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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-29

" tuC dplthl DtOCk VI tue Company
John W Causey, }. p. Marvel,
Alex. }. Small David Lord,
Beniah 1ruut John X. Records
WIN. Clarksou, James j. Ross,
w. >. Hitch, ii. Z. Lewis,
John Nj. Houston, s ii. Layton,
DIR. Linsley. John Hickman,
Joseph Hail, Thomas Windsor
Peter X. Burton, VIM. Z. Burton.
Or. X Burton, DR.. Woods,
w. b. TonlEson, John Is. Dormau,
James III. Wood, k. Westcoat,
On motion of Mr. {. Z. S.ockley. Sheriff
Sharp and Coz. Townsend, were appointed to
purchase books &c.
On motion the following gentlemen were
appointed to select a suitable committee to
select suitable grounds for the use OF the So
ciety. Messrs. Townsend, Stockley, Wood and
Westcoat
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
again on Tuesday, July. 7th
| JOHN HICKMAN, Chairman
WIN. a GUN, Secretary
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-29
rrNANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

wfLNrNaroy. DsL,, June 20. 1874.
Latest Stock quotations furnished by Merrick
rabnson a Co., 5. h Cor. 9th and Market street
Del. at p. d. to day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
THE JUNK DEALERS.
RAGS, BONES AND BOTTLES.


10 the Editor ofthe National Republicans.
SIR: What o creative fancy your "pevs cbiffo
nier' must havel Seated In his coy sanctum on
Sunday evening, with bottle Of Russell
Leonards best, and . copy of Dickens "Old
curiosity Shop" before him, his Imagination must
run riot In his "vison Of dry bones" without
mentioning snakes,) 1t was probably intensified by
recent Of desiccated cadavers near the
machine shop Of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, probably the bones of some clerk or
clerkess who had to be removed in some way to
make room for some ono who must have 4 place.
John Larman should be Investigated. Now, being
one OF that ostracised class beg to object to the
Doss dealer, Wheeler; the full, Oriental face of
Benmnger, and the Grecian profile Of Donahue
Don't Dont this show the healthfulness of the odor Of
THIS city kept SO scrupulously clean and precise
that butter dealer obtains the white rags there
In nni s to wrap his country prints"
wilen-faced" children, half clad, with their lit
tie teet almost uncovered, and see how eagerly
IN Seise upon the few pennies given for that lit
perhaps the only resource Of the family for bread
and then see how the little faces brighten when
kat u aafed he would
come "wi.ened." It proves the honest sim
alone with set Of artificial teeth and no eve but
one to see him. wv '1'
But But where there is one person who gets "ten
eoppers" to buy "bread tor the children" there
arc hundreds who get more than as many dollars
20 supply household wants and current expenses
Ioa .ne year. and but for which the daily bread OF
iron bolts" may In some instances be stolen.
and the transgressor find out the way is hard, but
. IN o the "Old Curiosity Shops" full many
~ economical person finds livelihood and hap
Piness from utilizing the otherwise sswastes and
Durdens" OF the commercial world. So let us in
charity conclude that the tattered purple and
hne linen may be proftably saved, and the
bones" and crumbs that fall from the rich MANS
saoie feed and make some poor Lazarus happy.
JUNK DEALkR
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
L0CAL XZsCELLANI

ane Hems Rule League met last night at Ger
f.a IN, pus transacted NO business OF puoii'
| interest,"
The Baltimore Annual Conference n the Meth
ON Wednesdsy, Morch 4. AZ tho MefrouuiItsu m
| E) church. -
At the sixty second monthly meeting Of thu
Fifth Ward BuIldinQ Aasocistion twenty shsreI
OF stock were cancefeda n an socruing proff %
Is Per share.
At the eighth monthly msstinr Of the Metro
politsn B9ildin9 xSsoSdafim' "a the Roard 81
Trade rooma asyenfvScne shs,SS ~ stocE vers
| eold Il N, aySrs~. nrSmSrv, ~ a. ~ can't
III n n 49, -" ..o =. ~ ~ Ss. =,
| m. So. - AoISnk, sae oosoreikn sec.StAlY "
sne Sons o. Jona6ao IN this city, has received On
sapyp = ssss .tom xois Snaw Monsena TerntofY
tHst UI.s ~ ksnise Council OF tne Oraer ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
SUBURBAN NEWS.

SKETCHES FROM MOUNT PLEASANT.
TIE weather for the past few days has been q:
inviting as spring. One is disposed to think thai
winter is over, and that spring. indeed, has come
But by the time the next twenty-four hours have
flown VIC are as likely as not to have to draw
around our irssides again for comfort.
AS the beauty Of our homes here, where We
have such abundance OF s.-ound, depends very
much upon the manner in which they are adorned
ton is naturally turned to the subject OF floral
Eaton deiSsred Lecture on the culture Of fruits
erary society, which was most heartily sppre-
ciated, not only for its thorough and able treat
ment of the subject but for its real literary merit
adorned residences and grounds in cur village.
engages extensively in the cultivation of choice
fruits and flowers, devotes both time and money
study and long experience give to bis uttesanses
turc by speaking of the vast amount Of fruits used
great variety~that Of almost every countrylcuI.
tivated On the continent of America.
Here at Mount Pleasant, in sight of the majes-
of the most pleasant and inviting the SPLEEN
did suburbs Of the capital city. All these sur
roundings Of Washington are to be embellished
urban beauty which industry and money may sup
ply to natural charms is traceable to neat cot
lagos fruitful trees, and luxuriant lawns and
He. next spoke of the Importance of draining
and preparing land for planting: tho selection OF
trees and manner of planting the general care of
trees after planting pruning; the best mode of
destroying the insects, which are SO destructive
both TO trees and fruits the best way to cultivate
Strawberries and other small berries, especially
against drouth, &C., &c.
AT the close Mr.. Eaton was rendered a unani-
nous vote Of thanks for his most interesting lee
ture.
Interesting remarks were made by Messrs. Elk
ley, Breed, Harmon, Cobb and others.
Tive ladies were appointed by the society to
write essays upon the different species of gera-
NUNS and their culture, to be read at o meeting
two weeks hence.
The recent sociable given by the ADivisIon of
the Sons Of Temperance" at the residence of Mr..
Lpscomb, was largely attended, and was univer-
sally considered q perfect success. Our young
friend, Mr.. A. A. Lipscomb, jr, who recently
paid visit to his home in our village, from Vir-
ginia. was the recipient of o very pleasant sur
prise party Of his many young friends on last
Friday evening. Music and dancing were enjoyed
by all until his estimable mother invited the party
to partake of her abundant and choice refresh
ments. At q late hour the happy party separated,
wishing their friend much happiness and success
in his new field Of labor.
DIR. z. T. Sewers and lady, who have somewhat
recently settled in our community, have added
two very pleasant members to our society. The
doctor occupies chair in the medical college of
your city, where he now enjoys Q large practice in
his profession. His congenial manner has made
him quite favorite wherever known, and abund-
ant success and usefulness awaits him In the fu-
ture.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
BOARD OF HEALTH.
IMPROVED SANITARY CONDITION
THE CITY

1MfhON VI
THE CITY.
The Board of Health held regular meeting, at
tpsiE rooms, last evening; DR.. c. g. Coz in the
The synopsis of the transactions Of the health
office for the week ending February II shows:
Naisances reported, s5s referred, 81; aba.ed sos;
Notices Issued, 81 Complaints Of citizens, ID; dead
lions, 1920 bushels OF oysters, $3.50 punches Of
fish; condcmnations, 100 bushels of oysters Q
bunches Of fish. Unwholesome food condemned
Of Bacon 10 pounds Of veal, 20 pounds Of vehison
potatoes, prairie hens. Privies cleaned, 5i5.
deaths in the District Of Columbia for the month
ending January 81 Total number reported, IFS.
Whites, no; colored, ss: Males, s.; females, ST..
Cauies-Asphyxia, !; aPopls1y, s; bronchitis,
2; cancer, /; cancer Of uterus L; Group. =; con:
s. cirrhoeis, /; morbus, Addison's. 1; debility 6;
diptheris q dropsy, disease Of the brain, Il dis
ease Of the heart, II; enterits, entero colities,
Tent aeeer, typhoid fever, s. sa.srisi;, Hods-
Eins' disease, i; hemorrhage Of uterus, 1; hydro
cephalus, I; hemoptys!s, !; hsmorrhage, I; inani-
gitii s; metritis !; nephrtes !; old sge : phthi-
s. pestoniti pls1,S,sy i run over on ,s rail
mesenterica, /; teething, 2; unknown, s; uramia,
l; wounds, gun shot, (suicide,) l:
Under year, 30; between Land years, ID; land
s; o. and T. 4; and s. l. and 10, 1; 10 and 20, s.;
% and 3D. n; 90 and TO- II; 70 and So To- 80 and CO.
a. cGan 70, 10; 70 and 80, H. so and %, O. 90 and
100, I; above 100, 1; not stated, 8.
The number OF deaths reported last month Was
1T, or more than this mouth; number certified
by the coroner, 10.
The report shows steady decrease in the num-
Der of deaths in comparison with corresponding
months of the previous year. This fact IL attrib-
uted to the improvements in our streets by the
Board of Public Works and the stringent eanftsry
measures adopted by the Board Of Health.
&C. Mc0in applied for the position Of sanitary
inspector. Applications were also received, for
the same position, from Z. J. Smith and Il. u.
Nicholson.
On motion Of Dr.. Verdi, Mr.. II. @. Dayton was
invited to put up his corboratipg gas apparatus
in connection with the pipes Of the board rooms
and exhibit Its workings to tho board.
The board then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
orr lTRKs.
WY YIAsr YoXpxaa aaourp m rsxn.

WHY Y1Asf Powders SHOULD N u1xD.
6eeanse It II much more convenient than brew
tious food and never fails Of success This . 1sr
nceiariy applicable to DooLEY's YEAST Pow
1.;sk. = :. sacn paeksse not only contains "full
,ecuy noo mom any injurious substances. Moth
ing enters into ito composition but articles that
pared VIE I, saa 1u cSSusshins and the bread pre-
nifty ~ the mest sensitive invaiids. For eaie BY
groeefs svefyWhsrs. =
TIE wAY ITO minister % a mind a,.....d,, ..
the prsfosils 81 iron, which gives strength and
vigof % The whole system, restores.ih digestive
piSd to it' natural visor. 's INC
TN f1sc.is 3, Il. s,or.-A diseased i'm.
.gin.tion 4 the usual ecmtsns q !. torpid sS
humanity !. lSSisst which the dy.pep.!e s$sss not
ct different times suppose that he ha1 Or is about
70 have: The only way 70 dissbuss the sufferers
u to inase life and vigor into his digestive organs
!: Hossesssr'. sso@sss Bissers: TSers i.no .iisc.
OF disorder Of the bowels, consequent upon in.
disestion, for which II is not an absolute speci6e
During the twenty-five years that It has been the
Of dysPeptics have recovered their health and the
capacity 70 enjoy life BY the sole aid Of this whole
soms nnd Ssa.cning Vegetable preparation As
20. ro isssitude, debility, nervousness and morbid
t,netse. there has never been anything compara-
oie1o IL In any ago or country.
SPRING OF ls7A
I'D, Ihe Broadway SIX Hat, and other new and
noooy styles for gentlemen,
row READY
Boys HAS In great variety. os
SINGER sxwINe rAcurrvs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
COMMERCIAL.

BALTIMORE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Feb. H.-BRKADsTUTrs-Flo
srn, Is follows: a0 bbls: Extra at 6s.2j0s.7S and
Whedt.-The sales To-day were only about so
bushels Is 81 ~ Maryis&d e NO Ss good white and red
prime Pennsylvania 1t y. Sa@l.70, and Western al
GS@l.s 80 for Spring red, and o. S0l.O for Winter
Coyn.!!The market for Southern Corn il democrat.
low. Wehave eales q 5000 bashels white at 7097t
only osssed ao' MSsaas
SasseIs ,sss IN EieV:.or ss AZ
and ao00 bushels rejected on private terms.
Odts.-We have sales to-day Of ], coo bushels mixed
Western at IS cent; Z, 90 DO. Pennsyivania at ga
Sushsys psMe ss e seT 'n sales '0-'a'
C9efoN..We quote Cotton to-day - follows, viz:
Kidding - cents; low middiinR lS0iEx oents, the
latter for full; strict good ordinary cents;
provfstons.-The market for ProyisD,us /, DUH,
and prices are lower for all the hog product. There
sS cent? esss rs sass sna Tor oSSns
spectively. Bacon e in fair job6iHE demand, and
a for sSs :1S
steam Lard IL L dull, at e@sH cents. Mess Pork is
nominal % e!e per barrel;
Porto Rico fAir to rood reclining at 7S@sn cents;
EaI, sN0sx cents; do. boxes No. Il, sX@sK; Porto
Rico gsoesIy, sk9sA cents, and Demersfa vacuum
WAtskv.-There are no sales Of High Wines re-
ported to-day. We note the market dull and quote
Western nominaliy at se0lW cents per gallon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
POLICE COURT SKETCHES.
JUDGE SMELLS ENTERTAINMENT YES.
TERDAY.

Mrs. Soper was in court yesterday as the prose
cutting witness in the case Of p. E. Mullen
charged with selling liquor in quantities less thar
pint. Mrs. Soper Is young wife, perhaps
twenty-five years of age, and had been compelled
ME the NJ sgsn,Ss MIsn
small drink. She said that Soper was addicted u
drink, and that she had used every exertion IN
e 20 e. had
claiming him ifpossible-that Of prosecuting those
w,so sold-him liquor against her command. There
o
5 5Snn A. ma Han.oH @tara All three were
under the influence Of liquor, "not se::"tly IN
normal condition." as Judge Smell expressed u.
mantlepece Which sdorns the register and swAyed
to and fro with marked Indifference. Mr.. Miller
applied his examining pump to him in bis usual
his ~oaan act h
unwilling witness, and after he had denied posi-
lively Of having obtained drink ct Mullen's yes
terday morning, the Judge questioned him sharp
Judge. MI Witness, did you get drink in
Mullen's store this norningf
j., with smphasisl You are on your oath now.
sir. Did you get drink in defendants store this
S. We'll, now, let's (hic) see. Scratches his
head:l Yes, reckon did.
J. Mr.. Revolt, take that witness out.
John A. Soper was the next witness. He was
testimony was contradictory and indefinite. He
said that he did not come to court as IN unwilling
witness, but he was naturally shy Of courts, and
didn't like to see his friend Mullen hurt. He was
led out after making laughable show Of himself.
After some extended remarks on the peculiari-
ties of the case the Judge imposed fine Of Sl50.
An appeal was noted.
JOHN TATE
tried to play q sharp trick on Hill l. Bro, gro
cerymen. He came into the store and ordered
barrel Of brown sugar for Mr.. Mack, the brewer,
requesting that thirty five pounds Of 1t be put up
in separate package. The firms cartman, Mr..
Hill, said that Tate accompanied him In the de-
livery Of the package, and when at the corner Of
Second and q streets no desired him to 70 on
while he took the thirty pound bundle, and
started of, saying that he would deliver 1t to
another party, as Mr. Mack desired. When he
arrived at Mr.. Mack's house the family stated
that they knew nothing about the sugar. The
driver returned to the store and informed the firm
that Mack had not ordered the sugar, and they
Immediately made efforts TO secure Tate's arrest.
But before he was arrested he played . similar
trick on John Bowling, on the corner Of Seventh
and streets. He was sent to jail for three months
on the first charge, and six months on the second
one.
WILLIAM HARRISON
was arrested by Omcer Columbus on the Avenue,
for making an indecent proposal to little girl OF
twelve years. He 10 . clerk in one Of the Depart
ments, and positively denies the charge. Judg-
ment was suspended to give the defendant time TO
aecura WItneagaa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
COTTAGE HILL COMPANY.

large and very respectable meeting Of thu
shareholders and others interested In the Cottage
Hill Company took place at Beok'a hail, Louisi
ana avenue, on Monday evening last, and from
the seal and earnestness manifested Il 10 evident
that the entsrprise viii be entirely successful IN
it, design Of identifying and adorning the eligible
tract Of land Of which the company has become
recently possessed on the northeastern limits oil
the city.
Amer thorough and lneid explanation Of the
purposes Of the enterprise, tts objects; resources
kc., made by Charles E. Weaver, ssq., the atSor.
ney Of the company, and R. n. Han, ESQ.,. one Of
is early PROTECTOR together With an exhibition Of
plans Of beautiful cottages, made by Mr.. Stark
Of persons present took stock, which, added to
those who had previously subscribed, places the
enterprise on firm and thoroughly -established
basis. fr 49, ~ y
Embarked in the eompsny's enterprise are some
Of the hrst business men Of the city, whose names
alone are . sufncient guaranty that the project
will Be carried out In Q prudent and careful man
ner. thus insuring most sueosssfal and profitable
results. 49,
Books Of subscription may bs found afthe usual
places indicated in the company's advertisement,
In another column.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18

Paschal Candle is blessed, an emblem OF Christ
rising from the dead, the light Of the world, and
the sign of His resunectIeH. The ffiplS esuQIe
srisihg nom one stock sgnnes the Trinity. The
no adult converts are to be baptixed' Ii populops
WANTS born dey or two before, Ore often
- ~ :. ."H ton. N N this OCCASION.
Ihese services conclude the hastings and prayers
OF the Lcnten season, and are followed by the bri
nant and imposing ceremonials Of the great iesti
val of Easter Sunday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
INDIANA RECEPTION.

The annual reception Of the Indiana Republi-
can club was given at Masonic Temple last night,
and proved Z most enjoyable affair. The guests
were numerous, and included the most distin-
guishsd gentlemen Of the State resident in the
District, nearly al Of whom were accompanied by
their families. Very sensibly, the committee Of
arrangements omitted the formaiity Of speech.
making, and substituted . reception by the Sena-
tors and Representatives and their families from
to O'Clock p. m. By this means all became &C.
qusinted, and although the party was large It
seemed really family affair. The dresses Of the
ladies were very fine, the decorations Of Q superb
character, the music by Donch good, and Alto
gether the ball was grand success, for which
the association are indebted to the following gen
tlemen: ~
Committee Of srrangements-w. H. Goddard,
chairman; Col. ]. H. Lawrence, Col. q. F. White,
T. F. Stokes and DR.. J. A. burlington.
Reception committee-Jos. NJ. Dufour, chair
man; Hon. J. n. Ray, Gen. VIM. Mckee Dunn,
J. A. Shanklin, Gen. T. T. Crittenden, q. NJ.
Heston and I. p. Williams.
: Master Of ceremouies-Jef. H. Barrett.
Floor committee-Columbus Nealy, John II,
Slime, J. J. Hawkins and Lee Il. Alley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
REAL ESTATE rRiNsRERs.

The following transfers Of real estate have been
made sincs the last report: NJ. N. Lohrer to
Samuel 8. Bond, lot IS, square e2a, $4,000; A. r.
Shepherd and wife to Richard NJ. Corwins, lot 9,
square 2ss tl3 500; Dan Casey and wife to Michael
snugfue, in the county, S7oo; s. Stbley to 7. May,
and wife to J. 8. Edwards, trustee, lot Q, square
go, y go; George w. Hopkins ct a. to W. W.
Jsmss Sl nss. 10. ss soS:re 80 Sa, e 70
John Yewer OF ux. TO Edward Quandee, lot al
square IT,; ". Jones to Cath. o. Dyer, al
tees, to Rich. N. Corwine, lots 10 and 20, square
101, y, TOO; E w. Ecklof to Isaac Hill, part lot
ls. square SD, 600; E. W. Eckloff to Johannah
Hin, part lots II and Is, square SIC, ol00; Geo
Mason, trustee, to Gideon 8. Palmer, lots A and
b McGllPs subdivision of square Gao, So72Q3:
Howard University to Milton NJ. Holland, iot g.
block II, Howard University, ESQ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
TINTED STATES MAIL.
MARYLAND.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT., ,

| P0sr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Of this Dep.rtmsnt Until O'Clock p. m. Of March
mails d The United s.ssss f rom July isa to june
,s on the he fSiowinS routes in the State q Ma
walls herein specified, Wig:
ssa From sykesyille, by Freedom, Porters and VIM
timss Z weeh @ Freedom and three times .
Leave sykesville daily, except Sunday, at 0
Leave Freedom daily, except Sunday, at |
fssss Tse. q Thursday and s..ur
ksse. nnnhS Tu ~ Thursday and
Arrive q Freedom Dyspm.
Pour Corner, q. o.,) to Sligo u miles and
Leave Snrso.svilie "wednesday at nm;
Arrive q Sa1tonsviils bYi pm.
sss From Warren 70 Sweet Air. 9 miles and back,
Esavs s 1ess All Sat s.sn day & 10 an;
Arrive ct Warren by Am.
~ From Towsontown to Mount Pleasant, {n.o.,)
Bddels .aS ': State 'ns s.s.nsa and propo..
Mills, ! miles and back, sig times 4 week 70
Se By schedule q , O. d.g.....s: ana
town, and In close CONNECTION with raiIrOad
mall trains.
=. sdss e s fafs ssss "a 3:
eesS g so.iya ~ AZ ssrvies siA osS@ passss &c
ec rar gsr 20 o. ~ rror..., ..-.,s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
GOOD TEMPLARS.
MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE

MEETING OF TH Z GHANU IOUfE :
Last night the nrst quarterly session Of the
Grand Lodge, I. o. @. T., Of the District Of Co
lumbia was held ct Templafs' hall, corner Four.
and half street and Pennsylvania avenue. The
report of the secretary showed the following state
Of the Order: Number Of lodges, I; number q
Ray of Hope Lodge, a; Morning Star Lodge, 81;
Oriental Lodge, %; Holloway Lodge, Il; Purity
Lodge, 70; Hope Lodge, 10. There has been !
gain has been confined 70 Ray Of Hope, HOLLOWAY
and Oriental Lodges. Hope Lodge q scarcely p
b considered as In yorking order, while two o.
weak After Q short business session the evening
xs. d:vSted to ts,ssy Iss sRd sSe!. .p!;
one, and deserves the most liberal patronage Of
these who wish to increase the barriers placed in
the way Of tho oonquests Of rum, and save the
young, pure and virtuous from ever falling into
the snares Of the tempter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
C0LORED SCHOOLS.

A meeting Of this trustees and teachers Of the
colored public schools and the parents Of the pu-
pills was held at the Anthony Bowen building
last night, with Quits barge attendance. The
assemblage was called % order by HI. VIM. p.
Ryder, vice president OF tho board Of trustees,
" oc?ses ursny 70 o. 70 seesro me
better attendance Of children ut the schools for
without their I'D the tsschers wore powerless.
parents who were prescnt, and all agreed to use
tneir lest endeavogs TO seconplish the purpose Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
THE PRESIDENTS LEYEE.

President Grants second levee was held last
evening, and was attended by an immense crowd
Of people Of all classes and from every section oi
the land. The President was kept continually
busy shaking hands for two hours, and greeted
several thousand visitors. The Marine band dis
coursed music during the hours Of reception, and
the parlors were, - usual, thronged with prom.
enadcrs. Among the distinguished people a 1T
tendance Was the now Chief Justice, who A.
tracted much attention. Included In tho CON-
navy ofncers, foreign diplomats and majority
Of the members Of the Senate and HOUSE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
AucrIox SALE or RooKs

y Mesns. LAtimer q Cleary last evening com
nenced the sale ola large and valuable collection
Of books at their auction rooms, ON Pennsylvania
avenue. Tho assortment consisted Of works on
all subjects, among those offered being many with
valuable bindings and profusely illustrated. Tho
sale will DO continued on this, tomorrow and
Friday evenings, and affords valuable orpogtunt
ties tor the stocking OF libraries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-18
MISSIONARY INNIVERSARY.

The Wesley-chspel Missionary Society snni-
versary will be held this evening At the church,
corner Of Fifth and streets, and exercises Of an
interesting character Will take place. The con-
tributions Of the classes, accompanied By en-
blems, Will form pleasing feaiure. The adj
dress will be delivered BY Mr.. T. J. Magruder,
membsred by many here AZ one VI tho most active
Sunday school men Of the city, ~ well a. 3 70.
spccted and prominent etttsen.