The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-07

The HASLoS COMBINATION AT THE Ma
Hanlon Brothers, with their
really meritorious combination troupe, have
been greeted on their opening nights at the
National theatre with large and enthusiastic
audiences. Tho perfect and graceful gym
nastlc feats Of the Messrs. Hanlou, the
thrilling performances Of Pau, the Hunga-
rlan athlete, the mirth-provoking antics Of
the "little Midgets," two small boys OF
m arvelous capacity, the sweet singing Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brennan, and the many other
offered BY artists Of acknowl-
edged skill, combine 10 make the exhibition
OF the Hanlou Brothers one Of the most en-
fered our citizens for long time.
THs WASHINGTON LIBRARr ASSOCIATION.
We published, yesterday, the names Of the
newly elected directors Of the Washington
Library Association, and we have now to
make the announcement that an arrange
ment has been effected by which the old
library and that Of the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association are to be merged, aud form
one grand circulating library, All the vol
umes in the library are to be permanently
placed In the library room Of the building Of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
uo uOW OCNuDltl huu OWubu ny
the Washington Library Company IL 10 be
sold and the proceeds appropriated to the
purchase Of new books.
POLICE ISrRLLIGESCE.-Heury Williams
aud Frank Coster, colored, arrested as sus-
pieious characters, are held for a hearing
before Justice Kean.
James Keleher was fined 81 by Justice
Clark for keeping livery stable without a
license.
L. Anderson aud r. Ellis, arrested on
bench warrants, were turned over to the
United States marshal by Justice Buckley.
vEsrRYMEs ELECTED. - Tho following
gentlemen were elected vestrymen at meet
Ing OF the congregation Of the Incarnation;
Z. II. Miller, J. NJ. Latta, Harvey Colburn,
and George Prender. The members holding
over are: Hon. A. N. Zeyely, Mr.. 8. IL.
Kaufman, Colonies T. L. Casey and Will
liam Wall. Messrs. J. Ollie and II. ii.
Hartung were reelected wardeus, and Mr..
Prender register for the ensuing year.
DEATH OF A WELL-KSowS CTTIzES.-On
Monday evening, Mr.. Henry Clark, q resi-
dent Of the Sixth ward, died OF paralysis Of
the heart, after an illness Of only two days.
Mr.. Clark conducted ladies trimming es-
Enlistment on Market Space, aud was
highly esteemed by those who knew him for
his probity Of character. The funeral will
take place at o'clock this afternoon, from
his late residence, North A street, between
Fourth and Fifth east.
CLARENCE NJ. BARTON, ESQ.,, applicant for
the position Of time clerk, Bureau Of Yards
and Docks, at the navy yard, Is O native Of
Philadelphia, and has resided here six years.
He served years In the United States
marine corps, and was In the New Orleans
expedition In 1869. He Is well known In
local politics, and was secretary Of the con-
vention that nominated Mr.. Bowen for the
mayoralty. He has always been an enthu-
siastic Republican.
STOLEN HARNESS REcovERED.-On Mon
day evening, some thief entered the stable Of
Crosby s. Noyes, esq, on south @ street,
and stole therefrom a set Of brass-mounted
single harness, valued at 500. The facts be-
ing communicated to Detective Thompson,
that officer yesterday succeeded In recovering
the stolen property, and returned 1t to the
owner.
COLUMBIA FIRE CoMPASI.-The following
library directors have beeu elected by the
Library Association Of Columbia Engine
Company No. 1, (old organization.) Messrs.
Frank Sage, d. Barron, Conrad Kaufman,
Z. Damphoux, Reynolds F. Lewis, T. V.
Durham and Joseph TAFT.
ANNUAL CosFBREEcB A. NJ. +. Zion
CHURcH.-The Baltimore annual conference
Of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
church, which has under Its Jurisdiction
churches in Maryland, District Of Columbia
and Virginia, will assemble In Wesley Zion
church, Seventh ward, on Wednesday, April
18th, at O'Clock p. m. Bishop s. G. Jones
will preside.
APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CoMMIssIoNER.-
Mr.. John W. Thompson having resigned his
position as one Of the fire commissioners,
Mayor Bowen yesterday appointed Mr..
Charles King, of the Third Ward, to Ill the
vacancy.
The wagons of the Washington and
Georgetown Ice Company will after this day
commence their regular trips, supplying all
who desire II with the best quality Of Kenc-
bee ice.
THE LIQUOR DEALERS will find notice of a
meeting tonight in our advertising columns.
THE Fourth Ward Republican Club meet
tonight, when Mr.. Hamlin's bill will be dis
cussed.
PRICE LIST Of Gents Furnishing Goods at
the "0riglnal Franc" t94 Seventh street,
between d and E; Good White Shirts, 81 TO
s1.25; Fine White Shirts, s1.75 to $3.50;
Good Merino Shirts and Drawers, rs cents
each; Good White Pocket Handkerchlefs, 20
cents each; Good Cotton Socks, 10, Is, 90,
25 cents per pair; Paper Collars, 10, Is, IS,
rs cents per box; Paper Cuffs, 5 cents per
NNatR nd t..A. al.
and CUFFS, Gloves, Ties, Bows, and every
other article In the gents furnishing line,
cheaper than the cheapest. Remember the
name and place, "The Original Franc" 494
Seventh street, between d and L. Also, no.
tlce the large plate glass window.
ISow OFFER for sale line of Umbrellas,
Of cotton and gingham, that are warranted
not to fade or run, besides being repellant.
| have tested these umbrellas and find them
as claimed, and recommend them for their
enduring color and non-liability to soil the
garments, quality particularly desirable
for spring and summer use. In order to
close out, offer my previous stock Of um.
brellas at reduced prices, and lot Of Eng
lish silk umbrellas for $5 each.
GEO. G. HESSISG, No. 5l1 Seventh street. 1
mn uiu't bClcCt, uuu 1ubulOuH-
BILE stock Of Gents Furnishing Goods In this
city Is undoubtedly to be found at the Origi-
nal Francs, 494 Seventh street, between d
and Z, who has Just returned from New
York, where Re has purchased some Of the
latest novelties in Ties, Bows, and Scarfs,
together with a full assortment of new goods
in his line. As to quality and prices, we can
only say that he Is In the habit Of selling the
best quality. goods, and cheaper than any
other house In this city. For the benefit Of
persons who have no money to throw away,
we would say go to the Original Franc, aud
buy your Gents Furnishing Goods, as you
will save money by so doing. Remember
the name and place, "The Original Franc"
494 Seventh street, between d and E. Also,
notice the large plate glass window.
As THE TRAVELLING SEASON approaches,
travellers wish to know where to obtain
trunks that will stand the rough usage OF
baggage smashers. We advise them to visit
the extensive mandatory and salesroom OF
James s. Topham Il Co., 500 Seventh street,
east side, one door above Odd Fellows Hall,
where they will finds the largest stock and
best made trunks In the District of Columbia,
with McMurray's patent stays; also with
Houses patent solid rubber corners, fol
which they are sole agents. Messrs. Topham
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