The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-02
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

OF the company that Just enough favored with ro-
nance to be OF interest TO many washlnetonians.
About ten years ago there was clerk in the Treas
ury Department who at that time denied
himself everything in the way Of luxury
education. This brother had rich but uucul.
tvated voice, and with the advantages of proper
Several years OF rigid self-denia followed, and the
money saved was devoted TO the musical education
in Italy OF this sved brother who studied faithfully
Rome Young American girl, who was as great an
enthusiast over and as welded to music as himself
Each connded TO the other that they were studying
with view Of going on the stage to sing In opera
when they returned TO America They became at
once deeply interested In each other as well as In
their work Of melody. They pooled their issues, as
this country they were married, YET became
Rsy appcafea at the old Eat1ona 0" Rses
ire together; Both had excellent voices, wei
The man especially was tall and gawN and
lacked facial expression and ambltion-was,
IN short a stick" Even the enthusiastic Treas
pearance here, admitted MS much. lie said 1t was
a great pity that such good singer was such a bad
In day, and that he could not expect, because his
brother mad made such great progress in his singing
to act at the time. 1t was predicted that in
very few years the singer would become finished
actor. This prophecy has been more than fulfilled,
polished actor than W. II. Macdonald, as "victor,
The Bluestocking," for Instance, is seldom seem
Both he and his talented wife are now well worthy
of being the bright stars OF even so excellent an opera
company as the "Beau 1deals.n oh yes. What be-
came OF the self-sacrncing broher-he incident, so
to speak, that has caused the public here and else
where so much pleasure through his brother-why
he poor, noble fellow, worked 80 hard that he was
promoted TO be chief OF a division, and his reward
life.
They say that cup of strong coffee will remove
the odor OF onions from the breath.
The Herdc Phaeton Company have commenced
running coaches from Seventh street and New York
avenue northwest to Glenwood Cemetry, and Eighth
street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast to Con-
gressiona Cemetery, and will continue TO run their
coaches every fair Sunday during the summer.
Assistant United States Treasurer whelpley, C.
II. Laird. j. E. DeSaules, and William Reach left
Friday via the Washington, Ohio and Western Rail-
road for Farmwe. Leudoun County, va.-which Is a
few miles from the Great Falls-for few days
to this famous fishing resort, and veteran anglers
say this Is the best bass-hshing season in years.
MIR. j. II. Sample on Friday afternoon was the
recipient OF farewell token Of regard from his fel
low clerks OF the "Cash Room" in the shape Of a
Whitney presented it with a few wel.chosen re.
marks, iowhich Mr.. Sample feelingly replied.
The retiring Chinese Minister and suite left for
Chicago, en- route TO San Francisco, on the Chicago
express last evening. at 10 P. NJ. They were &C.
companied as far as Chicago by Nr. Charles II.
Representatives Of the lines beyond Chicago will
accompany the party through. The incoming Min
lister and suite occupying two special cars, used this
line from the West to Washington.
The presentation exercises of the National Deaf
Mute College will take place Wednesday, May 5, at
Kendall Green. The following is the programme:
Dissertation, Labor and Capital Albert Berg, In
diana; grafton, "The Representative American
indiana; dissertation, "a Well.Balanced Man.
and the Unknown" oiof Hanson, Minnesota. Hon.
John A. Jameson, of Chicago, will deliver the an-
nual address,
Mr.. Billy Tolford, the genial State agent for the
State OF OHIO, Is in town, at the Ebbtt, his an
nual trip to capture about one hundred thousand
dollars Of Uncle Sans Doodle to take back with him
to the Governor at Columbus
The Smithsonian settlement on Lanier Heights is
fast assuming good proportions, and the fifth house
is now In course of erection. Mr.. Goode DR.. Bean,
present colony and many Others will follow later in
the season. Mr.. Goode will move into his spacious
new country home about the middle Of May.
MIR. Wash. Naior has made contract with the
work for cabs and carriages which was formerly
done by the Herdic Phaeton Company.
Edward II. Thomas, Arthur S. Browne, John
Deering, Joseph R. Edison, Samuel NJ. Lake, Ed
ward Lander, John P. o'Nel, c. storrs, j. ". Elem
ReT Bnt I9 r. ashton James
Richards, William W. Warden, and j. q. zachry
were the Washington attorneys and agents who
made applications to have their names placed on
the list OF persons allowed to practice before the
Treasury Department during the past week and
which has been done.
MIR. WASH Major gives breakfast next Sunday
to the following gentlemen at the Ivy City Club
house: Chief Clerk Youmans. Superintendent ].
Il. Walsh, Of the Treasury; William Dickson,
Thomas Luttrell, Charles s. Moore, Lycurgus Dial.
tives o'Neill, Of Missouri; wilkins, of Ohio, and
stahlnecker, of New York. and Alfred W. Fletcher,
chief OF division OF the Navy Department.
Apparently the Commissioners have started out
well in Fire Department matters, for the appoint
ment of MIR. Paris in place Of Cronin meets with
general approval.
The eight-hour movement, which is now the
leading question of the day, is handled in Public
opinion this week In q most comprehensive man
ner. Several pages are filled with opinions taken
from the leading papers Of the country Showing the
g e who @s paper Is
thought OF the movement Public Opinion is on
sale at all ne ws.stands.
Edwin Lang's brilliant comedy comiques appear
at Barton and Logan's Museum for the coming
week in their great comedy creation OF "Schemingn
which created an unprecedented furore in New
York AT Tony PASTORS Theatre. 1t is full OF fun, bril-
liant music, and al the popular songs, and all who
wish hearty laugh should go see 1t.
Gen. Logan's new book, "The Great Conspiracy,
will be published next Saturday, and Will be fol-
lowed on Monday, the 10th, by the second volume of
Gen. Grants book. Both these works are sold only
by Messrs j. NJ. Stoddard Co., 622 street.
The collection of household effects OF the late
DIR. Leiberman will be sold at auction by Thomas
Downing at 1872 Twelfth street. on Wednesday next.
The new "French art" or shorthand painting, Is
attracting considerable attention, from the fact that
1t is 80 readily applied to pacques panels silk, china,
ETC., for decoration. We have seen china ware deco
rated with the mineral pictures which, when fixed.
were really charming. All the materials may be had
at the artists supply depot of Fred. A. Schmidt 5O4
Ninth street northwest.
Mrs L. A. McCreary, teacher of the new "French
art OF shorthand painting, III street northwest.
Perfectly taught In three lessons.
Mrs. Flora C. Dennison's second annual May
ball Will take place at the academy, National Rines
Hall, on Friday, the 2lst instant.
-"Justh's Old stand" 6l9 Dstreetnorthwest buys
gents, secondhand clothing. Noteby mail promptly
attendedto.