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physicians requested. The conclusion reaohe |
was, that tho children, having been vaccinated,
were safer In the schools than they would be
running about
thought, and It would be all-suficient to quiet
our fears II we did not know that the children
are longer out Of school than they are In IT, From
. O'Clock In the morning TO O'Clock In the after
noon, with recess Of an hour at noon, are the
school hours. The remainder Of the hours, with
Saturday and Sunday thrown In for secular and
religious training, ere theirs outside Of school
restraint.
the member Of this sub-board further Informed
me that the physicians said that the smallpox
was then only endemic, and no fears might be
entertained as to Its spreading. II this IL the
case now, and the noisome mnlAdy Ia indeed
peculiar to the nstion-people living southeast
Of the CanltOl-the denlzena Of the other more
favored sections may have reason TO cOnRratu-
late themselves. The argument for complete
case, stlll more urgent, and the Board Of Health
must know distinctly where the evil exists, and
should devote their energies TO lts suppression.
The disease, however, seems nov 70 have be
come epidemic, 30 far a. the unmedlcal senses
Of the common people are able to determine
from the daily exhibition OF lta manifestations,
and u unchecked will soon invade other districts.
But whether II II endemic or epidemic, whether
vaccination Ia preventive or not, the hldeOus
thing In In our mldat-has been for year-la
claiming fresh victims every day, and the people
should take immediate steps TO defend them.
selves In common sense way from lts terrible
attack,
Has not the Board Of Health the power to ylsI,
this infected district In lts own collective ca.
paclty as board, and examine for themselves
Into the true condition Of affairsT why do they
not come down and see the monster with thelr
own eyes, and not trust to the reports of aRents9
| II then they ind him endemic, chain him whert
! he Ia. II he n epidemic then let those happy
chaps living at the North and West prepare
| for the advent, and TO enjoy the luxury OF his
diffusion among them. CITIZEN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The chapel located on the corner Of Third and
! streets northwest, and belonging TO the Central
Presbyterian church, will he dedicated In few
weeks. The church had Its origin In q prayer
meeting held at the residence OF the Misses
COyle, 2is street, In January, 1868, at which
the pastor, who has been with the congregation
from il infancy 10 the present time, Rev, A. W.
was then conducted In the hall Of the Columbian
law school building on Fifth street, aud con-
tinued until the present time.
The Sunday school now numbers l25 pupils,
and the congregation Is composed OF 800 members
With Mr.. Pitzer, General j. N. MCCalla and Mr.
J. ]. ROthrOck were associated as the building
committee, and they have supervised the cree
ton OF the chapel.
The building fronts thirtg-siX feet on Third
street, and has a depth Of nity-eRht feet, and II
built Of brick, with Manassas stone trimmings
the front being Of selected red brick, laid In white
mortar with tucked joints. It Is covered with n
caves, and the walls are tinted; neat cOmlce In
frescO adding to the finish. The seats are Of
heart pine, trimmed with cherry, and the vain
sCOtlng Il Of the same, with walnut and ash
trimmings, vanished or oiled. In the east end
Of the building Is the platform and pulpit, the
latter being OF the plainGSt style The chapel IL
lighted by three circles Of gas lets, the central
one having fifteen jets and the Others nine each.
On the door Is a nne carpet, purchased by the
sunday school from A, 4. Stewart, Of New York.
Mr.. z. Downing was the carpenter and contractor,
and under him Mr.. Miller did the bricklayng
Mr.. Montgomery the stating, Mr.. Bowen the
painting, aud Mr. Webster the plasterng. The
chapel Is erected with view OF building a Gne
church ediiCe on the other part of the lot at no
distant day, and not unlikely II Will he erected
during the coming season,
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GEoRGEroWN AEEA1Rs.


COAL-The receipts Of coal during tho past
week were 1891 tons, and the shipments were
Q, 79S tons.
ARRIyED.-Steamer f, c. Knight, from New
York, with general merchandise for District mer-
chants; and Lady Of the Lake, from Norfolk,
with similar cargo.
THE CANAL.-Orders have been Issued by Su.
perintendent Mans, Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, for the lce-breaker to 20 up the canal and
bring In all loaded boats which are this aide Of
Seneca, In order that he may draw the water on,
as directed, by tomorrow. The water win re-
main In the Georgetown level for the present.
THEFT.-Saturlay noon a sailor on one OF the
vessels lying Of the upper docks grabbed an over
coat from In front Of Messrs. Noriingcr Co.'S
clothing store, on Bridge street, AMI ran. He
was closely pursued by Mr.. NOrllnger, and turned
upon him and threatened TO knock him In the
head with large stone II he did not abandon the
pursuit. He left large market basket In place
~ the overcoat.
WATER FANINB.-The pump At the corner Of
Second and Warren streets has ceased to give
water for several weeks, and as the water In the
hydrants has caused them to burst, the people Of
the nelghbOrhOOd are suffering great lncOnve.
ent Of pumps Ii requested to give Immediate at.
tentiOn TO the repair Of this pump.
CHILD BuRNED.-Yesterday evening, n child
Washington, COlOred, residing at the corner Of
Dunbarton and Montgomery streets, In the alb
sence OF her parents, set fire 10 her clothes from
the stove. The crying Of the child brought some
nelghbOrs to her rescue, who eXtlngushed the
names, but not before she was considerably
burned. The and Of DR.. Williams was secured,
and the chllda suffering was alleyated
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INFANTICIDE.


Saturday morning about O'Clock a cOlored
man named George W. Dyer reported 10 the
Fourth police precinct station that he had seen
lying on a lot between l. and VI streets and Con-
necticut avenue and Nineteenth street dead
COlOred male child, whom he had every reason to
believe had been fOully dealt with.
OfiCeT Collins repaired 20 the spot, where he
found the child, as reported, and after placing II
In a box conveyed the same To the statiOn-hOuse,
where II was discovered 10 he q child about nine
weeks Old. A short time after the arrival OF the
body At the station an Old cOOred woman named
MARY Quander, midwife, entered and inquired
about the child, aud upon lta being shown to her
she recognized 1t as the offspring Of a colOred
girl named Marian DlgRs.
The child, after It's birth, was left by Marian
with this old woman, who was to undertake to
raise II; hut Friday night Marian called in COM
pany with q young cOlOred man named William
Brown, and took the child from the house, after
which she heard nothing OF II until found on the
lot. Coroner Patterson was notified, and with
DIR. J. +. Hartigan held an examination over the
child. A Jury was summoned, when Nancy
johnson and Phoebe Jackson were examined,
who recognized the child as being Marlans, and
that It's father was a cOlOred man named john
son, who left Washington shortly after Its birth,
since which time Marian has taken up with
Brown, The Jury returned n verdict Of wlful
abandonment, and Marian and Brown were ar
rested and committed by the coroner 20 jail for
the action Of the grand Jury.
The body was turned over to the corporation
undertaken for lnterment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The announcement Of the death Of Mrs. Mary
f. Davis, wife Of Henry \. Davis esq.,, Of this
city, which occurred on the 18th instant, came
with unspeakahle sOrrnW to large circle Of
Qualities and eniOyel the pleasure Of her So
ciety. Resides her Immediate family and nu-
meTpus other relatives, who have been stricken
with profound grief at this sad event, many In
innate friends, who came to learn and appre-
CIate the various qualities that adorned her char
acteF and which rendered her a che rished assO-
clate and companion, scarcely less mourn over
this dlspensatlOn. Mrs. Davis was a lady OF
marked character, and impressed all who made
her mountaineering with her sprighty intel
leCt and her genial manner. Her gifts Of mind
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THE COURTS.



This court was engaged as follows Saturday:
BLY, vs.. Mcnamara, This Ia an action for work
and labor done on the railroad from Strasburg to
winchester, The Jury, instructed on the pre-
yiOus day TO return scaled verdict, found for the
plaintiff In the sum Of $3.50.
TnE SAVAGE sQuARE.
Savage et al. Va. The District Of Columbia.
This II action Of the Savage family for tt2O,OOO
purchase money for the square bih, between
Fourth and Flfth and X and L streets, which
they allege was purchased at that price ,iy the
Governor Of the District for the purpoip Of a
public market, The case now comes mp on de-
murrer to the declaration filed by defendant, that
Messrs W. 4. Cook, W. y. CahIl and R. D.
Mussey appeared for defendent, and Walter 4.
Cox and J. W. Johnston for plaintiff.
The defendants argued that under the statute
OF frauds no action can be brought for the sale
Of lands, &C., unless the agreement shall be IN
writing, aud signed by the parties thereto,
the suit shows no such agreement was signed.
That party who by sealed instrument has aC-
knOwledged the receipt Of money Is esstnped from
denying the same. That no agreement or deed
can be produced and used as evidence unless
properly stamped, and that when suit Is brought
on common counts particulars Of demand must
be annexed to the same.
The plaintiff replied to these points hrleny.
The defendant submitted that the plaintiffs
had their remedy In equity.
Judge Cartier stated that q court NJ law could
decide this case as well a. a court Of equity; that
the case Ia not demurrahle by reason OF III being
obnoxious to the statute OF fraud; that the all
lite, the scope Of the law not making deeds In
themselves void. lie overrued the demurrer as
to the special count, and sustained "a 10 common
counts, and gave leave 10 plead. Adjourned
Special Tcrm-JudRe NyIic.
This court was engaged as follows on Saturday:
number Of return orders were made on the
equity side Of the court.
The last will Of Any Ross was submitted to
probate. The testatrlX bequeathes her estate to
her family.
Nick. Osburne qualified az the administrator
OF the estate Of Catharine Osbume, giving bond
! In $4,000
Justin I. Mccarthy qualified as administrator
q 7. MCCARTHY and Martin bay, giving bond In
$1,000.
A number Of small accounts were fled and
approved, Adjourned.
Police COurt-JudHe smell.
This court was engaged as follows on Saturday:
4 John llealy, carrying concealed weapons; six
months IN jail, Marshall Brown, scavenger, ne
glect TO clean the premises Of person within -
hours after having been notified; nned IS. Frede-
rick Falbush, assault on his wife; $40. Sarah G..
johnson and Nancy Harris, larceny Of piece Of
calico, worth %; sixty days each In Jail. Robert
Dorsey, Samuel Taylor, and James Henry, were
charged with stealing some OilclOth from In front
OF DOdsOn's carpet store. Dorsey and Taylor
were sentenced to jail sixty days each and Henry
was discharged.
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A. S. Pratt & Son.
DROPOsALs FOR WRAPPING PAPER AND
L TWINE.
PoAT OFTIor DErAnrMrNT,l

PosT oFFIcE DEPARTMENTAL
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% The pepsrtmsnt a the Hank Agency Of the Post
article required are specified below
SHa 90 e b RSEs b inches IN s5
raSms % SGaiSh RsPeS aTf inches in
and % weiFh q pounds o the TsSn, each
r sS3 e o font ata6 Perfect auiREe1 an,
sufficient strength to sustain weight Of Is
naf % Ss gi ~ Pb9 a Ss &
70 become loose oT tangled In transportation,
70 measure from 90 4, IS yards 10 the pound,
and 70 be put upin balls yeishhig from one %
come loose % tahsied n iTansPqStaIion, y W.
10 naqSs W VIA e desE ~ oS w pc ~ &
First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington,
More or less then the estimated quantities m ~ be
9rdsFed ths hsesssinss ,he PeGf9Tten may
Awards will be made for each article separately II
Bids not made IN conformity with this advertise
ment win not b eonaidered --, -
certificate from postmaster that such guAFAntors
bond viii two Sufficient surstioa will be required
failure 70 furnish promptly any article contract
ed for, OF an attempt 70 Impose upon the Depart
ms sa shs 70 those far M R e. cont eS
sdered sufficient cause for the forfeiture Of the
~ RoStm1ftsEa f9sEA FsssTESs th right t.
BS the Interests of Inc PepGEt@sht " 1''U
Proposals must be indorsed on the envelope PRO
sHs P Snd %asd faf &C. F. kSaRi fGr
master General Washington, D C,n,s,,,,,,,,
dekTh4t Postmaster denerai.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The nTst fruits OF recent appeal % the
Nas0na Of the country In behalf Of the Wash
ingtOn monument, was lately received by the
society In the form Of q draft for the equivalent
In currency Of $40 In gold from the Grand Sec
TetaTy OF California, Mr.. Abel, this sum being
Inc Contribution Of two Of the subordinate
lodges OF the State.
Mr.. Abel reports that other lodges are moving
IL "a believed that this Is TO be the commence
ment Of general and generous response on the
part Of the Masonic fraternity, Of which wash
ingtOn was an exalted member. The States also
are taxing hold Of the matter, New Jersey aud
Minnesota having already followed the example
Of New York, the former contributing 5000 anu
me latter $4,000; New York, II Will be remem-
hered. contributed $1,000 10 the fund, Similar
annFopriatiOn bills were introduced In the LeRls-
RtuTes Of other States, but they were not reached
IafnFa antnuFn mont
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16
BOARD OF HEALTH.


special meeting Of the Board Of Health was
held SATURDAY night. All the members present.
Governor Cooke, with General Chapman, were
expected To he present, but were absent owing
to some engagements,
The president, Dr. e. c, Cox, presented his an.
nual report, which was read and adopted! The
report Ia quite lengthy and II to he printed
gross, In the report DR., Cox strongly urges the
building Of n new residence for the President Of
the United States apart from the present ENecu-
tive Mansion. He spoke 81 the present city
sewerage, and attacked the system so far a. the
drainage Of surface matter, combined with the
carrying on Of the contents OF cesspOOls and
privles was concerned, on the ground that the
disease In the form by noXiOus gases, which arr
often fatal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

Al an Informal meeting held few nights ago
In Geo. 7. DOwningis parlOrs, preparations were
made for a meeting Oithe cOlOred citizens Of the
District 10 urge upon Congress the passage OF
Summers civil rights bill. The proposition was
submitted TO memorable the leading oOmmuni-
ties OF the nation 10 secure an expression that
would remind the Republican Congressman Of
their paTtys pledges 70 civil rights.
The following committee GU address and pub
LEGATION were appointed: WIN. Il. Matthews, Dr.
C. b. Puryls, p. II. Murray, Geo. T. Downing
Douglass. The meeting will he held Thursday
night December 10, at the Flfteenth-Street Pres
byterian church. Robert Puryis, formerly OF
Pennsylvania, will preside. Among the dlstln'
gulshed guests present were o, /. C. Hughes,
Of the Missouri State Review, 81 Louis, and Hon,
Van Welt Of lawn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The funeral OF T. NJ. Harvey took place at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, from his late resi-
denCe, corner Of Maryland avenue and Eleventh
street southwest. The remains were encased In
handsome rosewood casket, deliberately
mounted with silver aud completely covered
with beautiful flowers, The burial service Of
the Roman Catholic Church was performed by
Rev. Father Cali, Of ~, Duminicks; after which
the cOrteRe was formed and proceeded TO Mount
Oliyet cemetery, where the remains were In
TERED. An exceedingly large number Of we'll
known citizens attended the funeral,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

Messrs. Latimer 4 Cleary, auCtoneers, will
on Tuesday, December u, lsT2 at " o'clock, NJ,
her OF AldeTuey cattle and hne horses; also
wagons carts, harness, moving machines anu
numt fOus farming tools and implements. THIS
sale certainly offers rare chance for parties 10
secure valuable stock at their own pTiccs as
HARDWOOD has been purchased 10y the cOInmls-
sion TO annex 10 the SOlders' Home. Hardwood
Is on the Seventh-street road, and Immediately
adjoining the soldiers Home, and only few
minutes ride from the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS.


The National TheaITr-AfIcr Dark.
This evening Dion BOnclcaut'a f0uT-act DRAMA
entitled "AfteT Dark" will he presented at the
National, with May SaVille "a Eliza, Alice Stan
ley Us Rose, Mr.. +, y. Thorne as Old Tom, o. H.
Barr as Sir George Medhurst, ]. GOssin as Cor
don Chunday, and YinnR Bowers as Daisy Nor
ris. II Is strong cast aud each actor Is admira-
lily suited TO the role assigned, The mechanical
effects and'the scenic displays In "After Dark"
are very nne, and whatever taste aud money
could demand 10 this behalf, Mr. Sayille la
avalled himself OF. The play itself Is rich In n
pictorial representation Of London In 1903; aud In
act frst we see the Blackfriars bridge and the
Thames by moonlight In act second the dry
arches under Victoria street. and II Is In this act
that the great railroad scene comes In; act third
will represent the Elysium Music Hall, Westmin-
ster, and serve 10 Introduce the freeman sisters,
change artists, who will give the hest selections
from an extensive repertoire, together with Mr..
G, l.. Davis, RrOtesque COmque, who will not
fall IN anordlng much fun; and act fourth closes
the drama with the scene Of the "IAaCsn and
after dark light will come" The patrGns Of the
National Will he delighted with the entertain
ment.
The Theatre COmIaue.
The Theatre COmlque has a new and rich hill
for this week, and tonight the thrilling drama Of
"Neck and Neck" viii Introduce the popular
actor, Mr.. E. T. StetsOn, who, Of course, assumes
the role OF Walter Widnarth, the bankers clerk.
John Fielding has the role Of Curtis Pumpkin,
and Maggie Fielding that OF Mrs. Bolivar. The
drama Will also Introduce the new faces OF Ma
TlAn SOmers and Jenny Anderson, Amanda Lee
ana Harry Price are also new names on the roll
Of talent at the COmlque. ltwill crafty many TO
learn that Miss Helene Smith and Miss Susie
Summarized are retained on the BILL aud that
otto Burbank has come back. Large and enthu-
siastic houses Will crown the double effort Of the
management 10 please the public.
ska a. Gaylord.
Skln a Gaylorda Ministries give a grand per
Torrance this evening at Lincoln hall. This Or
ganiZation Is one Of the most complete and tai
ented In the country. Itembraces talent In song
dance, buTlesque. and specialties Of high order.
The organization also has the wonderful come
dian Japanese Tommy, who will execute several
OF his iar-iamed acts, He Is thirty years Old,
aud only thiTty-BlX inches high, The MINISTRIES
invite an Opera-honse patronage,
Lectures,
Tomorrow evening Mr.. r. J. De CordovA will
deliver the second lecture In the star course Of
Lincoln hall. His subject Ia "Our New Clergy
man. Ar. De COrdOYa has q wOll-estabIishsd
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

NOTICES OF NE" ADNhhlishHENiN'
FouR experienced canvassers are wanted.
A Two-sroRT and French roof brick house, No.
qao second street northeast, for rent.
A NEW twO-story brick house, on Thirteenth
street, near the boundary, for sale.
TwENT1ErII-sTREEr MARKET I2O Twentieth
street, william Llnkins Son, proprictors.
HFsRY ALBERs, fine confectioner, No. 10 and II
Eleventh street. between X and streets.
NJ WILLIAM has opened his stock of Partisan
novelties.
Tur womens christian Association win meet
Tuesday.
PIEDMONT DIARY, 52a Tenth street, between i
and streets,
TUE regular monthly meeting n the Pennsyl
vania Republican Association win be held to
night,
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y.stsrIay Mr.. Gatchel, president s, r. {. A.,
arre,ted n nAn IN Georgetown named holey Tor
SIneliy heating horse. Justice Buckley hne9
me accused 81 and costs MI. q; also hiIesteH
n DeIahen for working a lame mule on fllteehth
ami New YORK avenue. tbs accused was takth
SsfnTe IustIce Donaldson, hut because OF me
iateness Of the hOur the Justice conll hul ne
~ NJ q gnye assurance that the animal would
moi he worked again until well, and the case was
abandoned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

II should he borne In mind that the second lee
ture Of this course will be delivered tomorrow
night by r. DeCOrlOya. This man Il lrresistihy
funny, though neither silly nor vulgar. II IL i'm.
possible 10 do justice In describing one 20
thoroughly original In thought and manner,
though the following extract, from the Phadel'
phia Pres, gives some idea OF what may he eX'
pected:
every certainlyMr. DsCordovR is neither AWen.
dell Phillips nor Henry Ward BeecheT, but as
certainly Is no living lecturer DeCOrdOya.
Without aspiring TO the aurels Of elOquence, he
Ii essentially alone In the dramatic treatment OF
any subject he may select for the exercise Of his
playful wit and satire, and may not lnApprO-
Of modern humOrists, An evening spOnt with
him will he regretted by none who have any
power 10 appreciate the purest fun, and may not
he ashamed OF permitting themselves 10 enjoy q
hearty laugh at Od,lity Of thought ana genuine
humOF OF eN PRESTON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The National Labor Publishing Company has
heen organized In this city by the election OF the
following Officers; President, A. Il. kedstone;
secretary, c, ". nenlsnni treasurer, J. II. Llpp.
har,i; and board Of DIRECTOR Inc capital
1ocI Il started with sS,O0i, At So share. The
nLIeet Of HE company Is 10 continue the publ
cation Of the paper known as the SholaRafs, which
WAS started last spring by Mr.. Frank Andrews
the company Intend applying nni'e''A''H W
CON urrfss Tor a charter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

The TRUSTEES Of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, on saturday, the l4th instant, rescinded
their action with regard 10 the reduction OF the
premium rates Of the company. Hence q VIII
he unnecessary for Ia members here to Join In
the protest they were requested TO sign.
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grand chdrens concert VIII pc gESeu ~
sephp school hail. this evening AZ O'Clock. ing
concert i Tor the benefit OF st. Joseph scho9l,
and no doubt will be largely attended hN ht
fJenda OF that Institution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

On Saturday afternoon about O'Clock So.,
,rSi man named John Boone had QUE OF NJ XXX
broEen and three Of his nbs cTushel ny WV ~, ~,
ms Of a hank, where he was ~ Work eAeA,ati,nk
an the Bialenshurg road. He was taAeh 70 ~, nth
nome, near Clark Mills aud Dr. LOWS o' wa
dentbuTg dressed the wounds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

wHIrE, clean. sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THrnsrOS'S Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price, 81 and 80 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL soft, glossy half; all desire 10, all
may have II hy constant use Of THoNPsOSS
POmade optlmc. Price, % and 50 cents per
bottle.
LI1IIr CotoREp Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not sOlled. JOryESS inOdUrOus Kid Glove
Cleaner will renovate them thoroughly; price, 20
cents per bottle. All sold by druggists and
fancy dealers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-16

and thorough repute as a humorlst. lie knows
wit does not consist In worn-out Joe Mlllerisms,
and ne has the capacity TO be witty, and every
where he has been received with most natterinn
success; An evening with him Is well dis