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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.

THEIR ANNUAL BALL LAST NIGHT.
Last night the fourth annual ball Of the
knights of st. Patrick took place ct Odd Eel
lows hall, and drew together large number Of
BeIl-known citizens. Desiring to cultivate
friendly feelings and to unite in closer bonds the
two associations the local society sent an invita-
ton TO their Baltimore brethren to join them in
the festivities. The invitation was accepted in
the same spirit in which It was rendered, and in
response thirty gentlemen Of the Baltimore soct-
ETY., in full uniform, arrived by the $50 o'clock
train. They were met ct the depot by delega-
ton Of the Washington Knights, under command
Of Deputy Commander Cornell, and escorted to
the hall, where the Knights, drawn up in line,
received them. Commander John T. Kelly made
the following remarks Of welcome:
GENTLEMEN: welcome you, in behalf Of your
brother Knights Of Washington, to our city, and
also to the entertainment given by US this even
ing. assure you that We highly apprec late the
respect shown by your friendly visit, hoping that
the ties Of friendship and brotherly love may
hereafter be more binding and that sOciable and
fraternal visits may be more frequent, and in the
same generous and friendly spirit as is manifest
on this occasion. hope that the pleasures Of the
evening may be enjoyed by you, and that they
may be 50 agreeable as to repay you for the time
and trouble you have taken to be with US. Again,
gentlemen, bid you welcome.
Deputy Commander Colonel Eugene IT. Joyce,
of Baltimore, responded in the most happy man.
ner, and soon the hosts and guests, mingling in
gay thrOng, were enjoying the pleasures Of the
fete, which continued until a late hour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

San Franeisco's paupers each cost the city four
teen and half cents per day.
Since the new divorce law was passed in
Oregon the population has increased so per cent. :
A Mcleod county (Minn.) man was fined 1880
the other day for hoggtng his groWn-up daughter.
The Michigan salt product Of 1874 was 1, O25, g79
barrels being 2O3 6S3 barrels more than last year
Galveston, Texas, anticipates . large trade in
tropical fruits destined for the States west OF the
Mississippi.
The New York says: Graphic, 'Now is the time
to get out your sleigh, Varnish It up and sell 1t to
ample to the rest Of her sex by taking contract
to grade nineteen miles Of railroad.
Two Of Robert Bruces bones were sold in Edin-
burg recently for SIS and one Of the Vertebre Of
William the Lion for $3.50.
The Mauch Chunk Democrat says the coal
operators in that region propose reduction In
wages to miners, and strike is possible.
The London Times says 1872 new railroad bills
opens. Many are for city passenger railroads.
John Leprad, of Todd county, KY, is never
happy when Christmas comes, because he has
seTenty-hTe nepheWs and nieces to give presents
On sixty-fve cents week student in Iowa
college is reported TO have bOarded himself while
he was engaged in studying twenty hours per
day.
The population of Picking, according to a recent
letter, has greatly diminished Of late. 1t is now
estimated at q little over one million three hun
dred thousand.
Springfield man recently took bath IN the
dark. He managed we'll enough, only he got
hold Of piece OF stove blacking instead Of soap,
with marked results.
The London correspondent Of the Liverpool
Post says that It is confidently expected that
John Bright will accept the Invitation he has re-
eeiyed to visit this country in 1875.
A Harrisburg paper informs its readers thai
'when q gentleman and lady are walking upon
the street, the lady should walk inside OF the
gentleman" How the lady is TO do II is not
stated.
The attorney Of town in Illinois wrote to an
Eastern bondholder very frankly, stating that
the municipality had never paid interest Oh It's
bonds, and never intended 70 pay either princi-
pal or interest.
On the occasion OF her recent visit 70 England
the Russian Empress wore n cloak OF Siberian
Zhibellene valued At over so 600. Two hundred
employed in its manufacture.
Away up In the Himalaya mountains, where
they never dreamed OF encounterlng an European,
some Russian explorers recently met an English
man with six hundred mules laden with an as
sortment OF English goods on his way to Ysrkund,
the capital Of Eastern Turkestan.
China, even, is not exempt from the modern
vice Of oficlal peculation. The project Of Tlen-
Tfen, which is the port OF Pekin, at the head Of
navigation on the PelhO, and distant eighty-six
miles from the capital has just retired, after four
years plunderlng, with fortune Of $4,000. His
salary was ~, 500 per annum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
AN ECONONTCAL WIFE SPOILED.


What a treasure Of wife this old maid would
have developed into if she had only been mated!
She is now rich by virtue of having saved nearly
all her wages during a long life. Many poor
man bemOans his poverty who thinks nothing of
spending dollar day upon his personal appe-
titles and the qualification of superlative desires.
He thinks he is very badly of II he cannot stand
q dollar sin treats" when he is asked" But
this poor wOman's entire net earnings only
amounted TO one dollar per week, all OF which
she saved, simply because she did not feel the
need Of anything which It would buy. So our
poverty or wealth arises more from the cultiTa-
Jion Of expensive or frugal tastes in ourselves AID
children than from any given amount Of money
we or they may have TO eXpend.
In gentleman's house in Hartford, Conn, the
COUrdnt says, there is now lying very sick an old
servant woman sixty or more years Of age, who
has worked all her life for one dollar a week and
her board. She has spent almost nothing Of her
earnings, and her savings put into the bank
amount now to Between q, 900 and $1,000. She
has always refused to make a will, alleging that
she would be sure to die II she should make such
evident preparations for death. So matters have
run on, her savings increasing as her remaining
years diminished until now she Is apparently
about at the end Of the latter while her funds are
more abundant than ever. The question is, what
will become Of the money? She has no heirs in
the world, not one whatever; and has made no
will or provision for disbursing 1t. As an evil
dence Of what can be done by saving, she is
great success, but as an exponent Of the adVan-
tages Of economy she must be confessed a failure.
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g. W. sTICKNEY. g. W. BALLOON,
President. Cashier.
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK,
No, 500 Seventh Street

Second NAtlOnAI BANK buIIdlnRsJ
II now open for the reception OF deposits and trans
action OF business. Interest, i've per cent. per
Compounded twice q year. Open daily from
.. m. TO D. m. Saturdays, from 6t0 .. N.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
4 CARD FROM ARCHITECTS AND
BUILDERS,
We are requested to publish the following
statement:

We are requested to publish the following
statement:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec, IS, 1874.
We, the undersigned, having been requested to
make an examination Of the premises on LOuisi-
ana avenue, occupied by S. @. Hill & 20. and
John A. Baker, where a portion of the floors Of
the building referred to gave way, on the after
noon of the sd inst, would state, that having
were erected by Robert J. Fleming, under a con-
tract with Mr.. W. H. Phillip, and in accordance
with the plans and specifications furnished by Mr.
A. Cluss, architect, and have come to the follow
ing conclusions:
First The specifications are headed for a
''blOck of houses for store and similar purposes"
to those already built or Mr.. Phillip in the same
square, to be used for the same purposes, and not
for unusual and excessive weights.
We ind the injury to have been caused by the
excessive weights placed upon the weakest part
of the third floor, namely, about the stair trim
mers the weight being some forty odd tons of
OF about $40 square feet, or 100 pounds per square
foot, were it equally distributed, but much more
in fact on parts Of the floor.
This weight we consider much too great for
buildings not especially constructed for the stOr
age Of grain in bulk.
Second. The buildings were erected strictly in
accordance with the specifications Of the said
contract.
All the walls are fourteen inches thick through
out, and carried up to the roof the thick
ness and are we'll and carefully built in every re-
and are unusually well bridged.
We are Of the opinion that the stores are we'll
and carefully constructed, and are perfectly safe
for all ordinary store purposes. In materials,
workmanship, strength and sOlidity, we regard
the buildings fully equal to any Of their class
in the city Of Washington.
JOHN FRASER, Architect.
q. b. CHURCH,
THO. B. ENTwIsLE, Builder.
7. H. MCLAUGHLIN,
CHAs. T. SMITH,
To Vim. II. Phillip, Esq.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
MORE TROUBLE.
HOW A LAWYER GOT SCARED.

HOW A LAWYER GUT SUARED.
Some time since Mr.. A. Ross Perry, Q member
Of the Washington bar, got through the courts,
in behalf of one Of his clients, judgment against
Capt. A. Grant for about q, 300, and followed
that up by decree Of sale, which attached prop
erty worth probably $4,000. Yesterday the
captain and the lawyer met in the office Of Col.
S. s. Henkle, and the former at once proceeded
to give his opinion Of the lawyer, which was by
no means complimentary. After listening awhile
and replying as best he could Mr.. Perry picked
up chair and raised It as If to strike the captain.
The captain didn't scare worth q cent, but taking
q step backward he drew something from his
pocket which resembled q pistol, Whereupon the
lawyer incontinently fed the premises. Some
time after the captain departed the young man
returned and tried to prove by some Of the gen.
tlemen present that he had been shot at, a story
which gained some circulation during the even
ing. Those present in the room during the scene
cannot agree whether pistol was drawn or not,
but they are certain that none was fired.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
sCHENcK's MANDRAKE PILLS

will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication Of all bilious attacks,
prompt TO start the secretiOns Of the liver, and
give healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed,
Il is no ordinary discovery In medical science to
have invented remedy for these stubborn CON-
plants, which develop all the results produced
by heretofore free use Of ealOmel, q mineral
Justly dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to
be destructive In the extreme to the human sys-
TEN. That the properties Of certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues Of eaiomel without its
injurious tendencies, Is now an admitted fact,
rendered fndisputable by scientific researches;
and these who use the Mandrake Pills will be
fully satisfied that the best medicines are those
provided by nature in the common herbs and
roots Of the fields.
These pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ious arrangements without salvation or any Of
the injurious effects Of ealOmel other pOisOns.
The secretion Of bile is promoted by these pills,
as will be seen by the altered color Of the stools,
and disappearing Of the salloW complexion and
cleansing Of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompanying each
box Of pills.
Prepared only by ]. H. Schenck & Son, at
their principal office, corner Sixth and Arch
streets, Philadelphia, and for sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Price Is cents per box.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
.MRS. FRANKLLN QHAsE.

FACTS REGARDING HER NATIVITY.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: In Saturdays edition Of The REPUBLICAN
1t is stated that Mrs Franklin Chase, the heroine
Of Tampieo, was Of Scottish birth. beg leave
to contradict this statement in the most positive
manner. Mrs. Chase was born in the county Of
Tyrone, ireland. Her accent and her sentiments
were tracy of the soil 4" and she was not the per-
son to deny the responsibility Of being Irsh-born.
Let not the memory be robbed Of that which was
ship, and knows he is not mistaken about the
nationality Of the distinguished lady referred to.
Respectfully, d. A. b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
THE LATE TEA PARTY.

good deal Of surprise is expressed about the
smallness Of the amount Of money cleared by the
Centennial tea party, which was held in the TO
tunda Of the Capitol on two evenings the week
before last. 1t seems that the receipts reached
about % CO., while It turns out that only about
$500 were cleared. That the expense shOald
have amounted to over 90, 600, when most Of the
articles and materials used were contributed gra-
tuitously, as we'll as the free Of the rotunda,
is deemed prepOsterous, and the natural belief
under the circumstances is that there was gross
mismanagement and extravaganza in conducting
the affair.-WGSh. Cor. Boston Post.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
DEATH OF 4 WASHZNGTONLAN IN
RICHMOND, "a.

Richmond, Va, Sunday morning, after a brief
illness. He was q son Of the late John D. or,
who was a clerk in the Land Office for over twenty
years. He was employed at the time of his death
as one Of the boek-keepers in the First National
bank Of Richmond. He had been sick for several
month"; but was not so i'll as 70 take to his bed
until Christmas eve, when It became evident that
pulmonary consumption in its most rapid stages
had been the cause Of his sickness. He was born
near this city, and lived here until the war, when
he went South. He was about 20 years old, and
had many friends here, where his aged and af-
ficted mother is living. His remains Will be
brought to this city for burial.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
WASHINGTON CITY BIBLE SOCIETY.

WASHINGTON CITY BIBLE SOCIETY.
The board of managers of the Washington City
Bible Society held their regular monthly meet
ing last evening at the rooms Of the depository;
Vice President A. S. Pratt in the chair. Rev.
Mr.. Hayden, Of the Christian church, and Rev. A.
W. Pitzer, of the Central Presbyterian church,
were present. Meeting was opened by reading
portion Of the 18th Psalm, and prayer by Mr.
Pitzer. The following receipts were reported:
Twenty dollars to constitute Miss Mary o.
Roose q life member; S22-65 collected by the
agent, the Rev. Chas. King. The agent present
ed his report Of work in the month, Of which the
following Is an abstract: Four hundred and sew
enty families visited of which 1872 were found des
titute Of the word of God comprising 734 persons.
Fiity-nine of these refused 10 receive the Scrip
lures; I23 families were supplied. Number Of
Bibles issued, 81; Testanents, r.
The following resolution was unanimously
passed:
Resolved, That the income OF the society, ex-
eept from the sale Of books, shall be devoted TO
the support of an agent to complete the canvass
Of the city. Should such income exceed 400 per
month, the excess shall be applied to pay the
debt Of the society.
MI. W. D. Baldwin sent in his resignation as
manager, rendered necessary by the pressure Of
other duties: which was accepted.
After reading Of minutes the board adjourned
with PRAYER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

By Wash b. Williams:
Alta o'clock, valuable improved property, front.
ing on Hslf street west, between K and streets
south.
BY B. H. Warner:
I street, between New Jersey avenue and First
street northwest.
By VIM. L. Wall & Co.:
At O'Clock, valuable improved property on
Ninth and q streets and on Public space and
Eighth street east.
Att O'Clock. on the first floor Of their sales
rooms, coats and boys suits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
TWO MEN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF
ROBBING A STORE.

TWO MEN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF
ROBBING A STORE.
Mrs. Keys grocery, at the corner Of Four-and-
a-haIf and streets southwest, was entered by
burglars Saturday night, and robbed Of SIS in
money, a portion Of it in silver and gold and
several articles Of small value The case was
given to Detectives COOmbs, McDevitt and Mil
Ter for solution, and on Sunday, from informa-
ton obtained, they arrested, as the thieves, John
Curran and Henry ShadWell, and locked them up
in the Central guard-house. On searching them
each was found to have amount of money on
his person, and Curran held a silver quarter in
the palm OF his hand. A search was made of q
suspected house on Z street, but nothing was
found throwing any light upon the burglary ex-
cept q leather pocket book, containing papers
and receipts. The same night Mr.. McDeVitt
hunted up young man Who had seen the thieves
and brought him TO the station, where he fully
identified Shadwell and Curran as the two whom
he saw the night before. The accused were taken
to the Police Court yesterday morning, and COM
mitted to jail to await a further hearing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
CAsEs TOpAY.
CHRIsTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

WESLEY CHAPEL SABBATH SCHOOL.
The exercises at the school this evening prom
ise to be Of very interesting character. Be-
sides the singing by the school there will be
quartettes by Misses Black, Pope, Dennison and
White, and by Messrs. Linvillee, Cohen, Turpm
and Mcdowell. Solos will be sung by Mrs. Pope
and Miss Rosenbaum and Master Alec Pope.
The bringing up Of the bells by the classes 70
form the chimes and the whole exercise will be
pleasant and appropriate. After the chimes q
reunion and soeiable will be held, when refresh
ments will be distributed and the primary class
presented with library,
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DINNER AND DESSERT SETS,
handsomely decorated, at
J. W. BOTELER & Bios
4 WASHINGTON BOY HUNTING HIS
MOTHER,


The New York Times Of yesterday has the fol-
lowing bit Of family history and adventures Of a
brave lad who, It is hoped, has this Joined his
mother and sisters: Information was given yes
terday to Chief Of Police Champney, Of Jersey
City, that for i've days boy ten years old, named
George Hildreth, had been at the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot awaiting the arrival Of his mother
He stated that four years ago the family, consist
ing Of father, mother, three daughters and him.
self left Washington 10 go West. At Omaha the
father took the boy on with him to Laramie, Wv
oming Territory, and sent his wife and three
girls back to Washington, where they were to
stop with relatives Oh Pennsylvania avenue. Mr..
Hildreth sfterWard became agent for the Union
Pacific railroad at Laramie, and was arrested
for embezZlement. Having been hOnorably &C
quilted, be has instituted proceedings for dam
ages against the company. Pending the suit, he
sent the boy East, having directed his wife TO
meet the boy at the depot in jersey City. The
boy travelled the whole distance alone. He has
not yet met his mother, and Superintendent Bar
ker has provided the boy with pass to Wash
inRtOu. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29
THE APPRENTICES.
THE MEETING LAST NIGHT-ARRANGE-
MENTS PERFECTED.

MENI5 FEhF EOIED.
1.-THE boys are undoubtedly in earnest, judg-
ing from the proceedings Of their meeting last
night, held at the Sunday Herald office. Among
other matters it was decided to have the race
come of on Saturday, the sd Of January, and the
prize to be contested for will be German-siIyer
composing stick. The time for entering is limited
to the 10Th Of January, and those intending to
rotary as early as poss bic, so as to enable the
committee Of arrangements TO attend 10 the
many necessary details. 1t was also decided to
charge 81 entrance fee, so in sending in names
this fact should not be forgotten. As far as known
ten boys will certainly be in the race, and the
liveIiest Of times may be expected. A referee
and prooEreader have been selected. The rules
governing the Tournament Of December will
also govern in this contest
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What shall give him for a Christmas pres


What shall give him for a Christmas present?
ANSWER.
What IS more appropriate than
SUIT OF CLOTHING,
AN OVERCOAT,
A DRESSING GOWN,
A PAIR OF KID GLOVES,
ORA HANDSOME SCARF,
A large stock now on hand to select from.
GENTLEMEN'S PINE BLACK OL0IA
WORSTED COATS.
a LARGE LINE OF BOYS AND YOUNG
MEMS SUITS from IS to $50.
BOYS AND YOUNG MEMS OVERCOATS
with and without Uapes
SUITS FOR THE LITTLE ONES from to
10 years Of age.
CHILDREN'S TOGA OVEROOATS.
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS OVERCOATS.
FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING at the lowest
prices, for cash.
Now Is the time for HOLIDAY CLOTHING
and BARGAINS. NOAH WALKER & Co.,
o25 Pennsylvania avenue.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. SREPRERD.

Mrs.. Susan D. Shepherd, whose death occurred
last Saturday, at the residence Of her eldest son.
Ex-Governor A. r. Shepherd, was buried from
the same place yesterday at O'Clock p. m. The
Rev. Dr.. J. Q. Smith, pastor Of the Ninth-street
Presbyterian church, Of which church the de-
ceased had been for many years . member, and
the Rev. Mr.. Kelly, assistant pastor, ofaeisted,
and the services conducted In the presence Of q
large cOncouTse OF friends were peculiarly inter-
esting and appropriate. In the richly furnished
parlors, surrounded by her mourning descend
ants and friends and covered with their beautiful
floral offerings, the coffin OF the aged matron lay.
While the records of q life well-spent and useful
occupied the thoughts of all present, the vener-
able pastor spoke In the klndliest and most ap-
proving terms Of her long and honorable asso-
citation with his church and Of her lie Of devoted
goodness in the walks Of private duty.
Flowers in the forms Of Wreaths, crosses and
bouduetss crowned the CONN. with the last tokens
and offerings which affection gives the dead.
The coffin was OF rosewood, covered with black
cloth and heavily mounted with silver, silver
handles and plate. Under the conduct Of Mr..
Buchly the coffin was enhea-sed, and the rela-
tives and friends, hlling long line Of carriaxes,
followed to the cemetery. where the last sorr0wfui
rites which Christian faith alone renders hope
full were performed over the hnal resting place
Of the much-respected m8tron and much-beloved
mother, while children and grandchildren stood
around the Enclosed grave. "Wel done, good
and faithful servant"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-29

AESSRS. DUNC4NSOV BROS, AUCTS.,
sold yesterday, for Joseph H. Blackfan, esq.,,
trustee, all Of lots ST. 81 So 81 S. &c. 81 and S. Of
MayheW's subdivision, in square No. 2Ol situated
on Y street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
northwest, TO the Arlington Fire Insurance Com
many. Lot IS brought twenty-One cents, and the
Tsmaining seven lots sold at twenty cents per
square foot.
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BON BON, FRUIT AND FLOWER STANDS,
NV. BoTEIER & Bios.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Attention, PhilharmOnics.

n
See the card ofH. @. Spencer.
Choice groceries at g. q. CornWell & Sons.
Gifts for New Years at Solomons Chapman's.
Hiram Lodge, No. 10, Masons, will meet Thurs
New Years spscialties at Warren OhOate &
Co.'s.
WI. wall Co. will sell to-day unredeemsd
clothing.
Christmas entertainment of Wesley chapel
Sabbath school.
large assortment of plated ware at NJ. W.
Gait, Bro. & Co.'s.
regular meeting of the Cooperative Pur-
chasing Association.
H. F. Zimmerman s Son, auctioneers, No. 3l5
Seventh street, near ID northwest.
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TlYpAYFPE T4FF yOTTrF,

-1-EE11
AN ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION HAS
BEEN MADE ON THE MINDS OF SOME
THAT CONGRESS WILL REDUCE THE
PRESENT LEVY, OR MAKE SOME
CHANGES IN THE MODE OF ITS COLLEO-
TON, II OPPOSITION Is MADE THERE
TO BY FAILING To MEET THE SAME
PROMPTLY. THIS Is VERY IMPROBA-
BILE, AS ABOUT so PER CENT. HAS AL
READY BEEN COLLECTED.