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The Boston Ideals.

of all the dramatic and musical attrac-
tioDs which annually visit the national
capital, there is none whose arrival is so
much desired and whose departure Is so
generally regretted MS are the coming and
going Of the Boston Ideal Opera Company.
The firm, strong hold which this com
bination has upon the respect and esteem
Of our citizens is the natural and inevitable
result Of "patient continuance in well
doing"
The company has always kept faith with
the public. 1t has invariably been com
posed Of the best obtainable material, not
only as relates to leading members, but in
chorus and orchestra. II has never given
a bad or even a mediocre performance in
Washington, and its record here is but an
ndex of its work in other cities.
The Ideals come TO us this year with
most Of the old favorites and with new
members whose reputation is established
here. They will render every opera which
they attempt in superb style.
This much the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
deems 1t but Just to say of an organization
which holds a higher place than any other
opera or dramatic company in the kindly
regard Of the people Of Washington.
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phin, which he announces In his report he
never means to have come to trial
One good result seems, from the Posts
account, to have been accomplished by the
Dolphin's trip in "a great storm" Mr.
Whitney has learned what clause for tests
to put into his own contracts for addi-
tionol ships. 1t should be as follows!
"The ship Kerosene having been de-
signed by the Navy Department to at
tain eighteen knots sea speed, the con
tractors, William II. Barnum ~ Co., guar
anteed that she will reach that speed uu-
der the following conditions; She shall sail
from New York toward the capes and then
turn toward the Bermudas in searth of
gale; she shall encounter twenty four-hour
gale, during which the wind shall reach a We
locity of seventy miles an hour, she shall be
placed in trying positions with regard to
the sea, and the shaking up of the officers
and crew shall make them all seasick."
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HALLWAY NOTES.


The Roanoke Machine Works, of Roanoke,
Va, have Just closed contract to manufacture
800 freight cars for the New York. New Haven,
and Hartford railToad, and will make large
number Of locomotives for the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
In the lower house of the Virginia general
assembly on Saturday bills were introduced to
incorporate n railroad from Goodson through
the coal regions of Dickerson, Russell, and
buchanan counties, in Virginia. and to incor.
porate the Plaster Bank Railroad Company
scoheld shurmer & Teagle, one of the lar.
gcst oil refining firms in Ohio, began suit at
Cleveland on Saturday against the Missouri
Pacific Railway Company. Damages are asked
on account of freight discrimination In favor
of the Standard Oil Company between st.
Louis and points In Texas
Conspicuous weakness in coal stocks was
developed IN Wall street on Saturday last upon
the publication of numerous reports, all going
to show that the trade was demoralzed and
that large sales OF coal had been made ut very
low figures considerably lower than hereto.
fore reported. The difficulty among the coal
companies Is understood to be in rcgarll.t 10 the
output for the first three months of the current
year and the establishment of combination
TO control the market during the remainder of
the year II Is not believed in Wall street that
any settlement of the questions involved will
he reached before the election OF the Reading
directors,
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iriltered away because these dreamers do
not know, and have not the means Of
knowing what might be learned in few
minutes in such grand university Of me-
chanical motion aud applied science as we
now propose,
Not many months ago an old man came
to Washington from distant state bring
ing with him a model Of a piece Of mech
anism, on which he had worked for
thrty-iivc years, giving not only his time,
but eXpending Il comfortable competency
in carrying his invention ON, step by step,
until it was complete. lie came here for
the purpose of taking out patent. lie
was not crank but calm, resolute,
brave man. Yet he believed he held a for
tune in the box that contained his model
lie had put his life into It, and he believed
1t was destined to give his family the
wealth he might have obtained had he de-
voted the last thirty-iive years to business
pursuits. Before going to the patent office
the gentleman decided to call on distn-
guished mcchanician then on duty at the
Washington navy yard. lie called accord
iugly, told his story in simple words, opened
his box, and placed the model on the desk
at which the mechanician sat. That gentle
man looked at it a moment, gravely shook
his head, reached for book in a case near
hy, looked at the index, and, opening it,
quietly placed before the inventor the pic
turc Of working model Of his invention
patented and found practically worthless
many years before.
1t were useless to write for any person
who does not know that such discovery
to that Old gentleman was an almost fatal
blow. And II would seem almost equally
useless to add that, II instead of being
packed away in darkness and obscurity the
working models Of inventions were put in
motion, the people would know what had
been invented and lives would not be
wasted, hopes blasted, and minds wrecked
by working over ground already worked.
The advantages Of such a temple of ap-
piled science are almost innumerable-
disadvantages none. 1t would cost the
country nothing, for its maintenance is en-
tirely feasible by the plan we suggest-the
use Of the surplus of the office. 1t would
lie the greatest mechanical school on the
globe, the greatest practical instructor in
science and its utilizations. 1t would bring
invention and capital into mutually benefl-
cent relations and become one of the most
potential factors in our national progress.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN intends to
keep this subject before Congress and the
people, and invites inventors and their
friends throughout the country to petition
Congress to give practical effect to the idea
suggested. The first step should be the
preparation Of plans, not only for the pres
ont but for the distant future-plans that
will bear indefinite extension to meet the
growing demands Of stimulated invention.
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PERSONALITIES,

SENATOR WALTnALL, of Mississippi, is at
WelcRers.
EX.REPREsENTATIvE ". W.D.VEEDER, OF Brook.
lyn, is at the Riggs House.
SENATOR MALONE and family have returned
to the Arlington.
HENRY CLEVELAND PRATT, who is repre-.
sented to be a cousin Of the President, is at the
Arlington.
Hos. JonN H. RAYMOND, ex.deegate to Con.
gress from Dakota, is dangerously i'll with
lyphoid.pneumOnia,
REPRESENTATIVES c. L. BOYLE and family,
Of Uniontown, Pa, and Alex. NJ. DOckery, of
Missouri, have returned TO the city, and are at
Wizards
Hon. BENTON MCMILLAN, of Tennessee, will
bring bride with him on his return. He will
marry tomorrow in Pulaski, Tenn, Miss Marie
Brown, daughter Of eX.GOv. Brown.
Mr.. ALAN ARTHUR will be best man and Mr..
TruXton Beale, Mr., Dick Porter, Mr.. Walker
Blaine, Mr.. Oliphant DR., Boyd, and Mr.. Sher-
lock Swan, as ushers, win assist at the wedding
ofMr X, NJ, g. Brown, Of the navy, and Miss
Kate Davis in Baltimore on Wednesday after
noon.
sEAToS DoNoHo has just completed an inter.
esting and beautiful landscape "On the Shen
Gndoah, at Harpers Ferry W. Va,," for lady
resident among the northern hills near this
city. The picture is from the artists sketch,
and is pronounced the best of his numerous
works.
Mr., JoHS b, GoUGu reappeared on the lee.
ture platform at Melrose, Mass, n few even.
irgs ago and introduced himself by explaining
the cause of his long silence. ~ appear to-
night" he said, "Ior the first time in three
months, and for the first time in my life with a
set Of crockery in my mouth"
THE name of Lieut., Remey, U. s, ~, has
been dropped from the Navy Register for 1856,
which is now ready for the printer. Lieut.,
Remey while serving as the executive Oflcer
OF the United States steamer Portsmouth, dis.
appeared February II, 1885 All efforts to dis.
cover his whereabouts have failed, and It is
supposed by the Navy Department and his
friends that he was drowned.
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ANIUSENIENTS.
AlnAuens aRANn OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
TommAso Salvini, the great Italian trdgcdian,
appears at Albaugh's Thoater this week in n
select round of shakspcarean and other tragic
roles. salvini is one of the greatest artists Of
the time, and his acting is looked upon as per-
feet He opens tonight In the Gladiator"
tragic play Of great force. All his plays will
be presented with rich and natural appoint.
mcnts, and the company supporting him is
one of uncxcelled merit, comprising some of
the best American artists. Mr. Salvini's son,
who appears at every performance save one, is
said to show great promise.
THE NEW NATIONAL.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company, which be-
gins weeks season at the National Thcator
tonight, Will present several new operas, in
successful. The opening op9ra will be
.Giralda," in three acts, by Adolphe Adam.
The story OF the opera is very romantic deal
ing with the life of an orphan girl who Is
adopted by an inn.keepcr and botrothed to
miller. She Is saved by young cavalier from
the bandits, ind the latter afleTward appears
in the village where Giralda lives. He brlbes
the miller TO let him act as substitute at the
wedding, but Is compelled to let the miller
have the bride, as the royal party to which
the young cavalier belongs appears ON the
scene lust after the ceremony. The cavalier
goes to the mill to claim his bride at night and
finds the duke consoTt, who, attracted by
Girnlda's pretty face, seeks her out. Giralda Is
unconscious Of the intrigue going on, and
the cavalier appears she of course refuses to
listen to him After many funny adventures
the ducal party appear on the scene. The
mixed up condition of things Is finally made
tangible, and the cavalier secures his bride.
The opera is replete with pretty music.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
Miss Bessie Gray, n iavorite prima donna
from New York, will be Yum Yum at IIerzogs
led to expect much of this young lady, and
with pleasure and confidence do anticipate It.
The cast throughout is excellent, as thousands
can testify from former representations, being.
Mikado, All c. Wheeler; NankiPoo, Gerard
Coventry; Koko, j. X. Oakley; Poo.Bah,
Mack Charles; Pish.Tush, J. A. Dewey; Pitt.
sing and Peep.l}oo, Misses Trlnita Cortoz and
Minnie Jeilreys, and katisha, Miss Tillie Nc.
Henry. The National Ideal Company, in this,
its last and sixth week. will be equally popu-
lar-it could not be more-with the past. The
opportunity for q mcmemorablo enjoyment to
those who thus far have failed to present them
selves should not be lost.
ToRD's OPERA HOUSE.
Miss Lizzie Evans, "tho little electric bat.
terry" will appear at Ford's Opera House this
week in "FOgg's Ferry rather good play of
the light order. Miss Evans Is said to be very
talented, and Is spoken of as natural and
pleasing actress. She Is supported by an ex-
cellent company.
DIME MUSEUM.
Miss Kate NictOra's operatic and speciality
company offer entertainment this week to the
patrons of the Dime. Musical burlesqcs of
"Cinderella" and RED Riding Hood" with
numerous other and extraordinary attractions,
will be presented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-04

IL connection with the recent severe at
tack by Mr.. Donavin on Senator Payne the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette publishes n
list of those who voted for Mr., Payne in the
Democratic caucus which fixed his election
to the senatorship, from which 1t appears
that of forty-siX state senators and repre-
sentatives who thus voted for Mr.. Payne
thirty-six were not renominated by their
party the following fall; two were renoml-
mated, but defeated, and eight were re-
nominated and reelected, but by largely
diminished mNjorities. These are rather
suggestive facts-far more so than the
hanging in efligy, which was foolish per-
formance, waste of time and clothing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-04

THE notion that the agricultural sections
of the country are becoming converted to
free trade is not supported by tangible facts.
Senator Allison referred to this illusion in his
speech in Boston lastweek, and said the pre-
vailing opinion in his state was in favor of
encouraging the manufactures of our couu-
try, and that, so far as legislation can prop
erly accomplish it, 1t is our duty to take
care of the American laborer rather than OF
the laborer Of other countries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-04

ACCIDENT is responsible for the mis-
placement of Congressman Fuller, of Iowa,
in the NATIONAL REPUBLICANS poll OF the
House on the silver question. Mr.. Fuller
is decidedly opposed to repeal of the
compulsory coinage act The few changes
noted increase the majority against sus-
pension.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-04

A burglar was discovered last night by a
crowd of boys trying to force an entrance
through the side door of Christopher S.
O'Hare's grocery store, 1918 Seventh street.
The boys bold attack on him caused him to
seek refuge in flight. 1t was found that the
thief had found the door open, and moment
later he would have been safe inside.
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ALBAUGHs-Salvini.
NATIoNAi-Boston Ideal opera Company.
Foups-Lizzio Evans in "Fogg's Ferry
pFR2oG' S-"Thc Mikado"
DINE MUsEuM-Opcra and spccialties.
CoMiQuE-N0rietics,
WASHINGTON RiSR-Ninth and r. !. avenue
Z ST. T.RiNK-Fmcst skating surface in the city.
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Nor the least Of many evidences Of great
ness in the character Of Mr.. Parnell is his
demonstrated capacity to regulate his own
mouth. Herein many great men have
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MISUNDERSTANDING its recent "shcaring,"
the House appropriations committee will
kaye plenty Of work and glory enough to
in a reasonable ambition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-04

THERE issomething of lull in political
excitement in England, but the openingof
parliament will be the signal for renewed
and intense agitation,
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JupGrNG from Gov, Hills inaugural he
is not likely to suffer from lack of conf
lence in his ability to do as well as the most
iilustrious of his many distinguished pre-
Ipressprg
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THE magnificent behavior Of the Dol
Ilin at sea is vindication which John
Roach did not need, hut which may be
cutie welcome, nevertheless.
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is her initial engagement the Dolphin
las silenccd the batteries OF SANDER.
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SPEAKER CARLISLE has about completed
the arduous task of fitting angular states
men into square holes.
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The Dolphin has answered at least ten
thousand columns Of Democratic calumny.
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OFFICIAL.
DErAnrMRNr OF STATE,

WAsHIRGTON, Dec, Ii, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that oil persons who are
entitled to q share OF the "Yirglniusp indemnity
thereto, shall present their claims, duly sub
stantated, TO the Secretary OF state OF the
United States within six months from the
lie held us forever barred from any participation In
said fund.- and further, that the balance Of said
fund which shall remain unclaimed at the eNplra-
tiOn OF the aforesaid period OF six months shall be
distributed, pro rata, among the beneRclaTes under
the original distribution, provided they, or their
heirs, or representatives, shall within the six
months next succeeding the said former period pre-
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shares OF said balance n, II, BAYARD
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PROFESSIOy1L,

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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec 20, 1885.
Sealed proposals for furnishing Stationery, for
immediate use will be received ut this department
until the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1886, at
o'clOc kp m,
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon
application.
fhe bids will be considered and accepted or re.
lected, item by item,
Proposals TO be addressed TO the undersigned and
marked proposals for Stationery
Deliveries must be free Of charge at the Treasury
Department, Washington, d. g., and will be sub
IeCt TO inspection by expert detailed for the pur-
pose by the Secretary Of the Treasury, and the de-
livery of an inferior article will be deemed sum.
cent cause to annul the contract, at the option OF
the Secretary.
The department reserves the right to waive de-
fects and reject any or all bids.
DANIEL MANNING,
jan1-lt Secretary OF the Treasury,
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MEDICAL.

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LOST And FOUND.

I osT-ON JAN. 1, 1886, A BLACK POCKET
- book, containing $4,000 and receipts to u.
Murphy. Finder will receive 5000 by returning TO
JOHN HOFFMAN, night watchman, National
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BOYS Battle n Burglar.

CONGRESS reconvenes tomorrow.
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employees WILL FIND 1T
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made
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Amusements'

MONDAY, JANUARY 4.
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An Editors House.

The magnificent residence at Mad
ison and fiftieth street, in which Mr..
and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid will take
up their residence in a few days, APP
proaches more nearly to the accepted
idea of palace than anything that
has ever been built in this country
and in comparison with it the resi-
dences of Vanderbilts, Astors and
other rich men are very ordinary.
The marbles and agates, with which
the floors, walls, and ceilings are
thickly studded, make the entrance
hall and grand suite of apartments on
the first floor cool and cheerful in
their grandeur, perhaps, but mag
nifcent beyond anything on this
side of the Atlantic. The principal
staircase is of Tennessee porphyry,
similar to the one in the capital at
Washington. The living rooms are
of necessity principally on the second
floor, and here marble gives place to
walls of cedar inlaid with mother Of
pearl, and other decorations so unique
and so costly that they recall Solomon
in all his glory and the temple that
he built at Jerusalem.
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The Locust Feast.
American Agriculturist

American Agriculturist
The poorest tribes on the western
slope of the Rocky Mountains (such
as the Diggers and Flatheads among
the smaller tribes along the Pacific
Coast), are poor, miserable creatures,
and they add to their scanty food by
killing the grasshoppers and locusts
which infest the country. These In
dians live on small animals, game,
rabbits, birds, etc., fish (Which they
get in abundance), and haverecourse,
in hard times, to the grasshoppers,
which abound very thickly in their
country. They build fire in the
center of the plain, and then scatter
themselves over several acres (these
Indian children) in circle, with a
bunch of grass or weedsin each hand;
and whipping the ground and driv-
ing the grasshoppers towards the CEN
ter into the fire and smoke. They
continue this for quite a time, and
then, after this fire has sufficiently
roasted the grasshoppers and locusts,
they sit down in group and pick up
the grasshoppers and eat them, max
ing a grand feast.