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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Happy Children.

Prof. Sheldon's annual fancy dress chill
dren's ball took place on Friday evening. To
say the pupils had happy evening would be
putting it very mildly. The hall was packed
and smiling faces abounded. The following
costumes were tastefully displayed: Louise
Fitzgerald, flower girl; Edna Hurst, Polish
princess; Otto Jorg, Uncle Sam; Daisy Hart
Russian lady; Bella Whitlock, daisy:
Genie Whitlock, Spanish danseuse; L.
I. Luckett, Mexicana: Ella Luckett,
Grecian lady; Katie Luckett, flower girl;
Malcolm Varnell, Lord Fauntleroy; Alice
Murray, Hessian girl; Isa Geoghegan, night;
Annie Evans, buttercup; Nellie Bennett,
oriole; Clara Stevens, Hollander Katie Woold-
ridge, French peasant; Helen Woodbridge,
sister sister OF charity; L, Woodbridge, cadet Lou
girl; Connie Hill, German peasant; May
Madigan, cupid; Antonia Nell, Spanish girl;
Gustav Nell, gypsy; Nicho Hill, little boy
blue; Winnie Hurst, Highlander; Paulina
Bliss, Marguritaa; Katie Hilton, peasant;
Connell, court lady; Serena Bayne, court
lady; Rose Mcnamara, Highland lady; Harry
Hill, sailor; Antonia Nell, belle of Madrid;
Adele g. Fountain, rose; Mabel Gould, Spanish
girl; Willie Covington, pirate king; Albert
Harry Hodges, Yankee; Romania Watson, Joan
OF Arc; r. Updike, King of the Commons
Among the spectators present were Mr.. and
Mrs I. o. Varnell and son, Mrs. DR.. Bliss
and daughter, Mrs. j. H. Hilton and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Hill and daughters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brashiers and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. G. P. Evans and daughters, Mrs.
Ida X. Woodbridge and family, Mr. and Mrs.
b. Bosse and daughter, Mrs. II. P. Haugen
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Luckett and
family, Mrs. Lockhart and daughters, Colonel
and Mrs. Walcott and family, Mrs. M. Burn
stine and daughters, Mrs. M. A. Kinney, Mrs.
F: E. Fitzgerald and daughter, Captain and
Mrs. $. W Fountain and daughter, Mr. and
Hurst and family, Mr.. Frendinthal and fam
lily, Mrs. Pollock and family, Mrs. p Byrne
and daughter, Mrs. Murray and daughter, DIR.
and Mrs. I. Cole, Mrs. G. Block and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Elkins and family,
and Mrs. Knight and daughter. The fancy
dances were enthusiastically received.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Robbine Christmas shoppers.

The police of the First Precinct are having
lively time in collaring youthful pick
pockets. Yesterday afternoon as Mrs. James
F. Meline, of 1343 Corcoran street, was gazing
into the Boston Variety store windows she
felt hand slip into her pocket. She grabbed
the hand and called for help. Officer Nelson
who was near by ran and caught the thief who
turned out to be colored boy. At the First
Precinct he gave his name as Lewis West, and
in his pockets were found two pocketbooks,
one containing six dollars and the other three
dollars. He was locked up and later his two
pals, Fred West and John Lewis, were ar
rested by Officer Nelson. They also had
several pocketbooks each. The boys are
locked up at the First Precinct, where the
purses can be seen for Identification.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Injured In a Runaway.

runaway lumber team on Benning's
Bridge injured three men yesterday morning.
One of them, the driver of the wagon, lies in
Freedman's Hospital in critical condition.
The team, while crossing the bridge, was
frightened by the shrill blast of a pile driver
engine. The driver is named James Coomes,
and he was thrown off and fell on his head, a
portion OF the lumber falling on him. He is
badly injured, and it is feared he will be
cripple for life. James Slzidman, who was on
the wagon. was also thrown off and injured
An italian named Andrew Carruippi, who
tried to stop the team, was also hurt. Coomes
and Carruippi were carried to Freedman Is
Hospital, while Skdman was taken to his
home in Twining City.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Presidential Appointments.

It Is not likely that the President will make
any new appointments before the end of this
week. This is due to his desire to first sub
NIT to the Senate action, the large number of
appointments he has made since the 4th of
March last. Their notification to the Senate
will occupy two or three days of next week
The first batch was sent in last Thursday.
Many important new appointments are to
be made, chief of which is the vacancy In the
War Department caused by the resignation
of Secretary Proctor. This Office has been
vacant since the 9Th instant and under the
law the President has thirty days to fill il.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
In Memory of Sunset Cox.

The beautiful memo rial vase contributed
for by the officers and men of the life saving
service, in grateful recognition of the unceasing
efforts in their behalf by the late Hon. Samuel
Sullivan Cox, was presented to his WIDOW at
her home on New Hampshire avenue, this
city, yesterday afternoon. The vase is twenty
four inches in height, of solid silver, and is
rich in the gracefulness and delicacy of its
design. On the face is drawn a realistic res
cue scene by life saving crew, an excellent
medallion portrait of Mr.. Cox being shown
just above. On the reverse of the vase, below
the emblem of the service, a life preserver
and crossed boat hook and oar, is carved an
eloquent inscription. The ceremonies of pre-
sentation were in charge of a committee rep
resenting all grades of the service. The pre-
sentation was made by Mr.. Kimball Mr.. w.
V. Cox, nephew of Mr. Cox, accepting it on
behalf of his aunt. Senators Frye and Kenua
also spoke briefly
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Senator Quay's Sudden Illness.

P1TTsBURG, PA, Dec 12.-senator Quay
was taken suddenly Ill this morning at the
house Of United States Marshal Harrah, at
Beaver, Pa, and was unable to attend a
political conference arranged to be held here
and he has been taking his meals at the
home of United States Marshal Harrah
since his return from Washington. This
morning he ate light breakfast and then put
on his overcoat to come to Pittsburg. He
was about to leave Mr.. Harrah's house when
he was seized with sudden illness, which
grew worse rapidly and prevented his visit to
the city. Reports from Beaver tonight are
that the Senator's condition was not serious
and that he will be all right by Monday.
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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
LATE SOCIETY NOTES.

A very delightful tea was given on Friday
afternoon from to O'Clock by Mr. and Mrs
Reginald Feudal, to introduce to Washing
ton society their niece, Miss Marian Fendall,
who is their guest for the season. The rooms
were beautiful and fragrant with roses, ferns,
and various flowers. The guest of honor,
Miss Fendall, was stylishly attired in white
broadcloth She held large bouquet of vio-
let's. Mrs Fendall received her guests IN
gown of black lace; Miss Harlan and Miss
Gait assisted in receiving, the former in
pretty gown of white silk and the latter in
black faile franchise. The tea room, which
was handsomely decorated, was presided over
by Miss Hodge, in white crepe, and Miss
Bacon, of New York, in white silk.
Hon. r. S. Chiffon and family have come
from Canada to spend the winter in this city.
They are residing in the old Brent house on
Delaware avenue, Capitol Hill.
DR.. and Mrs. Richard Hill, of Rhode Island
avenue, are the happy parents of twin daugh-
ters, born on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell, of Wisconsin, are
settled in the house Of the late General Sackett,
1877 l street.
The betrothel of Miss Jennie w. Nordlin-
ger and Mr.. Louis Eiseman is announced.
AT home Sundays, December 13 and co. from
to 10 p. m.
Miss Shryer, of Cumberland, is the guest of
Miss Maud Wheat, of Alexandria, is spend
ing few days in the city with friends.
pleasant surprise party was given Misses
Alice and Irene, twin daughters of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles E. Koler, Saturday evening, at
their home, 439 n street northwest, in honor
their 10th birthday. Among those present
were the Misses Josie Fortune, Marie Mooris,
Maud Wagner, Sallie Monroe, Lena Grasser,
Minnie Behan, Aggie Laffell, Mary Fallons,
Katie Talon, Messrs. Charles Berhrends,
John Behan, Ed. Parkerson, Frank Laffell,
Lawer Brown, Frank Berhrends, DR.. Wagner,
Mr.. Golden, Ed. Clark, and Master Aug
Reese.
Mrs. and Miss Batcheller are at home in
formally on Saturdays at their residence, No.
6 Dupont Circle.
Mrs. Reside, who was thrown from her
carriage during runaway some weeks ago,
has been confined to the house ever s ince, her
injuries being of a much more seri Gus charac-
ter than was at first apprehended.
Mrs. Cultivate gave beautiful luncheon
on Friday in honor of Mrs. Senator Brice, of
Ohio.
Mrs. General Crook and her sister, Mrs
Reed, will sail for Europe on Saturday.
Mrs T. B. NJ. Mason will have with her
this winter her mother, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs.
Adams.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Isarel
second daughter of Mr.. Robert II. Yeasman,
of the Navy Department and DR.. Braxton B.
Johnston, Of this city, is announced to take
place at o'clock Wednesday, 10Th instant,
at her fathers residence, No 1116 New
Hampshire avenue, in the presence of the
families OF the contracting parties.
Mrs. Mannix will be at home informally on
Mondays during December, after 8 p. M, at
the Centre House, Marine Barracks.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

BEFORE giving its unqualified Endorsement
to Senator Gibson's bill for the establishment
of a national conservatory of music in Wash
ington, THE HERALD would like to ascertain
whether the handsome junior Senator from
Maryland is engineering this schems in the
interest Of the Wagner school or the Italian
school. The musical public will require an
explicit understanding on this point before
they will tune up in invocation to Congress to
pass the bill.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
The Oxford.

The old Clarendon Hotel, corner of Four
teenth street and New York avenue north
west, has been opened under the management
OF Colonel T, II. Marshall, proprietor of the
Losekam, under the name of the Oxford. The
house has been remodeed from basement TO
garret by the owner, Mr.. Andrew Gleason,
with native oak furniture manufactured
at Grand Rapids, Mich. 1t can safely be said
that more elegantly furnished apartments
cannot be found in the city than at the Ok
ford
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Harvard Gles, club Concert

The graduates of Harvard here are reioic-
ing over the fact that the Harvard Glee Club
give a concert at the National Rifles Hall
the 23d of this month. The club, including
the Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, numbers be-
tween forty and fifty men and their musical
ability is of an exceptionally high order. The
concert is held under the auspices of the
Washington Harvard Club, who expect to ex-
eel even the success of last year. Seats at
Metzerott's music store.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
The Monumental,
987 AND $50 F ST. N. w.

snS aps@stukESUBstURs
987 AND $50 F ST. N. w.
Fine Millinery, CloakS, Hosiery.
Gloves, Etc.
Suggestions for Holiday Gifts.
Everything from Dolls to Handkerchiefs.
from Cloaks to Hosiery, from Millinery to,
Gloves, etc.
Appropriate Presents
For Father, Mother, Sister, Brother and
Friends.
Dolls! Dolls!
we show the best that comes from every
country, finest French, Bisque Dolls, German
Dolls, English Dolls, and American Dolls, all
sizes, from the tiniest to the largest, and all
prices from &c. to $15.
The Second Great Cloak Sale of
1891.
Great sale of Sample Garments we closed
out from one of the best Cloak Manufacturers.
Eighty-four sample.
JACKETS.
Which we offer for less than one.half of the
regular price Every one of this seasons
make. We divided them in two lots, No l at
$4.9S. and No. at $7.9S, with the guarantee
that the regular price of the $4.9S Jackets are
M from m $o to 10, aud the regular price of the
$1.9S ones, from $12 to SIS, discount for
you of fully so per cent. From tomorrow we
VIII sell all of our Fur-trimmed Garments,
including Mink, Seal, Astrachan, Sable, at 10
per cent. reduction from former prices.
MILLINERY.
Untrimmed Hats and Bonnets, at Csc. to
the finest, in every shape and color at less
than one-half former price. Velvet Bonnets,
Ioques and Hats with Jet Lace and Feathers,
"a, $5, and Sc, were $S, $40, and $12.
Millinery Trimming Novelties, Fancy and
Ostrich Feathers, Silk Velvet Plush, Surah
SILK, etc., marked down fully one-half
RIBBONS
The largest assortment in Silk, Satin, and
Velvet, In every width and color, for Fancy
Work, Millinery, Dress Trimming, etc.
HANDKERCHIEF
1000 Dozen Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs
for Ladies, Gents, and Children, at prices that
defy competition.
CORSETS.
The popular c. P. Corsets never sold for
less than So. SO, all sizes at $3.50
The popular P. N. Corsets were 81. .25, at 9Sc
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS.
Fine Umbrellas, English Gloria, at csc.
Elegant Silk Gloria, regular $1.75, at 81 25.
Elegant Silk Umbrellas, regular $3.50, at
$1.69.
GLOVES
New importation for the holidays. Every
pair fitted to the hand.
4-button Monumental, $1.25, value 81 go.
S-button Monumental, $1.75, value So 25
S-button Suede, $1.25 value Sl.4S
Gents Fleece-lined Kid Glove ST. value
$1.3S.
Gents Caster Gloves, 81. .35, value 81. 10.
Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, from 25c. upward.
Children Woolen Mitts from 1Sc. upward
open every evening until Christmas.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

of It's elegantly finished interior demon
strates the fact that 1t is most conveniently
arranged: Constructed for the purpose of af-
fording their publication quarters fully in
keeping with the standing and worth it has
attained, the object desired has been most
happily acco mplished. In fact, the INVENTIVE
AGE Building is one of the most thoroughly
equipped publication offices in the National
Capital. Not content with that the Messrs.
Dubois have inaugurated a scientific library,
supplied with authorities and periodicals Of
that nature, to which they invite all those
interested. This library is open until 10
o'clock every evening.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

PRESIDENT HARRISON seems to have caught
the popular fancy with his message as much
as he did by his speeches on his celebrated
swing around the circle. There is general
chorus of approval of the tone, the literary
style, and the arrangement of the document in
which Democratic journals are not slow to
join. While Democrats differ with the Presi-
dent on all the great questions of Government
policy with which he deals in his message, it
must be recognized that he advances his ideas
with judicial calmness and moderation, ,and i'm
parts to the entire document tone that be-
speaks the broad-minded patriot and states
man instead of the politician. The message
is Enthusiastically sone of the most admirable
documents issued from the White House in a
long time.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

THE reports from Indiana regarding the
Blaine men in that State recall the course of
the Illinois delegation in the late Speakership
contest. The Illinois men met nightly and
passed resolutions pledging fidelity to Mr..
Springer. In Indiana the Blaine men seem to
meet daily and do little pro formd enthus-
ing for Mr.. Blaine.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

THE enterprise of some newspapers is sim
ply paralyzing. They are not content with
describing an event as it happens, and giving
cuts of it made from instantaneous photo
graphs. To give the news of the present no
longer contents them. They do not feel salts
fed with themselves unless they give the news
of the future. For instance, one would think
that the assembling of Congress, the election
of Speaker, the assignment of committees,
and the Presidents message would give them
all they wanted to fill their columns. But
no. Although the session has not yet really
begun, they are already talking about ad-
journment. This would really seem to be
carrying previousness altogether too far.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
The BisohoT Concert.

The first concert In the eleventh season of
tional Church on Friday night by the popular
New York Stars Quartette.s sIt was largely at
tended, and the audience was thoroughly de-
lighted. The next concert, by the Schubert
Male Quartette, of Chicago, takes place Jan
uarV 10
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Reciprocity with Jamaica.

The British commissioners from Jamaica
were at the State Department yesterday con-
sulting in regard to the terms of commercial
reciprocity agreement between the United
States and Jamaica. 1t is believed that a
convention will be concluded next week.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
THE INVENTIVE AeEn nu1Lp1Ne.

One Of the most emphatic indications of
late respecting the progress of the business
section of Washington beyond its usual
boundries was the erection at the southwest
corner of Eighth and II streets northwest of
the commodious and compactly arranged
building by Messrs. James r. and Il. G..
Dubois, the proprietors OF the INVENTIVE AGE
AS may be seen from a glance at the cut, the
building is handsome one, and an inspection
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
The Monumental.
LANSBURGH& BRO.
CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFs.

Extra values In Superior Handk kerchiefs.
We have received all our Christmas Hand.
kerchiefs, which is positively the best and
most veried line ever shown by u.s. The
styles have all been carefully selected and we
are confident we can please the most critical.
Beautiful Handkerchiefs at 25 cents, all
widths, hemstitched; guaranteed pure linen
fabric, full size, put up in neat boxes.
Initial and Embroidered Handkerchiefs for
the holidays. Our assortment is better than
we have ever exhibited.
We are showing in both silk and linen. We
are offering much better embroidered initials.
The size OF the Handkerchiefs for the price is
larger and the material far superior.
Ladies' and Mems Linen Initial Hanker-
chiefs at 25c. and SOC. each.
Six SOC. Initial Handkerchefs in box for
$2.75.
Mems Fine Quality Jap Silk Initial at SOC.
and ST. each. Full size. Elaborate worked
initials. Ladies' Fine Embroidered Handker-
chiefs. There is no handkerchief more popu-
lar and desirable this season than the en-
brodered kind. And what pretty styles
tnere are TO be seen. The prices range from
123c. to 1915 each. We cannot enumerate-
the styles, there being too many. 1t will
please us to show them to you.
LEATHER GOODS.
such useful articles as Pocketbooks,
Purses, Bill Books, and their like always find,
welcome. Our stock is new and our assort-
ment is in conformity. We guarantee the
wear of any article of Leather Goods bought
from us.
25c. Pocketbooks and Purses in many
styles
SOC. Pocketbooks and Purses in 25 different
kinds.
SOC. Pocketbooks and Purses in 80 styles.
fine line of Card Cases, differeat styles,
In ooze and seal leather, SOC. upward.
Children's Chatelain Bags, 25e. Also fine
line of Ladies' Chatelain Bags, Soc, 9Sc.,
$l.25, $1.6S, 1926, S24s, and $99S, in ooze
and seal leather.
Ladies' Shopping Bags, satin, with leather
trimmings, Csc, $1.4S, and $1.99.
Leather Writing Tablets, 49c.
Leather Writing Tablets, fitted, $1,25, $l.4S,
and $l.99.
Writing Tablets, with lock and key, in ooze
and leather, 81. .4S to $3.4S.
BOOKS.
Here is our strong hold on your observation
In the book line no one can touch u.s. This
may not sound modest but yet it is tie truth.
Our prices are way below competition. We
carry all the latest publications by all of the
popular authors and an immense amount of
Children's Literature, A. b, q Blocks, Scrap
Books, Scrap Pictures, etc.
THE GENERAL PUBLIC
VIII bear in mind that we lay aside any
article selected now for Christmas present
and keep it in good condition at our risk.
OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE
Can make use OF our Mail Order Depart
ment. Goods carefully packed and shipped
to any place in the United States.
T,ANSRHRGH &RR0
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

THE fact that many bills have to be intro
duced afresh to Congress at the beginning of
each biennial term, would seem to indicate
that Congress aud the people do not consider
these bills desirable acquaintance.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
PER sONALS.

Messrs. Thomas SummerYille, r. T. Hills
ton, j. t. Ford, G. Childs, c. NJ. Loefler, j.
w. Hodges and Frank Schwartz, lett last
evening for Cherystone, where they will
spend several days hunting
Mr.. e. w. Barrett, correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution, has returned TO the city.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
Cruelty to CattIe at Sea.

The State Department has informed Mr.. w.
H. Ballou that his suggestions relative to
the prevention of cruelties to animals at sea
"will receive such consideration as the inn
portance of the subject demands"
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

THE extraordinary compliment paid by the
House to ex-Representative James Kerr, of
Pennsylvania, in electing him unanimously
and by reclamation its Clerk, was we'll de-
served. Mr. Kerr has devoted himself with
untiring energy and conspicuous success to
the advancement of the cause of Democracy
In his native State, and during his service in
the last Congress he formulated plan for the
more thorough organization of the party
throughout the country which met with the
warm approval of members of the Congress
sional Campaign Committee and the National
Committee. Although one of the youngest
members of the Fifty-frst Congress, Mr.. Kerr
showed marked aptitude and ability in the
discharge Of his Congressional duties and
won the friendship Of his colleagues as we'll
by his genial manners as by his industry and
enthusiasm in his work. His conspicuous
fitness for the position of Clerk of the House
was generally recognized and in his election
good thing has been done for the party. He
will discharge the important duties of his
position with fidelity and intelligence.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

SUBSCRIPTION On advance per pedr ....... $3.50
Remittdnces should be made by postal note,
money order or checks on NotC York or Wash
iiipton. When checks on banks in other cities
are sent the cost of collection1Uiu be deducted.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

WASHINGTON, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 1s, 1891
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

In Mr. Crisp the House of Representatives
has selected an able, experienced, and con-
serVative gentleman to preside over its delib-
erations. No fair-minded man will say that
Mr.. Crisp is not entitled on his record to be
classed as a good Democrat, thoroughly In
accord with the politics of the democratic
party. No good Democrat, who holds the
interests of the party above the interests of
any individual or clique in the party, ought
to say that Mr.. Crisp will work for the ad-
vancement of this or that possible candidate
for the Presidential nomination. There may
be men who labored for Mr.. Crisp's success
with the expectation that his influence as
Speaker would be exerted against this or that
possible Presidential candidate; but it is un-
fair to hold Mr.. Crisp responsible for the
hopes of these men. Mr.. Crisp should be
credited with sincerity in the professions he
has made Of only desiring and seeking to
subserye the best interests of the country and
of the whole party until he shall have done
to prove the contrary. He de-
serves the cordial good will and support Of
all Democrats, and he viii have IT,
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-13

Gil's Marshmallows, llth and F.