National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-08
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

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a., ,Jo,fy ,rsGtacr and rain, NTH lOI7er temPerG-
fuyc aud northwest eiaG" (
Tbe following was the ranggOf the thermometer |
ut f9empIer's yesterday: a. m, 100; 10 a. m, |
72e; L m, 1872 2p. N, T3o; P. m, 10; P. m,
ESQ; 2. Nee.
Lucille Western and East Lynne Monday
night at the National
The verTapin trade Of New York city amounts
TO S25yO 900 per annum.
Nh. Thorne is delighting his friends by his fine
acting at FOrd's opera-hOuse.
The meeting Of the taxpayers association last
night failed to command a quorum.
General Babcock's report conveys vast tunu
Of useful information to the public.
James B. Smith, Of this city, was yesterday
granted patent for improved treadleS
The most captivating private croquet GROUNDS
in the CITY are near the terminus Of Fourteenth
street,
The handsOmpst woman on earth is a young
Washington widow, and her last name begins
with NJ.
Adams, who can supply all periodicals a.
soon as published, supplies US with the New YORK
Republic.
Advertisers are reminded that large edition
Of The REPUBLICAN will be printed Saturday
morning next.
T
merIy attached to the New YORK T'mes in an edi-
torial capacity.
The directors Of the Georgetown Savings Bank
have decided to increase their capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000.
I've thousand Bushels OF wheat were received
in Georgetown yesterday. Sales so bushels Of
choice wheat at S1.3e.
The Massachusetts Republican Association
held their annual meeting last evening and elected
officers for the ensuing year.
All persons having rooms for rent or wants to
be made known will find their best ally in the
columns Of TIE REPUBLICAN.
The old rat-traps on street, between Eighth
and Ninth Streets are all being razed, and splen
did buildings are to take their places.
All business men who desire the advantages Of
increased trade and patronage should occupy the
columns Of TIE REPUBLICAN.
When a widow in any neighborhood sets her
cap for a man, there isn't one chance in million
for any young woman to win, even if she holds
the four aces
The campaign committee OF the New York Re-
publican Association held meeting last evening
at their rooms at the Capitol. No business Of i'm
aportance was transacted
There was a young woman named Hannah, who
behaved in a frivolous manner while her pa
stood in prayer she put tacks in his chair, which
he sat on, and cus-sed his Hannah.
AMrs. Chase. of Ohio was arrested the first
time she appeared with her trousers on, and now
she's going to mortgage her farm and see whether
this is a free country or monarchy.
MI Andrew Jackson, who was thrown from
his wagon at the corner of Fourth and d streets
northwest, on the lst Of September, has had
both Of his legs amputated in order to save his
life.
1t is said that May Monticello has already re-
eeived substantial offer to become permanent
member Of Washington society. Some sensible
man thinks she's too pretty to be allowed to go
away.
Ladies for hotel clerks This is the latest and
best idea. They wouldn't LOOK poor, tired trav-
eIer out of countenance; and if they did, there
would be no great harm done. Indeed, the trav-
ermight retaliate and be comparatively happy.
Suits for tnjunctions were filed yesterday for
SyIvanus Gleason and William Hussey against
R. Blumenberg and others, to restrain him from
receiving or the other defendants from auditing
certain certificates Of indebtedness. Mr.. W. A.
Cook appears for compliments.
The Washington Club will have their annual
reunion this evening at their club house, on New
York avenue, on which occasion the members Will
sit down to an elegant banquet. Governor Shep-
herd the president Of the club, will preside
None but members Of the club will be allowed to
be present
NIessrs WiIlett x Ruoff, hatters and furriers,
have Just received very superior article in stiff
and soft brim felt hats, which will become popular
with the gentlemen. Their new society color is
sure to be a success and be in demand, as are the
Dunlop tiles, for which they are the sole agents
in this city.
MAJOR Richards police arrangements at the
BrightWood Park yesterday were excellent.
Lieut.. Hurley was in charge Lieut.. NOOnan be-
ing detained as a witness at the Criminal Court
in the arson case. There were six mounted and
twelve foot police on duty, and not disturbance
occurred to mar the pleasures Of the day.
The annual meeting Of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps took place last evening, and the
following were unanimously reelected: Lieut.. W.
H Harrison, treasurer; F. G. Harris secretary,
and George 5. BoudinOt, armOrer. This is de-
served recognition Of the faithful and efficient
service rendered by these gentlemen.
Detective Coomes yesterday arrested Thomas
jackson and Reuben Joyce, two cigar thieves,
charged with rObbing the store Of Jacob LefO, No.
l2l4 Pennsylvania avenue. They were taken be.
fore Judge SHELL and sent to jail for sixty days.
This class of thieves give the dealers cOnsdera-
bic trouble, and are difhcuIt to capture and con-
Yict.