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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15
PROTECTING THE CANAL.
The House Committee Amends the Rail-
road Bill.

The House Committee Amends the Rail-
road Bill.
The bill which passed the Senate few days
ago and which was reported in the House, ad-
mitting into the District in one measure both
the Norfolk and Western and the Washington
and Cumberland Railroads, created consdera-
BILE stir yesterday at the Capitol. The House
Committee on the District gave a long hearing
to interested parties The controversy was
mainly on whether the proposed Washington
and Cumberland Road should be allowed to
condemn the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The
bill provided for this, and the clause was Wig
orously attacked by j. X. Cowan, of the Balti-
more and Ohio and Mr.. Bryan, of Richmond,
representing the bondholders of IA now in
possession of the canal. Judge jeremiah Will
son argued for the Washington and Cumber-
land and Col. Sands for the Norfolk and West
ern.
At the end of the hearing the committee held
an executive session and considered the bill in
all its phases. Finally amendments were
made to the Washington and Cumberland sec
tion. The first amendment strikes out the lines
of the bill which provide for the legality in the
District of the acts of the Maryland Legislature
in regard to the road. Another takes away the
power of the road to acquire by condemnation
the title OF the canal, and only allows the COM
its business. A third amendment is still
further protection for the canal, and provides
that the road shall in no way interfere with the
possession and operation of the canal by trus-
tees Of the bondholders of the company, or pre-
vent such trustees from carrying out in all re-
spects the orders of District or Maryland courts,
SO long as the trustees, their successors or as
signees are authorized to possess the canal by
order OF the COURTS or 80 long as the canal shall
be used as canal or waterway
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15

meat. But Yelpsic had been deceiv once
and did not propose to again expose himself to
the butchers dishonesty So, instead of stop
reached the stall of the tricky butchers nearest
competitor. There he made his purchase-for
all the market men knew him and had often
before unsuccessfully tried to induce him to
purchase OF them-but strange to say he would
not allow the coin to leave his mouth until he
saw the meat bundled up and deposited in his
basket.
This same little black-and-tan used to sleep
In his masters bedroom and would never re-
tire until he saw him making preparation for
sleep. AS soon as the master got ready for bed
be would say "Come, Yelpsic, let's go to bed.''
Then the dog would dart beneath bis masters
bed and drag forth a small cushion, which he
deposited before the fireplace IL It were winter,
or near the open window IL summer, and so
turn in. j. l.. b.
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Golden Gross Notes.

Anacostia Commandery meets on Wednesday
evening next at Masonic Hall, Anacostia.
st. Johns Commandery meets on Thursday
evening next. This commandery has four lady
officers.
Halcyon Commandery meets on Friday even
ing at Golden Cross Hail. corner of Fifth and
G streets. The degrees will be conferred on four
candidates.
National Commandery meets tomorrow even
Ing at Its hall, corner Of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue southwest, and will confer
the degrees on five candidates.
Goodwill Commandery was officially visited
by the Grand Commandery on Monday evening
last. Grand Commander Ehle installed Mrs.
Lucy A. Dawson as Warder of the Inner Gate.
The ritualstic work was thoroughly discussed.
Columbia Commandery at its meeting on
Tuesday received applications for membership
from Mrs Eliza Logan, Mrs. Lucy L. Cruit,
John s. Fisher, and James Austin, and con-
ferred the 1st degree on Mrs Kate Kenney and
Mrs. Virginia r. White.
Mount Vernon Commandery was officially
visited by the Grand Commandery Wednesday
evening. Visitors were present from Goodwill,
st. Johns, Capital, Meridian, and National
Communicates. Applications for membership
were received from Harry G. Isel, D. w. Peters,
conferred on Mrs. Sarah A. Watkins.
The Grand Commandery made its semi-an
nual visitation to Capital Commandery Friday.
Visitors were present from Columbia, Meridian,
st. Johns, National, Goodwill, and Mount Yer
non communicates. Capital and st. Johns
communicates have secured the fine hall in the
new National Capital Bank Building and will
occupy it in March.
At Meridian Commandery on Friday evening
applications were received from j. r. Warner
Miss E. Began, and Miss Any Wallis. Noble
Commander Charles L. Patten, Vice Noble Com
mander Mrs. Julia A. Breed, Deputy s. E.
Cough, and Knight w. N Fuller were reported
on sick list. Knight Charles N. Patten was ap-
pointed on committee on Golden Cross library
for the District of Columbia.
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An Afternoon at HOLY Gross.

The closing of the musical examination at
Holy Cross Academy was an exceptionally
pleasant affair. The hall was tastefully deco
rated with palms and flowers. Miss X.
Trainers rendition of Chopine nocturne was
very good. Miss Agnes Laffertys song,
"Visions Of the Old Folks" was very effective,
and sdY1 presttily sung by the young lady. Then
Pauline Whitaker. Hoffman's "Dinorah" was
brilliantly rendered by Miss Mary Crossou. The
young lady appealed to the hearts of all pres
ent by her skillful and touching execution of
the beautiful arrangement ''Snow Flakes"
was the little gem warbled by Miss Angela
Small, and although this was her first appear
ance in public she did herself ample Justice
Miss Alice Cannon followed in 'Les Deux
Alouettes," by Leschetizski, and charmed
every one by her Interpretation. The next num-
ber on the programme was Liszt's "Le Rossig-
mol" admirably played by Miss Mary Cannon.
The aria from Meyerbeer's (" LAfricaine"
brought out the successful Improvement in
Miss Rosalie Small's voice. Her runs were
clear and cadenzas smoothly rounded, giving
promise of great feXibility in brayura style
Miss Lillian Sannis in Leibling's ''Florence
Waltz' showed excellent technique The chef
d'@uVre Of the musicale was the performance of
several brilliant morceauX by Miss Effie Doug
lass Putnam, who plays the harp as "David
might" Miss Putnam, who was former pupil
of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, is at present in
Washington, and she gladly contributed her
accomplishment to enhance the attraction of
the entertainment. The recital closed with
Donizetti's chorus, 'Italia Beloved" The mar
tial measure gave free scope to the fresh, Youth
ful voices. The teachers were much gratified
by the creditable exhibition of their pupils and
rewarded them by giving them little entertain
ment a few evenings later. This soiree, which
was on Mardi Gras, was terpsiehorean in its ma
ture, the children dancing to the sweet music
discoursed by one OF the obliging pupils
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Independent Order of Rechabites.


High Chief Ruler A. M. Dewey is in demand
as temperance orator.
Virginia Tent No. 5, Alexandria, has among
its members some of the best citizens in Alex
andria.
Deputy High Chief Ruler j. j. Murray will
institute four tents within twenty miles of this
city before the end of this quarter.
The Friendship Juniors, under Chief Ruler
George E. Frost, conduct the initatory cere-
mony commercially. Five candidates at the
last meeting.
High Secretary Treasurer L. III. Patterson
during the past week has sent supplies for tents
in New York, North Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
The location of Western Tent No. 165. in
Georgetown, will be followed with the reorgani-
cation of Peerless Tent No. 26 (Woman's
Branch) and the organization of junior tent.
Friendship Tent No, 73 Red Mems Hall, is
favored with visitors every Saturday evening
The principal address last night was by Grand
Representative j. L. Wright. Two candidates
were initiated.
Purity Tent No. 4, (Woman's Branch,) Odd
Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, had an attractive
programme Monday. After initiating three
candidates those in attendance were entertained
with piano solos by Miss Clara Price, remarks
by Bros. George Allen and John Hancock, read
ings by Mrs. Ida Murry, remarks by Bro. NJ e.
Byrne, songs by Mrs. j. Mills, remarks by Mrs.
s. Allen, readings by Mrs. Ella Shoemaker, and
songs by Bros. George Murray and Samuel
Ellis
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independents Order of Rechabites

(F. E. DeYoe, H. G. R.)
Anacostia Tent No. 1873 now numbers 1O3
members.
The hops given Tuesday night by Heber Tent
No. 10 and Union Tent No. 81 were successes.
Naomi Tent No. 8 Qadies) has presented
George G. Thompson Tent No. with picture
of its namesake.
new primary tent will be organized in
Northeast Washington Wednesday night by
Grand Deputy Ruler j. G. Eller with forty-two
charter members.
The "Knights of Rechab,' the new military
company formed with Grand Chief Ruler as
commander, meets every Saturday night and
numbers sixty Rechabites. They will soon pro-
cure uniforms.
The following tents added to their member
ship during the week: Columbia No. l, Heber
No. 10, Cammack No42, (Junior.) Naomi No. 8,
Qadies,) Anacostia No. 1873, Union No. 81,
(Junior,) and Union Tent No. 81.
One hundred and forty Rechabites procured
three special and visited the fair being held
by Potomac Tent No. 80 in Alexandria Friday
night. They were met by band at the depot
and marched over the town before attending
the fair. AT the fair Junior Rechabites from
Washington gave drill, which was COM
mended by all.
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independent Order Mechanics.

All members of the l. o. M. should attend
the knights of Pythias fair on Friday night,
February 20.
AT the meeting of Friendship Lodge No. z
Wednesday Mr.. j. H. Gibson was elected to
receive the LIST degree This lodge will visit
sister lodge in Baltimore February 23. Past
Supreme Ruler j. w. Richards is still Ill.
Lafayette Lodge No. 13 on February 10 de-
cided to attend in a body the fair of the knights
of Pythias on Friday, February 20. A commit
tee from this lodge will visit sister lodges this
week to bring about uniform action in this
matter.
Goodwill Lodge No. IA held very interesting
meeting Tuesday night. The Apprentice degree
was conferred upon Mr. H. c. Simons. The
Mechanics degree will be conferred upon him
Tuesday next. This lodge is rapidly adding to
its members. Grand Architect R. B. Wilson
and Grand Conductor E. f. Meyer were in at
tendance.
All members of the 1. O. M. should attend
the knights of Pythias fair on Friday night,
February 20.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15

F. Blackmar, w. j. G. Deacon; j. s. Tomlinson,
w. g. Sword Bearer; w. g. Bickford,
W. G. Pursuivant; s. G. Palmer, w. s.
G. Steward; II. Standiford, w. j. G.
Steward, and Thomas j. Edwards, Grand Tier.
AS an escort to the officers OF the Grand Lodge.
Noble D. Larner, P. G. M, P. g. G. II. p; Ny
ron M. Parker, P. G.. M; Harrison Dingman, 2.
G. M; Jesse w. Lee, Jr., P. G.. M; Alex. Nc
Kenzie, G. H. p. Hon. John w. Ross, Fred
erick Webber, William Oscar Roome, G. G. NJ.
Loetller, George H. Walker, John Gibson, Rob-
ert T. Hieston, Harry P. Goodwin, Frank L.
Sunny, J. Y. Potts, William s. Roose, Sr., T.
j. Lutrell, and j. II. 2. Crews
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15

T AM MAKING A SPECIAL SALE AT
4 present to reduce stock of ARTISTS AND
DRAUGHTSMEN'S MATERIALS.
len per cent. will be allowed on cash sales of
the above lines, including Picture Framing.
On Decorated Goods, Small Brass Easels, Pot
Iery, Pictures for Framing, Photographic Stock,
cent discount This is an opportunity for you.
Az no other time have these goods been sold at
such PRICES: Sale limited Come early
FRED A. SCHMIDT'S, 504 Ninth street.
Branch. 1722 Pennsylvania avenue.
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EquitabIe League OF America.

Capital City Court No. 64 held its regular
meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Navy Ysrd) on
Thursday night. The attendance was large
and lively interest was manifested f. Wolf,
A. M. Curry, ana A. d. Ball were duly in
stalled. Remarks were made by Brothers
Murray, Sherer, Phillips, Bradford, Landrigan,
Barron, and Casey.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-15
NEWS OF THE LODGES.
A RIG BUDGET OF FRESH SECRET
SOCIETY ITEMS.

True Masonic Hospitality-A Pleasant Pill
grimage to Baltimore-Notes OF the
Golden Gross, Rechabites, and A American
Mechanical.
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rs Per Gem. Discount

on all mems, youths, boys, and ehildren's
clothing for one week only. Eiseman Bros,
7th and e.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19
THE CUMULATIVE TAX.
The surest Way to Reach Incomes Is to
Tax the Property From Which Ihey are
Derived.

The surest Way to Reach Incomes Is 10
Tar the property From Which They Are
Derived.
The following petition has been Issued
by the cumulative tax association. me
advocates of this system claim that IL
will do more to equally place the our
deus of taxation than any that has YET
teen devised:
Petition To Farmers and Labor OrSaihza-
tions. Friends and Fellow Laborers:
The cumulative tax association pegs leaNe
to represent to you and petition you i- as ioi-
lows: Roeogniz 'ng, as you do. ana as your
nlatforms enunciated from time TO time &c
clare that a wide spread demand exists Lor
sucb legislation as viii effectully pfevent the
oroanizaticn or maintenance of trusts OF
combines for the purpose of speculation ~
am, of .ha products of labor or necessities Oh
Iifs or remuneration of the same, ana suci
as wi effeetually prevent the aueoA ,psadInrd
our lands and the grating Oh .,a1, lhe soiI
and tenant system upon our Alle-S,,otion a.
Won cannot but conclude that the proouetI
of positive and practical RENE y 10. iot 90.
abuses should be hailed with Ihe HnTst i.S Pthe
found satisfaction and greeteu W.. 49, In
highest consideration ana the he"i''0
dorsement. -. ro,rasent
This association begs leave TO Ivp. ,i'. ,hav
further: Thatits members oelieN iia',,s 'na. ,1
have not imposed upon thelr luus usii'.i, NJ nd
forming the conviction. after thofoush a
unbiased investigation of the subject .n"' "a
cumulative or graduated properly - oS
adapted 10 answer 70 the uIhlos' SsS'N -
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Break In the Levee.


GREEXvILLE, March 13.-Ths )1.est
news from the break In the levee near
Sunflower Landing was received here
by telephone at o'clock this evening.
Sunfower Landing is one mile above
the break. The break has widened to
25O feet and is widening slowly, and
hopes are entertained that the ends will
be fastened to prevent further caving.
The washing is toward the north. The
break in the levee was on a slight ridge
between RObinsonville lake and Bucks
bayou. This would seem to- explode
the idea that the levee was cut for the
purpose of rafting timber from the
swamps. The current OF the water
passing through the break is said to be
ten miles an hour, and on leaving the
break is fast filling up the Hushpuckana
and other small bayous and lakes, and
will soon reach Bogue Phalia, which Is
now bank full from it's source to its
mouth from the recent heavy rainfall.
The Louisville, New Orleans & Texas
railway is submerged distance of two
miles near the break. Trains on the
south side run as high as Hillhouse sta
tion and on the north side down to
Green Grove station. From the most
reliable source it is reported that the
levee at the point where the crevasse
occurred was twenty feet high, and that
the water was within five feet OF the
top. The engineers in charge are OF the
opinion that the break can be closed,
and preparations are being made to
make the attempt final. The upper
levee board are we'll equipped, they
having in their treasury some S6o,OOO.
They will also be assisted by the rail-
road company and the government 1t
is too early to make an estimate
of what damage will be done
or what territory will be inun-
dated by this outpour of water.
Were it not for tho swollen streams into
which it finds it's channel, provided
the ends could be fastened and confine
the break to its present dimensions, the
damage would be only local; but 1t re-
mains to be seen what can be done and
what course the water will take on COM
ing in contact with the embankment OF
the main line of the Valley railroad.
The supposition is that this will have
much TO do with the course of the water.
The reports from all parts OF the levees
in this district are favorable. No alarm
is felt at this point. The water has
risen 2-tenths in the past "A hours. The
weather has been clear today, with no
wind Every precaution is being taken
in preparing for emergencies. The Off
cials of the leyee board have full con-
fdcnce in the stability of the levees to
withstand the passing flood. The new
earthwork is being protected by sacks
of earth wherever it is thought needed.
Taken altogether, with the experience
of other years with their high waters,
the outlook is yet hopeful and there is
no cause for special alarm. The river
tonight is Al = feet, two feet below the
highest point reached last year.
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a FINGER BOARD.
The National Economist Defines Its POSI-
tion as the Organ of the Order.

The National Economist Defines Its Posi-
tion as the Organ of the Order.
The Economist has from time to time
defined its position on the various ques-
t;ons of the day as they arose. 1t has
uniformly sustained and supported
every principle of the Farmers Ali
ance, and contended for such action on
the part of the membership as would
he hest calculated to secure the ulti-
mate triumph for those principles. This,
IT is believed, has been the proper
course for the official organ to pursue,
and this belief is strengthened by the
thousands of letters received from the
nemlers of the order commencing the
course of the Economist. 1t is an old
,naxim that "once right, always right, I"
and course that has met such univeral
annroval will not now be abandoned.
TTha Economist, while it will preserve
its 81 non-partisan status politically, will
10 10 no milk and water paper; it will have
pronounccd Or a opinions on all subjects and
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19
More Money.

More money! Call it imitation, if yea
please. But this is what the people
want and must have. Through all tile
west and south this is foregone CON
clusion that has become well settled m
the public mind. and there is no mis-
taking it. But the cry of Imitation" at
this late day, will not do. It is sophis-
teal, specious and unreliable, for all
present purposes. Its day has passed
and viii not scare worth cent Ma
tional Review.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19
The Supreme Court.

JACKSON, March 9.-The Supreme
Court today delivered decisions in. the
following cases: Zuberbier & Behan
VS.. Roberts, VIM. Moody VS.. the State,
Illinois Central Railroad Company VS..
Stamps, Jackson VS.. Dunbar. Brook
haven Lumber and Manufac turing Com
pany VS.. Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany were affirmed.
Sims VS.. Warren, Kellogg vs.. Hamil-
ton, Thompson VS.. Natchez Water and
Sewer Company were reversed and re-
manded.
Court took recess till April 4, and on
April the April term will begin. The
docket for the First District will then
he taken up
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, March s.-The
freeze Of February 20 did considerable
damage to the prospective fruit crops
in this section. On Saturday afternoon
large hail fell for few minutes, and
Saturday night the rain fell in torrents
for several hours, causing greater dam
age by washouts and overflowing low
lands than had been done in many
years.
Several large growers had their to-
mato plant beds completely washed away
and many others have suffered damage.
Last night another freeze, this time
preceded by rain, finished up the peach
blossoms and very few peaches, if any.
will be produced this season. Last year
the peach crop was lost by freeze on
March l.
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miscellaneous.

JUDGE WILLIAM NJ HANCOCK died at
Meridian last week. The remains were
taken to Quitman for burial. He was
appointed postmaster of Meridian by
President Arthur, but was ousted by
Cleveland and re-appointed by Harri.
son. lie was probably the most popu-
lar Republican in Mississippi, respected
by all who knew him. At a meeting
of his bondsmen Mrs. Jane Hancock,
the widow, was appointed temporary
postmistress, and the President re-
quested to appoint her. Public senti-
ment strongly favors tho appointment.
Stock amo uniting to $4,000 has been
subscribed to new building and loan
association at Natchez. Another asso-
citation has been established some six
years and now has out 5000, 900 of stock.
1t has loaned S225,OO0, the greater part
of which has gone into new business
houses and residences.
JUDGE HoUsToN convened court at
Starkville. The citizens presented a
petition asking rostponement Of the
term of court on account Of tho back
wardness of the work of the farmers
caused by the recent rains. District
Attorney Butler protested against
postponement. The question was de-
cided by vote and was carried by
court house full of citizens-1o0 against
IS for court. The court adjourned and
went home.
A SEVERE rain and hail storm passed
over Canton last week. Many pieces OF
hail were found as large as partridge
eggs.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-03-19

Let us be very gentle with our
neighbors' feelings, and forgive our
friends their debts, as we hope ourselves
10 be eiorgiyea-Thsekeray.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-12-10
Uses for /. Both. Of Gold Paint.

a twenty-five cent bottle of gold paint
is capital investment for any woman.
She will find /; dozen occasions for its
use every week Of her life. Perhaps She
chips some bit of japanese or oth,-,
fancy porcelain in dnsting; a brushtnl
of gold paint over the chip will maxi.
everything right. A gilt picture or mir
ror frame may be bruised or furnished;
call in the little bottle again and remedy
in five minutes and for q fraction of u
cent damage the cabinet maker would
charge a dollar to repair and keep yonr
frame a couple Of days besides.
By the by, you girls who are clever
with your paint brushes, did you ever
spend few dollars at the damaged
counters of the large japanese stores:
Do you know that you can buy for Il
trifle lovely delicate vases and bits of
oriental wares that would sell for many
dollars were it not for u crack or chip
somewhere. Buy them joyfully, take
them home tenderly and spend half an
hour with your paint box, filling up the
nick with -four paste. plaster of paris or
putty. Any of these will take color
nicely, and if carefully painted and
dried the vases will be practically as
good as the best.-New York Press.