take more than one road to supply the wants
of our neighbor. Much will depend upon the
success met with by the first structure OF the
kind built.
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WITHOUT A PEER IN JOURNALISM.

FTOm TIC dSbuFB fuTk SVu' tut -, a ueAF
TIE NETWORK TRIBUNE stands to-day withou. ~
I'm American Journalism Its news 10 never tainted w.
sensation its editorial articles timely ana rs
with the Of mastery essays. and IL. o"s"nhy
cover the widest range OF SCIENCE art ana pnvsop,x
from the most gifted men OF the age. The weekly s
semi weekly editions, circulating among tue ~ sthsr
tho country, have exerted power oeyona ~
agencies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

Mr.. Pat Sbeedy. who is wOrthily distinguished
above his fellow the hacker of the eminent
hruser. Mr.. j. Lawrence Sullivan of Boston, an
nounces that he will soon take the champion to
England Not that We love England less, but
America more, we hasten to assure Mr. Sheedy if hc
will only keep his tough charge abroad there will
DO no difficulty in making up fund for his benefit
from his grateful countrymen. Nevertheless 1T
would be hard on Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

The Boston Trareller, are glad to learn, starts
the new year prosperng and to prosper. 1t is able
trustworthy, enterprising, and stanch defender
of the Republican faith. During the late campaign
The Journal and The Trarsiler were more than a
match for the newspapers of the Hub that were ar
rayed against tho Republican ticket. Long may
they waYc.
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made speech in Brooklyn in which he msrcileua1
pilloried The Post for its over-productiou Of 80
Blaine mendacty. Hence.

1t Is understood in the Political circles Of Kine
County that r. r. Bowker isspending ell hisloisupe
moments those days in getting out tho timber for
that third party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

Senator Fdmunds considers it the constitutional
riubt of the Senate TO "deal with treaties unencum
bcred by advice or influence from any source" On
this ground no thinks it wise to refuse the official
publication of a treaty which has been published
already. 10 some persons this may appear states
manship But most plain people will probably con-
slider that Senator who wishes to perpetnate the
absurd prctcncc of secrecy and for no better reason
than to keep up tie ridiculous fiction that the sen
ate acts on treatos without regard to pubic opl-
ion. does not comprehend the age IN when he lives.
Tho fact is that public opinion ought to have
weight with the Senate, with every other depart.
ment and wish every other official of the Govern
ment in the discharge of all duty whatever. Every
regulation which is designed or tends to render the
Government in any Of it's departments independents
of public opinion is an anomaly and nuisance
which ought 10 be abated as soon as possible
Hubert o. Thompson has great deal of leisure
in these days. He is doubtless using part of 1t in
careful survey of tho Federal offices and in making
up his mind which one he will take possession Oh
after his friend Cleveland Is comfortably nstaiieu
in the White House. Meanwhile, Mr. CleVeianu
must be thinking Ousy of the elfect on P"o,'o
sentiment of his appointment OF tho ex-Comniis'
sOneT of Public Works to conspicuous po'i''on'
Tho canvass for the Unlteu o.ates oo""'o''"'p
has developed two decidedly interesting things
One is that The New- York Times which gave II 10
be generally understood with much pious uptnrn-
ing of the eyes. that it would bolt the Republican
ticket IL General Arthur was nominated for inc
Presidency, is now backing him for the once OF
only less Importance. A pieceo inconsistency tnus
lovely and suggestive ought to be materiaiized'
placed ON ice and forwarded to the New-Or leans
Exnosition The other interesting thing growing
ont 90 tho canvass is tho spectacle of The Epeaig
po,t training its popgun with smut attachment on
Mr.. Eyarts. Shortly before election Mr.. Evarts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

Mr. Sanford smiles ut the crude resolutions offer ed
in the House of Representatives in reference TO the
Congo Conference and the Monroe Doctrine Amer
leans arc generally credited with having keen
sense of the ludicrous In this instance they fail to
see the Joke. Nor can they understand what inter-
est the United States can have the intrigues and
contentious of France Germany, Italy, Portugal
and England on the Congo and the Niger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

IL ia stated that the whiskey dlstilers have
gained partial victory in the issue of now regu-
lations by tho Commissioner of Internal Revenue
with approval of the Secretary of tho Treasury, in
regard to declarations of intention to export
whiskey. II is provided that distiers who file an
export bond are hereafter to be allowed seven
months instead of thirty days, IN which to deliver
goods at tho port of departure. The instruction
that collectors will see that the declaration OF IN
tention and all the other proceedings are in good
faith" is omnently interesting. Collectors under
this new rule will he required to exhibit superior
psychological faculty which perhaps not many of
them possess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

The Superintendent of Public Works evidently
does not agree with Governor Hill in regard to the
canals of the State. The Governor stated in his
message to the Legislature that " the amount OF
business transacted upon tho canals" compared
favorably with recent previous years. The
SUPERINTENDENT of Public Works must certainly be
of another opinion in regard TO this point for he re-
por.s that tho tonnage of this season was not so
large as that of last by 60 1 sos tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-10

President Barnard of Columbia College, in his
letter TO tho Secretary of tho Bmetalc Association.
repeats n sugge ition which made by him to the
International Association Mt London in 1879. and
has been occasionally considered since but has been
practically overlooked in most discussions OF the sill
yer question 1t is that both metals shall be coined
and both made legal tender bnt that only one shall
be the standard of value and the legatender value
of the other shall he determined by its market price
IN the standard metal. If there is any real need of
both CONS in circulation. in order to supply the
worlds wants. it would be difficult to find a reason
why this suggestion would not meet that need
True it would be in n broad sense impractcable.
The legal.tender value of the subordinate metal
would shift from day to day. and could be accurately
known only 10y a few. But the suggestion, after ALL
touches tho precise point of the difficulty which
most bimetallists are disposed to overlook. viz.
that the coinage Of two metals. and the attempt to
uso the two conformity rs standards o. value, in
eyitably results in demonetziDg of the two and
driving il out of the country.
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overwhelming majority. This struggle is so
important that special committee was :p
pointed in Tammany Hall last nigh' W uo0,uo
it. How sad it is to see Disagreement "n'"s
the Tammany warriors.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
MAKING PREPARATIONS.
Tho washingtOn Monument Cererno
niles.

Mes
At the Washington Monument dedicatory
services there will be an honorary staff,
composed of one delegate from each State.
The following delegates have accepted po-
sitions on the STAFF
Florida, Colonel Wallace s. Jones; Georgia,
Colonel Clifford W. Anderson; Indiana, Colonel
Il, W. McBridei Kansas, Colonel Charles w.
Louisiana, Colonel Charles A.. Isrendon;
Maine, General John NJ Brown; Maryland,
Colonel E. 4. Rogersi Michigan, colonel II. M.
Duf1eld; Minnesota, Colonel q. w, Johnson;
Mississippi, Colonel J. J.. Mcoaeklll; New
Hampshlre, General j. N. Patterson; New
Fred sleith; ohio, Colonel 0. A. Layton; Pom.
General william Wells; Virginia, Major L.
BsekforG West Virsinia9' Colonel Robert
weather; Dakota, Colonel William Thompson.
1t is expected that there will DO twelve
companies of soldiers Of the Regular Army
in the procession. All the District mill
tary organizations will be there.
Tho Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company, of Boston, which was organized
in 1885, ana Is the Oldest military company
in the country, will send $50 men. The
city troop Of Philadelphia will be repre-
sented by about fifty men, wearing their
old Revolutionary uniforms. Another of
the old Revolutionary companies is the
German Fusiliers of Charleston, s. c., a
delegation from which will be present. The
Lawrence Light Guard, Of Medford, Mass,
the Alexandria Light Infantry tho Old
Dominion Guard, from Portsmouth, Va.
aud the St. Johns Academy Cadet Corps, of
Alexandra, will be present.
The Grand Army of the Republic will be
on hand in force.
OF the visiting Masonic fraternity tho
Alexandria and Fredericksburg (Va.) lodges,
of which General Washington was mem
Der, stand prominent the st. Andrews
Lodge, of Boston, Mass, will also be here,
including also the Grand Lodge and other
lodges of tho District, the Knights Tenn
plars and large delegations from Virginia,
Maryland and other Jurisdictions. There
will be about 800 Masons in line.
Overcoats, cut rates. Eiseman, 9TH and r.
Poison Ivy leaves grow in clusters Of 8; the
6.leaved ivy 10 harmless.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31

SECRETARY LINCOLN has explained
more fully his objections to the nomencla-
tuic adopted by Lieutenant Greely in des-
ignating the points in the Arctic regions
discovered by his party.
Secretary Lincoln objects to names con-
flictiDg with or changing those already
generally known. He objects TO the use of
his own name for reasons which he does
not state. He objects to the use of names
of officers who have no other claim to such
Distinction than personal friendship for
the oflicers,or ofpiivate individuals or chill
dren whose only claim is kinship to the
explorers. TheSecretary states that
The proprieiy Of using the names In suIta-
hle places on this map OF the late President
Garfield, OF President Arthur, OF the late Sec
reiary Hunt, OF General Hazen, of Senator
COpger, or OF officers and men OF the expedl-
ton would not be questioned. SO also as to
the names OF Commander schley and Lieuten-
ant Emory, and there is no serious objection
10 such special exceptions as the name OF
Lieutenant Greely's Wife or OF Lieutenant
lOCkWOOQ's sister.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
EAST WASHINGTON.

TIE DEMocRATs.-At tho regular weekly
meeting Of tho East Washington Cleveland
and Hendricks Club, held last night Eve
new members were elected. Marcellas
Marccron, T. A. Tolsen and John Carr we're
elected committee TO confer with similar
committees Of other organizations in regard
to tho reception Of visiting clubs. The
contract for making the uniforms to be
worn at the inauguration has not yet been
awarded.
TnE LABQUEs.-The Larques gave one
Of their pleasant hops at McCauley's Hall
last night. There were about seventy.hve
ladies and gentlemen present all of whom
enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent.
PERsoNAL.-Mrs. G. X. Collins, of 623 G
street southeast, who recently fell and
broke her hip, is quito i'll at her homo, an
intense sufferer from the effects Of her fall.
Mrs Rudolph Eichorn, who died yesterday
from the effects of fall sustained two
weeks ago, was we'll known TO almost every
one in East Washington.
A SocIABLE.-The members OF tho
Church Of the Reformation gave delight
ful sociable in the lecturHroOm OF the
church last night
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
FnneraI of Major Hnunemnu.

The funeral Of Che late Major ], r. Han
neman, of the District Artillery Company,
occurred yesterday afternoon. The funeral
took place from Grand Army Hall. The
funeral sermon was preached by Rev. j.
Goepel, Of the Concordia Evangelical
Church The pail bearers were J. e. Ben
ter and Philip Reiter, of John A. Rawlins
Post DR.. Lane and Lieutenant Byrnes, OF
the Artillery Company, and Sergeant J. f.
Union. large number of Grand Army
members and delegation from the Ma
tlonal Rifles, under the command of Lieu
tenant Manson, attended the funeral. The
lnteiment was made at the Lutheran Gem
etery.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
A Hint 10 our Press CInb.

A testimonial benefit was rendered to the
Journalists Club of Philadelphia at Hav-
erly's Theatre Thursday afternoon. Tho
McCaull Company, now playing at the
Casino, New York, came over by special
train furnished by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company and presented the second
act of "Apajune,' at the conclusion of
which they returned in time for the even
ing performance in New York. The per-
opera Patience" presented by Haverly's
company. The performers of both COM
panies volunteered their services and
the theatre, with assistance, scenery, &C.,
was gratuitously furnished by Mr.. w. II.
Morton, the manager. Almost every seat
in the house was sold, and about 81 400 was
added to the club treasury
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
AZ Ford,s Next Weels.

Miss Swain is overlooking with fun aud
jollity, and sings, dances and kicks up her
heels in manner that Lotta need not be
ashamed of. In the pathetic portion of her
role the little lady is very effective, and
promises to become one of tho bright par
ticular stars in her own peculiar line
Those who like to laugh have ample in
centive, and those who have tears TO shed
have good cause to let them nOw.- LoweI
(Mass) Times
This charming soubrette and character
actress will appear at Fords Opera House
every evening next week in a new and
startling play written expressly for Miss
Swain by Fred q. Maeder and entitled
"The Little Joker" 1t will present this
gifted young artistic, rightly termed the
song bird of the dramatic STAGE" In new
and original characters, peculiar special
ties, etc, in every way surprising all she
has done before in any play she has created.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
GeneraI Grant TO Mrs. CoIfx.

A letter was received yesterday from OK
President Grant by Mrs. Colfax, at South
Bend, Ind. After saying that his health is
improving from disabling attack of sore
throat, he says; "Nlr. Colfax and were
personal friends from the day of our asso-
citation on the same ticket for the two
highest offices in the gift of the Nation up
to his untimely and unexpected death. /
letter abounds with the expressions of the
heartfelt sympathy of Mrs. Grant and him
self with Mrr. Colfsx and her son in their
sudden and great loss, and closes with ad-
ditional words of eulogy of the character of
Mr.. Collax. President Arthur also sends a
letter expressing feelings Of the deepest sor-
row at the death of Mr.. Colfax.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
A Grandmothers, Lunch Party.

Could the young ladies aud misses of
Washington have looked into the dining
room of Mrs, II. A. Hall, No. 1919 Colum-
bia street, yesterday, they would haye been
made happy in knowing that it is possible
to grow old gracefully. Arranged around
the table were fourteen ladies, every one of
them known as thorough Christians, whose
ages aggregate 1929 years. Such an
array Of silver hair and happy faces one
does not often see The sight was one TO
inspire respect for age and a desire to be
counted among Christians. There were re-
presentatives from Massachusetts,, New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana,
Minnesota Michigan aud France.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

A SURPRISE PARTY.-A most pleasant
surprise party was given at the residence Of
Mrs. High, on II street, between Four-and-
a-half and Sixth streets southwest, last even
ing Music had been previously engaged
for the occasion, and dancing was the prin-
cipal feature of the evening. The tables in
the dining-room were filed with the good
things brought by the party, which, to-
gether with the other pleasures, made The
occasion very pleasant one. Among those
present were Misses Susie and Hattie Cor
don, Mary Turnburke, Katie Carter, Lille
and Alico High and Messrs Harper, High,
Grigsby, Goodall, Newman, Wright, Buck
ley aud Gordon.
The ENTIRE Nous CLUB.-The L. N.
Club, composed of young ladies and gentle
men of this section, gave very pleasant
party at the residence of Mrs Il. A. Walker,
No. 625 Maryland avenue southwest, last
evening. Music and social games, which
were freely INDUCED in by all, were the
principal pleasures of the occasion. The
gathering dispersed at a reasonable hour
all Of whom had real good time"
The MITE SoCIETY.-The Episcopal
Mite Society of South Washington held its
regular monthly meeting last evening at
the residence of Mrs. Brumagin, No. 63l
+ street southwest After the usual routine
business had been transacted, the remainder
Of the evening was pleasantly spent in
social games, music and singing.
CHICKEN THIEvEs.-The henroost in
the yard Of Richard II. Riley, No. 626 #
street southwest, early last night contained
most happy Mormon family, five hens and
one old rooster. This morning the rooster
presented downcast appearance. The five
hens had all deserted him during the night
and Mr.. Riley had TO buy eggs for break
fast. Such cruel thieves, If caught, ought
to be hung. They should have taken the
whole flock or none.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31
SOCIETY MATTERS.

The receptions of tho Russian Minister
and Nine. dc Struvo have not only not
Jagged in society interest, but have greatly
grown, as shown by the large Attendance
last evening. The parlors were throngod,
and the guests were delightfully."- enter
tanned.
Mrs. General Ricketts, was assisted yes
terday afternoon at her reception by a
number of charming young ladies. The
guests were happily received and splendid
ly entertained.
Quite \ number OF the friends Of Mira
David King were entertained by that pleas
ant lady At tea yesterday afternoon rom
4 TO Z o'clock.
There was largo number OF callers at
Mrs. McElroy's White House reception this
afternoon.
Minister and Mrs. John w. Foster enter.
tanned number of friends at dinner last
evening. Among the guests were DIR. and
Mrs. Bartlett, Representative and Mrs. ID.
X. James and Judge and Mrs. s. 8. Shella-
barger.
The Austrian Minister gave dinner
party last evening. Several Members of
Congress and Of the Diplomatic Corps we're
among the guests
General and Mrs Shcridau's reception
was popular and largely attended affair.
An "at home" was given by the Washing.
ton Cycle Club last evening, the lady friends
of the club being the guests The club
parlors, No. 1923 Twelfth street, were we'll
filled, and presented brilliant scene.
There was dancing.
On next Wednesday evening. the Presi-
dent will dine the Justices Of the Supreme
Court and their wives Tho President has
not yet decided upon the date for his next
public reception.
Cards have been issued for Miss Dora
Miller's fancy dress ball on Tuesday even
ing, February 10.
Mrs. Craig Wadsworth's physical condi-
tion is no better. She Is worry i'll.
Mrs. James Wadsworth has issued cards
for a ball at Wormley $ on Monday evening,
February o..
A most enjoyable entertainment took
place at the residence of Mr. aud Mrs. r.
j. Beall, Rhode Island avenue, on Thursday
night. Select vocal and instrumental
music was rende cd by Colonel Boudnot,
Professor Shope, Miss Rathbone and others
REGULATIONS by Colonel Boudinot were
highly appreciated by all present.
The Unity Club held its sixth meeting
for the present year iD Spencerian College
balls and parlors last night. over one hun
dred persons were present and enjoyed a
rare repast. Hon. Horatio King read a
paper on wit aud Wisdom;" new quartet
club, the popular vocalists, Mrs. Nellie l..
McCartee, Miss Cora Noyes Mrs. L. r.
True and Mrs. t. b. Fadely sang "The
Wedding March," "Fidelin" and "The
Sparrows Twitter," Mr.. Ralph Jefferson
read "Huckelberry Finn aud by request
recited Monsieur Adams account of the
Fall of Man" Mrs. McCartee, Miss Noyes
and Mrs. True sang trio, "The Winter
Hath Not Blossom The quartet club
won its way TO all hearts. On account of
the increasing attendance at meetings of
the Unity Club new supply of chairs was
ordered.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31

d. p. Holloway Lodge of Good Templars
held very interesting meeting last even
ing, it being the occasion Of the election of
officers for the ensuing quarter. This lodge
has removed to the comfortable hall No. 203
] street northwest, where the members will
extend the hospitality for which they are
so well noted. The following officers were
elected and will be duly installed on next
Friday evening:
Mr.. +. o. Helmick, W, O.. r.; Mrs. James E.
Miss Hattie Baylie, ", A, s.; MIR, A. N. Dewey,
W. T. 81 Mre. Mary A, Thompson, W. r.; MIR.
James L. Frost, W. O.; Mr.. Ia Fayette Curtis,
W, M; MISS Clara Hollldge, W. A. NJ; Miss
y. O.; Mr.. Benz. Swan, p. W, q. r.; Mrs. A.,
\. Dewey, organisti Mrs. Lettie shaw, Il. H.
81 Mrs. j. Tiller, J.. II, s.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-31

THE financial conference at the Treasury
yesterday, between Secretary McCulloch and
representatives of tho immense banking
interests of New York, tends to allay the
apprehension concerning the financial sit
uation manifested in some directions.
The conference revealed two important
facts, first, that the bankers and fnanciers
have absolute confidence in the soundness
and sincerity ofMr. McCulloch's S policy and
its ability to avert disaster, aud secoud J.,
Secretary McCuloch's confidence in the dis
position on the part of Congress to awaken
10 the necessities of the hour and apply
the needed remedy.
Asconfidence is what is needed. the coun-
try has good reason to congratulate itself
upon these facts and to accept Mr.. McGul-
loch's cheerful assurance that the threat
ened troubles are being averted aud the day
of deliverance is at hand.