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National Republican., 1874-05-18
WASHINGT TON BIBLE SOCIETY.
FORTY-SIXTH ANNIvERSARY-TH A.

FORTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARIES AN
NUAL REPORT.
The forty-sixth anniversary of the Washington
City Bible Society was held yesterday afternoon,
at Lincoln hall. The attendance was large, and
much interest was manifested in the proceedings.
The meeting was opened with devotional exer-
cises, conducted by Rev A. W. Pitzer; after which
the following annuaIreport was presented:
the REPORT.
The board of managers Of the Washington City
Bible Society present to Its members their report
for the year ending April so, 1874. During the
year the society has made grants Of more than
one hundred and atty Bibles and Testaments to
four Of our city mission churches, Protestant or
phan asylum, Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion. &C. The requests for gratuitous distribution
have exceeded the grants but proper discrimi,
have been necessarily declined from want OF funds
1t will be remembered that in the year 1872 the
society employed an agent to sl ysit from house to
where any family had none, and were willing to
receive It. This agent eanvassed the entire city,
reIuctantiy suspended at this point by The failure
Of the churches to contribute for this object.
We have the morti6cationof Of coming before you,
to-day, with the statement that of tho sixty Pro
testant churches and organizations in this city
where the Word of God Is read every Sabbath
day, but ten Of them have contributed anything
toward the Dissemination OF that word through
this agency. Should this be sol
VIII the members Of the churches say to this
society, which 10 their agent, 90 forward in your
work; make a thorough canvass Of the city; let
no family in this capital OF Christian nation,
that God has so signally and SO wonderfully
blessed. be without Bible, and we will sustain
your The desire and purpose Of this society is to
cause the light OF Gods truth to shine IN every
household and by every hreslde, that tho light Of
Gods love may burn IN every heart-whch pur-
pose Is only limited by the amounts placed in our
hands for Its accomplishment
During the year the society has been called TO
mourn the death Of two OF the members OF its
board of managers, Messrs. David Bassett and
J. NJ Duncanson. In these deaths the admoni-
tion comes to us, Whatsoever thy hand findeth
to do do IL with thy might
For the information Of the public, the board
would state that the object Of this society is TO
promote the circulation OF the Holy Scriptures,
without note or comment. All communicant
members OF any church, making an annual con-
trIbution, or any person contributing one dollar
shall be member for one year. The pastors OF
evangelical churches In the city, are ez- o Gcfo,
members OF tho board OF managers, and are in
vited to attend its meetings
An Introductory address was delivered by the
president, Hon. JohnC. Hariness, after which
hymn was sung and Rev. q. II. Tiffany, DID,
pastor of MetrIpolitsn NJ. E, church, and Rev.
Alex. Mclean, ,ot New York, made brIeraddresses,
on the conclusion Of which Prayer Was offered,
the benedictlon pronounced, and the meeting ad.
journed, 4@Ssc e. - .
National Republican., 1874-05-18
WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.
THE MARRIAGE OF REPRESENTATIVE
.. NnNGER

Saturday afternoon the comfortable home OF
Mrs. Admiral DIhlgren was crowded with select
company Of friends to witness the marriage OF
Hon. q. D. Conger, of Michigan, to Mrs. s. d.
Selby, Of Minnesota Mes Dahlgren, who was a
former school-lnate and companion Of the bride,
performed her part as hostess with afa ease and
grace for which she is famous, and, hF her charm
ing conversation AID solicitude for &he pleasure
Of those present, won new laurels The parlors
and adjoining rooms were tastetally decorated
with fresh spring flowers, which by their fragrance
sad beauty seemed to be fitting company for the
informal many Of the ladies were dressed bi
walking costumes, some of which were very ele-
giant in both material and design, while others
were present In full dress. The ceremony, which
was performed by the Rev. J. g. Butler, vas
simple and brief and was followed by the usual
congratulations and kisssS. The bride appeared
in peari-coiored figured brocade silk trimsned
with Point-lace; ornaments-diamonds
The Refreshments, which had been provided
under the supervision OF the hostess were addI-
tional evidences of that lady taste and Judgment
one noticeable and pleasing feature Of which was
the entire absence Of wine|emonade, coffee &C.,
being substituted. Owing to the imperative de-
mands OF business upon Mr.. C., the brlda1 tour
viii necessarily be of short duration. There were
present Hon. J. q. Blaine and lady, Senator
Ferry. Senator and Mrs. Chandler, Senator and
Mrs. Oglesby. Hon. ]. e. Burrows and lady, Hon.
+. Sawyer and lady, Hon. w. W. Field and lady,
Hon. u. WRldron and lady, Hon. G. Willard,
James Monroe, Hon. X. O.. Parsons Hon II. E.
Paine, wife and GauEhter, Mrs. S1uthw0rth, Gail
Hamilton, Miss Dodge,) MIR. and Mrs. Ciisbee,
National Republican., 1874-05-18
HOME AGAIN.

KRRiyAL OF THE dEffYsBURG WITH
THE INTER-OCEANIu CANAL COMMIS-
SIoNERS.
The United State rst,smer Gettysburg. Licu.
tenant d. e. Merit, Lie G I-dulandng, arrived at
the navy yard SatuIda. after tocn, about O'Clock
from Aspinwall, having On boa Major Walter
Mcfarland U. S. A; Capt. in Heqsr, Y; s. A.;
Lieutenant ], T. Sullivan, u. ). N: Gehefal
Ammen, and Professors Walton and Mitchell, of
the Inter.Oceanic Canal Commission. and Mr..
McKenna, correspondent Of the New York
fko Gettysburg left Asphwall On the 10Th of
April, arrived In Havana May Q, LETT there the
next day aud made Koy West on the Sth. She
remained OF that port until the 1lth, when she
sailed for Norfolk, where ehc arrived on the 18th,
and left the same day for hero. This vessel sailed
10 convey the Commissioners TO- the Isthmus, and
during her absence she visited the Pensacola navy
yard and the ports of Graytgwn and Darien, in
addition to those mentioned above. Among the
many articles Of value brought home by the ON
GERS and crew several very hne pieces OF coral
a quantity of handsome feathers, and number Of
monkeys and parrots. The passage up from Key
West was rough one.
Tho following is . list Of her oticers: Lieuten
ant d. g. McRitchie, commauding; Lieutenant
J. E. Jones; Passed Assistant Engineer, w. ~
Smith; Assistant EnginaeE Richard Inch; As
sistant VPaymaster, O. =. Eastman; Assistant
Surgeon, Thomas Owens; Mates, q. II. Cleye
land, J. A. H. Wilmuth, J. III. Creighton and J
Reed; Captains Clerk, r. Z klopper Pay
masters's Clerk, ]. ]. Patterson.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
OBITUARY.
DEATH OF MIR D. M. WHEELER.

DEATH OF MR.. d. NJ. WHEELER.
Mr. David NJ. Wheeler, late clerk in the Re-
gister Of Wills office, died at his residence early
yesterday morning, after o two weeks Illness Of
an attack of strangulated hernia. 1t has been
previously stated in the REPUBLICAN that he was
found senseless on the floor Of the ofice by the
lanitor OF the building, and removed to his home
where, on examination by the physicians 1t was
discovered that the attack resulted from the
wounds that he received while in the United
States service. By his honesty and uprightness,
genial manners and devotion to duty, he formed
many acquaintances and endeared himself to a
large circle OF friends. The funeral will take
place this afternoon from Trinity Protestant
Episcopal church. under the auspices OF Hiram
Lodge 4. A. A. NJ, Of which he was o member.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
TIE RAIN STORM.
WHAT THE FIRST SHOWER OF THE SEA
SON DONE.

Hal III Z lhSI SHO" Eh Or III Il . Eh-
SON DONE.
The first thunder shower of the year came on
Saturday afternoon about O'Clock, and although
the storm lasted but short while, yet in that
time a large quantity Of water fell. The light
ming was sharp and vivid, but caused no damage
as far as heard from. While tho rain was de-
scending in torrents considerable excitement was
created in the fancy and dry goods establishment
Of Behrens Brothers, 723 Seventh street north
west by the discovery of large quantities of water
pouring through defective skylght on the most
valuable goods in the store, such as silks, satins
and alpacas. Every effort was made TO remove
them, but before this was fully accomplished
many pieces were damaged to q great extent,
the loss being estimated at 900. After the rain
had ceased to fall a large bay horse came dashing
and two wheels) Of q lumber wagon, defylng all
attempts at capture. He was finally headed of at
Fourteenth street and started for the Boundary.
Where he fetched up has not been ascertained.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
THE BODY OF WILLIE BROSNAN
NOT YET FOUND :.

The body Of little Willie Brosnan was not found
up to late hour last night. Several boats were
out on the Branch all day on Saturday and yes
terday, the occupants being engaged in graphing
and laying and hauling seine with . hope Of re-
covering the body, but without success. Among
the seaTchers was the father Of the youth, and Il
was touching sight 70 see the old man vading
knee-deep in the mud and weeds, hauling the
tire but every time he found that the body Of his
child was not In the net look Of disappointment
weuld pass over his counteAanee and heaay sigh
escape from him.
1t is said that the mother OF the boy has not
tasteda morsel Of food since the sad accident oe-
cuued: on Thgysday last
National Republican., 1874-05-18
TIE ENGLISH TOURISTS.
WASHINGTON CITY THE GARDEN SPOT
OF AMERICA


OF AMERICA.
The English tourists who have been spending
three days in this city depart southwark this
morning Since their arrival here the party has
been augmented in numbers by the addition Of
W: P. Parsons, H. Foster, jr., Mr Hutchison and
]. L. Plumbridge. all of England.
On Saturday last they visited Mount Vernon
and enjoyed the beautiful scenery Of the Potomac
in their sail On arriving at their destination
every point of interes: was closely Inspected, and
they expressed themselves as greatly pleased
with the trip. - y
Yesterday, Under the leadership Of Mr.. viii A.
Short, the enterprising gent for the firm Of Cook,
Son & JenSens, they visiled the cemetery at Ar
lingtQQ, and the mansion there; after which they
rode round the heights Of GepTgetown, out to the
Soldiers home, and back by GlenW0od.
In their detour Of the city they express them
selves much pleased with its beauty, especially
the wide -thoroughfares, and believe that If the
Improvements inaugurated are carried to snc-
cessful completion in ten years the capital Of the
American nation will be the most handsome city
in the world, and well worthy Of the young country,
as they term 1t. Should they meet with the same
reception in the continuance of their excursion
found here they will bear back to England with
them most tlattering opinion of the sociability
Of the people eff this country.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
CITY ITEMS.
eur vHE SYSTEM IN BIGHTING TUNE.

The great object in cases OF indigestion and Its
accompanying arrangements OF the liver. bowels
and nerves is TO put the stomach in condition to
dissolve, readily and without pain, the food sub
mitted to Its action. This is accomplished, and
much more than this, by the daily use Of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. dose should be taken
before every meal. The good effect will soon be
apparent. The loss Of flesh, strength and energy
which usually occurs in dyspepsia will be arrested
The determination Of bile to the skin will cease
and that cathartic fluid will pass into the bowels
and assist IN keeping them free. Every organ
will be toned and renovated. The kidneys, the
sifters OF the system, will be benehelally in
nuenced, as we'll as the liver, the alimentary
canal and the pores. In short, the whole organi-
zation Will be put IN the fighting trim necessary
to resist and expel disease. II tho medicine is
taken regularly and persistently, this result will
inevitably follow.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
THE HOME F0R FALLEY WOMEN.

At the Woman's Suffrage Convention in New
vors--the following res""iutI2ns, which have o
local interest, SsSe passed:
ResOIvsd, That it is tie duty of every American
woman who believes IN tAS Acknowledgment o.
women to give substaptiai proof thereof by con.
tribqting portion of her t9sens 10 permanent
fund for cafrying on the work.
Resolusd, That the National Woman'e Suffrage
Association heaFtiiy eJmpa: nIrvs wrsn-s.ss-y,,,-
Of Mrs Spencer in her petition for the appt6pfla.
tion OF the conscience fund TO tho great purpote of
saving the unfortunate women and sad1s 2rls
who have gaIhered in the District of Columbia
from their bfeseht vices and degradation, and that
We earnestly urge upon Congress the necessity
and Justice Of the measure.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.

MEETINGS DURING THE PAST AND
PRESENT WEEK.
The ladies of the Temperance Union have held
thirty-nine prayer meetings and two mass meet
ings during the past week In the various churches
of this city. The interest in these meetings is
daily increasing. This week the appointments
are as follows: E-street Baptist church, Monday
northern district, to which both ladies and gen
tIemen are invited, at Northern Presbyterian
church, street, between Ninth and Tenth
Streets at O'Clock each afternoon. Meetings for
ladies exclusively from TO Z o'clock each alter
noon Except Friday ut Metropolitan Presbyte-
church, Rev Dr. Mobiles; Western Presbyterian
church, DR.. Coombs'; and Methodist Prostest2pt
church, Ninth street, between and streets.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
TUESDAY, May L., SATURDAY, May Is; TUES
and SATURDAY. May q.

and SATURDAY, May "a.
Among the diagrams ana views exhibited during
the lecture will be the fOOwing Map Of the United
states showing the Mineral Regious;. the Treasure
Chest Of the Nation: Dividing Line Of Gold and
silver; the Washoe Range OF Mountains; Geoiogi-
cal history; Mount Davidson as an Island Peak;
First appearance ofGrsenstOne; breaking Through
Of Tracnyte; How ComstCck Lode Originated;
Horses; Filing of the FIssure with Gold and silver
Interior View of the Richest Mines in the W orld;
Two Hundred Millions OF ID Dollars Produced Already.
Mouth of the SutIo Tunnel; Conveying Air TO
with compressed-Alr Drills; Explosion with Nitro
Glycerine or Giant Powder: Machine shop; DWELL
ing; Garden; Curious Rocks; Shafts !, :, B. 4 e&te
ri0r and interior; Old kentuck and his JackHss;
View from the Summit over the FoTty-Mile Desert;
Westward View towards Mount Davidson; Virginia
at Washington and st. Paul's In London; Dead
Weight, Wafer, Ore, Waste Rock, and Ton OF
Silver Every Day; SO Cords Of Fire Wood Burned
in "a Hours; Mining Pumps; the Most Crooked
Railroad Ia The World; Discovery and Hiding OF
Ore; the Opposition to the sairo Tunnel; Stock
Cheating and RobblnE the Public; Bribing of
Judges and Legislatures; Employing Venal Press;
Sl2 Coo pr day the Profits OF these ManiPulatI0ns
Lowering and Hosting Of Ore; Water Power Util-
Germany: Chimney Loo Feet High; Principles OF
Ventilation; COnsumptiye Miners-the cause OF hu-
manIty demands q remedy; Accidents In Mines;
Caye-Miners Buried Alive; Premature Blast
maimed and blinded; A Deluged Mine-dead bodies
floating about: Falling Down the ShafI: Fire in
the Yellow Jacket Mine-I2 miners burned to death.
Escape and Rescue through the Tunnel: also, Views
ofMining Scenes In all Parts Of the Word.
Admission free, Tickets may be obfnlned on ap-
pllcatlon at the office of Wizards Hotel at the
Metropolitan Hotel. and at MessTs- Philip Solo
mons Bookstore. Those heretofore issued are good
fOr A
National Republican., 1874-05-18
AUCTION SALES TODAY.


By Latiner 4 Cieary:
At o'clock, part Of lot numbered thirty, ~, }
In square four hundred and slxty.seven, tAe7,)
together with all the improvements thereon.
By B. H. Warner:
At O'Clock, two three-story frame dwellings,
Nos. 1606 and 1910 L street northwest
BY Holden, Spence Co.:
At Q O'Clock, property on L street, between
Third and Fourth northwest.
BY Duncanson Bros:
At o'clock, unimpreved lots In Holmead's ad-
dition to Georgetown
ENGLISH GRAY SUITS
THE FIFTH AVENUE
/ SENSATION FOR BUSINESS WEAR
MADE FROM FINE ENGLISH WOOLSEY
S-,a Single Breasted Cutaway
Double Breasted CutaHay,
>rTrs Double Breasted Sack,
nyle-Breasted Suits,
at popular prices A SAKs Co-,
$40 Seventh st rect
National Republican., 1874-05-18
FREE FIaHT.

Last night, about IL o'clock, ss Sergeant MIL
stead and Uficsrs Columbus and Brown were
walking down the Avenue, between Sixth and
Four-And- d-a-half streets, cries OF murder were
heard issuing from the sCentral House" on the
opposite side Of the Avenue. The door being
Open the officers entered andfound several parties
engaged In free fight, in one ot the rooms up
stairs, and they Immediately placed the whole
party under arrest, among them three lady board-
ers, who had been attracted TO the room Dy the
were in no way responsible for the disturbance.
: After placing the parties under arrest the ON
GERS raped for assistance, and Detectives NC
Soon after the reserve from the Seventh precinct,
(Lieut John p. Kelly arrived, when Q proces-
sion was formed, and the party moved towards
the station-house corner Of First and streets,
where they gave their names as Henry stout,
George Bowers, Edward Brien, Edward yonn-
son, Margaret Schramm, Harriet Smiiton, mary
Blake and Josephine Hartley;
National Republican., 1874-05-18

SUMNER GARMENTS
Superior quality, stylish cut.
We quote the lowest market rates.
Children's Sailor Suits, sS and 20.
Boys Cashmere and Flannel Suits, s5.
Mems Cashmere Suits, 81, Is and sio.
White Marseilles Vests, double and single
breasted, from q to %.
White Duck Vests, double and single brea asted
sl.75 to $3.50.
From tailoring department we have received
handsome and choice additions in piece goods for
spring and summer wear.
ErsEMAN BRos-,
SOS Seventh street, May Building.
National Republican., 1874-05-18

WHEN you CAN DO so ALWAYS CHOOSE
THE BEST.
Dealers IN Soda Water viii consult their own
interests By ordefidg the beet Soda Water in
Steel Fountains, from Samuel O. Palmer, George
town, d. y. Counter fixtures, and syrup bottles
National Republican., 1874-05-18

FINE BUSINESS STAND FOR RENT.
lately occupied by TEE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
is for rent. As business stand It has no superior
in the city. The rooms are large and we'll ven
National Republican., 1874-05-18
rTRMNEsS OF TExTURE.

IIghtness OF fabric, and neatness OF pattern, are
combined in my iine Oheck Suits for gentlemen,
made Of the finest English goods imported. Price
Of gray; neat durable Light in weight, and priced
at ~ and IS.
Inspection invitedi
One price onlyi Csc. y. HENNINe,
No. 40 Seventh strset.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
SAFE or HIIL1 RfrES

Owing to the rainy weather the subdiyision Of
the land into market and villa sites belonging to
tween Alexandria and Warrington, couldn't be
finished, thereby delaying the proposed sale until
Oleary, auctioneers, VIII have the same adYer-
tised in few days.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
WE oALL THE ATTENTION

Of cur readers TO the auction sale this morning Of
B. H. Warner, real eatate brokef and auctioneer,
Of two three.story frame dwellinss-Nos. 15os and
1910 L street, between fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets northwest These houses are in avery
desirable and improving locality, and are Of just
the size now 90 much In demand for medium-sized
families The titles are perfect, terms easy, and
ahould command q good price.
National Republican., 1874-05-18

About o O'Clock yesterday morning Mary Muir
ply, aged thirteen years, living with Mrs. Null
grave, at 456 II street northwest, attempted to
light the fire with coal OIL and was SO badly burned
that her lie is despaired Of
National Republican., 1874-05-18
DoN,r WAIT rOp Tur u1coN

DON'T WAIT FOR THE WAGON
Of L. Beniamin's National Candy Mandatory to
come around to your store, but take q car and
come at once 70 the factory, Pennsylvania ave
nue., opposite the Metropolitan hotel and you will
be furnished free with car-tickets fer your ride.
Come as soon as you need anything co replenish
your stock. cow
National Republican., 1874-05-18
FINANCIAL,

DISTRICT STOCK EXCHANGE
Furnished Dy J. +. Brodhead, Banker. IS FOr.snth
street.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
FOUNTAIN AoUARIuua
INCREASE YOUR LIGHT,

Something novel and beautiful for fish and
flowers. Just the thing for conservatories Call
and see in operation at the show rooms of Hamil-
ton & Pearson, Y. NJ. q. A. building.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
r,Krc1RE oF yoUR VALUIRIrs

Gall and examine the FIRE and burgIar-proof
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
Keeping Of securities Jewels, silyer-ware or other
Valuables Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according TO size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TAKE paTHiHO front The Chiesgo and Boston fires.
National Republican., 1874-05-18

CINCINNATI LACE BEER
from the Lion brewery, for sale at 81 20 per dozen
pint bottles, by dealers throughout the District,
N -
National Republican., 1874-05-18

NARINI & BATES
ALA Fifteenth Annual
FLORA MAY BALL,
At NAR.Ni'S HALL,
TUESDAY, MAY 10. 1854.
Tickets alIuItting Gentleman and one Lady,
-; extra Ladies tickets, sso. Tickets for sale at
NJ sic Stores. mylS-td
National Republican., 1874-05-18

LION BREWERY LAGER BEER q:
in casks and bottles, for sale By sam1 y. Palmer,
Georgetown, d. y.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
EOR MOUNT VERNON.

ENOR MOUNT VERNON.
The Steamer ARROW, Captain Frank HolIines.
her present owners, will leave her wharf,
FOOT OF SEVENTH STREET,
DAILY (Sundays excepted) AT 10 O'CLOCK FOR
MOUNT VERNON, ,-
lngs. JAMES SYKES,
iebl9 Gen. Sup't Steamer Arrow.
National Republican., 1874-05-18

The excursionists will to-day be hrmalIy re-
ceived by 10th Houses Of Congress- and after.
wards visit the Patent Once, Smithsonian Insti-
tute Agricultural Bureau and other points Of in
fercsL In aud about Washington. At O'clock
this afternoon they Will visit Mount Vernon.
National Republican., 1874-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS, &c.
THEATRE-sALvINI.

NATIONAL THEATRE-sALvINI.
Box sheet now open at Metzerott's and Box Once
otTAeatre for the Final PeFformancesi In America OF
sIGNoR TOMAsO sALvISI,
THE GREATEST OF LIVING ACTORS
-FOUR NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE.
MUNDAr EVENING, May IS-INGOMAR.
SALVINI in his famous Tols of -. INtItJAIAR
SlGNORA PIAMONTI s......,.... + A ARrHFNIA
TUESDAY EVENING, May IS-HAMLET
SALVINl In his unique impersOuation Of
HAMLET.
iA THUKspXY EVENING. May gfiikLlA' 4.
sALViNI sRTDa;Y -EvlEi:NsiiiSYS;h GLADIATOR
BEEEFiT : Of + sIGk6R IssSR sA1TyyiSI sn1y .
DAVID GARRICK.
SALVINI in the fayorite role sof......SULLIyAN
SATURDAY, May %.
FAREWELL sALVINI MATINEE.
sALYINI IN his grand and vorld-fam9ms imper
Reserved Seats, Orchestra and Psrsa,t circle.
a.; Dress Circle, sl.5); General Admission, o.;
Gallery 50 cents; Private Boxes, SIS and Sc.
MONDAY, Nav 2j-hRS. LANDER,
Supported bya powerful company. mys
TTHEATkE COMIQUE.
u MONDAY, May IS,
Every Night and Wednesday and Saturday Natl
? d -
Popular prices OF adnIIsslSn-Io, 25 and 50 cents.
froductioa, for the Grst time, OF the sensation,
NEW YORK AS 1T WAS;
Or, the Fireman Midnight Watch,
Produced with startling scenic effects. After the
nre round OF pleasure at the Yoxall Gardens. In
CAN-CAN. myls-et
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