National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For tie Middle and Eastern States, barometer
rising dUTiag the day. Cith S0UfhDesf 70 nOrthiOes
spiaeS, falling temperature Increasing cloudiHeSs
J0LeTed by occasional rain fR the i0esterR Por-
fiOns.
The following was the range Of the Thermometer
ut Hempler's yesterday; a. m, coo; 10 a. m,
CSC; Y m, 7So u. P N, I7'i p. m, res p m,
The sun rises at s:as and sets at 5:l2
French candy 80 cents pound, at 4Os Ninth
street.
Merchants and all others have fine OppOrtun-
ity for advertising in TIE REPUBLICAN,.
This evening Bayard Taylor delivers at Lincoln
hal his great lecture on "Anoient Egypt"
TIE great week OF Knight and Diamond and
Zitella at the Oomique Is drawing to 3 close.
There is to be grand tournament to-day ct
Train leaves at 1:3O.
Thanks to the skill Of Dr.. Townsend and her
vigorous constitution, Mrs. General Eaton Is
again able 70 see her friends.
Only two opportunities more to see the ele-
giant company at the National theatre. To miss
Il Is 70 lose most beautiful theatrical treat
Everybody should attend the grand carnival OF
art at Lincoln hall, commencing next Monday
night. See programme in amusement column.
The central committee Of trades union was
again short OF quorum last night. 1t is about
time they commenced business or shut up for all
tine.
The steamship Panther, of Philadelphia, has
arrived at Guinand's wharf with SIS tons OF red
ash coal, which will be unloaded by the automatic
arrangement
Yesterday the United States steamer Fortune
left the navy yard for Philadelphia, and the
schooner Zoe arrived with oak plank for eonstruc-
uOn and repair.
Some one remarked to Mrs. Siddons that ap-
plause was necessary to actors, as 1t gave them
confidence. More" replied the actress; ait
gives us BREATH
Tonight Mrs Lander has her benefit, and for
the FIRST time in Washington the grand revival Of
''Antony and Cleopatra" will take place. The
event creates excitement in theatrical circles.
T.affunpr A. CIparv will
this morning at 10 O'Clock, at their salesrOOms,
large collection Of ire watches and jewelry. The
sale viii be continued this evening and tomorrow
evening at O'Clock.
The sirloin OF beef is said TO owe its name to
King Charles the Second, who, dining upon a
loin Of beef, and being particularly pleased with
it. asked the name of the Joint. On being told, he
said, "for its merit then l will knight 1t, and
henceforth it shall be called Sir-Loin."
The officers Of Columbia District Tent have az
ranged visitatiOns to the subordinate tents, as
FOLLOWS: Washington Tent, No. 81, October 80;
Excelsior, No. AZ, (GeorgetoWn,) November 8;
Heber, No. 10, (dO.,l November 3; Capitol, No.
So. Capitol HiIi,) November u; Eagle, No. 2,
(NRvy Ysrd,) November Is; Phoenix, No. II
(South Washington November Il; Eagle, No. g.
Juniors, Navy Yard, November q.
The first grand arch, forming a truss to adorn
the roof Of the Northern Liberty market, now be-
ing erected on Fifth street, between K and L
streets under the direction Of the architect, Mr..
James H. MeGill, has been put in position. This
roof win be Of the longest, IL not the longest
supported entirely on outside walls without In
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its magnitude, grandeur Of proportions and SIM
plieity Of design attracts much attention.
The Harvest festival and concert, musical and
literary at the Estreet Baptist church this even
ing, will doubtless prove an enjoyable entertain
ment The amateur talent secured to particl-
pate in the vocal part of the programme en-
braces many Of the popular singers in the city,
and the music selected Is Of character that will
prove acceptable to the audience in attendance.
The statement printed in the Star and Chronicle
that John SpeaEes, who is now serving term OF
sixty days in the WOTkhOuse, had applied to Judge
Smell for permission to attend the funeral Of one
of his children, and that the application had been
referred TO District Attorney Birney and by that
officer denied, is untrue so far as District Attor-
ney BirneY is concerned. That officer says no
such paper was referred to him, and that he knew
nothing Of the case until he read the published
statement.
New Jerusalem Lodge, No. g, F. A. A. NJ, cele-
brate their first semi-centennial on next Monday
evening, at the Masonic temple. Extensive ar
rangements have been made by the members OF
the Order to celebrate the anniversary in a man.
ner worthy Of the occasion, and the fortunate
participants will find it an enjoyable affair. The
members Of New Jerusalem never undertake any
thing on q cheap basis and It is said that this
event will eclipse any that have tTanspiTed at the
temple for some time.