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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
DISTRICT NOTES.
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBL G
WORKS YESTERDAY.

STREET SOUTHWEST.
r. q. Campbell was directed TO have the dirt
Immediately removed from the cutters on c
street southwest.
ELEVENTH STREET SOUTHWEST.
Inspector Wallace was directed To have the
contractor for improvement Of Eleventh street
southeast push the same to a speedy completion.
WORK DELAYED,
The contractor for putting In sewers on Rhode
Island avenue, between Seventh and Boundary
streets, was informed that the work must not he
done at present.
SEWER FOR n sTREEr
The chief engineer was Instructed TO have a
twelve-inch pipe sewer laid on the north side OF
n street, between Vermont avenue and Four
teenth street northwest, at once.
NEW sEWER CONNECTION.
sewer connection with that on the north side
Of street. between Ninth and Tenth streets,
Z being laid In the alley running parallel with
n street.
WASHINGTON ALLEY
Mn, A. p. Waters was Informed that the drain
put under the nlling In Washington alley, at lis
junction with Bridge street, Georgetown, was a
temporary one, and put In to protect the prop
erty In the alley until the proper drain Ia made
to II.
CONTRACT AMENDED.
The chief engineer has been directed to amend
the contract with james q. NAylor, 80 as to In
clude the furnishing aud placing OF the necessary
silli OF lOXl2 or lax " yellow or heart white pine
well coated with tar, under the Northeastern
mark ct house.
TUE EVANS CONCRETE PAVING COMPANY.
The Evans Concrete Paving Company were in
formed that great complaint has arisen at the
delay In paving the carriAgeway Of Twenty-arst
street and the fOOtwalks OF Twentieth street,
from Pennsylvania avenue TO street; also on
same street, from to y street, and on Twenty
nrst street. from 10 y, and they were request
Ell 10 state the cause Of the delay
STATEMENTS CALLED FOR
The contractor for the construction Of the
Ninth street and Seventeenth street sewer; the
contractor for hauling and setting the curb
around the elllpse In the centre OF Farragut
square; the contractor for paving the fOOtwalks
on Twentieth street, from PENNSYLVANIA avenue
to x street, and the fQQfNalks on pWeliy-lrbt
street. from 20 X the contractor for coastruc-
ton OF the brick sewer from tho ma1hOlC at In
terseOtlQn Of Massachusetts, avenue and sixteenth
street, along Y 10 the sewer In Seventeenth
street; the contractor on Twentieth street. from
IN Boundary street; the contractor for work on
Twentieth street. between X and N streets the
contractor for the Nlneteenth-atreet WORK, be-
tween p street circle and boundary street and
tho contractor for improvements on Eighteenth
street, from X street 10 Connecticut venue,
were seyeRlly required 10 stat5 In full the rec.
sons for delaying their " ork.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12


The Senate, In executive session, yesterday
confirmed the following nominations:
Ward HINT IN be Associate JustIce NJ thu
sunFeme CionFt Of the Iinlted States vice Samuel
Nelson, resigned,
Samuel " phIlIIps. Solicitor General Of the
United states. Wee ,. m. BrlStow. resigaeI VI"
VIM. Il. Duboise. assayeT limited stStes mint.
Philadelphia.
Supervisor OF Internal Revenue-P. W. Perry,
FouIke. naniel NJ Mann, John NJ. Iie1rick' John
McDOnaid. -
Henry x Gewman rntIector NJ InternaI reve
nue. for NebrNsEa'
Frederick " Iord. assessor nj internal reyenne
for Nevada.
n, n, Judd. COLLECTOR Of cnstoms AT Chicago.
Robert Uenschel, melter and reaneT ASSAY
ONCE, Halse city, IiAho'
To be Committeeman FaIrchIId. At LIyernoo,.
8. w. Dabnev' Al FayaI. I1TenZ Rsen,ann ~,
Dresden: Richard BSarisley' 10 he agent AMI
consuI General Al AIeNnndria Rgynt virs G',ossa
H. ButipT susDended - 50
POstmasters-U ". Rrig,ss nj Ourov c.I
Mrs PhRbe A. Collins. Con, SlisyIll0 ~. I ~
Albright, Mason, Mich; NJ m, Amin. Wlnnns
Mich; b. Il, Bradley, Midland. Mich, RI p
Royce, Eiconawha, Mich; nj q Norton Rentan
NJ Hammer RnreSa New. fh n"T Iis HcS;; q
Flora, I'M; p, Roll. Greenyile. III. p n Wonser'
rama civ. Iowa! l. /. Ineas Amos n inHFa. ~
a. AQneW Osceoia Iowa, IA y ytitten G,,.ni
RaDlds via: y. A. HlyvNri omrn W.. "a an ~
Whiting, GTanylIk. ohio: II p. 9roheii bainas'
yIlle Ohio: Mrs. EIIzaheth Porter BUs.sienIrIs
XIV; q W, nanforth' Golden Ilty CoIn.a,io.
John Potter, Colorado SnrIngs' Colorado. "a M
Cogsweli, North Eastan. Wassacbnsetis, " Ioh ~,
s. p. RrowR, Hshefyilie, N. iii 4, III BlaisSsIi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
Assignee Sale Of Boots md shoes Of e. y.
GnInInIna. nh2 SrYrnIh SIrerI.

This large and extensive assortment Of boots
and shoes must be sold by the list Of January to
satisfy creditors. The assortment Is so COM
plete Il II useless to describe II, comprising
everything In the way OF mems and boys boots
and shoes, from the finest grades TO the heaviest.
Ladies', misses and chlldrens shoes OF all styles
and qualities including q magnificent assOrt-
ment Of the celebrated Burt. We desire TO note
particularly the splendid line Of white and fancy
goods for ladies' and misses, including white Kid
and satin button front and side lace boots and
slippers, and pink blue and gilt button boots and
slippers. Also u large assortment Of ladies'
Newport ties aud slips
These goods will positively he sold at and be-
low cost. The stock Of children and infants
shoes Is very large and complete In every partic-
altar, comprising all kinds and cOlOrs. This en-
tire stock IL the hestsclected assortment Of shoes
ever offered to the citizens Of Washington, and
must he sold at or below cost by the LIST day Of
January, 1873, to satisfy creditors.
3t SANUEL CEAs, Assignee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The secretary OF the transit commission has
written the following letter concerning the ar
rangements for the oniclAl observations OF the
transit OF Venus In December, 1915
WARRINGTON, December O. isTa
GENTLEMEN can hest answer your Inquiries
ny some general statements respecting the prob
able plan OF organization and operations OF the
expeditions for observing the transit Of Venus OF
December 1874. II Ia expected that tho prlnOl-
pal reliance will be upon photography, Arrange
nents are being made for aquipplng eight nfO-
tographlc stations, Of whloh four will be In the
Northern and four In the southern hemisphere.
The northern stations will be In China, Japan
and the adjacent Islands, II any OF them offer d
favorable station. The southern stations will no
selected In New Zealand, Chatham, Tasmania
and, perhaps, Kerguelen Island. Each station
will be provided with an astronomer ~ chief n
party, an assistant astronomer, aid two or three
photographic assistants,
The 01nnlsal0g has not yet taken any action
looking to the selection OF assistants; and can
therefore give you no Information on this point
OF dehnite nature, hut am of the opinion that
policy will no adopted looking IN the employ
Ae9t Of volunteers from the younger graduates
" the various polytech1lc and aol0ntlhc schools
OF the country, u aui(oient number properly
qnAlIal prosolt themselves. Tue qualifications
principally required In the astronomical assist
ants Will he familiarity with the construction,
use, aud management Of the transit instrument
and EXPERIENCES Ia maklhg aud reducing ohssFyA-
lions with IL, The Photographic Asalstanta nlpat
be well practiced IN the details Of Photographic
manipulation, but l consider ~ very doubtful
whether the more delicate parts Of this work
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
A MATsr Rams Away with Si,OOO wortL
sr HaaRa Woman.

Iron tho Detroit Free Preaal
Thomas Jewell, Of Nyandotte, since last
spring has allied the Qdice Of mayor. He Is a
man Of temperate habits, was looked upon as
an exemplary Christian, and had the fun con-
hdence OF his tdllow-tOwnsmen. Living 10 the
same village was young lady Of eighteen,
named Gotten, who IN possessed of consldera-
Die property, and had upwards of o., 600 In
money In tho bank. No one had ever OBJ
served that Miss Collen and the mayor had
anything further than speaking Rcqualnt-
ance, hut II Is now charged that he betrayed
her, and that they have been on terms Of
close Intimacy for a year past. The mayor
has wife and six children, which fact pre-
vented any suspicion.
Miss COLLEEN drew her money from the bank
the other day and left for Detroit 10 make
some purchases. The next train coming this
way brought the mayor, who excused his alb
senee from home on the plea Of business II
was not known for day or two that the two
had planned an elopemenL but they are
known To have met here, TO have proceeded
East as man and wife, and TO he somewhere
In New England together. Parties were here
yesterday TO 500 u they couldn't get clue 70
the runaways, They report that the news
has nearly killed Jewels wife, who Is a lne
and q respected woman. Il IA also stated
that Jewell was rather forced into the elOpe-
ment As the girl was In q condition which
would have resulted In an eIpOSe before many
weeks, There IA good deal Of excitement
In Wyandotte over the affair, as all the par
ties stand hi Oh In society.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The second lecture Of the "Grand star Course"
IA 10 10 delivered Tuesday evening, the nth In
stant. by the famous humOrist, X. ], De COrIlOya.
Mn Be GordOya hiss a very pleasing and laugh
able Way o. telling wholesome truths His style Is
UTiqinhl peculiar and eloquent. He depends en-
fir,lV 0n MS own resources for Ideas, and pos
sSss = wonderful ability NJ turning 10 laughable
ae,,0unf surrounding circumstances. Nothing Ia
MON heaithful than hearty laugh, and all who
iIGinre ReaeTyed seats now for sale 10 l'arkers,
IA, SNi Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

WHY ENDURE WHAT Is CURABLE 7-"what
can't be cured must be endured, says the pro-
verb; hut indigestion can he cured, and there
fore Il Ia the merest stupidity 60 endure IL. Dys
peptiCs have certainly right TO continue dyspep-
tics to the end Of their days II they choose, but as
it IL not supposed that any rational being prefers
physical torment TO ease and health, the pToba-
bility Is that n all sufferers from indigestion
convinced that an absolute, infallible remedy for
their complaint existed, they would with one
accord resort 70 It, We most emphaticaly de-
clare that such a remedy does exist, and that its
name Ia HOstetter's Stomach Bltters. The record
Of ts success extends over period Of more than
twenty years, and 1t IL feaTlessly alleged that
during the whole Of that time 1t has never failed
TO afford permanent relief In any disorder or de-
rangement Of the stomach that was not organic,
malignant, and incurable. The testimonials that
20 TO establish this important fact can be counted
toy the thousand. stomach complaints that hal
been aggravated by total disregard OF all die
iaTy rules, and intensified and rendered chronic
10y medicinal treatment or drastic purgatiOn,
have In hundreds Of instances been cured within
tArec months by the systematic use Of this Cele-
bTatcd stOmachic and Alternative, II should he
remembered that weakness Of the digestive
organs Involves many other ailments. Bilious
ness, headache, nervous debility, spasms, palpi-
tatlOn Of the heart, rush Of blood to the head,
nausea, vertigo, and Hleeplessness are among III
rOncomitants and results; and for all these the
great vegetable tonic Is specific. II acts hrHt
upon the stomach, aud through the stomach upon
tue secretnry and nervous systems and the bow
Ella, its general effect being always genial and
benehcent. MWdF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The member Of the French legation, who Is re-
ported by some Of the Washington correspond
ents as declaring that no doubt existed that the
German Government was prepared for any
emergency that might arise, Ia understood 10
believe that the German Government Il always
prepared and preparing for emergencies, event
ualtles and contingencies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Andrew P. White, Of New York, thirl-class
clerk In Auditor FrOnChS ONCE, has been dis
charged from service.
William r. Robertson and John F. Dunphy
have been promoted "under the rules" from nrst
TO second class In the Fifth Auditors ONCE.
senator Patterson has appointed Mr. Folsom.
Of New Hampshire, to he clerk Of the District OF
COlnmhIn Cnmmlttee Of the senhtn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Certain oflcers Of the navy, whose opportuni-
ties were unequal to their capacities during the
late war, are Fostering Congress for the rank
they would have gained II they had received bet
tor chances OF distinction, aud the House Naval
Committee IL considering the propHety OF leav-
Ing the minor naval Ofl1ers Of the country more
exclusively than Of late to the proper executive
department,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The Banking and Currency Committee OF the
House have started an investigation into the
participation Of the Tenth National bank, OF
New York. in the currency locE-ups OF the past
year, with the view Of terminating Its existence.
II Ia understood that the lnstlthtiOn has done
little n any, legitimate business since the dlspeT-
sion OF the Tammany ring.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The Secretary OF the Treasury has recon-
mended to Congress the passage Of bill making
any person, who knowingly receives loabs or
other improper deliveries Of public money, liable
to criminal prosecution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

VERY HANDSOME OLIvE-BRoWN 'OvERCOATs,
English Driving Coats new and comfortable;
Brown Yelyet-trimmed COaChmen's Goats, two
hundred pairs OF our Famous SO French Doe
akin Pants, Scotch OyeToOats, very dressy. All
Of the above were added TO our stock In the
Feady-made department Our tailoring depart
Insnt on second moor. Foreign goods only "
close prices. A. SGKs 4 Co.,
$40 seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The Quartemaster's Department calls for an
extra million and half dollars for transporta-
ton purposes next year, parity because Of the
numerous changes Of station 70 take place
among the twenty-five infantry regiments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The wedding OF Mr.. Edward N0urse with Miss
Julia Moore, daughter OF Capt, W, W. Moore,
will take place this morning, at II O'Clock, at the
residence Of the bride, on street, between Sixth
and seventh; after which the bridal party will
make an extended trip north. The bridesmaids
are Misses Hamlln and Baldwin, and the groOms-
men Messrs. Robert Mlllett and Mckenney.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Senator Summers resolution for removing the
memorials Of civic strife from the standards Of
the regular army Ia Identical in substance with
his resolution Of 1862, which I'm had the APP
prevails OF Generals Winfield Scott and Robert
Anderson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
THE LIGM rI q,

Sewing Machine is the best OF all. The perfec-
ton Of stitch on all kinds of goods, great range
Of work, ease Of operation, nOlseless, Tor more
nearly so than any other shuttle mAchlne,) self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability Of
all parts Is not equaled In any other machine.
ONCE Pn5 street, Masonic Temple.
NJ. =. Adams Co, Agents,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Ye handsome Roessle, OF the Arlington wears
q hustle under his market coat ~
The ChOrals have closed up in front, notwlth-
Ing the rumou about them.
''Max, rnndlng "lmpertabahler didn't mean any.
thing bad, has 1led his stuffed club.
Who Ia to he promoted to a general service ser
geant In the A. q. OF whOf
Clerks in the signal bureau have become 90
windy as 10 be always blowing.
Clerks are getting generally very ahstemlous
at present; they know what they've got to stand
during the holidays.
The doors Of the main entrance OF wlnder's
building are patterned after tanning mill used
In the ark.
The gentlemanly clerks at the general delivery
window, city Post once, don't like to be
Brown wants to know what church can beat
the jail reconl Three men gone to heaven with
In a month.
Bell, president Of the New Y ork Association
and member OF the &. =. T. p. o. c. T. Ak z,
Is one Of the handsomest men in the city.
A German friend declined to see johnson hung
after witnessing the execution OF Wool because
As he says, she sees me In my sleeps"
Mrs. II. c. Spencer Ia slowly recovering from q
severe indisposltion, under which she has been
lahoring for the past ten days.
Major Bland has been restored to his rank as
an Oflcer OF the stanton Guards by Col. Amos
Webster, chief OF the Governors stan.
Major James Edward Doughty, formerly dep
uty register Of the District OF Columbia, Ia now
engaged In cutting the NahAshaW county SenN-
mel, Lake city, Minnesota.
For why were the following conundrums put
to the clerks In the Second Auditors ONCE yes
ter,iay: Were you ever In the army7 Were you
In Sherman's march TO the sea-
A sergeant In the signal corps has become 30
proficient as TO predict when the moon IL In its
last quarter that we will have monsoon, (moOn
sOon9
savage complains that hls name Is not
spelled right and he SAYS he thinks "Small Tam
Intended 1t for Ego" to Savages for weather
strips.
An unknown thief entered the residence OF
Mr.. Frank BraNton, on q street, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets, Tuesday night but
was frightened on before securing any plumber.
The following was the range OF the thermome-
ter yesterday at Hempler's Optlcian store, No.
453 Pennsylvania avenue, corner Of Four-and-a-
half street: a. M, 80 10 q. M, 49, IL M, 81; p
M, 81; I p. m, Is; 9 p. M, 30; p. M, 70.
The lady counters in the Treasury are so ar.
ranged as TO face the ogres who have charge OF
the room. They look to one passing in the halls
like an Old-fashlOned school when the he fellows
were allowed to sit beside them.
An elongated Treasury clerk took a lady home
on 7 street, near fourteenth, very late one cold
night last week. The old gentleman remarked
TO his daughter that she better bring her beau In
for the night, unless she thought his ndmf would
hold together till he got home.
on Tuesday last the remains Of Barney Wood,
which had been placed In the vault at Mt. Ollyet
cemetery. were Inferred In the northwestern por.
tlon Of the grounds. NO one was present, oNOopt
his widow, step-daughter, hrother-ln-law and
the two children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The construction given to the national bank
ruptcy act In the United States courts Of Nlr-
ginla Ia such a. to put thousands Of the small
homesteads OF the State into the clutches Of the
large creditors, and the Virginia Representatives
AtOTy legislation,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

81 Scotch Bottom Caters.
81 80 Stitched Boots.
90 90 Good Calf Boots.
s. 90 Custom Made.
81 90 Ladies' Button Caters.
q French Kid Button.
81 90 Childrens Button.
White Caters and Slippers.
Rubber Boots and Shoes, ali sizes, at
llEtLBRuNS, 4O2 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

THuRsToss Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder Is the
hest DentTi1ce In use. II keeps the Teeth clean
and white, and the gums sound and healthy.
Price rs and 80 cents.
JOuvENs InodOrous Kid Glove Cleaner is far
superior to anything known. Price - cents.
fHodPsOSs POmade Opttme Is exquisite. II
softens, beauties, and strengthens the hair.
Price Is and 30 cents.
All for sale by DruRgista
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

The House Commlttee on Appropriations have
agreed to report an appropriation Of 100000 a.
prize money for Lieut.. Cushing and hls gallant
associates who attacked and destroyed the Con-
federate ram Albemarle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Last evening about twenty gentlemen met at
Millers saloon, on seventh street, and organized
themselves into boat club, under the name Of
the Excelsior Yacht Club Of this city, by the cleo
tiOn Of the following Oficers President, j. W. Pin
ley; vice president, q. NJ. Baker; treasurer, l..
NJ. Tayler secretary, L. l.. Nicholson.
They have purchased the yacht Maria, q boat
well known on the Potomac, and one which has
taken a conspicuous part In the regattaa for the
past two years. The organization promises 10
he live one, and from the interest they now
display boating bids fair 10 he q more attractive
pleasure IN this section than 1t has been In the
mast
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
ANIUSEMENTS.


This evening the last performance Of Central
Park" will he given at the National theatre. Fd-
day evening the benent Of Mr.. wAllack will take
place. "Rosedale, or the Rine Ball." will he
played on that occasion, as well as on Saturday
night, Mr.. Walack's last appearance. We shall
see on the stage not only some very 1ne acting,
hut the correct uniforms Of the volunteer ON
GERS, both rine and artillery, and Of the Twelfth
Lan6ers, which have been furnished from Wal
tAcka In New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

ElRsT GRAND ANNCAL BALL
MOUNT VERNON LODGE, UNITED ORDER OF
AMERICAN PIAsTRRERS,
At ODD FEILOwS' HALL. MONDAY Dcc n isra
q, The eonmllise have spared no pains o. expense
Music by the Holy Hill band.
Chairman Committee Of Arrangements
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

Yesterday afternoon about l2:i5 O'Clock, horse
attached IN q wagon ran away from the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street. and
had not proceeded far when he overturned the
wagon and threw the driver, Mr.. 3. Hin out upon
the pavement The wagon was broken 10 pieces,
bat Mr.. hi was not injured,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
SCIENCE.
THE PHILOsOPHIC SOCIETY.

Its Reception Of Professor Tyndall-Pro-
fessor Heury's PRpcr-ProfcssOr New
combs ComInunicRiion-NIr. W. u. Tay-
Ior's Memoir.
Last evening about sixty members Of the
Philosophical Society Of Washington were pres.
ent at the army medical museum for the purpose
Of receiving Professor Tyndall.
After general Introduction and much pleasant
conversation, the society was formally called to
order and papers were read, the nrst by Prof
Henry, the president Of the society, on
ABNORMAL PHENOMENA or SOUND.
Prof. Henry's communication had special ref
erence to observations and experiments made
for the purposes Of the lighthouse system, Che n
Of the lighthouse boari,) and had for their aim
the perfection OF system Of fog signals 10 warn
the mariner In midst Of fogs. His observations
had been mostly made on the coast Of Maine,
where the fogs are 40 frequent and so dense.
colncldlng with Professor Henry, and giving adj
ditlonal details relating TO the same subject,
Professor NewcOmb, with the permission OF
the president Of the commission on observations
for the forthcoming
TRANSIT or VENTS,
made a communication on the plans that had
been perfected for such observation, and re-
marked with pleasure on the unexpected una
nimlty Of the astronomer Of the country IN
their views a TO the operations desirable for ob-
Mr.. william n. Tayler, one Of the clearest and
profoundest thinkers among US, read an elaho-
rate memoir on
MoLEcrLEs AND WAVES
and their connection with the phenomenon Of
light .-.----..-.-
cially and Intellectually, and will be long and
pleasantly remembered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12

A handsome carpet, Of American manufacture,
has been laid down IN tho magnificent public
room Of the Executive Mansion, and the Turkish
abomlnation removed 10 the attic 1oors of the
building,