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National Republican., 1886-12-18
RAILWAY NOTES.

Judge Cooley has notified Judge Gresham of
his acceptance of the Wabash rcceivership
He will be in Chicago Monday 10 file his bond.
The following, signed by Albert Flax, has
just been made public "By vote Of the Joint
committee 1t has been agreed TO advance east.
bound rates TO the basis Of 3j cents on ninth
class and 80 cents on tenth class freight from
Chicago 10 New York. taking effect Monday,
Dee, q. Circulars will be issued to- day."
At the meeting at Chicago of the passenger
department of the Central Traffic Association
the committee to investigate the controversy
between the Canadian Pacific aud the Grand
Trunk made their report, A Joint conference
followed The result, after some, discussion,
was an amicable adjustment Of the difficulty
heretofore existing between those lines The
adjustment is understood to consist merely Of a
verbal agreement on the part of the Canadian
Pacific road to maintain rates on Pacific coast
business via Chicago,
At New York yesterday Judge Barret granted
an attachment against the property IN this
state of James MeIIenry, of England, the
wellknown Ta iiToad man, In nm acllon brought
by James l.. Montgomery to recover the sun OF
$40 8D3, as assignee Of the claims flrmGrly
held by the old firm Of Barlow. LarOcque X
MacFarand,, lawyers. Montgomery has
brought another suit and procured further at
tachment from the same Judge In proceedings
To recover sll 900, the value of some Atlantic
and Great Western railway securities which II
is alleged Mclienry never accounted for.
A decision IN favor OF the Manhattan and
the New York Elevated Railroad Compinie;
was handed down at New York yesterday by
the general term OF the supreme court In the
case of Beveridge against the New York and
Manhattan Companies. The plaintiff had pur,
chased stock of the New \ ork Company in 1881
bearing guaranty of 10 per cent, dividend
by the leases and agreements between the New
York ana Manhattan Companies In 1881 the lC
per cent. dividend rental was reduced 10 @ pei
cent, and this reduction was continued by the
agreements OF August, 1884, under which the
elevated railroad system is now operating. The
plaintiff sued for the difference between the {
and 10 per cent. dividends The case was made
Il test one and involved past dividends of up
ward of $500 900 as well as affecting the present
agreements and leases under which tho roads
are operated,
National Republican., 1886-12-18
NOTES FROM THE CAPITOL

Petitions for a reduction In the tax on oleo-
margarine were presented by Senators ConGer,
Cullom, ingalls,, Chace, Mitchell, of Oregon,
and Hoaf.
The subcommittee of the Senate committee
on foreign relations, appointed last session TO
investigate the fisheries difficulty, met yester.
day to prepare Its report
The Senate committee on education will
tavOrably report II is thought at their meet
ing next week q bill TO prevent the employ
ment of convict labor on government contract
work.
On motion OF Mr. Phelps, of New Jersey.
a bill was passed by the House indemnifying
the late postmaster ut BoOlton, N. j., for
moneys stolen from his safe In 1868.
A communication from Capt. Eads was laid
before the House committee on commerce re-
questing the committee 70 so amend the bill
providing for the construction of the Eads ship
railway as TO confer only charter upon the
company.
The bill passed In the Senate yesterday for
the sale of the old custom house site at East
port, Me, and the purchase OF a new site, and
the erection of a new building Is identical
with that introduced in the House by Mr..
Boutelle, of Maine, and now on the House
calendar
A long communication from Lieut.. Col. Nc
FaTland touching the bill to improve New
York. harbOr was presented " the House
committee on commerce. In his letter the
lieutenant colonel makes vigorous attack
upon the New York chamber OF commerce
and certain government bureaus.
Mr.. Dingley, of Maine, presented In the
House memorials of the New England Ship
ping Association that in the revision Of the
treaty with Spain all American vessels be
placed on the same footing in Spanish Amer
lean ports as vessels carrying the Spanish nag,
and that no discrimination be made against
sailing vessels
In connection with the war claim of the
state of Vermont against the government for
SG6,S00, the Secretary of the Treasury has
auditor and chief of ordnance alleging an In.
debtedness on the part of that state TO the gov
eminent of s5i3, $50, on account of arms aud
equipments furnished by the government
during tho late war for the protection Of It's
frontiers.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
BRILLIANT IN CLOSING.
The Garfield Hospital Fair Proves q


The second and last day Of the Garfield
Hospital Fair at Masonic Temple closed
last night. The gathering was an exceed
ingly brilliant one, and in point Of numbers
larger than on the previous evening. Among
those present were Gen. w. r. Sherman,
Senators Sherman, Butler, Colquitt, and
Ilawley, Gen, PM. B. Young, consul gen.
eral to st. Petersburg; Mrs. j. b. Baldy and
Mrs. J.. Z. Bldwell, OF Toledo, Ohio; DR..
and Mrs. f. 8. Carroll, and host OF others
well known In society circles. At all the
tables the ladies were kept busy In waiting
on their friends. Mrs. Secretary Whitney
was present until late hour and presided
center Of attraction, and by the grace
and elegance Of manners added much to
the enjoyment Of the evening. Contrary
to the general expectation Mrs. Cleveland
did not attend the fair at ALL Many waited
until quite late, hoping that she would
come In II only to remain a short time.
Mrs. McCook Gerard, at the gypsy tent,
was busy all the evening telling fortunes,
and was able to wait upon almost twice as
many as she did on Thursday night.
Among the number calling at the glpsy
tent was Mr. Naito Ruijiro, secretary OF
the Japanese legation, and a friend. The
supper room was well patronized during
the evening, and the ladies having charge
deserve great credit for their efforts in
securing fine supper for all present.
At II o'clock the dancing OF the german
was commenced, led by Lieut.. l.. L.
Reamy, Of the navy, with about fifty
couples taking part. The favor were dis
itbuted by Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs.
Fulton, aud Mrs. Symes, and were very
handsome. In every respect the fair was a
grand success, and has been the means Of
adding a considerable amount to the fund
Ter the support Of the most worthy object
for which IL was intended.
The ladies Of the supper committee wish
to return their thanks to Messrs. Staples,
Spoi1ord, Chamberlin, Losekam, Solari,
Harvey, Welcker, and Tenny & Co. for
their liberal contributions Of salads, .tur-
keys, &c; 10 Messrs. Hogan, Weser, Aman,
Helmus, Schwing S Clarke, and Morgan
for their liberal gifts Of oysters; TO Messrs
Cornwall and Bryant for hams and tongues,
and to Mr.. Charlton for bread, rolls, and
crackers A very beautiful mechanical toy
was rallied of on the candy table, aud was
won by Mis-. Secretary Whitney to the great
AL s,1s . - An. F.l.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
whitehall club Concert.

1 large audience, which included many
OF the leading musicians and musical peo.
pie Of Washington, greeted the Wilhelmj
Club last night at the Universalist Church,
corner Of Thirteenth and l. streets. The
concert was the first of series of three to
be given during the present season. The
club is composed OF the advanced pupils of
Prof. Josef Kaspar, who directs, and
the nucleus OF the organization
is an octette Of violins, though
several professional musicians assisted last
night, swelling the number to the size Of an
acceptable string orchestra. The pro-
gramme opened with two selections, in
group, from Wagner's 'Meistersiuger,"
the second Of which, Walther's "Prieslied"
was played with great deal OF expression,
The soloist OF the evening, Mrs. Blanche
Stone-Barton, followed With the celebrated
variations by Proch, opus 2lO. Only
can render this composition sat
isfactorily. 1t teens with technical
difficulties, and is graceful and melodlous
throughout. 1t can be said that Mrs. Stone
Barton sang the number perfectly. She is
Il great artist, gifted with q soprano voice,
which is rich in quality, and cultivated to
the point attained by but few .prima donnas.
She Is utterly without mannerisms Of any
sort, which makes her success with
IHt pubic all buC RTGulET. III
response to an enthusiastic recall, Mrs.
Barton sang lovely Berceuse In the most
tender manner. Mr.. Ernest Lent deserves
special mention for his accompaniments TO
the Proch variations and the cradle song.
His playing was In perfect sympathy with
the singer, which is the highest compliment
that can be paid to an accompanist. Miss
Birdie Lucas played a fantastic by VieuX.
tempts; the orchestra, with organ and
harp, gave Handel's well-known Largo,
and Mrs. Barton sang Spohrs "Rose Softly
Blooming"
Mrs. Pearson was the organist and Mrs.
largo was played rather too fast, and the
organ added but little to the number, the
instrument being small and very old one
Mrs Pearson, deserved better instrument,
though she did all that was possible with
the one at her command.
A Norwegian suite for orchestra, by
Kassmayer, concluded the programme.
Prof. Kaspar has every reason TO feel proud
Of the success Of his concert, and we hope
10 see him attain the standard Of excellence
which his interesting group of pupils merit
for their laudable efforts in behalf OF or
Chestral music.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
ResnlntInns of Resnect.

The following resolutions, which were
originally adopted by Clements Lodge Of
Good Templars, have subsequently been in
troduced and unanimously adopted by Min
nehaha, Perseverance, Morning Star, Friend
ship, Star Of Hope, Anchor, Independent,
Star Of the East, George w. Salter, ID. p.
Holloway, Silver Star, Fidelity, Monumen-
tai, and Columbia Lodges:
Whereas II Is our privilege and duty rs TEN.
perance workers and Good Templars To cherish
The memory and commemorate the virtues Of
those who have been particularly conspicuous
In advancing our common cause; therefore
RCsOircd That this lodge has learned with
profound sorrow OF the death Of Hon. william
r. Price, Of Wisconsin, who, as consistent
and fearless temperance advocate and prohibi-
ton leader, endeared himself to us. and TO
whose valuable and ever-ready servic IS in be-
half of our work in this District we acknowl-
edge ourselves as largely indebted, not only
because of his earnest addresses through
which sentiment was widened and deepened,
but also through the vigilance and sagacity
with which as q Legislator he met, and often
defeated, the plans Of the liquor interests.
RtROtr6d That we realize fully that severe as
has been the loss to the cause. OF temperance
and prohibition through this DEATH the incom.
family OF our deceased friend, and that to each
member thereof we tender our deepest sympa.
thy: and be It further
Resolved, That these resolutions be engrossed
upon the journal of this lOdge that a copy be
transmitted to the bereaved family, and also
that copy be furnished the press for publica.
tiOn,
National Republican., 1886-12-18
woMEN,s INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
What the Ladies Say ConoernIuE the
Nations Wards.

nations WHrus'
The Washington branch OF the Women's
National Indian Association met yesterday
morning at 1890 o'clock at the Arlington.
Mrs. +. John Ellis presided In the absence
Of the president, Miss Foote Miss Brad
ley acted as secretary. After the transac-
tion OF some routine business, the question
of raising the amount required for the cot
tage building fund was considered, and 1t
was decided TO raise the amount to $500,
and have Il set apart as fund to be known
as the Hawley Memorial fund, In honor OF
the memory Of their late president, Mrs.
Joseph Il. 1lawley. 1t is the intention OF
the association TO loan this fund from time
to time 10 the Indians to aid them In build
ing cottages The remainer OF the fund
needed, which is about $130, was raised by
the ladies present subscribing to the same.
The passage Of the Dawes bill, giving
lands in severalty to the Indians, was an-
nounced TO the association. Among the
ladies present at the meeting were Mrs.
Waite, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Sunderland,
Mrs. Brough, Mrs. Tullock,- Mrs. Teller,
Mrs. Gen. Whittlesey, Mrs. ID. X. James,
Mrs. T. s. Childs, Mrs. Morey, Mrs. J. Q.
Robbins, Miss Ashton, of Philadelphia;
Mrs. N. G. Bradley, Mrs. Pellew, Mrs. Ad-
Olson, Mrs. Craighead, Mrs. Flint, and Mrs.
Dale.
The business session being concluded, Rev.
VIM. Duncan, from the Indian Society OF
London, was introduced and addressed the
association for more than an hour, giving q
very interesting account of his 30 years
work among the Indians Of British Colum-
bia. The dangers encountered and the diff.
hcultles in the way were all most graph
lcally described. After many years of
faithful and laborious work colony Of
Christian Indians was established away
from the other Indians, which settlement
has increased until now It numbers several
thousand lives, under laws Of their own
making, and attending to all the duties Of
civilized life. In closing, MIR. Duncan
favored the removal OF these Indians to the
United States, in order that they might re-
tain their religious liberty to better advan.
tage than they can hope to do in British
Columbia
National Republican., 1886-12-18
The German Opera.

The Thalla Company sang "Gasparoue"
last night at the New National. 1t is above
the average comic opera in music, much of
it being quite dramatic. There are many
popular airs, notably tie waltz song In the
opening Of the third act, and which was
sung finely by Mr.. Schuetz (Bennozo).
Another excellent number was the scene
between Carlotta Miss Kronold) and Err
mino (Mr. Elsbach), which was given with
a great deal of dramatic effect, both artists
singing and acting with fire and energy.
Sindulfa, Miss Meifert charming Sara,
and Mrs, IIabrich was Zenobla. Several
numbers had to be repeated. The "Trum-
peter OF Sackingenn will be sung for the
first time In Washington tonight, aud the
ever popular "Nanon" will be sung at the
matinee,
National Republican., 1886-12-18
The Angels and A. *.

Ladies and children are under the especial
care and protection of the angels and OF
A. Kaufman. A. X. attends to all their
earthly wants in the way of jerseys, wraps,
mitts, toys, and precisely a thousand other
desirables. The dear creatures know and
appreciate that fact, for on foot, in car
riages, in cars every day do they journey to
the sweet southeast, where, on Eleventh
street. the great doors Of his "Double
Combination" numbered respectively 1911
and 1913, open on harmonious hinges for
their reception. What is within. A. X.
partly describes in his card OF this days
Danpr
National Republican., 1886-12-18
DeIiehtfulIy Entertained.

Through the genial courtesy of the emf
nent tragedian, Mr.. Lawrence Barrett, q
rare treat was afforded the pupils and
number Of invited friends OF the Norwood
Institute yesterday at p. m. Mr., Barrett
read the selection portraying the downfall
OF Cardinal Wolsey; ana though most Of
the pupils had witnessed his superb rendl-
tion Of the character of Rlenzi during the
week they were held spellbound by the
magnetism OF his delightful voice, with Its
perfect enunciation and exquisite infection.
Mr.. Barretts reading is characterized by an
entire absence Of dramatic action; tits really
reading, and such reading as one seldom
hears. After he finished, and before the
eager auditors could approach TO be pre-
sented, two wee children stepped forward
and presented him, in behalf OF the pupils
Of the school, with huge bouquet of choice
roses, which was most gracefully received,
and for which the little ones were rewarded
with kiss.
BIuINE will make clothes n snow whlteness;
II will not injuIe the most delicate fabric.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Accidental Dauth.

An investigation Of the death Of William
Diggs, colored, killed by engine 6l of the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad, Thursday
afternoon, was held yesterday at tue
Emergency Hospital. Engineer Charles
Wallace stated that as the express was
coming around the corner at First and
streets he saw man on the track with his
back to the train. The whistle was blown,
and the man looked around, but made no
effort to leave the track. He was between
the two fences, going west. At this time
the man was about fifty feet away, and the
train was running not more than six or
statement. The coroner did not deem an
inquest necessary, and gave certificate Of
accidental death.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Suing n Gas Company.

Suit was entered yesterday afternoon be-
fore Justice L. 1. O'Neal by the District of
Columbia against the Georgetown Gas
Light Company and is to recover penalty
Of 500 from the company for furnishing
inferior gas to the citizens of Georgetown.
1t is the first suit Of the kind ever brought
here against gas company.
The law requires that the Illuminating
power Of the gas shall not fall below six
teen candles, ond imposes penalty OF 800
per day In the event OF such default IThe
gas is shown to have degenerated to 15.0 OF
candles on the 7th instant. The law re-
quires the bringing Of suit before justice
Of the peace.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
The Place for Bargains.

'tractive store than that of W. w. Burdette
q Co., 92S Seventh street northwest. This
firm, while always abreast of the times in
securing the latest styles and patterns
seem to have, for the holiday trade, ex
celled all previous efforts and are display
ing line OF goods difficult to match, either
in quality Of material or price. The variety
from which selections can be made is eX
tensive, and purchasers will find it TO theil
advantage to inspect the stock before buy
ing elsewhere,
National Republican., 1886-12-18

During the past few weeks the powders of
mesmerism have been practically illustrated
by Prof. A. f. Carpenter in this city to
crowded houses nightly, 1t has served to
awaken IN the public an interest In the sub
ject and desire 10 know more concerning
1t. People who are mesmerlzed one even
and all succeeding ones, seeming to have
become fascinated by the subject The
influence Of the mesmeric state upon the
physical condition of sensitiyes is claimed
to be beneficial, exertlng, as 1t does, stimu.
ulatiDg influence upon the nervous system.
The professor will continue his exhibitions
at Willard Hall every night this week, ex-
cept Friday, and q more amusing and in
terestlng entertainment cannot be given.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
MUSIC IN THE CHURCHES.
Religion at a Discount, but Fine Voices
in Demand.

"sinco the movement by the Catholic
Church to prevent It's members from being
connected with the choirs Of Protestant
churches is gaining so much ground in this
country" said a well known musician last
evening, "I wonder another matter does
not receive attention, which, to my mind,
appears more important than that they are
now looking to. This is the fact that the
choirs in our Catholic churches of this city,
and presume the same condition exists
elsewhere, are composed very largely OF
Protestants, and even Of freethlnkers. am
Catholic, and believe that the salvation OF
my soul Is only attained through Catholi-
cism, yet hold the right Of American clti-
zenehip, which many | know do not assert,
TO critcse these things.
~ could verify what have said by giving
names, II ] chose, but the fact is so well
known that II cannot be contradlctod.
soften when / have attended mass or
vespers / have blushed with shame to
recognize voice from the choir belonging
TO some one whom | knew personally TO be
in private an in6del, materialist, or atheist
Remember that the prayers and supplica-
tions offered by the church are very largely
sung by the choir, and II Is not plain TO my
mind why inhdels should be allowed to
sing them when q priest who should be
suspected of heresy would be summarlly
dealt with. But the fact is the only con
sideration in hiring members Of the cholrs
of our churches is their musical ability. OF
course, II two persons should have equally
good voices, one a Catholic, the other a
Protestant, the Catholic would be pre-
ferred. That is our creed, you know,
but the main point Is simply TO pro
cure excellent music, end II man
or woman possesses n voice Of great must
cal merit that will add to the credit ot the
choir, he or she Is In demand. suppose We
secured the services Of our clergy only be-
cause they had good voices and could sing
the mass musicallyy
"Accordlng to our doctrines at least half
Of our best singers, who take such a prom.
inCnt part In our worship. will be damned
to the tortures OF hell fire for eternity. This
/ believe, and while hear them singing our
prayers / wonder II II would not be more
consistent 10 have their places filled by
those Of even less ability as musicians who
are destined TO an angelic future"
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Pleuro-Pneumonia BiIl,

The committee of the Consolidated Cat
tie Growers Association Of the United
States to further measures before Congress
for the eradication of pleuro.pneumonla
duced in the Senate by Hon. Warner MIL
Ter, chairman of the agricultural committee,
and in the House by Judge Carey, OF Wyo-
ming, on Monday, and then be given to
the country.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Temperance Matters.

Anchor Lodge No. 13, 1. o. G. t., held a
very interesting meeting last evening at
their beautiful hall, 923 f street. For the
good of the order fine programme was
presented, consisting Of vocal solos, read
ings, and recitations. The exercises were
participated In by the officers and members
Of d. 7. Holloway Lodge, large number
of whom were present on a fraternal visit
Anchor Lodge will hold a public meeting
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Searching NIilIer,s Omoe.

Lieut.. Amiss and Officer Wheeler, accom-.
panied by representative of the District
attorneys office, yesterday searched the late
John G. Miller's Office, 1905 F street north
west, to see what was there. An old loaded
revolver was found, also several letters,
some Of which relate to the difficulty be-
tween Miller and Walker; but they are
written in such style that II is difficult to
make them out Officer Wheelock had his
charge Of the pistol when attempting to
take the cartridges out of IT..
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Mr.. TaGgart Temporarily Resigns.

Assistant District Attorney Hugh T. Tag.
gart will to-day resign his present position
to accept that Of special assistant attorney
in the matter of the suit to establish the
title Of the United states to the Potomac
flats, for which position he has been recon.
mended by District Attorney Worthington.
When the suit terminates Mr.. Taggart will
renew his connection with the district at
torney's office. In the meantime Mr.. A,
A. Lipseomb takes Mr.. Taggarts place.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
When to Shop-A Leading Merchants
Opinion.

Christmas week is always a busy one,
and mixed up with pleasant anticipatlons
of family reunions and Publications is the
worry of shopping. Everyone seems to de-
termine on shopping during the same hours
OF the day and with the result Of vexation
by the crowded conditions Of the popular
stores,a and, Notwithstanding, they open early
and close late at night. The wise minority
shop from s to IL In the morning. or from
to n the eyen!ng and tna tEieil itheg rTeGsye
with deliberation and comfort. Mr.. Lis
ner, the proprietor Of the popular Palais
Royal, knows whereof he speaks, and hint
to the wise should be all sufficient.