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National Republican., 1873-01-06
SMALLPOX,
How 10 Prevent the Disense--A Sure Care
suggested by n Correspondents.

How 10 Prevent the Disense--A Sure Care
Suggested by n Correspondent.
The following cases OF smallpox have been re-
ported TO the health oicor since our last report
Two cases at No. 2i2 ID street southeast; one at
930 New York avenue northwest; one on street,
between Third aud FouLand-a-half streets south
west; one between Delaware avenue, First, n
alley southwest; one at No. 40I II street north
west, and one at 1880 Third street southwest
Deaths-Two at the smallpox hospital; one at
the corner Of Four-and-a-half and + streets
southwest; one at First and Half streets south
west; one at I'LL Fifth street southwest,
ONIONS A DtsrSrKcTANr.
Among the many preyentlyes for smallpox
correspondent sends US the following, which he
says was tried on q friend who lived on the see
ond door Of house In which the inmates on the
nrst moor had that terrible disease. All unpre-
pared for such an unexpected calamity she
readily resored to any suggestion a. q preyen-
tive. Among other things neighbor told her TO
cut up raw onions aud place them about tho
house She did 50, and not one OF the family
took the disease.
RENRDY PROPOSED.
When Jenner discovered cowpox In England
the world OF science hurled an avalanche Of fame
upon hts head; but when the most scientific
school OF medicine In the world-that OF Paris
published this recipe as panaceA for smallpox
u passed unheeded. II Il ~ unfaillng as fate
and conguers In every instance. 1t Is harmless
when taken by a small person. It will also cure
scarlet fever. Here is the recipe as have used
and cured my children Of scarlet fever; here ID
IA as have used u TO cure smallpox when learned
physicians said the patient must die, and II cured:
Sulphato zinc, one grain; foxglOye, (digitalis,)
one grain: half teaspOonfnl OF water. When
thoroughly mixed, add four ounces Of water.
Take spoonful every hour. Either disease viii
disappear In twelve hours. For child, smaller
doses according TO age.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NOTICES OF NEW ADyERTIsE,rENrs

NE" ADN
MONEY to loan In sums from tl, 900 to 1000.
THE Chesapeake" Nos. US and 800 Pennsyl-
Yanla avenue.
NATIONAL LOAN OFFICE, No. 9l4 Ninth street,
II. Fulton A Co.
THE Wisconsin Republican Association will
meet tomorrow evening.
WN. PKIReE BILL, attorney AMI counsellor At
law, e99 + street northwest.
PERSONS indebted to Robert Morrill, 4 Co. are
requested to call and settle.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Burns
Club will be held this evening.
THR Maine state Association Will hold their
FIRST soclable tomorrow evening.
PARLoR and bedroom, No. T05 Thirteenth street,
between and II streets, for rent.
The second grand annual hall OF the Knight
OF st. Patrick will he held Januarys.
TIE second annual sociable of the Pennsyl-
vania Republican Association viii take place
this evening.
CHARLES =. sTAHsBrRY, attorney and coun-
sellor-at-law and solicitor OF American and for
eign patents
THE annual meeting OF the Mutual Fire m
surance Company Of District OF Columbia will
be held Monday, January 70.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
CITY SMALL TALK,

''old Probs- prophesled the rain.
People kept within doors yesterday.
Boston children are called hub-bubs.
ImpreRnAhle-The Dairss OF Congress.
In the pasteboard business-Bill-posters
Capital punisbment-washington justice.
The mother Of the wOuld-be Presldents-Mrs.
Brown.
Browne says he only INDUCES In round dances
TO nll up his Tais' time.
Jones says he avoids balls because so many
sclntllate lsn till lAte) there.
q. b. Brooks, OF Newspaper Row, Ii afraId that
diamond ring Is about TO be claimed.
The Potomac river Ia open, and the tug-boat
Joe Denty made her way yesterday from Alex
andfiA to Washington.
Joe Jefferson having abandoned the atdgs will
probably take railroad sleeping car, provided he
can get one for twenty years sleep.
Tho Franklin Telegraph Company has placed
an Instrument at police headquarters, IN charge
Of J. Holley, for the beneht Of that body.
Another member OF the Japanese embassy has
embraced Christianity, and was last night re-
celysd In membership In the Metropolitan
church.
There IL bad break In the concrete crossing
on Market space, between Eighth and Ninth
streets, that demands imm edlate attention, or a
serious accident may result therefrom.
Inspector Ciuss during the past year issued
T4a building permits. This does not Include the
entire number Of buildings erected, as In the
early part OF the year builders failed to comply
with the regulations.
Among the many applicants for lodging at the
man 0 feet sk inches In height weighing a7l
pounds. When invited into the dodgers quar-
ters be cried like baby, and lnss ted on being
let loose, which request was compiled with.
National Republican., 1873-01-06

edy Of 'fRound the Block We expcct 10 see a
full house At the Comique tonight TO witness
the grand carnival performance.
.... May saville.
The hdbitHss Of the National are still praNina,
without stint, May savlles assumption OF the
roe Of Mrs Desmond, In the dramatic gem oI
Kerry" The lady certainly made her greatest
hit in washington, the character being an
adaptation TO her style and talent. II Is one
comlcal part coming ont in the unnecessary 40
riousness uccasioned by the false alarm Of Des-
%Snds death 70 ne was her rendition that
from Mr.. Bouclcault to herself.
Pref CromweII,
willanls hall, street, between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets, has been beautifully and
conveniently fitted mp for entertainments this
season, and will be inaugurated tomorrow even.
ing by the production ofProfeasor CromwelS ari
entertainments. We are perfectly familiar with
patronage. II is fuli u merit, agreeable fun and
happy Instruction, and no one attending will re.
gret either time or money.
Dion BeucIcnuIt.
Saturday evening, after the performance ol
"Colleen Bawn," Mr.. Boucicault entertained q
few friends at the Imperial. The conversation
Of course, turned on theAtres, plays and play.
rights, and Mr.. Bouclcault's historical remlnls.
Mr.. n. also expressed himself az extremely wei
pleased with his visit to Washington. lie vii
return during the season.
A New Star.
Observers have Just discovered a small, hut
bright, twlnkllng star in the theatrical armament
Of Washington, and more tnan likely Il will soon
come into full view. II Ia hlnted that Lotta an d
"Lttle Nell" will "pale their Intellectual fires" in
her presence, for very much IA expected from tht
talent the young and pretty child has already de.
yeloped. May she he success.
mile Aimee.
The directors OF the newly iy-orsanized Partisan
opera boune have effected arrangem ents with
Mr. sayile for season at the National, com
mencing Monday, January 10. The opera bouffe
Ia headed by Mile Aimee, and Includes the
names Of Mile Bcnelll and Mona Lecuger. The
opera Of LES Cent Yiergesr will be produced
among others. .|..-T
National Republican., 1873-01-06
Elnnd Annrnhen.I.L

The observer sent by the signal once to IIar-
pers Ferry TO watch for q sudden rise In the
river teegraphed yesterday morning 'shenan-
dOah has risen thlrty-eight inches since last re-
prn, and stlll rising bulk OF the rise occurred
since o'clock"
SIGRAL OTFICE, wAsHNGroH, Jan g. IEa
The condition Of the Potomac river at Har-
per'a Ferry, reported at p. m, "statiOnaTy and
twenty Inches lower than at at 10 a. IN. to-day, -
Sunday seems 10 indicate that the danger 20 he
anticipated here must come, II at all, from the
movement OF the ice now nlllnR the river, which
may happen When the swell from the upper
Potomac and shenandoah valleys reaches wash
lngton. The time required for a rise at HarpeTs
Ferry TO reach Washington IL estimated at
twenty-fOur hours. Tile greatest rise reported
at Harper's Ferry was three and half feet at 10
q. m. to-day, Sunday
telegram Just received q p. n.y. from HAT-
per's Ferry says no change has taken place In
Shenandoah since last report, and that the
Potomac IL not yet affected al that point.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
STATE SOCIETIES.
Meeting OF the New York and nIlnnesot1
Associations Saturday NiHht


Associations Saturday Night.
The New York Republican Association held a
meeting Saturday night the president, Alonzo
Bell, In the chair.
On motion, Hon. Lyman TTemaIne was elected
an honorary member OF the association.
letter was read from II. w. Seward, son Of
the late Secretary Seward, addressed 10 Warren
Y, stone, secretary OF the association, In which
the writer says;
"The past few weeks have brought 20 the fam
lly OF my father words OF sympathy In their af-
nletl0n, and OF appreciation OF his character,
from every part OF the country and Of the world.
These tributes to his memory are highly priced,
and Will be carefully cherished In his home. I
need hardly say tO'yOu that none will be pre-
served with more grateful appreciation than the
admirably expressed and beautifully engrOssed
volume OF the resolutions OF the New York Re
publican Association Of the District Of Columbia
which you have transmitted 20 me, In behalf OF
all the members Of his family, ! beg TO convey 10
you and the association their sincere thanks.n
Reports were received from the various COM
mltteeA, showing the work OF the association
during the Presidential campaign; which were
approved.
4 meeting Of the Minnesota Association was
also held saturday night when the sOoiable COM
mlttee was apponted 10 make Arrangements for
grand sOclable and reception this winter. The
Committee are as follows; Chas. =. WldstTand,
u. ". smith, NJ. e. EdsOn, d. A. Conn and J. 4.
Heck
National Republican., 1873-01-06
THE COURTS.
Circuit cour,-chI.r J..,Ie. Cartier.

Circuit Court-Chief Justice Cartier.
This court was engaged As follows Saturday:
Clapperton ys. Craig ys. Brcnfno Sfar. Butt
FOWLER ", 6rcai Falls Ice Company. Bills si
Hogan w. Kurtz. order to appoint commits.
Cook vs.. willoagSby. Motion TO strike GU,
rule formerly made, overruled and appeal.
Barker Va. Robinson, judgment hy default.
Peppers vs. CLARK, ~. Motion 70 qnash writ
OF all damages except one cent. Adjourned.
Equity Court--JudHe wyiIe.
Dainese vs.. Board Of Public Works, and Board
Of Public Works vs.. Danese. Both these cases
Gsliisans Of the United States va. Galileans Of
Harmony Lodge Of the District OF Columbia.
Order for taking testimony.
Nell vs.. Nell Decree taking bill for confessed,
and leave granted TO take testimony.
A number OF lnterlocutory routine orders were
entered. Adjourned.
Probate Court-Judse wyIie.
On Saturday the will Of Catherine Conner, be-
queathlng her estate to her children, and noml.
natlng Jeremiah Conner and Cornelius Brosna:
70 probate. The win Of the late ii. virginia
Beall, bequeathlng her property TO her brothers
and sisters, was fully proven, and the executor,
j. W. simms, qualified, giving 5000 bond, and
was also appointed guardian to minor; bond
~, 900. Andrew Rothwell was appointed collector
q the estate Of @. W. Devices; bond 1900. W.
II. Campbell was appointed guardian to the
orphans OF Jeremiah Hutchlnson and Charles
Cayls; bond 1000. Albert s. Newton was Ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate Of MAlinda
Forrest, deceased; bond ti 800.
Police Court-Judae smell.
In this court, on Saturday, VIM. Riley, failure
70 remove snow from In front Of his premises,
80 Edward Nolan, carrying pistol, $40; Lizzie
Moore and Louisa Jackson, bolsterous, % each;
Cornelius Peck, charged with failure 10 remove
snow from sidewalk, suspended; Jacob Luskey,
same charge, o.; Edward RidReway, selling
liquor without license, go, In addition to the
license; Daniel Hin, resisting 0ficer McKennA,
thirty days In jail; James Hlcks assault on Rd.
ward Brooks, reform school; Albert Mccormick,
stealing horse worth $40, three months In JAll.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
SOUTHERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
subscriptions To the stock by the state Of
Maryland.

Maryland.
Ata meeting Of the board OF commissioner
OF 81. Mary's county, held on the Sd day OF jan
uary, lsTS, the following prea mble and TesOln-
tlOn was unanimously adopted:
Whereas by an act OF the General Assembly
OF Maryland, entitled an "Act 20 aid In the con.
struction OF works Of internal improvements In
IT. MaTy's, Charles and Calvert counties, chapter
4oi, approved March 90, is6s," an appropriation
OF one hundred and seyenty-three Thousand dol
lars alIs,000) was made for internal improve
ments In ~. harys county; and whereas by
another act Of said General Assembly, entitled
"An act TO appoint commissioners To have q
survey made and an estimate OF the cost OF con-
struction OF q railroad from some point In Prince
Georges county to Point Lookout" chapter $40,
an appropriation OF $4,000, to be deducted from
the said sum OF fiTS,OOO, to defray the expenses
o. said survey, leaving the sum Of $4,000 to be
distributed under the nrst mentioned act.
Now, therefore, by virtue Of the authority
vested In this board by the said aforementioned
act
RssOired, That we, the county commissioners
for ~. Mary's county, In the State Of Maryland,
do hereby recommend to the treasurer Of the
state Of Maryland To subscribe, In the name and
~ behalf OF the state OF Maryland, 10 the stock
Of the southern Maryland Railroad Company 20
said act. JOuR u. ABELL, President,
A. q. TRSHIROS.
A. A. LAWRENCE,
Tnos. NJ. suADHICE.
Accompanying the resolution Ia q certificate OF
q. j, Durant, clerk to the commits issioneru.
The work on this road Is still progressing and
u IL expected that II will he completed within
the time nTst stated by the contraction.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
Death of Cant. G,o, Pare.

Many residents of Washington will .leam with
deep regret Of the death OF the well-known Capt.
Geo. Page, which occurred yesterday at IFS
residence, In Baltimore county. Mr. Page, some
years ago. was one OF the most enterphslng clti-
Eens OF Washington, being al one time the
owner OF several nne steamers which had been
built by him for the river trade. He was also the
proprietor Of windmill located In South Wash
tngton. OF late years, however, he has resided
near BAltim ore. The remains will be brought to
National Republican., 1873-01-06
,gr he Che.apsakeD -

Growing daily In popular favor as one OF the
installations OF the city 10 "The Chesapeake"
AAl00uy~ on the south side Of the Avenue, near
TENN street. There at all times eau be found
anything In the shape OF eating and drinking
which the market Affords. and served, too, In the
propHetors, Messrs, Geo. Goell and Leroy Molalr,
are Just suited for heir business, know the wants
Of their patrons and are always on hand 10 see
them well served. THE Chesapeake" has sup
piled want long felt, and Its generous propne-
tors deserve all manner OF success.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
Young Temperance seIdIrr..

a very nns and pleasant meeting was held by
Halloway Commandery No. ], OF Young Temp.
lars, Saturday evening, At their hall corner OF
four-and-a-nalf street and Pennsylvania aVenne,
and the following Oflcera were Installed by
Brothers ylnton Coombs, D. a. A., and Charles
Thurman, d. q, r. WIN. =, Levely, ". C.; Ri.
ward '. Rimball, W. V. C.; vinton COombs, W.
RI h. Baxter, W. A, RI John Center W. y. r.;
Richard Dyer, W. treasurer; WIN. MagrudeT, W.
A.; Eugene A. Van Week, W. A. A.; Edward
DarnAl, W. c.; Edgar Collins, W. s.; Harry
brandebery, chaplain; 3. @. Benedict, p. W. q.
terestlng remarks by w, p. Drew, OF Howard
Division s. Of T., and L, B. Dickinson, Of Ohio;
also, music by Edward Kimball-"COme, boys,
and Join u.s."
National Republican., 1873-01-06
Celebration Of Its Pifty-Eighth Anniver-
saFy-Au Interesfina Ryept,


The Columbia Typographical Society Of this
city celebrated the nfty-elRhth anniversary Of lts
existence on Saturday night last by a banquet
At the "hoetelrie" Of Edward Kolb, corner OF
Eighth and L streets. Quite q large number Of
gentlemen, including the oldest members OF the
tielpated In the festivities Of the occasion.
The opening speech was made by Mr.. Thomas
Rich, Al whose bidding the guests proceeded
boldly TO the work before them, which, Judging
from the celebrity with which II was performed,
was by no means disagreeable task The cloth
having been finally cleared, Mr.. John q. Judd
took the head OF the table as presiding orficer,
and the intellectual part OF the entertainment
began.
4 series Of verses written for the occasion by
NJ, Frank B. West, were read by Mr. George A.
II. McNeir.
The several toasts were then announced by
the president, and responded to In turn by Mr..
n. watkins, Captain &. h. Robinson, Professor
Cook, Mr. N. Cation, Mr.. Philip Rodier, Mr.. Jas
Croggon, OF the star, and Mr.. Claxton.
In addition to the Interesting "reminiscences
connected with the history OF the society and
recited In the speeches, It was delightful to OBJ
serve the respect amounting indeed to venera-
ton paid to the aged members, among whom
Mt. eaton, tue treasurer, now In his seventy
sixth year, may be prominently noticed.
Another interesting feature Of the entertain
Dream" by Mr.. John Rogers, which elected
rapturous applause; and another, the songs OF
"BarneyH Courtshlpr and "Where are the
Friends OF NY YOUTH" by Mr.. Noryel W. King.
II u usual TO close the anniversary hanquets Of
the society with the song last named, but on
longed by the singing Of "Auld Lang syne," and
then before the clocks struck twelve. the prcsi-
dent pronounced q few closing words, and the
Joyous compa ny separated.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
nnnMneil.

On Saturday night about i2 o'cl0ck, as q lad
named John Cohlle, aged 10 years, wAs attempt,
Ing TO get some dTlft-wOOd out OF the canal lie
tween N street and the river southwest he broke
through the Ice and was drowned before any as
sistance could be rendered. The remains were
taken out Of the water and carried 10 the home
~ ~ tne ,I ooI = paI9ht, NhsTe lhe coroner viewed
uueHt unnRgR RaaFV y" -
National Republican., 1873-01-06
A Humarons Lecture.

on next Tuesday evening Mr.. Bret Hartc will
appear as the bright, particular evening star Of
the star course Of lectures At Lincoln hail. THAT
he will twinkle brilliantly In his own peculiar
original oddly cannot be doubted by any one
who has read the unqualified encOmiunm Of the
New York Tipass, HSTiid, 1ribuns and other lead.
ing papers upon the lecture for which he il
billed here, and which be delivered reeentiy
with great selat at stelnway hall, New York.
His Lecture In entitled "The ATgOnauts Of
49," By this title he does not refer 10 the an.
Client ArgonAnts OF Drecian ronown, who sailed
In search OF the golden neece, but the passion
gers and crew Of the good ship Argo, a name
sake Of old Jason, on which the sailors were
shipped for the outward bound Voy yae0 and
which, though not burned behind them, vas left
by the modern gold yoyaRers TO lie ldis In the
dock At the golden gate, nobody meaning TO re-
turn whether failure or success awaited their en-
terpriso. Mr. Harte's description OF the quaint,
0dd pecullArltles Of these modern ATgOnAuts as
set forth In the New York papers, was eloquent
ln pathos, fluent and admirable In delivery and
IN narrative and portralture OF character lnlml-
table. Our citizens may confidently expect such
4 grand Intellectual and humorous treat a. the
season may not be able 10 duplicate.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
A necI.ion Of Inierrst.

In the ClrcuitCourt on Saturday, In the case OF
Van Rlswick w. The District Of Columbia, an
action for rent Of schoOl-rOoms, begun under the
old corporation OF Washington aud continued
after the organization Of the District govern
ment, Chief Justice Cartier held that single
action would not lie 10 cover the whole amount,
but that the debt must bo severed and two Ac-
tlons brought, one against the corporation and
the other against the District, for tha several
amounts which accrued under each government
National Republican., 1873-01-06
ThenIrIrnI Chnnar.

W. !. Thompson has rendered his resignation
M stage manager At the Theatre COmique and
accepted the proposition made by New York
pATtica. DICK Parker, the popular Ethiopian
comedian, and most acceptable selection, has
been chosen 20 al the vacancy,
National Republican., 1873-01-06
THE DEATH OF KAMEHANEHA.
Particulars OF the Ryent-Ssme ChaFac
terIatIcs Of the Late King.

Correspondence Of the N. y, Tribuns.l
HOsQLuLu, 3. l., Dec, lo.-The Sandwich
time n consequence OF the death OF King Kane
hameha V. He wonld not name a successor,
which was his preTogatiye according TO the con-
that he desired 10 be the last Of his line and the
last OF Hawaiian kings. This seems likely, as
the choice OF the mOnarchlsts OF the country
lies between an habituAl drunkAri, though nat
urnlly able man, named LunAlllo; an lmbeclla
Old woman, who would be the merest tool OF her
advisers, named kelllkOlanl, aud an Inferior
chief named David KalakanA. There Is no other
noble timber out Of which royalty may be recon
structed here. The native aTstO0racy Ia de-
funct, and II American residents make the
National Republican., 1873-01-06
THE LIGmT.RuSNING M

Sewing Machine is the best OF all. The perfec-
ton OF stitch on all kinds Of goods, great range
OF work, ease Of operation, nolseless, Tor more
nearly so than any other shuttle machlne,) self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability OF
all parts IA not equaled In any other machine,
Ofice, 9Oh + street, Masonic Temple.
NJ. 7, ADAMa q Co., Agents.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
\, p. II.

on Saturday night Grand Commander J. NJ.
iilnkls, assisted Wy the grand onieersi installed
Commander, o. A. kimmel; V. C., James Roche;
Herald, Joseph 4. Ford; Recorder, Y. NJ. Beach;
Treasurer, John NJ. Hinkle, and trustee, q, Kun
mel This order Is now In very 1OuriAhlng Y
condition. and lts numbers are Increasing rapidly
National Republican., 1873-01-06
y. M a. A

The religious services, under the auspices OF
the Young MenH Christian Association, held
every Sabbath evening Al the Theatre COmique,
were spent In singing and praying, In which the
congregation took part with much spirit. Rev.
a, A. Hall, OF the association, presided,
National Republican., 1873-01-06
IHRfNTNAN PRK8ENI9.
'ome In and look At our stock before purchas-
GOLDMAN A STKrsBERG,
Corner seventh and q streets.

WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THURsruNs Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price, 25 and 30 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair; all desire II, all
may have II u constant use OF THoNrsoSs
Pomade optime. Price, % and 90 cents per
bottle.
LfgHT CoIoREp Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JoUvES's inodorous Kid Glove
Cleaner will renOvate them thoroughly; price, %
cents per bottle. All sold by druggists and
fancy dealers,
National Republican., 1873-01-06
CentruI Prr.bytsrIau Church,

The dedication OF the Central Presbyterian
chapel Rev. A. W. PitLer, pastor, corner Of
Third and streets northwest which was TO have
taken place yesterday morning, was postponed
IN consequence Of the inclemency Of the weather.
The ordinary services Of the church were CON
Quoted, and DF, I1tzaT, the pastor, preached an
impressive sermon from Romans, Nxyiis.
National Republican., 1873-01-06
GoNnrnmnnI HnIe-

Messrs. LAtimer 4 CleATy, suctlOneer, will
sell this morning, In front OF their auction
rooms MISCELLANEOUS assortment Of Govern
Inent goods from the Signal OilCe, Among the
lot there are many fine held.glassea, copper fun.
nels, Ac,