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National Republican., 1873-01-04
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

THE FLOORS Of the market-house are being laid
by the contractor, Col Strong
No FREsHET.-The appearance Of the river up
TO late hour yesterday evening was such that
no fears Of frcshet need be anticipated.
MIas GARDNER has been appointed q teacher in
No. school Of the city by the board OF trustees
Of Georgetown public schools, vice Miss N. j.
Tucker, resigned.
THE CATTLE MARKEr.-At Drovers' Rest on
Thursday there were 800 cattle up-42n sold to
butchers at BAsTk cents; 70 left over, unsold;
800 sheep up--all sold, at prices from 5k to ~
cents; 10 COWS and calves up and sold from $50
to t55.
FLOUR ISsPEcTIoSS.-D. Mccain, Inspector Of
-four, has, during the month ending December
81, 1879, made the following Inspections; Family,
1850 bbls.; extra 9,al9 bbls superfine, ilb bbs.
fne, l2i bbls; mlddlings, 80 bbls.; total, 6,hTi
bbls. During the quarter ending the above date
he inspected A,9s5 bbls., and during the past
year lOb, 900 bbls.
AsSuvERsARY BALI--The second grand amir
versary ball OF the Georgetown Catholic lliber-
nian Benevolent Society took place on Thursday
night at Forrest hall, In this city. The attend
ance OF the friends OF this society was large, and
an evening OF great enjoyment was had. To the
COMMITTEES having the affair In charge great
praise Is due.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NOTICES OF NEW ADVERTISEMENT
Two sIx-RooN brick houses for rent.

Two sIx-RooN brick houses for rent
TRY DR.. L. q. DertRm's long life bitters.
An eatlng-house Is offered in exchange for real
estate.
THE Minnesota Republican association meets
tonight.
tue New York Republican association will
meet tonight.
THE Washington School of Telegraphy will re-
open Janaary d.
The executive committee OF the Inauguration
committee will meet tonight.
THE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
National Bank OF the Republic viii be held jan
uary H.
The new chapel Of the Central Presbyterian
church, corner OF Thirl and streets, Will he
dedicated tomorrow.
LArINgR A CLEARY will sell on Friday, January
10, 4 two-story brick dwelling on I, between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets northwest.
WN. NJ. sHusrER A BRo. are deductinR ten per
cent. on all cash sales. They have an elegant
assortment Of black silks and mourning goods OF
Mi ucscriptiOna,
National Republican., 1873-01-04
Ts. Salary aac-,Io.-r. I, . Bet,

wAHnaroN, D. O., Jan. Isa
EDITOR REPUBLICAN,; I see by your Issue Of this
morning that q testy clerk Of claas two replies to
my late communication, and acc epts my wager
u can raise the funds. II he will state place
for an interview will place the amount or
double IT, or ten times II " necessary, In the
hands Of any responsible party, to be agreed on
between us, u he viii cover Il. am not bet
ting man and penned the wager In my previous
letter with no serious intent, hut am willing to
stand by ~ and have seen too much Of the upe
and downs Of thia life not to know the meaning
OF "hluf.r
The gentleman pronounces me no CLERK, but A
dead beat. lie Will please excuse me n expresa
clerks 70 discuss this Increase business; and you,
Mr.. Editort will pardon my vanity when I state
that for the past eight years have run what
u called q complicated desk without a COM
time ] have been absent from my duties Just
who the gentleman .is whs signs himself
thai he Knows me. me- rini he does does me ~ iniasties %
time months psy after my bills were paid. /
sas sSn S 4 Z ' P s yS :.
philosophers stone. IL 10 quite a. easy TO be a
month beforehand as month behlndhand. An
account at the grocers, one with the dry goods
another with the medical man will drain the
pocket Of clerk, and would drain that pocket II
that clerks pay was Increased twenty, forty,
i,y O. r. hanaTSd per cent Sy az unwise Con-
repeat that Government clerks are far better
paid than clerks In commercial life, and they are
not confined more than one half or two thirds as
long. .sf. .A. ..... T
Ny wager stands open for "clsrk Class Two, =
or any one else. ... ALFRED.
rThe editor Of the REPUBLICAN, would be
good man TO hold the stakes.-Ep.l
National Republican., 1873-01-04

I Than eRlen' or,.. "A ,s.nu ,,nr,m
National Republican., 1873-01-04
A Man Fall. Dead IN the s,r..,

Yesterday, about 1890 O'Clock, the vicinity OF u
and Eighth streets was thrown into intense ex-
excitement by seeing man, while walking along
the former street, suddenly tOtter and fall. The
analr soon gathered about the man large crowd,
who found blood rushing from his mouth and
nose. In few minutes thereafter life departed.
Onicer Duyall, being near by, summoned some
by-standers 10 his aid aud took the body TO the
Central guard-hnhse, where II was laid down In
the back once ami the coroner notified who
soon after came and decided that an inquest was
unnecessary, as death haI taken place from hem.
OTrhage caused by pulmonary disease.
The name OF the unfortunate man was dscOy-
eretl TO lie George Deyera, an oil resident Of this
harmless character. His father, a former native
OF France, lived al the corner OF q and Thirteenth
streets for many years. Deceased resided ut 932
money aud some papers and memoranda of his
personal expenses,
National Republican., 1873-01-04
smallpox,

The following cases OF smallpox were reported
70 the health once yesterday; One case at kieyf
wharf, foot OF seventh street; one In an alley
between Ninth and Tenth and Il and y streets
southwest; one sent 10 the hospital by DR.. G. M.
Forl; one on street, between First and second
sOutheAst; one on Nineteenth street, between y
and Y northwest.
The following deaths were also reported: ono
at No. 1907 fOur-and-A-hA street southwest; one
on Third street, between Maryland avenue Ani
q street southwest; one corner Twelfth and
streets southeast; one In an alley between First
street aud New Jersey avenue and ID and 4
southeast; one No. 1915 Georgia avenue south.
east; one on Washington street, UniOntown; one
No. 1900 seventh street northwest.
Dr. W. ID. Stewart, medical Inspector on duty
a. the health once, vacclnated LOT persons yes
terdAy.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
The Women suGragists.

Rev Olympia Brown, the pungent and spIcy
lady lawyer OF the West; Charlotte b. WibOur
and Lille DeVereauN Blake, OF New York, will
be present and speak at the National Woman
Suffrage convention on the 10th and nth inst.
Miss Emily Faithful Is also expected to be
present, and will, peThapA, tell us something Of
the condition Of our working women as she has
seen them. More than ordinary interest will / .
manifested IN this convention,
National Republican., 1873-01-04

friend and brother, Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, whom,
am happy 70 say, after long nineaa II again
before the public, and even while l speak de
lighting Baltimore audience with rendition Of
Ithas been my specially in writing plays to
bring out the true character OF lrishmen. In
many so.called Irish dramas the hero Il some
impossible being such as ls never really seen in
Ireland, hut have seen plenty OF Myles na
COppaleens, Shams and kerya, and IN present.
Ing true pictures Of Irish character hope have
done something TO rescue the character OF my
countpmen from false Impressions. Many
English people actually believe that all Amerf-
cans look like the pictures OF Brother Jonathan,
and perhaps some American people have been
led Into the belief that my esteemed friend, Soth-
ern, in his make up and talk a. Lord Dundreary,
really looks and acts like an English lord.
catures, and as such go,od~If not true. In
again begging you TO accept our heartfelt
thanks must not forget to also thank Manager
Sayllle, who has 80 devoted himself to our In
terests. have been manager, and am able to
say that he is most excellent, Il will be great
pleasure to me to anticipate another visit to
Mr. Boucicsult was frequently cheered, ea.
specially At the mention Of Mr.. Jeffersons name,
Al the matinee this afternoon Agnes Robert
sons specially will he performed-that Is aiMIlly,
the Maid with the Mixing PaIi," and the gem We
| all love 30 much-"kerry.n
JanRu.chek.
There are those who regard Rlstor greater
| tragedienne than Janauschek. We are willing
they should think so, hut no one can dispute the
fact that her equal n not among the English.
speaking queens OF tragedy. To see her LADY
Macbeth, Mary Stuart, Medea, Queen Elizabeth,
Marie AntOinette and Blanca Ii to see one OF
those great lmpersonations, one OF those immor-
tai pictures whose strength and coloring leave
lmperishable Impressions on the mind. We
thank Manager Sayllle for this engagement.
The Theatre Cemiaue.
This afternoon there will be . grand family
matinee performance at the Comlque, for which
a special and excellent bill has been prepared,
and In the evening the patrons OF the Comlque
will hnd themselves treated 10 the best efforts OF
the talented company now performing there.
II Is well worth the price Of admission 10 see
Zoe Zoenettas great skill and strength on the
| nylng trapeze. With Mons. Revln the act In
ciudes all the science which professional trape-
zlsts know. Toney Haryeys negro act OF the
"Young Scamp IA one OF his best, and evokes
rounds Of applause. Tho Warren sisters have
become favOritea, and their LIZ dancing is q
pleasant feature in the ollo. 90 to the Comique
tonight.
wiliard's Han. ..|
In making up the enterta ailments for next
Tuesday night the one to be given at Wizards
hall by Professor Cromwell, Il must not be for
gotten, will prove very attractive. II consists Of
| q picturesque exhibition, entirely pleasing, one
A0OnlnQ with nmus mt much real InRtrtictlOn
National Republican., 1873-01-04
Accident.

Mr.. John J. Calvert, chief engineer at the
freedman's hospital, met with severe accident
with a large stone carriage-hlOck, which
had been left In the middle OF the pavement. i.
The striking rendered him inAensible, In which
condition he remained over an hour. lie re-
oeiyed a severe cut In the chin, which was
dressed by Dr.. HAgner, and he was then con-
yeyed TO his home, on U street, between Thir.
Lhenth and EOnrteenIh.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
THE LIGmT.RINNING , I. = 3! !, I, !.

Sewing Machine is the best Of all. The perfec-
tion Of stitch on all kinds OF goods, great range
OF work, ease OF operation, noiseless, Tor more
nearly so than any other shuttle machine,I self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability Of
all parts Ia not equaled In any other machine.
once, p06 street, Masonic Temple.
NJ. p. ADAMS a CO., Agents.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
A AeYere Enll.

Yesterday morning, about s O'Clock, q Ecatfold
IN the NJ street sewer, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets, upon which q colOred mai
named Walter Green was working, fell, and
threw him To the bottom of the sewer distance
OF some ten feet. In the fall he struck his head
and back and injured himself otherwise. ulT
friends removed him TO WonnleyH drug store
corner Of l. and Connecticut avenue, where hi
injuries were dressed, after which he was re.
moved TO his home,
National Republican., 1873-01-04
j flannel underwear q specially.
GoLDhASN 4 SIElSRKRG,
Corner Seventh and q streets.

WHITE, clean. sound teeth, oil may have by
using daily THuHsTuNs Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price, 70 and no cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL soft, glossy hair; all desire 10, all
may have II ~ constant use Of Tn0MrsoSS
Pomade optlme. Price, % and 80 cents per
bottle.
LIgHT coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not sollcd. JoUyESS inodorous Kid Glove
Cleaner will renoyate them thoroughly; price, 20
centl per bottle. All sold by druggists and
fancy dealera.
National Republican., 1873-01-04

worth, az dropcurtaln to some varieties hall,
there "a not lover Of art IN the country who
would accept II as a gift or allow II q place in
any collection over which he had any control,
stamp. u We must buy ~ let Us do so, and
elther deposit u In one Of Barnum's muaeuma or
else give II to Manager Savlle for drop-curtaIn.
what ! write ls simply In the interest OF art and
common honesty. Congress has no right 10
spend money on adventurera and chariatana.
altlve 10 solicit employment are passed over.
The money paid for the statue OF Lincoln and
for the Powell pictures ought TO have produced
MS two or three nrst-cass works. As II Ia, we
and In response to persistent appeals, from which
there was no escape. Lo the result let rs
have no more Of II. T.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
The sPns.enGer RnIly.v

President RikeT, Of the Washington and George
town Passenger Railroad Company, has issued
an order To the conductors Of the Navy Yarl line
compelling them 10 go TO the end OF the route ul.
III each trip is completed. This IL Joy 10 the
many Navy Yard passengers who have been com,
PEELED to walk part Of the trip heretofore
National Republican., 1873-01-04

All deposits made with this company between
this date and January Z, 1919, inclusive, will
draw interest At the rate Of six per cent. from
January |. -Four per cent. paid on deposits OF
So anu upwards II On deposit thirty days. bank
open TO receive deposits Thursday evening" JAM
nary Y
National Republican., 1873-01-04

Rev. Geo. A. Hall, general secretary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association will conduct
the services tomorrow evening at the Theatre
COmlque, corner Of Eleventh and streets, at
100 O'clock. An exceedingly pleasant hour can
be spent by those who have no regular place Of
worship.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
Fire Commissioners

meeting Of the Board OF Fire Commissioner
was held NJ their rooms last night; all the mem
5ers present except Mr.: Wallace; the president,
=. :. Baker, In the chair.
The report Of the chief engineer was submit
ted and approved.
The superintendent OF the fire alarm telegraph
reported that at the request OF the proper au-
thorltles new box (NO. 7Y had been put In
circuit at the machine shops, L. \. Treasury De
partment, corner OF Fifteenth street and Ohio
avenue.
MI. Bailey offered q resolution that committee
OF three be appointed TO wait on Mr.. McCaTtee To
ascertain the truth OF the statement OF the super
intsndent In relation TO the box
long and senseless wrangle ensued, and the
resolution was nnally lost by quorum declining
TO vote.
number Of bills were approved and ordered
TO be paid.
Aiter the transaction OF some routine business
the board adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
PnnInIoonrrN 10 Order.
National saNInEn nnnI.
Theatre Services,

corner OF New YORK avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent. per annum On deposits for eael
calendar month, Banking hours, v tOA; Satur
nAIh 3 10 4 Z al ~ InA 4
National Republican., 1873-01-04
Police Court-Judae sncIl.

Wm. Williams, assault on VIM. Mooney by
shooting at him, one shot taking effect In
Moneys leg; sent to the reform school.
Michael Cation and Daniel O'Brien, cursng
and lighting at the Hibernia hall ut Forrest hall;
fined % each. JAS. OHagan, charged with fast
diving and running into D. v. Emmers0nS We
aslei thai The rasa he dismisse,ron tbe gronnd
that II had not been proved that MIR. OHaRan
was at the time driving; fined $50. In the case
Of the several hackmen, charged with violation
OF the hack la' In not having their numbers on
their right 70 SITS, the court gave Judgment
against them OF each.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
The Washington City Savings Bank,

corner OF seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
pays per cent. interest on all deposits, Demos,
ia can be made and drawn " viii.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
LADIES' GOODS.
NJ. WILLIAM
Has M: fssS .Gs e N .

Has M: Az Sgs9,d ..co ", ssnd.Snsst and
fffSSSt1faIITAf ffStSfIIAf I i ,sEISS f3S $t}iTg pMgEssEs re i,
,nE ES1Gi ND .SIiEt4 4SIsE" SEoKTfhkss, !
ShtSSSS ShtSSSaRS Rb q n 4 4 III HhE SH"E6 "AEEo6Srs w."
hLEYELEss Velvet WAISTS,
boSNtyTI9 tfRs2SM CAROLINE ooUToT AND
skEAlERspESiN skEAlERpESiN NH Mp s49ESS FPE EgqsBASs qas5sSSs
BLK OLOAks LINEp WITH fUR. light and
HANpS0MELY TRIMMED CLOTH POLO
pEEGtliTL ASSORTMENT OF wRAppERs.
CHIIDhEN's CLoAKs AND DRESSES, (from
tsFssffSEr rccT8AKs,
huPfRb bIAtk bREss RIi.k,"
EEkkEE2kE EkkEE2f Az ( IAAsbs99RIN{ESJ 0E hEAL LAoRs
AN ,IEb ELEoANB E;ao,A,,N y s.ss!RRfMENT or LADIES
HAIR iHRSBkfsHaSsfBFHt Bkffba afBF 10 ORDER IN PARIS.
EIsdies Wishing to hsy. Dre..ss and Cesh.
and promptly executed ' '''' ''u''' ','''''' y
NJ. WILLIAM,
Ioiie Trevse ap1 PennsylyaniA avenue.
.
National Republican., 1873-01-04

suE AND WooLKH MuFFIRRs
Wool, Merino Rnd Shetland Hall Hose.
BlaeA, coiored and Whlte SIN ksTchlets,
Gro, G. HHhNRG,
No, 40 SeYehtn street nuTlhweat,
National Republican., 1873-01-04

A BOOK ron EVERY oNE.
Father Burke's Lectures IN reply TO MT. Froude
In pamphlet form. Price, 20 cents. For sale by
JAMS BKIIKw, Bookseller,
I06 Seventh street, corner q northwest.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
ONrrcoaIinI 10 Order.

The reduction of 10 per cent. from december
prices secures yUua
SI5 UyerCOat at t53.Th.
td5 OVercOat nj tdI.7h;
so Oyercoat At sol;
So Overuoat At tlS.f5;
So OveTcoat at ti2.bJ;
tt5 OYeTcOet at tJs.2o
so OyeTcOat at 81;
Sb OYerCOat At f2p.Ih.
$50 OyercOat at t2d.5O;
So OyeTcOat AT fll.2h.
Tue above made IN the most elegant manner
Specimens Of style and workmanship can he seen.
A. SlKs A CO.,
9iG Seventh street.
Tailoring department on second noor.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
BEAuTIFuL HOLIDAY PREsESrs,
and appropriate for all seasons, at

No. 4sa Seventh street, between d and +, em-
bracing choice Paintings, Chromos, Engrayings,
Photographs, Picture Frames, all styles and
sizes, IN walnut, gilt velvet, &c.; Picture Cord
aud Tassels, Rings, Nails, d-plated, Timed and
Wire Centre Picture Cord, with a full line OF
PaperhanginRs and Window Shades.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
uoi roR rvs HoInAYsi

Messra. goldmann a Steinberg, the enterpris-
ing pruprictOrs Of the new gents furnishing goods
store, corner Seventh and q streets, have made
great ,.feparatlons for the coming holidays. Ihel
stock Of goods Il immense, embracing everything
for gentlemens wear, viz: white shirts OF the
very best manufacture, undershlrts, and drawers
OF all the different kinds, gloves In kid, dOgskin,
castor, cloth, chinchilla, Ac. travelling hags, knit
Jackets, umbrellas, linen and silk handkerchiefs
ties, bows and scafts, and great many other ar
ticles suitable for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Come In and look at our stock before purchas
ing elsewhere.
Medcatcd red nannel underwear a speciality.
GOLDMAN STEINRERG,
n
National Republican., 1873-01-04
CITY ITEMS.

ANY PANTY occupying light, roomy store on
the north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between
cash buyer for gas fixtures or stock, by address
Ing "Box ~ this once.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
lust Publishet.

THR new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pas
y upon the same street, connected by cars, WIN
Independence Hall,
National Republican., 1873-01-04

FuRG FuREii FuRs!ll-The largest and cheapest
assortment Of ladies' and children's Fancy Furs
for the holidays, at reduced prices, at DTTTRCHs,
fur manufacturer T2I seventh street northwest,
centre OF the squAre-aign Of the "BlR Bear"
National Republican., 1873-01-04
DRY GOODS.


CLOAKs. RURs
SuAwLsi sU1Tsii
Cu.Ksi yELvETsi
CAsnMEHrs' MrniNo
EVENING DRESS GOODS.
TABLE DAMAsK, NAPKINS,
DOYLEs, TOWELS,
FRUIT CLOTHS, WINE CLOTHS. A
IT, .f
LARGE STOCK OF LACE CURTAINS.
NEW GOODS RECEIVED DAILY FROM THE
PRESENT TO THE CLOSE OF THE SEASON.
Mournins Goods In all the best qualities.
JOHN 7. MITCHELL,
OBI Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1873-01-04
Geo. II. Kennedy, Fine Grocer.

Al my large and handsome store, No. 1909 y
street northwest, I am receiving daily a. one an
assortment OF the choicest family groceries na
ever offered for sale In this city, and as low as
the price list OF any nrst-class house. My stock
consists OF the finest teas, cOnees sugars spices,
foreign and domestic fruits, pickles donuon
DilworthN preserves, table Injuries, French can
dies, and every article usually found In nrst-
class grocery.
All goods guaranteed a. represented or money
refunded. As ! give all orders my personal at
tentlen, and have but one price, those who may
favor me with their patronage NAV rely upon
beinR fairly dealt with GRO, X. KENNEDY,
No 1000 y street northwest.
National Republican., 1873-01-04

|" CANDY.
'ai aSfiBsk sssiiy,a fisF sf9sS ss- oar
S''i ID 55Ns IL. i qfSE GHh fHhEsSHa aYsS YasiSruar,
SOlp. tHocoLstTiEr irPli SREaMs: Rii H. slo OoI~sl@
ssis-. DREAM BURNT AIlossS6ss p~ pouha'
Oolts. Extra JORDAN NLSSSSPis' p0ona'
% Ocsnls per h.. bIb. boxes si9S
poN.BoNs. FIa PASTE, JELLY GUM DROPS,
hoShLegM s.nI ph9f n@t S9S9AEv
National Republican., 1873-01-04

LARGE NEW CLAssEa will commence the course
In the business College the nrst week In January;
ne majority arranging for scolarshlps at the
inataliment rates. Nearly sixty ladies' and gen
tiemen twice the usual numbcr) are In the class
to graduate neXt June. BW
National Republican., 1873-01-04
BRYAN BROS.
CANDY.

oos ss.rsy,,s.'. Aveur', 'ppa',s Mere
National Republican., 1873-01-04
The Matinee.


II cannot longer he denied that the SATURDAY
matinees at the National have become exceed
inRy fashionable. II Is the occasion when la
tles have no hesltancy In going alone huying
their own tickets, and glOfylng In Independence
OF the "lords Of creation" Whether they 90 to
see the plays or to iirt a little with those who
wear bntton-hole bouquets In their coats we
hardly knOw-pethaps little Of both. The fact
that hundreds OF pretty and tastefully dressed
women are there seems to bring out an almost
equal number OF gentlemen, who manage In
some way TO have the afternoon to Themselves.
Then, again, the matinee Affords good OPP
portuntles for little social visits. All the
stiffness and absolute deaSfum OF the
evening performance Ia laid aside at the
matinee, and In fact, II Is regarded as highly
improper not To he smiling and sociAble at one.
sometimes lnammas come along with old fogy
notions In their heads that their daughters need
protection from the whlskered wolves, but they
ought 70 know by this time that there is nothing
To be frightened at within pearl-cOlored gloves
white wastcoats and yelyet-cOllared cutawayA
Then again all classes attend the matinee. The
high-born dame, the aristOemtic belle, children
with servants, poor people, rich and good peo-
pie, bad people aud all, making the " n0tsam and
Jetsam" Of \ Saturday afternoon performance
perhaps the most welcome one OF the entire
week. Long live the matinee
National Republican., 1873-01-04
GROCERIES.
BRYAN BROS,
DEALERS IN
FANCY GROCERIES
COS PennsyIyunin Ayeune,

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PkisGSgs RkfER' sHEIL ALMONDS,