The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-26
WASHINGTON WAITS.
Newsy Society Notes From
I the "Capitol City,
THE COMMITTEEs.
President Cleveland to Spend Christ
mas at the White House-Mrs.
Grants Christmas Autograph

WASHINGTON, December 23.-The past
week was comparatively a busy one, as
much calling is being done and the Christ
mas shops are attractive. Everybody is
leaving her own, and her husbands, and
her sons and daughters card upon every.
body else in society these ante-season days,
fer you must know that all lists for balls,
receptions, teas and dinners, are made up
fTesa these cards left at doors. The social
tdfces at the capital city are fully equipped
and organized, and from New Years da y
eyen be trio of swell weddings to COM
piete events. Mrs. Justice Miller and her
daughter, Miss Ida, have gone to New
York to purchase the wedding outfit, and
it is said that the marriage OF Miss Miller
to Mr.. A. Z. Tovsalin, President of the
Quincy, Burlington and Chicago Northwest
ern Railway, will occur at an early date.
The daughter of General j w. Foster,
ex- Minister to Spain, Miss Edith Foster,
will be married early next month, to the
Rev. DR.. Dalis, pastor OF a Presbyterian
church in Detroit.
The other wedding is that OF Miss Dora
Thayer, sister of Mrs. Frank Riggs, to a
Massachusetts Clergyman, Mr.. Addison.
The event OF the week was the kettle
drum, held on Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons and evenings, to raise funds for
the Garfield Hospital. 1t was success,
and Mrs. Logan estimates the net receipts
at something over 81 900.
The California delegation this season
represents an enormous amount OF money.
The Senators, Miller and Stanford, are
we'll known as many times over million
aires, and some OF the Representative are
equally fortunate. The Stanfords are here
and in their sumDtuous house on Farragut
Square, which opens out spaeiously and is
furnished like palace.
Representative FELTON, has taken a fine
house in a fashionable quarter, and his
home will be presided over by his daughter.
a pretty young girl. She is in good luck
anyway for Mrs. General Beale has taken
her to chaperone. and she could not have
found better friend had she been given
the country to chose from. Mrs. Beale
gave Miss FELTON, rosebud luncheon this
week, to which many OF the debutantes OF
the season were invited. The table was
decorated with Christmas green's, and the
whole effect OF pretty girls and dainty
service was charming,
Representative Henly is the heaviest
wool raiser in the Golden State, and is
also called the forest giant, because OF his
wealth in timber land. Mrs. Henly accom-
panies him this winter.
The Postmaster-G General and Mrs. Villas
spent an evening last week with Senator
and Mrs. Conger, who are their near neigh
bors. Mrs. Villas held large reception and
many distinguished persons called, among
others number OF the members OF the
the Chinese legislation, dressed in their
robes of state. Later in the day the
Northwest was represented in the elegant
dra awing room by the charming hostess and
Mrs. Hazleton, whose health is much i'm
proved and who lives with her husband on
Capitol Hill, and Mr.. and Mrs. Plunkett,
of Madiron. Mr.. Plunkett is the keeper of
the keys OF the treasury.
Mrs. Sabin and Mrs. Murphy were at
home to callers on Thursday.
The ladies OF the Cabinet met at Mrs. En-
dicott's recently and decided upon the
course they will pursue in the matter OF
social etiquette. They will return their
Cabinet day calls by cards sent by messen-
gers and all dinner and invitation calls in
person. Each lady will have two OF her
husbands g and one OF her own cards for
household. Mrs. Villas intends having a
courier in uniform to deliver her cards. The
order of returning cards by proxy is an in
novation here.
Mrs. Conger, widow of the late Judge Con
ger and ex-member OF Congress, OF Wiscon
sin, and her daughter. Miss Lucy, are visit
ing friends in this city. and contemplate
making their permanent residence in Wash
ington.
Thus far there have been few Northwest
ern people here aside from the residents
proper and members OF Congress-. Quite {
delegation is expected, however, after thu
holidays.
WAsH1NGroN, December 23.-The Presi
dent will spend Christmas quietly at tht
White House. He will have no company
but will eat his Christmas dinner with Mis-
Cleveland.
It is said the President will sign the bill
granting the pension to Mrs. Grant in TIM
for the measure to become u law befor
Christmas day.
LAND COMMISSIONER SPARKS.
Scarcely day passes that word is no
received from the Northwest to the effec
that Commissioner Sparks arbitrary rul
ings in homestead and .emption case
are working to the serious disadvantage o
the settlers. Unfortunately the Commls
sioner has already been confirmed by tn
Senate; but Congress still has the power t.
make it warm for him, and this will un
doubtedly be done as soon as the Lowe
House is organized. 1t is.the intention c
ScV6C1tl INOECuW cSCcIA AACIAOCAo W oSAAe~AA
from tae Secretary OF the Interior answer
| to questions. which will lead to some YER
| interesting discussions as to the admins
| tration of the offices under Mr.. Sparks
| and some go so far as to expect that til
outcome will be the removal OF the OK
streperous official.
THE LIST NOT TO BE MADE PUBLIC.
Speaker Carlisle, who will remain
Washington during the recess Vi Congres
| and devote his time to the preparation {
| the committee list, said tonight: "The iii
will not be made public until officially al
nounced in the House. which will be on tt
day of the reassembling OF Congress.
THE LABOR CONGRESS RESOLUTIONS.
A delegation OF the representatives OF tt
various labor unions OF this city called Q
Speaker Carlisle tonight and presented tt
resolutions adopted by the Labor Congress
which met here few weeks ago, urging tt
appointment OF Mr.. Foran, OF Ohio, ;
Chairman of the House Committee 9
Labor The delegation was very cordial
received by the Speaker, who promised
give the matter consideration.
SANCTIONED BY THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
| Ex-Mayor Powderly, OF Scranton, Pen
syl, l,ania, Grand Master Workman of tt
Knights OF Labor, called on Mr.. Carlisle
few days ago and has since written him
etter strongly recommending Mr.. Forar
appointment.
Weaver, OF Iowa, is also prominent