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National Republican., 1873-10-08
DUSTIN & CO.'S RESTAURANT.
$50 Seventh Htrcet.


As there Is nothing more needed In our city,
with It's constantly increasing population, than
gooi establishments Of this character, kept In
an orderly and respectable manner, Il ID but JUS.
to the proprietors OF this house, as well as for
the Information OF al parties In tire city, and
from without Its limits, to state that in u can be
obtained. At fair rates and with the best Of at.
tention, oil that may be required for the comfort
Of the inner man In the way Of edibles, and oil
the best OF all kinds that the market eau offer.
The daily ordinary for lunch, presided over BY
Uncle Den Davis, whose good, genial face Of
itsolf will awaken an appetite, can be fully com.
mended to the public.
The bar OF The establishment can vie In It,
choice collections with any In the city, and the
pleasure Of q drink there Ia enhanced by the
courtesy and pOllteness of the gentlemen who
attend to that department Of the mouse.
This house and that OF Harvey, at tho corner
OF Eleventh street and Pennsylvlnla avenue, are
the principal places Of this class OF business Ia
Washington, and both should DO well sustained
great deprivation TO the people here a. well as u
hundreds OF casual visitors TO the city, who ar,
always In quest Of the best OF such places fo
their accommodation while they may sojoun
here.
Mr. Dustin and wife reside In the house an,
snperintend everything, aud they see that tn,
most prompt attention Ia given to all parties VII,
may desire accommodations In the well-ap
pointed rooms over the restaurant.
Both OF these houses, OF Dustin A Co. aud o
Harvey, will stand In fair comparison with tn,
Northern cities, aud arc creditahle TO the city.
The above Is written without the knowledge o
Dustin Co. by an
National Republican., 1873-10-08
THE GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The regular monthly meeting OF the school
guardians OF the public schools OF Georgetown
was held last evening at the Custom House.
Present, Superintendent J. o. Wilson, trustees
Bell, Dunlap, Hyde, Monitt, aud Curtiss; Mr..
Hyde In the chair.
A bill from William Billautyne for furnishing
school prizes and premiums, amounting "
tJ9O.32, and one from J. II. Nolan for repairing
the roof OF the schoOl-house on High street,
amounting to so, were approved and ordered 10
be paid, when the funds for that purpose become
available.
An application for q teacherAhIp from Miss
Laura Mcclellan, OF Lincoln, LoudOun county
Virgins, was read and placed on file.
The president was given authority for the con-
structiOn OF n pavilion across the rooms Of the
building on Montgomery street on the EecOnd
nOOT.
Superintendent Wilson presented his report
for September, which shows large increase In
the number OF children attending school over
that Of the same month OF last year.
The building committee then held meeting
looking to the continuance OF the work on the
new sehool.house, which they hope to resume at
avery carly day.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
ANTI-TRMPEnANCEO ORGANIZATION
Columbia Turn Screia-A Mass McetIpg TO
be Held,

At an extra session OF the above-named asso.
ciation, convened for tho purpose OF inaugu.
rating an eficient opposition to the temperance
movement, the following resolutions, offered
by the proper conmittcc, were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas 1t Is one OF the fundamental prln-
clples OF our association TO propagate and pre-
serve sound Ideas OF liberty; and whereas, In
accordance with our constitution, II Is our
solemn duty to guard and battle against any and
all encrOachments upon the personal, political
or religious rights and privileges OF ffeemen;
and whereas recent developments IN the pollti-
cal Affairs OF our District bear unmlstakable eyi-
dence OF the progress ~ u movement which,
under the hypocrltlcal guiso OF temperance"
threatens to invade the sacred realm OF free
mans personal liberty; and whereas II Is but
proper and Just that we, Us citizens OF this COM
monWGalth, express our seRlimenta In regard TO
matters seriously affecting our wcll.Oclng; there
fore, be II
ReSolrer That We tine friends oi voluntary
temperance, cannot AMI Wlll not approve OF any
measure which, absurd and tyrAnnIcal In It's in.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
GENERAL CITY NRWs.

The twcnty-eightn annual session OF The
Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows convened
In this city yesterday. The entire day was spent
In examining credentials.
A meeting Of the members Of the bar Of the
Supreme Court Of the United states will be held
In the courtroom, at the Capitol, on Monday
next, At 10 O'Clock TO take suitable action IN re-
gard to the death OF the late Chief Justice Chase
Governor shepherd on Saturday last appointed
Captain j. Tyler Powell, Of company u. Flr-t
regiment National Guard, to he . Justice oi tn
peace for the District Of Columbia. The nov
Justice expects to settle In the Northern Llber.
tiss, and will, no doubt prove himself worthy oi
the honor conferred upon him.
Miss Elnor Florence, sister Of Col. Thomas b
Florence. died last night At the residence Of hei
brother at I;ts O'Clock. Tue death was not unex
pected, as she had been confined for three week.
with . severe attack Of typhoid fever. She will
be taken to Philadelphia, her place Of residence,
fos interment.
TIE alumni OF the medical department Of th,
Colombian University, National Medical College
met last evening 1t the college building. Aftei
tho report OF the executive committee they wer,
Instructed TO make arrangements for the anuua
supper, and the society adjourned until thei
next scml-annual meeting.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
DISTRICT POLITICS.
DIFFERENT MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.

All shades Rcpreseptcd-Repabi Con-
scr,nii,r-, Boiters aud Temperance
Men In the FieId-sprechcs by the sup
Perters Of the Respective Csndidates--
An Assured OF an Easy yictory-uew
One Week WIN Decide the Qucs,iop.
Last night meeting Of the Wilson branch oi
the Republicans Of the Fifth district held meet.
Ing at Paynes hall, on N, near Twenty third
street; Mt. W. 7. Payne presided, and J. NJ
Washington acted as secretary.
IL was unanimously resolved TO hold q mas.
meeting on the night OF 10Th OF October at tho
corner OF Twenty.fourth street and Pennsylya-
MIA avenue.
The following committee OF arrangements wa,
appointed To have stands and other necessary
appurtenances provided: Edw. Pulaski, Robcfi
Gilmore, Matt. Roberts, W. T. Paync.
The following committee was appointed to In
vite speakers: Thomas Lucas, Wm. Fletcher
Thos. Steeps, II. \. Hulsc.
On music-Eiw. Graham, James Cannon, II
Ray, WIN. n. Ward.
Tue secretary was directed 10 invite the presi
dents Of all the Republican clubs OF Washington
aud Georgetown to be present, after which tn,
meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
The Continental Hotel

meeting Of the stockholders OF the Cont
mental Hotel Company was held at their rooms
on Capitol Hill, last night, with q full attend
ance. The committee appointed at q recent meet
Ing TO examine the title OF the property TO be
purchased reported that they had performed the
duly, and found II all right. The committee on
subscriptions reported that since the last meet.
Ing number OF gentlemen had slgnined their
intention OF subscribing to stock, and the list,
when presented, was most gratifying. The meet.
Ing then adjourned until Friday night when
some definite action In regard TO the purchase Of
ground will be taken. ''
National Republican., 1873-10-08
A Hefly Peach.

DR.. Joseph Burrows, the vel. known phy-
slcian, has recently been giving his attention to
pomoloey, and rs result has Introduced TO the
attaches OF the REPUBLICAN q dne specimen of
the peach grown In his garden. It measures
nine Inches In circumference, weighs nine
ounces, and, altogether, Is as tne aud luscious a
specimen OF fruit as one would wish to see or
taste. May the tree bear many such samples,
National Republican., 1873-10-08
A Teai l,nan.

Cornelius McAullie, convicted In the Police
Court and sent TO jail for selling liquor without
license, who was brought out on writ OF habeas
corpus some time since, to test the legality OF the
commitment by acting Judge Dawson, has been
released from jail on his own recognlZance,
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ception, cannot but lead 10 consequences de-
strnotlye Of genuine republlcanism.
Resolved, That we will neither individually nor
collectively support any candidate, OF whateyer
political persuasion, who has pledged himself to
adhsre 20 the perniclous cause OF so-called "tem-
perance.r
Resoiped, That all German American societies
and citizens Of thls District be invited to attend
q mass meeting to be held on Friday, october II.
Tor the purpose OF ieking such Steps 10 the prem.
ises M will best subserve our ends.
Resolved, That oil candidates be Invited to at
tend said mass meeting In order TO state to tho
assembly their status on the temperance ques-
tim.
It may be proper 10 state here that the Turner
Associations, which now number about 5000
members throughout the United states, have
ever and unqualnedy been on tho side Of Re-
publlcanlsm. They were among the frst agita-
tors OF the great questions which lead 10 our
late civil war, and which found their solution In
the emancipation OF the enslaved blacks. At the
outbreak Of the war they FASTENED to the rescue
OF their adopted country by enlisting bodily In
the service Of the United States. Since the war
they have exercised over their fellow-citizcns
most beneficial influence In favor OF the Repub-
lican party.
A great mass meeting Of all German American
citizens will be held Friday, October 10, ip Beck's
Athcneum, u street, between sixth and Seventh.
National Republican., 1873-10-08

Gao. G. IlESRIEd, Ii0 Seventh street, Offers q
large variety OF White and Scarlet Knit Wool
and Flannel Undershirts and Drawers, as well as
Merno, Six and Canton Flannel, at extremely
low prices. The varieties may be classed heavy,
medium and light weight; the sizes run from
very small 10 very large, and the prices range
from 10 cents " $3.50 per garment.
National Republican., 1873-10-08

BONDS or THE BOARD OF PUBLIC woRks.-wo
need three thousand dollars Of these honda, aud
will sell some OF our fine watches for them.
GoLAY 4 MoRstiii,
Cor. Fifteenth and r streets, opp. Treasury.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Resi.iraIion-Thc Last Day,

This Is the last day Of the session OF the board
Of registration for receiving new names and
making changes. All voters who have changed
their residence or have become Of age since the
last election, and have not already registered,
should do SO to-day. II is the last chance.
National Republican., 1873-10-08

such as horse brushes, curry combs, ohamois
skins, hay cutters, horse buckets, manure forks
carriage sponge, feather busters, hoof brushes
&C., &C., for sale At low prices by
Jos. J.. SAVAGE,
Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street
National Republican., 1873-10-08
OLD CUSTOMER.
Isnrfies In Want

Of valuable business property should not fall "a
attend the sale advertised by Thomas Bowling,
for w. y. Cox, trustee, on High street, George.
town, being the property OF the late Lewis
Brooks, 70 be sold to-day, wednesday, October
8, at 4 O'Clock p. m.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
CITYITENS.

T.. NAupAIs, No. 63s Ponnsyiyanla avenue,
near seventh street, Ia taking the city certin-
Gates issued by the Board OF Public Worts at
elghty.seyen cents on the dollar, which Ia good
and carpets and getting above the market value
for the bonds,
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Fiue Watches.

Our eroat specially, American and imported
watches OF superior quality. Fine watch repair
ing By competent workmen. Watch cases made
TO order. GoLAY A MoRRifI,
Cor. Fifteenth and streets, opp. Treasury
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Inv schesl Of the CoIambIsn UuIrer.I,,


We need not remind our readers that the Law
school OF The Columbian University will open
It's sessions to night. This school already num-
bers nearly u thousand graduates among It's
alumni, many OF whom In nearly every State Of
the Union are Milling stations Of usefulness and
dignity In the legal profession.
Arrangements have been made for enlarglng
It's courses OF Instruction during the current year
by the addition Of past graduate department
under the direction Of Judge Mott. We under-
opening Of the school tonight, aud will explain
the theory and design Of the new chair, to whose
duties he brings An established reputation both as
apracticlng lawyer and Jurist. II was In tribute
10 this reputation that he was appointed TO q
place on the bench OF the United Slates Court OF
Claims by President Lincoln.
Other new announcements will be made by the
president OF the faculty, and former graduates
OF the school, as also students proposing to avail
themselves OF lts advantages, are Invited to be
present. The hour OF meeting Is 500 O'Clock
n
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Extraordinary In ndneemcats.

zen per cent. discount
on all cash sales
for 30 days.
new, nobby and desirable
Boots, CATERS, Ties aud slippers,
Al HkILBEuss,
403 seventh street, second door from u north
west. Certified checks taken at par.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Twenileih District.

A mass meeting OF the Republicans Of the
Twentieth district, IN favor Of the election Of
McMahon, was held last night at the corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and Third street north
east. A stand, elaborately decorated and lighted,
had been erected for the occasion, and by s
O'Clock there was very large attendance OF
spectators.
The meeting was called 10 order by II. o.
Hoyt, aud permanently organized by the select
Ing OF Col. q. ID. Willard as -pSesldent.
Speeches were made by -. Settle, John NJ.
Langston, Hon. Fred. Douglass, Judge Barbour
Lows, Il. A. Boswell, Jos. Williams aud others.
All took grounds In favor OF Mr.. McMahon, and
argued strongly In his behalf.
Mr.. LansstOn, In his remarks, took occasion to
abuse Mr.. j. q. Carroll, the opposing candidate,
for his opr osltion to the Board OF Health bill In
Legislature last year. lie went out of the legiti-
mate line OF debate to declare that because Mr..
Carroll had not resented tho insults Of DR.. Bliss
last year he was physical and consequently a
moral coward.
This Is point which all who know the gentle
man will deny, and n the Board Of Health ex-
pect TO carry the coming election they had bete er
instruct MT. Lsngston TO keep q civl tongue In
his head and refrain from abusing such gentle
men as Mr.. Carroll, whose only fault Ia voting
against their appropriation.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
BOARD OF HEALTH.
aIettInE Last Niaht-Nuisances TO b.
Ahated

Abated.
The Board OF Health met last evening. The
health ofiicer presented his weekly synopsis OF
operations Of his once for tho past week, which
was adopted by the board.
On the recommendation Of the health ofncer
the following premises were declared nuisances
and ordered TO be abated: The frame house and
premises No. 1919 Vermont avenue northwest,
the property OF Malinda Jones; the frame tene-
ment house at the northwest corner Of Thir-
teent and X stree,s northwest, the property OF N.
II. Claggett; the frame house aud promises Nos.
62s, go, 632 and 63t Maryland avenue south west,
and the frame house In alley between X and L
and Sixth and Seventh streets southwest, the
property Of Henry jenkins.
lie also reported action taken by him during
the past week on certain referred communities
tons relative to prevailing nuisances, all OF
which he had abated.
After .transacting some routine business, the
hoard Adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-10-08

"Boss TWEED. says the San Francisco chroa,.
ole, Of September 20, "displeased with the Ie-
ception he met In this city, folded his tent ike
W. wo.c Arabl and silently stole his way - New
National Republican., 1873-10-08

ny tue Reroht buhk FhIIuFca
the subscriber has been induced for the next
thirty days to run OF his stock OF Hardware and
HousefuTpishing goods at cost for cash. No
book accounts during the time.
Jos. L. SAVAGE,
sign OF Gilt Saw,
Penna. avenue and Tenth street,
National Republican., 1873-10-08
THE COUNTA.

supremo Court-t;cnerai Term.
All the justices sat IN bane to-day for the hear
ng OF appeal cases;
Hart Va. salter Motion to open case refused
THE BARNES CASE.
Barnes vs.. District OF Columbia. Case arauet
and submitted. The facts are as follows:
Mr. Barnes on the 10th OF January, 1874, sued
me District for damages for an injury received
dict OF $500 was rendered In his favor The case
comes up On appeal. Adjourned.
Special Term-Mr. Justice Humphreys.
This court opened Its October term, called the
calendar and adjourned until Friday next.
Probate Court-Judss OiIn.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday,
LAST WILL.
The viii Of John Collins, bequeathing his es
tate to his daughter, Sarah Gileson, and to hi.
wife, was admitted to record and probate.
, copy OF the will OF Mrs. Il. McPhefson, Of
Baltimore, was admitted 10 probate. Adjourned.
Police Court-Jadso Smell.
John John Sherry, malicious trespass, .: George NJ
and costs, appeal; John shanahan, nuisance, S5
Morris Sullivan. same charge, e; Frank Kanf.
man, disorderly, forfeited collateral, %; Frank
Russel, boisterous, Is; Thomas Smith, bosterous,
s5; Mary Sims, same, t5; Mary Taylor, same, IS;
WILLIAM y, Mullen, violation Of hack law, %;
mary hhnlill, DOistefOus, VI James Ryan, assault
and battery IN three different cases upon three
little girls, all OF the tender age OF about seven
years. The assault was made In 9 stable loft,
where Ryan had enticed them, and made most
Indecent attempts. An Older sister OF one OF the
little girls testified to her little sister being alb
sent late on the evening In question, and she
went out In search OF her, and found her In the
stable with the two other little girls, and at once
took her away, She called to her and she an
awered from tho stable loft. Ryan ls q stout
Young man, and stated that he was discharged
marine, and was employed In the stable a a
hostler; that the little girls were In the habit OF
going into the stable, but he denied any inde-
cent assault uDon them. Sentenced 10 six
In the other two cases,
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Rsubla n~.alsls,.

The lIan "who Got Shot at savsse,so
can still he supplied; also, 9 good supply Of
guns, PISTOLS caps, powder, wads, &c., &C., cheap
or cash
National Republican., 1873-10-08
EIGHTH Dt,TRIcT.
thnsc nIcctina-Mixed schools and
Mixed Asse mblnae. D.

thnsc IecttnH-Ntxed schoets eud
Mixed Asse en,binGe. O..
Last night the Chase wing OF the Republican
spit OF the Eighth district held mass meeting
at Liberty hail, corner OF Tenth and X streets.
The hall was well hlled, but It proved that those
present differed widely In their political prefer
ences between Thomas W. Chase and Elphonzo
Youngs,, the rival candidates Of the district.
:. Il. load, president Of the heguollcsn club,
called the meeting to orier, and Edward Green
made the opening prayer, after which he offered
q series OF resolutions hs the expression OF the
sentiment OF the MISUNDERSTANDING the compile
ton Of the Scyenth-street markut-house, the
erection OF suitable schoolhouses In the District
OF an cngine-house, &c,, dc.
Hon. A. X. Browne followed with an indorse-
q M raea aSon y.
OF the hour, aud styled the opposition candidate
a carpetbspger, without record OF any IDENTITY
Of interest with the black man. "a voice. NE
are not for the man but for principle. Let rs
act and vote In solid phaianx as last year.
o. =, u. wall followed With speech, setting
reviewing It's history here aud elsewhere, with
which he Is Identified. lie regarded Chase Us
an honest aud earnest man.
A voice. "He sleeps too muchT
The speaker said he was not sleepy mar
when he wasn't working At the Legislative Hall
he was at the once OF the Board Of Public WORKS
A voice. swell settle IL on the day OF eltc
| tion."
Samuel Jackson and othors interrupted with
remarks In favor Of Youngs, aud disclaimed III,
| title Of baiter AZ applied by tho speaker.
Mr.. Wall urged tho cotorcd men 10 vote fol
William Bennett, another supporter of Mr.
| Youngs, nccused Mr.Wall OF having been elected
on bOltef's ticket. This created much up
Mr.. wall said Bennett reminded him OF ii,
boy who whenever he told q lie kept swearing
| to Il.
Much interruption bcing offered here. IN,
president, Mr.. Bond, appealed To the audience Il
keep order and let the speaker conclude hts re
marks.
MIR. wall, In conclusion, proposed three cheer
for Cnnse, which were given.
The Youngs men followed with three cheer
for YouDgs.
speaker, and said that he was here In violation
OF resolve never TO participate again In poll
tics. lie had never pronounced any opinion I
favor OF Chase. lie had regarded his election a
certain.
MIXED SCHOOLS.
Mr.. Brooks said that George W. Dyer, the car
dldate OF the seventh district, had expressed IN
same opiniol as to mixed schools, and he wa
recognized aud supported by the Central Con
mittee and approved by his colored constitute
the Eighth district. II he Is ike YOungs, b
would say, "Get behind me-"
Interruption here occurred, so that Dr. Purvl
could not proceed, and the president threatene
the removal Of all offenders by the police, an
restored order. DR.. PuTyis said this question Q
mixed schools Is dear to every black man, an
no man represents them who will not indurse 4
After remarks by Professor ureener tho inee
ing adjourned. '
National Republican., 1873-10-08
Nu,,s..I s.vt.~. H..n.
by the Recon, Bank Failure.

corner uf New York avenue and Fifteenth street.
pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours 70 Z: Satur.
days, . to and . TO Q.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
aMUSEMENTS.
Lotin aud May ms tho "LiitIe Deisctiv,
and sLlttle spyO

Lolita aud May as tho "Little Detective,,
and "Littic spy.o
Walls opera house was well nlled last night.
As the trio adaptations Of the "hothefs Dying
Child" the "Little Spy" and the Little Detec-
tive" have been performed to Washington au-
diences, short notice Of May and Lotta can
now be made without injustice to either. In
May we have seen q child Of less than fifteen
assume the character Of May Morton with ease
and elegance. ln Lotta we witnessed the ma
analogous part Of Florence Langston gracefully
and spMkhngy, but soiled by . vulgar kick,
which Ia not seen In genteel drawing rooms'
though very taking with the gods Of the gallery.
As Marie and Mrs. Brinkle, May rave US finished
Quakeress and Mrs. dammage, Lolita eyidently
did not attempt nything above the burlesque
Mays jim and Iotta's Jack Packet may be said
10 be equal; neither are . success, aud both can
be Justly improved. Lotta as Pat, an Irish boy,
was immense. May as slimmins made much
more OF the part than Lotts does OF that with
voice and sings much more sweetiy than Lotta.
L0tta can dance all around her little rival and
May must better educate her heels. To sum up,
Mays performance Of the "llttle SpJn was too
refined for the proper delinestion OF some OF the
chalacters. Lottab rendition OF the Little De-
tective' smacks too strongy OF the concert ga
loon. Mr. 4. A. Locke must improve as Ludo-
Wen stuVesant TO gain the laurels won by StAnIy
Us Fritz.
Theatre Comique.
The Carroll Family have made q decided hit
ut this place Of entertainment. Their rcprescn-
tations OF the pieces which are made their spe-
ciaities, "Peel Yourself' and the "Masauer rade y
are spendidiy rendered., aud do not fail TO elicit
the moss rapturuus applause.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
THE NINTH DISTRICT.
,icc,ins OF the workipgmen's Rrpubiicau
Club.

CIub.
A meeting OF the worklngmeB's club OF the
Ninth district was held last evening In Asbury
hall. Mr.. William II. simpson acted " chair
man, and Mr.. II. u. Fry as secretary.
The chairman stated the object Of tho meeting
to bc tho nomination Of q candidate for the
House OF Delegates.
Mr.. Francis +. Hall offered 4 resolution nomi-
mating Mr.. William II. Rutherford, which was
adopted.
speecnes were made by Mcssrs. Posey, Cross,
Butler, Fry, and others.
Mr. Rutherford in u neat address accepted the
nomination; aud the meeting, after the adoption
Of resolutions indorsing Governor Shepherd, &c.,
adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-10-08
4 N. HauInr a. IA

J. ". squIer Il Co.,
Bankers, No. lll6 Penngylyania avenue, pay
per cent on oil deposit.