National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-16
LOCAL MISCELLANY.


For Nev England end he Middle States clear
tceatheT tOiH PTegaiI with northsoesterIy tOinds
tackfRg to VesteTly and SoUtherly, Slotoly rtstng
tempeTa.uTe end falling barometer during
WedAesdGy night
The following was the range Of the Thermometer
ct Hempler's yesterday: q. m, 2o; 10 .. m,
SOC; Il M, 1856 p. m, $50; p. m, 500 p. m,
go; D. m, 27o.
Read the " Star Course" advertisement.
Use Patterson Jones' Trophy tomatoes.
Choice Fruits-Malaga Fruit o., 4Os Ninth st.
Fruits, candies and nuts at Benjamin's, opposite
Metropolitan hotel.
Christmas candles and cakes at BeniRmin's,
opposite Metropolitan hotel.
The headquarters Of Kriss- Kingle this year at
Benjamin's, opposite Metropolitan hotel.
In consequence Of there not being . quorum
present, the jackson Democratic Association did
not hold meeting last night.
The fragments Of the old KirkWOOd House are
fast disappearing to make room for the new sTruc.
ture that will occupy the site.
The board Of directors Of the Great Falls Ice
Company met last night and reelected the pres
ent officers.
The schooner Qurust, from Alexandria, bound
for New Haven, and loaded with coal, Is re-
ported by the signal ONCE as being disabled dur
ing the heavy gale Monday night
We are authorized to say that there are no re-
srictions to dress at the Centennial tea party,
but that ordinary walking costume will be gene
rally adopted.
The clubhouse of james Lavender, on Queens
chapel road, caught IRE from q store Sunday
night, and was burned, together with the con-
tents, consisting Of furniture, groceries, proTi-
sions, &c, valued at t5OO; no insurance.
The alarm Of fire at LOO o'clock yesterday, from
box u, was caused by the burning Of clothing in
house No. 119 OheW's alley, between First and
Second streets and E and streets. The police,
under Lieut.. Kelly, extinguished the flames be-
fore the fremen arrived; damage slight.
Albert H. poWell turns up in the obituary Of
the New York Republic as the exchange editor.
DOWell, It will be remembered, started q weekly
paper called the TrGBSertPt In this city about
1872 Of course 1t did not live long. Now, We
know why The Republic died. No paper could
possibly stand him and live.
Hibernia Benevolent Society, No. 8, one Of the
most enterprislng societies in the city, will give
their third annual ball at Washington hall. cor
ner Of Third street and PennsylVania avenue
southeast, this evening. Dancing will commence
atop. m.
pie last evening by Lafayette r. A. Chapter, No.
5, Joseph T. Mccoy, E. H. p, officiating, to pay
the last tribute Of respect to their late comPan-
vices were both interesting and impressive.
Last evening, about o'clock, the goods in the
shoW-WindOw OF Mrs. Bliss millinery store, cor
ner of Ninth and G streets, became ignited from
the gas hame and were soon sblaZe. Fortunately
the ire was discovered and eXtinguished before
any serious Roadway was gained. .
The funeral of the late H. H. Bishop took place
yesterday afternoon, from the family residence,
on Maryland avenue, and was largely attended
by relatives and friends Of the deceased. aAtter
services at the house the remains were taken to
Oak Hill cemetery for interment.
The United States steamer Dispatch, Lieuten-
ant Commander Fred. Rodgers, visited Mount
Vernon yesterday. There was quite q distin-
guished party on board, including Mrs. Secretary
Robson and several Of her friends. The Dis
patch, accompanied by the steam launch, LEFT the
navy yard at II O'Clock, a. m, and returned to the
yard at 4 O'Clock, p. m.
Messrs. Duncanson Bros, auctIoneers, sold
yesterday afternoon, for N. F. Cleary and W.
No. 497, improved by substantial brick DWELL
ing, situated on the corner Of Sixth and q streets
southwest, to Samuel Norment, ESQ.,, for $500,
subject to special taxes.
Cards Of invitation have been issued for the
first annual reception of the X. Y. 2. Club, which
will take place at Marinis this Wednesday, even
ameng the social clubs Of the city II promises to
be one Of the largest and most select parties
given this season.
VIM. jackson, Henry Grant and Charles Gray,
all colored, were arrested in Georgetown yester-
day morning by Sergeant Rogers, on the charge
Of committing highway robbery in the city Of
Day. They were brought to police headquarters
by Detective Coomes and afterwards turned over
to Captain Webster, chief Of police in Alexan-
dria.
At the regular meeting Of Liberty Lodge,
Daughters of Liberty, held Monday night their
chaplain, Mrs. Anna Davis, was the recipient OF
service, presented by Mrs. Roberts on behalf Of
the members Of the Lodge; after which q splen-
did supper was served, showing the love and es-
TEEN borne for their worthy chaplain and Oldest
member.
p. T. Hanley, esq, of the class OF 10 George
town Law College, delivered q very interesting
lecture on "Agency," at the Law College build
ing last evening, which was attentiVely listened
to by a large audience. The lecture occupied two
hours in its delivery, and Mr.. Hanley was FIRE.
quently applAuded on the many good points
by him. He ranks high in oratory,
and consequently the audience appreciated his
efforts. 1t is expected that he will repeat this
lecture at an early day.
A little boy named Willie Adsmson was run
over Monday afternoon by one Of the Union EX-
press Company's wagons, driven by Chesterfield
King, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth
and Seventh streets northwest. The child was
picked up and taken to Gilman's drug store,
where his injuries were attended to by DR.. Nc
williamson AFTER which he was sent to his home.
Ohcer Atehison arrested the driver, but he
claimed that It was accidental and he was re-
leased.
Several Of the youths belonging to the First
district Male Grammar school were suspended
yesterday from school privileges for insubordina-
ton. This is sad. The privileges which they en-
Joy should be priced far above any love Of mis-
chief and trolic. They must be aware that no
success can result from study where the rules Of
discipline give place to confusion, and that the
good order of the school depends quite as much
upon pupils as teacher. Esteem for those Of the
scholars known to US causes their
names to be withheld from the public on this oc-
casion. Reflection will teach them that they are
themselves the parties chiefly interested in the
Of good order, and also that II they
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