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National Republican., 1873-02-26
THR DISTRICT IN C0NsRRss.
An Appropriation for the Purchase Of u
Civ Hall

Al meeting Of the House Committee on Ap-
preparations, held yesterday morning, they agreed
to recommend an appropriation Of 500, 900 for
the purchase by the United States Of the interest
OF the District Of Columbia In the Guy Hall
building, now used solely for Government pur-
poses. The price OF the building IL TO be fixed
by three impartial appraiserH, to he selected hy
the Secretary Of the lnterior, and the money IA
To be applied by the District only for the erection
Of suitable building for the District Officea, and
the Governor and Board or Public Works are au-
thoriZed, II they deem 70 advisable for that pur-
pose, to make arrangemenN to secure suiiiclent
land fronting on Pennsylvania and Louialand
avenue, between seventh aud Ninth streets
National Republican., 1873-02-26
Arrest OF n Justice Of the Peace for Con

Yesterday morning, while one Of the justices
business OF his once, one OF the baiffs OF the
supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia, who,
with the remark, "Mr. Justice, have an attach
ment for contempt" stopped all business In the
Justices court and marched the j. y. up before
Ills Honor Judge Cartier. On the arrival OF the
Justice at the courtroom he was sworn as
witness In the cause then pending, but before
proceeding TO testify In that cause II became
necessary 10 attend TO the matter Of contempt,
when, upon Investigation, II was satisfactorily
shown that the J. p, instead OF contempt Of
court, had never been summoned TO attend as a
witness, but had been grossly insulted by being
arrested and carried up TO answer for an offence
which he had never committed. After the dis
coVery OF the fact that no summons had heen
served, the Justice was discharged from custody.
The question now arises as TO who IA respOnsl-
hle for this arrest,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
FIRE IN ALEXANDRIA.
The Marshall House Burued-Its As.scia-

The Marshall house, on the corner OF King aud
Pitt streets, In Alexandria, Va, was partially
the oldest hotels In that town, and was especially
memorable as the house on which the Confede-
rate nag was 1rst holsted In that section Of the
country, and In which Col. Elmer NJ. Ellsworth
was killed by James Jackson, the proprietor Of
the house, after Ellsworth, a. the head OF de-
tachment Of the New York hre zouayes, had as
cended to the roof Of the house and torn down
the nag.
Tue building had been for some time uuoccu.
pied, aud was advertised for sale. shortly after
IL O'Clock last night the back portion, which was
OF frame, was found to be on 1re. AdNmen's
ball was in progress In the neiRhbOrhoOd, and In
short time the nre department was In service.
The nrc, however, consumed the entire back
buildlnR, and also the roof OF the main building,
and OF adjoining bulllinRs occupied by A. J.
Wedderburn and II. Duany, and owned by DR..
klipstein. The front building OF the Marshall
house IA stlll standing,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
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THE COURTS.
suprrmc Court Of the usirsd States.

On motion Of MrAA1 1HgssDsT. HssDsTT. bss q sSS. .sia
ESQ.,, Of Clinton, La, was admitted to practice as
an attorney aud counsellor OF this court.
10; iSo; Jose Rlhon ct al appellants, "a. The
pany e. al. The argument Of this cause was con.
tinued by Mr. Jas. Grant, OF counsel for the ap-
pelAnts. The court declined to hear further
No. IN. Joseph h. Coneld, appellant, vs..
Louisa McClelland ct al. This cause was argued
~ MT. u W. hartley, Of counsel for the appel
iss', and Submitted submitted on printed arguments by
u No; l9l. John Phelps Putnam, appellant, vs..
Tue New Albany and sanduAky CITY Junction
Railroad Company ct a.. Passed.
ror, ". Henry Smith, assignee Of Alexander
Ilendenln. In error to the Circuit Court OF the
United states ior the Eastern district OF virginia.
the court that the writ OF error III this cause be
dismissed with costs, under the sixteenth rule.
No. lA9. =. A. Stockdale, collector, Ac., plain
TN In error, W. Dowell Woolkart Co.
No. iA. \. A. stockdale, collector, ar., plain.
TN In error, W. Henry Michel. These causes
were submitted on written arguments by Mr.. At
raj Phlnlps o. counsel for The pantitrs IN error srroT
and BY Mr.. Fred. Chase, for the defendants In
No isI; The United States, plai,tla In error
hr. Assistant Attorney General Hill, continued
Adjourned until tomorrow at II O'Clock.
Circuit Court--Chief Justice Cartier.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday
hneesl Norneet Va, Nall0r-case submitted Y
Jury. Levi vs.. Myers-yerdict for plaintiff u
sas3 .Is. fahey vs.. Conner-cSse submitted 4
court, Aud Judgment for plaintiff. RAsher vs.
Colenan-yerdict for S3+.10. Barter vs. Plumb
action for alleged false imprisonment verdict
for plaintln in 800. Draeli vs.. Rittenhouse
Co.-motion nled 10 strike ont Affidaylt OF de
fence. Adjourned.
Police Csurt-JudHe Smell.
The following cases were tried In thls.court
yesterday; Francis Foreman, larceny Of q tur
key; thirty days In jail. Mike Burke, assault and
battery on WIN. Price; continued. Peter Fergu.
son, larceny OF 4 bushel OF coal; thirty DAYS IN
jail. Nathaniel Hall, larceny Of o dress skirt
continued. Earnest Jones, assault on his wife
pair Of boots; thirty days In jail. VIM. Burke
yAgrAncy; sent 70 the workhouse. John Hender
son, profanity; %.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
The Inauaurntion

The city Ia rapidly nlling up with strangeu
The hotels are already crowded, Every person
having rooms TO spare for the present should
communicate that fact TO strangers and others
In the columns Of the REPrBIlcAH All mer-
chants doing business In gentlemens furnishing
RoO'ls should take especial pains tO have attrar-
tive carls In the RRPCMIcAR. All boarding
ac 'nmmodAtions known n they would have their
houses full In these days. All cAssea Of mer-
chants, II consulting their best interests, will
give US an opportunity 10 help them now make
hay while the sun shines," and let q general and
profitable intelligence shine on your business
through the columns Of the NATIONAL REPuB-
LICAN.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
For Fall Dress

Custom-made Swallow Tail" coats,
Custom-made "SwallOw Tall coats,
CustOm-nlade "SwalloW Tail" coats,
and
CustOm-made full dreas yests
CuStoul-mAde full dress vests,
CustOm-mAde full dress vests,
aud
CustOm-made hlark doeskin pants,
CustOm-mA1e black dOeskln pants,
Custom made black doeskln pants.
superb line Of the above gOoda for full dress
occasions Just manufactured In our custom de
partment; prices fully forty per cent less than
the same goods male 10 order
HABLE BRorHRRs,
streets.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
Normal school for sunday school TeneLrr.

The committee selected from the several
Protestant denominations to decide upon plan
for establishing a normal school for training
Sunday school teachers met last night In the
parlors Of the Young Mems Christian Association
building. DR.. o. 3. PIesbry was chosen chair
man and Mr.. ZAlmOn Richards secretary.
Mr.. Richards submitted a constitution and a
plan for the organization OF the Sunday School
referred TO 4 special committee, consisting OF
Messra. Pratt, ChnAte and Richards for cOnsid.
Grafton, with Instructions to report on next Sat
urtiay evening, at O'Clock.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
baltimore and Potomac Railroad-R mo- u
STRANGE Of Baltimore Citixeus.

A petition was presented yesterday In the 1rst
branch OF the city council, from II. W. Baldwin,
VIM. Cotton, John j. PARCEL, James Skldmore
Levi Condor, and others, resldents and property
owners Of the Nineteenth ward, living near the
line OF the Baltimore and Potomac railroad prO-
testing against the open cut which the company
leaves In constructing It's track from Gilmore to
Monroe streets. The petitioners say that II Is
learned the company intends TO allow the cut to
remain uncovered from Gilmore street west 10
the city lmlts and call attention to the act ap-
proved May 20, 1859, which requires the COM
nany TO $50 construct, enclose aud surround aaid
railroad, lying between said streets, that the
said railroad, and all engines or cars passing
over II shall be entirely concealed from the view
OF persons using the streets or avenues OF the
clty, and bounding on said property or adjacent
thereto. ."-Bdh. sun, 96tA.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
pnI,IIc GchooI ConreF,..

The coacer Of the Female Grammar and In
termcdlatc schools Of the First district, which
took place last night at the Franklin school
building, was complete success,
sEIOSD DISTRICT INTERMEDIATE.
The pupils Of Female Intermediate School No.
/, Second district, assisted by the classes OF last
year, gave a concert last night at the Seaton
hchOOI building, which was very largely attended.
Prof J. H. Daniel conducted the concert, and
Master WaldeckeT presided at the plano. The
vGriOuR parts were well rendered, end the affair
WAS entirely successful,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
An Aitcmpt Mt Suicide.

George u. Haywood, a clerk In the Treasury
Department, made an attempt yesterday morn
ing, about II O'Clock while labOTlng under tenn
pOfary insanity TO commit suicide at his board
ing-h0use, No. T25 Tenth street. lie cut his
M, oaI and stabbed himself In several places, but
none Ot the wounds arc considered dangerous.
A certificate was procured, and later In the day
no was removed TO the Insane asylum.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
LENT.
SoIemniiIe- OF the Season In the RpIscopal
aud Cathollc Churches,

nnd tathoNc thurches.
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday, and was OBJ
served by the Catholics and EpscOpallans rs the
last day before the beginning OF the season OF
Lent, aud from the earliest days OF Christianity
II has been the close OF the carnival season. No
where In thus country Is II general festival oc-
casion, except In New Orleans, where the "Maril
Gras' Of the early French settlers Ia still OBJ
served with great spirit.
To-day Il Ash Wednesday and the inaugura-
tlon OF the lenten season. II is observed with
great solemnity In the Episcopal and Catholic
Churches. In the latter church all the faithful
are expected to attend mass, and TO receive from
the hands OF the pHest q sign OF the cross In
ashes on their foreheada, to denote their humility
and TO realnd them Of the certainty OF death.
In the former II is observed As q solemn fast, and
the services are appropriate to the occAaion,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
TnR LOUISIANA QUESTION.
The President. Message Referred 10 IN.
Iudlglarw Ca.,u.lss..

Judiciary Committee.
The Presidents message regarding affairs In
Louisiana was received, read and appropriately
referred in both Houses yesterday. 10 the SEN
ate the question had been under debate, and the
Presidents Views az expressed In the message
had already received an earnest Endorsement at
the hands Of the majority. In the House II was
the subject Of spirited debate, provoked by Mr..
sheldons desire TO force action thereon sooner
than tho House deemed necessary. General
Butler finally came to his rescue with a propo-
sltlon that the matter should be referred TO the
judiciary Committee, with authority to report
at any time, and that the committee shall be
privileged to sit during the sessions OF the
House. This Instruction being adopted, was en-
larged to embrace all questions relating TO
Louisiana aifulrs, including the impeachment OF
Judge Durell. AZ soon aS possible, In view OF
the Important questions pending In the House,
the committee will proceed TO lts consideration.
Tue Senate Committee on Privileges and Rlec-
tons has already acted on the questions involved,
and having taken great deal OF evidence, Is IN
readiness TO urge the immediate action on IL
report, now pending. IL Ia therefore possible,
II not probable, that solution OF this muddlC
will be reached before the adjournment. Gen.
| eral Buffers proposition, supported by the ma.
| Jonty OF the Senate committee, for new cleo.
tion, TO be held under the supervision OF Con.
gression commission, Will probably be adopted.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
Circuit Court--ch,.f Ju.,,c. C.,,,s,
Police Court-Judae snrII.
CITY ITEMS.

A TABLEIu, musical and literary entertainment
for bhe beneht OF the Ladies' Aid Society OF Mt,
vernon place church will take place Friday even.
Ing.
REsERyED SEATS on Market space, To see the
procession on Inauguration day, Tor sale at Kills
music store.
A Two-sEAT PlIAErOS CARNAGE, In good cOndl-
tlon, for sale cheap. Apply at No. l6ls Nine
Irenth street or 1905 Pennsylvania avenue.
An ELECTION for seven directors Of the Colum-
bla Railway Company, to serve during the ensu-
Ing year, will be held March II.
J0uH y, BuDGErT has now completed and
ready for sale as ine an assortment OF light car
-iiages rs can he found In the city.
LArTNER a CLRARY, auCtloneers and real
estate brokers, will sell on Monday, March TO-
At 400 O'Clock p. m, improved real estate.
Mr.. Gro. n. BARRIER has accommodations for
one hundred and my persons during the inaugu-
ration.
W. II. o. II. MORRISON, law booksellers and
publishers, No, 40 Pennsylvania avenue "a re-
eelyed all the new books,
TH annual commencement Of the law de-
partment, Howard University, viii be held
Thursday evening, at O'Clock.
AN adjourned meeting Of the EMPLOYING Plas.
tereTs' Association will be held this evening.
sOLID GOLD RtNG has been lost for the re-
turn Of which q handsome reward win be given.
NJ. W. GAIT, BRO, 4 60. call attention TO their
Immense stock Of watches and Jewelry.
THE stock, fixtures, goodwill and lease Of
nrst class grocery store for sale, Address A. b.,
REPuBLIoAS oillce.
AIsTRoP DUDLEY have an old established res-
tanTant, corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana
avenue, for sale.
A RkduLAH meeting OF the Young Mens Re
publican club will he held this evening.
GREES A WILLIAMS, Ructioneers, will sell on
Friday, the 2sth inst, al 10 O'Clock a. m the per
late residence on Eighth street, between D and
National Republican., 1873-02-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
THE NEWS OF TUE CITY YESTERDAY,

Preparations for the Ipnugurntiou-Pro-
ceedipss OF the board Of Hcalth-A JUS
tlce Of the Peace Arrested-nIectine of
the Citizens Relief Committee-The
Property Of vice President CoIfaN Re.
covered-Dnlis and Concerts.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
The COlfaX RObbeTy-RecOvery Of some
of the PrOpeFty.

As was stated In the report Of the ColfaX rob-
berry yesterday morning, the detectives were
after the thief, with a fair prospect OF success.
They returned yesterday morning from Phila-
delphla with large portion OF the stolen bonds
and all tho JewelTy. They did not succeed In
catching the thief, but have not by any means
Nlyen up the chase,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
PIrc Ihe Nuyy DcnnrImruI,

yesterday morning at ll:b5 O'Clock an alarm
was turned iu from box %, caused by nre
being discovered Ia the Navy Department, which
ofisiaated from a defective nue.. The depart
ment responded promptly, but the Dire was eX-
tInEulshed ere their arrival. The damage was
slight.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
SMALLPOX,

The following cases OF smallpox were reported
TO the health Olicer yesterday one case Rt No.
oil Third street southwest; one In an alley be-
tween Ninth and Tenth and D and L streets
southwest; also one death on NJ street, between
First street and New Jersey avenue southeast
National Republican., 1873-02-26
Only n Remnant.

corner OF New York avenue and Fifteenth street,
pays6 per cent. per annnm on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours TO 4; Satur.
days . 10 I and O to &,
National Republican., 1873-02-26
POsIpOnemen: OF GsOTgo william CUriIs'


In consequence Of the Illness Of Mr.. Cnrtls, he
Will not be able 10 deliver the lecture announced
Tor tomorrow evening at Lincoln hall. Due no
tlce Will be given as soon ns the date can be
arranged, which will probably be about March ",
National Republican., 1873-02-26
NEWS OF THE CAPITAL.
CONGRESS AND THE DEPARTMENTS

The Pacific Mail Lobby-Invos,iaatIou by
the Ways aud Means Con,nitteo-No
Money Used to Aid the Bnl-The Lou
isinnn Case-Thc Busincss in Congress-
Miscellaneous News aud Notes.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
Ladies' YIsItInE

our city eau Ind everything In the way OF fur
nlshlnR gOCds at Chas BGum's hOOpSklTt and
corset factory, SOs Seventh street, between b
and streets
National Republican., 1873-02-26
WKTRoPoIITANyAR yARIRTY TnsATRR.

centH
Reserved AeAts, 8 eents extra
Diagram Of hall At John {. parker'a No, al
seventh STREET - 'fsh,a
National Republican., 1873-02-26
DANGER or AN EXTRA SESSION.
Condition Of Business Before Congress
Limited Time for Actlou.


Limited Time for Action.
The necessity or danger Of an extra session or
an immediate session OF the Forty.ThIrd Con.
grcss Is admitted. The fAult Of this unfortunate
circumstance Is not altogether with the ma Jority,
as the Democrats have, by every conceivable
means, delayed the completion Of pending bust.
ness for the evident purpose OF throwing the re.
sponsihillty Of the expense and odium, however
mistaken II may be, upon the supporters Of the
Administration. The Republican members OF
both houses, prompted by the historic tradition
Of the party that lts nrst duty Ia TO investigate
and punish lts own denquents, have been ex-
ceellngly liberal In yielding TO the numerous de-
mands for Inquiry Into alleged criminal tranaac-
tlons. The result has heen the entire exculpi-
tion OF any prominent leader from even a sns-
pClOn of guilt, hut II has hlsO delayed action on
matters OF greater public import. About one
half Of the appropriation hills have been passed,
and tho remaining half, with the fisheries, the
Louisiana, the Utah, and other important Ques-
tions, arc yet unfinished. II will require night
sessions, as well as Sunday sessions, To complete
them before the lth OF March,
National Republican., 1873-02-26

THE LOWEST PRICES FOR TIE LAST OF rue SEASON.
Being determined 10 make thorough clean
Ing ont" Of our winter stock before arranging for
spring trade, we will sell
Fine all-woOl Suits for $40.
Fine al-wOol suits for tl9.
Fine all-WOOl Suits for SIS.
Pine all-wOol Suits for tla.
OyercOats at my per cent, reduction.
OyercOats at 1ftY per cent. reduction.
lIABLK BROs,, Fashionable TAllOra,
Corner Seventh and streets.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
DELIyERY.

Of the Manufacture, iorzEr. and Issue of ins cars
who shall At all times have fpl and free to the
ApaftmentH, safes, and vaults where the cards are
manufactured aud stored, for the purpose Of In.
srectn9 the sarnr. and whoae duty II viii be to re.
giIrc the HupplAtopH OF the contract TO be faith.
fully obseryed and the contractor shall furnish him
apd his clerks suitable otice aud deck at the
Place Of manufacture, for the transaction Of the
States.
The contractor. his employees. and agents shall
conform to such regulations the Depa rtment may
from time 10 time sdoit for the security 6f the Gov
National Republican., 1873-02-26
2 southwest. Also, this evening, At O'Clock, 4
nne assoTtment Of plated ware.


Choice stock Of PaperhansinEs, &c,
Aredueed prices % make room for spring stock
No; $50 Seventh street, between D and z streets,
embracing all grades Of Paperhanglngs and
window Shades also, choice Pilntings, Engray.
Frames, all styles and sizes. N Walnut, an,
Velvet, &c,; Picture Cord and Tassels, Rings,
Malls, Gold Plated, Pinned and Wire Centre
THE NEW CoLoSNADE Horn, Philadelphia, IA,
within four blocks Of all the newspaper ofiees.
WIEN coSsuMEna buy directly from tho mann.
tscturer they get better and cheaper articles.
oolay Morrill,, corner Fifteenth and y streets,
opposlte IIea,uI Department, receive their
watches from their manufactory In Geneva,
Repairing done by skillful wofkmon.
THE GRRAr EsoLrsH REMEDY for gout and
Rheumatism. An auferen from the above com.
ylsed to use Blalra 0out and Rhnumatlc Pills.
They can he relied npon AZ the most safe and
enectual remedy ever offered to the public, and
have been universally used In Europe for many
years With the greatest suoeesa Prepared by
PRouT 4 HAIu,ANr, 40 Strand, Lpndon, Ensiand
and sod BY all druggists.
wovptRFut--I. George coombs, ooc Pennsyl
yania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets
In selling the finest French candles at the low
price OF 20 cents per pound. A call will satisfy
Nuhh HtlluN tnt hhIne HOOnA WnlCn arc
usually sold for 20 cents. ]. q. CooNBs, S0o Penn
sylvania avenne.
ONE or rHE BEST srocKa or
CLOTHING
In Washington
to be sold
by the lat OF March
In feganl to price no such Inducements have
ever been offered, ~.
NOAH wAIKRR Co.,
| Metropolitan Hotel building
GIL PennAylVanla avenue, between Sixth
and Seventh streets.
TuR DOMESTIC" sRwIsd MACHINE CourAsY
selling more machines "a, la seoopd wear thar
any other sewing machi1e company ever soid Ii
| It's tenth year. The Domestic" has won thi
| success at time when competition IA TN
| strongest, and when people are the best In
formed, most critical And exactlna; when zoo,
machines sell the most readily, and bad ones IN
4 A word to the wise is sunicient.
M. 7. Adams and Co., o05 y atreet, (NAaonI
Iemple,) are the agents for the ''DomeuiIc" Il
this city.
WHITE, clean. sound teeth, all may have "
using daily THrRsroSs Ivory Pearl Tooti
f3wderj price 70 and 80 cents per bottle.
rERs whenever . plaster is needed, are unri
vailed. Price 20, %, and 90 cents each.
BElrrifrl- soft, glossy hair, all desire II, Al
may have u by constant use Of TUoNf7ON'
Pomade optlme. Price, 20 and 90 cents pc
LioHr coLoREp KID Gloves very stylish who
not soiled. JoryESs lnoiorous Kid Gloy
Cleaner will renovate them Thoroughly; price /
cents per bottle. All sold by druggists an
fancy dealers.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.: AND NoTEs.

The Postmaster General has appointed A. X,
shhyer postmaster at Union Mills, Carroll
county, MARYLAND, vice Randolph T.. Leather.
wood, resigned.
SOUTHERN CLAIMS COMMISSION
The commissioners yesterday heard the cases
OF the widow st the late Judge Purcell Of this
county, Va, valned at es,O 900, and John jackson,
a colored resident OF Falls Church, Va, who
claims to have contributed property 10 the
value Of -, 900 to the service Of the Union army
during the war.
National Republican., 1873-02-26

FnR BLACK OLoTH COATs and Vests, and 1nt
black DOeskln Pants, In neWly-made goods; nnI
White Vests, and hne PantalOons 10 evening
COors. One price only,
GEO. c. HEESSG, No, 4iO Seventh street.
National Republican., 1873-02-26

GRERS a WILLIAM, RuctioneerS, will sell on
Friday, the 2sth inst, AZ 10 O'Clock a. m the per
sonal effects Of Carroll Bailey, deceased, at his
late residence on Eighth street, between and
National Republican., 1873-02-26

AIsTRoF DUDLEY have an old-establlshed rss-
tanrant, corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana
avenue, for sale.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
RL.ANKR

In addltion, the contractor win he required TO
furnish lAbels. and direct the same for each rack
the agent OF the Department. together with al
other anks required 20 be inclosed With the cards
terly returns relating TO the number OF cards iur
fActure
CONTRACT NOT AssIaHABLR,
The contract cannot In any case, I've lawfully
National Republican., 1873-02-26
The WashinEten City saving. paaL,
For the Innasaraiion.

corner OF seventh street and LOulsiana avenue
pays per cent. interest on all deposits. Depol
Its can he made and drawn at will.
National Republican., 1873-02-26
RESERVATIONS

The PoatmAS,er General reserves the riEht to re-
~ S,s m n ah9 Al Dlda W ~ h adEment the inter
70 annnl the contract H. IN his opinon, there shall
be fallNure at any time to perform faithfully any
II It's atipulationa, or In case of wful attempt IL
mpose upon the Department cards Inferior 70 the
sample farniahed TO the bidder by the Dcpsrtment.
National Republican., 1873-02-26

WIEN coNsuMERa buy directly from the manu-
tacturer lhey get better and cheaper articles.
oolay Morrill,, corner Fifteenth and r streets,
opposite Treasury Department, receive theIf
Watches from their manufactory In Geneva.
Repairing done by skillful wofkmon,