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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

i. Becker d Co.'S Sale OF Clothing.

For the past few days Becker II Co.'S well
stocked clothing store, in Odeon Hall, Penn
sylvanla avenue, one door from the corner
OF Four-and-a-half street, has presented q
lively scene during business hours. There
has been tremendous rush to secure some
OF the fine and well-made clothing which the
firm Is selling off at cost, and In many In
stances even below that figure. Many peo-
pie wonder how Becker 4 Co. can afford TO
Sell goods made Of the very best material,
and In the most fashionable styles, at such
very low prices. The truth Is, they could
not afford TO do so for any great length Of
time; but Just now they arc determined to
sell at great sacrifices In order to close their
crescent business. Those who want good and
cheap clothing should avail themselves Of this
extraordinary chance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
ITEMS FROM ABROAD.

Without reckoning exports, the English con-
sump icn Of coal amounts to lOo,OOo,oOO tons per
Hnnum.
Local taxation in Ireland during the past year
has amounted 10 nearly f',cco,oOo, or about los.
81. per head.
Many OF the balconies in London arc reported
In 4 dangerous condition, and people are warned
against stepping out upon them.
The Church OF England schools receive half a
milon sterling year from the public taxes, be.
sides what they get from the local rates.
The Spectator says that Mr.. Archs nrst report
from America Is likely to send the agricultural
lsoorers cut OF the south OF England in thou
sands.
congress at Constance last month-;he third An
nual meetlng-Of admitting ladies' as guests,
though not as delegates, TO the sittiDgs.
There arc Of tho Old Catholic congregations
regularly organized in Germany, - IN Prussia,
10 In Bavaria, aud u In baden, with over 10000
members, and three times rs many more de
voted and Jealous sdherents scattered through
out the empire.
The honorary chaplain Of the Cambridge Union
guardians permitting the inmates TO attend the
theatre. The board passed q resolution express
Ing hope that the chaplain would reconsider
his decision.
They are seriously talking about pulling down
old Lambeth Palace, the home, for centuries, Of
the Archblshops OF Canterbury, and withal one
OF the most picturesque points Of view In the
steamboat journey up the Thames.
Complaints have been male to the Swiss Fed.
eral Council BY the authorities OF Geneva that
Mgr. Mermillod Ia carrying on intrigues on the
frontier, and u "a asked that the Swiss Minister
subject TO the French Government.
The largest butt Of JohanniAberg wine Of the
famous vintage OF 1891 was sold few days back
In the Metternich cellar on tho estate. Tho price
Is consul al Moscow, having paid for the cssI Of
about |, 400 bottles the sum OF Is, 600 norns, or
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.
The Senate Ce~mittco and tho 81. Lsuis
Merchants.

ST. LorIs, Oct. eo.-The Senate tIansportAtlcl
committee held . lengthy session here to-day,
during which the Merchants exchange commit
toe presented report embracing great amount
Of Information relative TO the trade and COM
merce Of the Mississippi valley, the means aud
cost Of transportation, and the capabilities Of
the Mississippi river as an outlet TO the sea.
The report states that the chief distinctions
to the navigation OF the river, which prevent
cheap transportation OF the heavy produce Of
the valley to the ocean, are the Rock Island and
Dos Moines rapids, shoal places and bars ut
about'a dozen points, sunken wrecks and snags
and the bar at the mouth OF the river. Tie
widening OF the channel at Rock Island, the
completion OF the canal At Des MONIES, the con-
structlon OF wing-dams ut the shoal places, the
removal Of the wrecks and snsgs, and the CON-
structl0n Of o canal OF Port ST. Philip would, In
the opinion Of the exchange committee. result
In aiordlng sufficient and constant depth OF
channel from 81. Paul to New Orleans for
steamers and barges, aud reduce the cost OF
transportation To a uniform price, not exceeding
the lowest present average.
Particular attention IL called to the barge
system now In use and Its many advantages In
moving grain In bulk. Several prominent gen.
tlemen presented their Views.
1t IL expected that several Changers from this
and surrounding States Will have consultation
with the committee and present their claim for
cheap transportation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
Accident to the Oecsauan Bridge.

On Tuesday night an accident occurred TO
the railroad bridge over occoquan creek,
near Woodbridge, about eleven miles from
Alexandria, which will interrupt the travel
on that route for the present, and until the
proper repairs can be made. The bridge is
seventy-fve feet high, and one OF the piers
located on marshy ground has sunk consid-
erably. The travel by rail Is impeded, and
pedestrians even do not possess the courage
to cross 1t. All the trains on the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg railroad have Of course
stopped running, and the Southern mail and
passengers are now carried at night, as well
as during the day, by tho Quantico steamers.
A large force OF men have been employed at
work on the bridge, and tho repairs will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible so that
traEel over the route can be resumed at an
early day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
silver Resumption.

The assay office at New York has been In
struc,cd to make the bullion fund of the
assay Office available so far rs practicable In
carrying out the project OF the Treasury De-
partmeut for silver resumption. This bullion
fnnd Includes about 81. 900 600 In silver. The
Officers Of tho Philadelphia mint have been
Instructed to usc two-thirds Of lite entire
capacity In the coinage OF silver, until other
wise ordered. Under this arrangement the
mint can turn out froui 81, 600, 900 to - 700,
600 ncr month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
NAVY YARD AFFAIRS.

The statement in yesterdays Chronicle,
10 the effect that the Gaping OF the piles for
the foundation OF u stack at the shop had
been condemned, and that work was wrongly
done BY the foreman OF joiners," is not
founded on facts. The piles were driven by
the laborers' gang, and the foreman Of join
ers was ordered to have the Gaping put on,
and TO use the tops Of the piles that were cut
off for that purpose. The Gaping was sub
stantially and well laid, but after the work
was finished It was found that the half-round
logs werc unsuitable to receive the brick
foundation, and they are beng taken up and
square timber Of no better quality laid In
their place. In this matter the foreman OF
joiners simply obeycd orders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The following IL the financial exhibit of the
Treasury Department at the close Of business
yesterday, Currency. s9,a5i, eeIoa; special
deposit Of legal tenders for redemption Of
certificates Of deposit, SEQ, 900; coin, ssl,-
078, l2t 90; including coin certificates. s2,,-
c21 ,4so; outstanding legal tenders, s3oo, Ia
COO.
Tho receipts from internal revenue sources
Yesterday were SEQ, 1891.
The total amount invested by the German
Government In the United States funded debt
| Ia sIs,O OO, 900, OF which sS0oO,O 900 was nego-
tjated during the present month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The graduating class Of medical Students
Of Georgetown University held = meeting
Wednesday night, at which Mr.. Il. Traut-
mann was elected president, Mr.. W. l.. Rey-
nolds vice president, and B. T. Hodges secre-
tary for the ensuing year.
After the meeting the class, with number
Of friends, repaired to Christopher Mades'
hotel, where they enjoyed q fine supper.
The yiauds we're prepared under the superyl-
sion Of the hostess, Mira. lIades, and the In
yiting appearance Of the table was compll-
Ing and dissection of the human form divine
tli0y had not forgotten how to dissect fowls
and AyaiVes,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

All the towns are as hard up as Columbus.
None of the big wholesale houses In Macon
are doing anything. A proprietor Of one OF
the largest Wholesale Establishments In the
State told q friend Of ours 1t was hardly
worth while to open his doors, as the sales
did not pay the salaries OF his clerks. The
same condition exists In Griiiu. Merchants
are taking cotton for the payment of debts.
In Atlanta the situation Is as bad as any,
where else, II not worse. A general crash 10
feared. Everywhere You meet blue and
Brunswick railroad money Is used Going
to Atlanta you find Forsyth money; then
GAINESVILLE money; then Griffin money; and
further up local certificates. Greenbacks are
never shown you except as curiosity.
Along tho railroads you sec the fields white
with cotton, md not leaf upon the stalks,
In some fields not q hand Is picking, Should
a heavy, beating rain come large quantities
Of cotton would be lost.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The library at the rooms Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Is constantly
being improved by additions Of the latest
publications. We notice among others late
works Of Bickcrstith, Murray, Tindall, Miss
Thackeray, Holland and Faryion. The terms
Of subscription to this library are very rea-
sonable, aud persons wishing TO have pleas
ant reading TO pass away tho long evenings
now upon us would do well 10 JOIN ms
library.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

Commissioner Douglass has received from
General schcnck, United States Minister to
Great Britain, copies OF all forms, reports,
&C., used by the British Government In rela-
tlon to the collection Of taxes on distilled
spirits, malt liquors aud tobacco. II Is INC
Intention of the commissioners To examine
these papers, with view to adopting any
Improvement over our system which they may
Drpspnt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

Remember that Deylin Il Co., the fashion.
able clothiers, Will remove to their new and
beautiful saloon parior, No, liOo street, to-
morrow morning, and will he pleased to see
their many friends and customers at tho
opening OF their new place Of business.
They win exhibit O varied and handsome line
Of samples, which cannot fail to please the
most refined taste, and will be happy to re-
reiye the orders Of citizens and visitors for
clothing adapted to the season, OF the most
elegant styles and finish.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
nIIIIIkeu,. Cafe nud Rating. House.

To parties temporarily or permanently
staying In the city desiring flrst-class fare at
honest prices we recommend Frank Milli'
ken's Cafe, No. 9Oi y street, few doors
from Ninth. The house Is central In loca.
ton, and the attendants courteous and
prompt. Meals ut oil hours, and every
boardcr gets value received for his money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The Thompson troupe was again greeted,
last night, with large audience. Tho play
was 'Robin Hood and was well rendered.
Tonight Miss Thompson will have q farewell
benefit, .'SinUad the Sailor" and "Aladden'
being presented. This IL q strong bill, and
Lydia deserves the crowded house she will
have
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
Young Men. Christian AssocIa,ion-Dny Of
PRAYER.

The second Sabbath In November has been
observed for number Of years as day OF
special prayer for Young Mems Chrl-tian
Associations throughout the United States
and British provinces. ny q circular Just
published by the Young Mems Christian AS
IL IL desired that the pastors OF churches
should preach special sermons to young men
on that day, request which Is fitting, and
viii undoubtedly he considered by the pastors
of our city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
Fire.

Yesterday evening Ere was discovered In
the restaurant and hotel Of Bun Bryan, on
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third street,
which was extingulshed by Mr.. Bryan and
II. Steele, Of the hook and ladder company,
beiQre any serious damage was done.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

At q meeting Of the junior class OF the
medical department, University of George
town, held last night, the following gentle
men were UNANIMOUSLY elected officers for
the ensuing years President, Myron Board
man; vice president, Edward 4. Butts; see.
retarv DnuUlnas Rluns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
Me..r.. La,lmer & Cieary, AuciIoneer,,

report tho following sales made yesterday
afternoon. Northern part Of los II, n square
go, containing 1,525 square feet ground,
situated on Ninth street east, nearcorner OF
South A street, to I. T. iill, atlil cents;
also, the lot adjoining, to same purchaser, at
81 cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
CITYITEMS.

TINS Blood owes lts red color 10 minute eiob-
healthy person, q large amount OF Iron, which
gives vitality TO tho blood, The Peruvian Syrup
supplies the blood with this vital element, and
gives strength and vlgor 10 tho whole system,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

assortment Of Clothing and Furnishing Goods
for gentlemen, youths and children, at prices 10
snlt the financial crisis, at Roman 4 Coxs, No.
s0I Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The Gern,an- American Savings Bank,
No. Bis Seventh street, pays interest on deposits
Tor each calendar month. Bank hours, Q To 4.
Open on Saturday evenings until O'Clock.
Call for copy OF tle regulatlons.
JOHN HrTZ, President.
q. X. PRksTiss, Cashier,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

Call and examine the fire and4urglar-proo
yaults Of the safe Deposit Company, corner 0
keeping OF securities, Jewels, silyer-ware, or
other yaluabes. Rents, from ten 20 sixty doh
lars per annum, according to size. No business
man can afford to do without them.
7dte wdrninD from the Chicago and Boston fires.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

war DEPARJNEHT.l
GypIuE oy THE OHIfY SIGNAL OYFIoER.
WAsIuHaTos, d. o., October 81, lsIs, I o. IN.



TN storm centre over the lake region will
probally move eastward over the lower lakes on
Friday. For the Western Gulf States, southerly
Winds shift to cold nOrthcrs. For the Southern
Nates, northWeAteTly winds and somewhat lower
temperature, with clear weather. Fer the Mid
die States, northeast to southeast winds, incTeas-
log cloudness and possibly light rain or snow.
For New England, sOntheastery winds, with
threatening weather. For the lower lake region
sontheasterly winds yeer 10 southwest and pot
sihly northwest, with falling temperature, cloudy
and snowy weather. For the upper lakes, rising
temperature, increasing northwest Winds, COLI
cloudy ana clearing weather. For the nOrlh.
west, clear, cold weather.
CauliOnaTy signals continue at Rochester, Ds-
wego, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit.
Alpena, Grand Haven, Chicago, Milwaukee, Ia.
canada, Marquette and Duluth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The election OF Oiicers OF the baltimore
Scbnetzen will take place next "Wednesday, and
Ii is the engrossing topic Of discussion among
inc membsfs OF the society. The prominent
candidates for president are Gen. binmenhtrg
and Mr.. Charles Lemknhl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

"a stitch 10 time saves nlno," 10 Is equally
certain That dose OF healthy tonic like Hos
season OF tho year NAV save many an unpleasant
twingc. a dose, however, Ia not sufficient. Tho
system should be thoroughly charged with this
genial vegetable stimulant and invigorant,
Commence taking II with the commencement Of
the atmospheric changes which distinguish tho
winter from The autumn. Thereby you will
cretive organs, and those painful diseases Of tho
muscles aud the nerves Of sensation, which often
render the period OF the year which should be
lne merricst a season Of penance and Dispute
tude. The extraordinary vigur ond regularity
which THIS celebrating restorative lmparts to
me most Important functions OF the body, rem
DER u an invaluable remedy for nervous debility,
and Intermittent fevers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
ma FRYER OWN Ar NoNruOuEpY,

~. IL
eept three patients. II e expected that the
,,,v v.,. go ,,o,,u,o,,.x
"A fhN hh o'hn AT hoH,uohhh''
MONTGOMERY, ALA. OSt. DO.-ThoTc have been
no lever deaths IN the past twenty'fou hours.
There was the heaviest frosi Of the season this
morning. There are few oil cascs on hand,
and one or two Of them are very sick. No new
cases are reported.
An .rr,,, ,,o,, ., r,-,,, ,,,-,,n,y, o,,u,vo
pn..a.. ~. N.Y. " sne, ns ~ ,,,'.',,
,. n,usioN; oct 1o.-Iobert =, WlntnIop nhs re-
Celveu llspatoh from ~ =. Bradstrest, oI oIn-
o oInhs, smting mat eleven hunnIeu Mempn,s
orpnans appeal for assistance from outside
sources, AND ssk that contributions NAV be msue
~ ueiI ocnalt universally. Thcy reques, 'nht
,ne .owns IN Massachuseus Nc carnesly ~
uuss'cI 70 rnlse ani Toward innus LOT tneu ~.
W. wv. ", " ntnIup VIII nearby vo-opefate M.n
s ,nr,ou,rn,teen a!eany eppo,nteh ny = meetlns
~ ,s W VIZ pos.on noaru q, Iaae ,o9 ,his
purpose TO {. q. Atwood, secretary OF the board.
tyrKxAs.
n,,y,so,, ~, On Tn xo,,o,r ,.vor d.
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a, n,nss, No.. ~. w, IAN mi ,he,e
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Napsu,i, o ~, Va yIcss and ,ro.t fornsd here
Mshshhir W.. Sp.-icc anu iiost iVtiHtu uctt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

corner Of New YORK avenue and Fifteenth street.
pays per cent per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours . to Z; satur'
days. TO Aand IN 9,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
ron THE nESErIr or THE PInExES.

In letter to Joseph Williams. esq, prcsl-
dent OF the fire commissioners, in reply to his
letter Of the 9th instant, the board states
''that the superintendent Of lamps and gas
has been directed to have all lamps in the
immediate vicinity Of fire plugs glazed with
red glass, and when locating new posts and
taking old ones out he will have them placed
as near as possible to street lamps so glazed,
so that they may lie readily distinguished by
the fire department in case Of fire"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The following was the range OF the thermomp
ter at Hempler's yesterday; a, M, ~; 10 q. m,
no; 10 m, o.; y. In, os up. H., ID; p. H. %;
n, m, 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

MELTON ovERCoATs,
CHINCHILLA ovERooAfs,
WHITNEY ovERCoATs,
BEAVER ovERCoATs,
,,.,.nnoo.n 90. tla. cts. Ro. s2,. $50;
- Ga, $40, ,as, go, $50;
SINGLE OR DOUBLE. BREASTED SACK;
TiiE ULSTER COAT;
OvERCOATS
TO FIT ANY MAN, YOUTH, BOY OR CHILLI.
AT A. SAKS 4 cos,
3i5 SEVENTH STREET.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

BEAR IN MIND THE FACT THAT YOU CAN ONLY Sc
RE- THESE HEAVY DISCOUNTS nv
BUYING AT ONCE.
BABLI Bros,
Merchant Tailors and Fine ClothieIs,
Corner Seventh and ID streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

'TTIAT IS THE VJ ESIIUN.
WHETHER IT n BETTER to SAVE 20 PER CENT. by
BUYING CLOTHING NOW, on, WAITING fpR COLDER
WEATHER, PAY FULL PRICES
A WISE DECISION
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

The board have approved OF the route Sc
lccted by General %. J.. Babcock, superin.
Meeting the Capitol and several executive
Departments with telographic wire, In ac-
cordancc with act Of Congress, approved
March 2, 1879. The route designated Is as
follows: Commencing at North Capitol and
b streets and running along the former
street to the Government printing office;
thence along II street to Eighth; thence
along Eighth by the Interior and Post Office
Departments; thence along q street 10 the
Treasury, Executive Mansion, War and
Navy Departments, and from q street to the
State Department along Fourteenth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

MONTGOMERY. ALA. O;t. c0.-Thcrc have been
no fever deaths Ia the past twenty four hours.
There was the heaviest frosi Of the season this
morning. There are a few oil casca on hand,
and one or two Of them are very sick. No new
CaGea are remarked
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31
THE uo.Rn OF PUBLIC WORKS.


The following improvements were ordered
by the Board Of Public Works yesterday:
The superintendent Of roads has been d.
rccted to have the serpentlno route over
Meridian Hill repaired at once. Orders have
been given for the parking OF Tenth street,
between d and 7 southwest, to be done with
out delay. The pump on Tenth street, be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth, Is TO be
repaired At once. The board have deter
mined to abolish the office OF assistant sec
rotary, recently vacated by Mr.. Edward
Johnson,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-31

1T work go,

ANu fbs Nltltfl tNEttI,
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BpiLpIHa,
where the answer may be seen, cost
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-10-09

From the winona Advance.

IOhl Aiic W Ahf duCCs
Dusty, falsely packed, mixed, plated and
water packed cotton, to tie great detrl
ment of planters, merchants, farmers and
ginners, went to market the past season
exceeding in quantity any previous year
before or since the war. 1t Is reprehens BILE
and damaging that such shout be the case.
Were it not avoidable, it would be ccnsur-
able, but not a case occurs that could not be
prevented; cotton when gathered from the
field should be scaffOlded one day. at least.
early or late in the season, that IL may be-
thoroughly dried to prevent being mapped
in ginning. and TO assist in Kidding IL of
dust. A bale of cotton that has been summed.
trashed and tossed about on the scaffold be-
fore ginning will compensate for all that
trouble ten fold its cost; cotton suffered TO
stay In the field TOO long will become i'm
prpg ated with dust, therefore IL should he
picked before the fall rains. There is no
honest excuse for plating, mixing or water
packing and every 2inner who owns gin
and pres should see that il L. not done.
Every village or country merchant Fhnuld
have an augur and thoroughly sample with
that alone, when he suspects foul pay.
That process stops condemned cotton In the
hands of the owner for the action OF the
grand jury. and visits the penalty for fraud
on the perpetrator. otherwise whole com
munity might be cen-ur'.d. Swabbing he
box in dry weather often ends in pouring
a full bucket on the bulk OF cotton and TOts
the bale. Therefore have no water in the
box, packing bale with ordinary cotton
inside and fine cotton outside - plating or
falsely packing, and three parts b fine cot
ton. the price OF the low cotrOn governs the
bale. In fact buyers regard it "a fraud.
aud will not pay the full price Of low cot
ton, and often the commission merchant
has 70 sell IL at auction for what It will
bring. Gins and presses now in great de-
gree being public Institutions. owners
should feel the responsibility of improving
the samples OF cotton turned out. and readi-
ly incur the little expense necessary TO eff
feet IL.
The present fixtures Of a gin should be-
revolutioniZed. If the ginneT does his duty
there Is no excuse for dust IN cotton r. an
extent to declare it objectionable. Ii he dos
this he enhances the value Of every bale
from 81 TO 50. Let him have good gin, =
good roomy gin house, with suitable pick
room and other appendagss | shall name.
and guarantee the enhanced value Of all
the cotton ginned. have never met with
single pick room yet suitable 70 prepare