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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
KNIGHTS TENPLAR.
ACARD FROM RE RIVERS

OARD thOM II. 4. XIV EhS.
An article was published in THE REPUBLICAN
some two weeks ago asserting that little disposi-
tion was being shown at New Orleans to accom-
modate the visiting Knights Templar to that
city next month, on the occasion of the triennial
meeting of the Grand Eneampment, and that the
st. Charles had increased its hotel rates for the
time being, to which statement the proprietor of
the hotel makes the following denial:
ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
To the Editor Of the National Republican, Wash
DEAR SiR: My attention has been called to an
article in your Issue Of the 10th instant referring
to the coming meeting Of the Knights Templar in
New Orleans, wherein statements are made un-
Just to me- and at variance with facts.
Mr.. Jenkins called on me, in a business way,
and asked to secure accommodations at the St.
Charles for his whole party. This could not do,
eight hundred. There are already more than
half that number in the house; so that were to
attempt fulfilling his requirements l would be
forcedto eject the greater part Of the regular
guests now with me.
In addition to this, l had previously received
applications from different sections Of the coun-
try, asking accommodations at the St Charles
for more than would fill the house three or four
times over, nearly all Of which, for similar rea-
son, was reluctantly compelled to refuse.
am a Knight Tenplar myself, and one Of the
committee of arrangements for their reception
and have probably worked as faithfully for their
comfort here as any one; and am pleased to say
that am ready to report good Accommodation
AT Tie st, Charles, elsewhere, for ali who may
come.
Regarding my taking advantage Of the situa-
tion, and charging fifty cents per day in excess OF
my customary fare. that / deny. My regular
rates are, and have always been, four and half
dollars per day.
have refused concessions to all desiring to
speculate on the visit Of the knights Templar to
New Orleans.
Yours respectfully, r. E. RIVERS.
. p. S.-As there are always two sides to q story,
you will Oblige me by giving publicity to my YER
sion Of the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
Mss KELLOGG AVID CRITICS.


In a recent interview with representative OF
the St. Louis DemoerGt, in answer TO the ques-
tion. "Do you like severe criticism" Miss KEEL
Iogg said:
40. YES: every true artist does. We do not 00'
ieet 10 adverse so much as 70 foolish criticism.
The most thoroughly satisfactory expires SION
OF approval / ever received was nod Oh the
head and one sentence. 49,,
Il came on at Covent Garden In some little
trepidation for the first time in the character OF
LINDA, when SIR Michael Costa, who was cen
Quoting, looked intently at me through MS sRee,
taeles az walked down the stage, ana ho9ulhS
hts head to me- muttered, 'Thatll do Then
felt satisfied for, you know, he is the maestro Of
sAre YOU not sometimes amused at the news
paper Criticisms Of your performaneesF
'sYes, we frequently laugh az themi put snsLs
Is always some sting Wher they are written
harshly no matter how absurd they may oe; .
do not think that newspapers are ever 9n.,it
me- OF 10 any true artist; but in many OF our esles
lie dramatic and musical writers are lncomPe-
tent and TO show their critical ability thsy do :,
depreeiate something, and they frequently 10 II
in the wrong place"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT WOMEN.

Mrs p. T. Barnum keeps her LEFT hand warm
with six large cluster diamond rings.
An almost incredible rumor states that the
French women are beginning to wear their mats
on their heads.
A magnificent voice for calling cows is all the
young farmers Of Colorado require Of Hiie In
the way Of music.
Little Rock has the cradle OF female education
in Arkansas, the first womans college Of the state
having Just been opened there.
HIS name was Wrath, and when he asked his
girl TO marry him she gave him soit answer,
and the soft answer turned away wrath.
Short dresses are coming into fashion again,
and young ladies are experiencing the oid DIM
Guilty Of getting Nc. 9 foot into No. shoe.
There lives a widCW out West who never did
anything useful until after her husband dit
and left her half dozen children to take care Of
When a young couple tell you they have been
out in the woods after autumn leaves, you Just
look and see where the autumn leaves are Nine
times out Of ten they haven't got single lear
The Girl .of the Period will be disguised to
hear thar the Empress Of Germany makes her
own bed and dusts her own room every morning.
And the q. Of the p will not be at ali eapreSsee
to follow such low example, more's the pity.
An old lady in Bridgeport. who deeply enjoys
| this delightful weather, hopes the Government
will not do anything to offend the Indians pc
cause they might not give US any more lndlan
summer" Thoughtful old lady.
| A man went home the other evening and found
his house locked up, CIetting IN at the window,
/ q note from hs wife; ~ have gene tout: you VIII
find the door-keY on one side Of the doorstep"
EWhat," exclaimed Mrs. Jones, when her son
| John asked permission TO Join club, what, you
become a club man? No, John, alphabetically no;
| I've sat up too many nights for your father, and
/ now that ne is bedridden am having soma rest"
How do you like the character Of St. Paul?'
1 asked parsOn Of his landlady one day, "Oh, he
| was good clever old soul, know, for he once
| said, you know, that we must eat what Is put De
fore rs and ask no questions for eonscienees sake
! always thought l should Ike him ior
| boarder.r
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
4 FIVE IMPROVEMENT.

Among the contracts left unfinished by the
Board of Public Works was the canal road from
Georgetown to the Chain bridge, distance Of
three miles. The contract was TO make this
macadam road twenty feet wide, and about six
weeks ago the work was resumed by Messrs.
VIM. Fletcher and John Shipman. They went
20 work in a business like manner, and the result
is that to-day 1t is fully threefourths completed,
and when finished will certainly be one of the
best improvements Of its class In the District.
The macadRm is twelve inches deep, and laid In
the most substantial manner, being rolled and
packed by ten ton rollers. To accomplish this
the contractors have purchased those blue stone
qunrries along the line, have erected and run
three stone erushers night and day, and employed
one hundred and hlty men in breaking stone by
hand. Fifty or sixty carts and about two hun
bred men have been engaged along the line Of
the Improvement. As far as It goes the work is
good, but while they are at IL, the Commission
should see that the canal wall Is raised at least
TO the level Of the grade, and the road, to be
practically useful, should be at least ten feet
wider. While the work is in progress the addi-
tional expense WOGld not be great, and 1t would
give TO the people living in that section fine
highway for travel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
AN IGNORANT THIEF.
HE ATTEMPTS TO ROB A NEwSPAPE
nEEIfnLr

HE ATTEMPTS TO ROB A NEWSPAPER
OFFICE.
1t would seem that the thieves have decided on
visiting all the newspaper Ofices in this city.
But they might as we'll desist and profit by what
little experience they have already gained,
which ought to be sufficient to satisfy them that
the business department of paper is not bank
where funds are placed for safe-keeping. 1t
seems, however, that such is not the case, for
yesterday afternoon they entered the office Of the
EUeHing Star through a rear door, and it is
thought turned the key by pair Of nippers.
Mr.. S. H. Kaufman, president Of the Star Com
pany, had been up in the editOTialrOoms reading,
and on esming down st6irs found man behind
the counter, while quantity Of clothing belong
ing to the employees was piled up ready for re-
mOval. On being asked what brought him there,
the man replied two eolored fellows had been
trying to rob the place, one Of them had been ar
rested by the sergeant, and he 1.-THE thieO asked
to come and tell any one he found there to come
to the guard-hOuse. Mr.. kaufman started to
accompany the man, but no sooner had they got
outside than the man jumped the fence and
sloped. On investigating it was found that the
thief had taken valise belonging to Mr.. s. g.
Young, put in pair Of new shoes, the property
of that gentleman, and with the coats collected
together, was ready to depart when Mr.. Kauf-
man came in and surprised him. 1t is not prOba-
bic that man will be arrested, he is thought to
be q stranger in the CITY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-MONsIEUR
ALPHONSE.
THE LATEST nODGE

The Baltimore AmerieGH Of Saturdaypublishes
the following: The latest for the unsophisti-
Gated Granger is known as TOP and Bottom, ~
and the patent locks, strap game and little joker
all dwindIe into insignifeance when compared
with this most seductive OF bar-rOom swindles
The game is played in the following manner:
Sharpers No. and 2 enter some saloon that is
frequented by the ''horney handed" and select
ing victim, invite him to smile" The offer is,
OF course, seldom refused, and while standing at
the bar waiting for the drinks Sharper No. says
to No. 2 "l'll throw the dice with you to see who
pays the BILL" No. replies IAN right, I'll bet
drinks that, counting the tops and bottoms Of the
dice, III throw tWenty-one every time with
three dice" They bet, and it is impossible to
throw any other number with three dice when
the tops and bottoms are counted, No. p Of course,
wins the bet. The result Of the bet is generally
hugely enjoyed by the unsOphistcated victim,
who is taken into confidence by No. 2. While
they are laughing at No. rs discontinue No. 2
still holds the dice in his hand, and Sharper No.
enters as total stranger aud is invited to
drink. Sharper No. gives a knowing wink to
the victim and effers to bet No. $50 that he mo
2)will, counting tops and bottoms, throw twenty
one three times in succession" Alter some ehaf-
ing No. says, I'M bet you can't" Nc. takes
the "greener" aside and tells him he only happens
1.-THE victim) wouldn't like to put up the other S25
necessary TO cover the $50 produced by No. and
then divide? The victim, confident tina the Is sure
TO win, seldom refuses the Offer and the stakes are
placed in the hands Of MOL. While this little
arrangement is being made by No. and the
greenhorn, No. has substituted for one Of the
dice another made entirely of skies. The dice
are thrown by No. 2 but by the Introduction Of
the new dice 1t is impossible for him to throw as
low as twenty one, and the money passes into the
while his cOniederates remain a few minutes to
console the victim for the loss Of his SIS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
ArCTLOY SILES Toby.

BY Thos. bowling:
AT O'Clock, four valuable building lots on
DunbartOn street, near Washington street,
Georgetown.
At $50 O'Clock, valuable improved real estate
on East Capitol street, between Second and
Third streets, north side, consisting OF q three
story frame dwelling, with large cellar, NO. ZSi
also frame stable in rear.
BY United States Marshal:
AT II o'clock, at the foot Of X and Twenty
sixth streets on Rock creek, canalboats, mules,
harness, carriage-house, scales, chair, sc.
BY Latmer Cleary:
AT o'clock lease goodwill and stock OF a coal
and wood yard, including engine and boiler,
scales ana the usual implements found in trst-
class wood yard; also, two young cart horses, two
No. coal carts, one buggy and mare.
At o'clock, on the northeast corner Of Thir-
teen.and-a-haif street and Maryland avenue, the
entire effects Of said store.
BY Wash 3. Williams:
Alta O'Clock, valuable improved real estate
fronting OF the corner Of Jew Jersey avenue and
Z street northwest, consisting Of brick dwelling
and bath-house; also, frame house fronting on
Fourth street west, between and g north.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Two large parlors for rent.
A handsome suite of parlors for rent.
Handsomely furnished rooms for rent.
Market Wednesday at the Centre Market.
The United States Court Of Claims will meet
to-day.
Meeting OF the Contractors Association this
evening.
Duncanson Bros. will sell, to-day, stock of
dry goods.
W. L. Wall & Co. will sell. Tuesday, November
"a, black horse.
Dry goods, earpetings, druggets, SC, at W. W.
Burdette & Cos.
Duncanson Bros. will sell, to-day, the Metro
poltan restaurant.
Wash. b. Williams Will sell, on Friday, De-
eemDer T. valuable property.
Wash. b. Williams will sell, on Monday, De-
eember :, valuable property.
Wash. b. Williams will sell, on Tuesday, De-
cember s. valuable improved property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
AKUsEKEHTs.

FoRD'S oPERA.HOUSE-MRS. CONWAY.
The patrons Of the opera house will this week
be provided with rare treat Mrs. F. B. Con-
way, the prePrietress Of the Brooklyn Park
theatre, has been engaged to present her artistic
portrayal OF the character of Lady Clanearty, in
the play Of that name, PRESERVATION which has
won her the most flattering eneomiuns wherever
she has appeared this season. The story Of the
marriage OF Lord and Lady Clanesrty is very
romantic one, and is worked out 20 a very ex-
citing denoument in the play, The part Of Lady
ClaneartY affords Mrs Conway abundant oppor-
tunity for the display Of her rare powers as an
emotional and heroic actress. The situations are
very strong. and susceptible of being worked up
the highest pitch. Mr.. Frank Roche Will enact
theF0le Of Lord ClaDcarty, part for which he
be assumed by Mr.. Ford's talented company.
'IClancarty" will be placed upon the stage in q
superior manner, and will doubtless receive the
liberal patronage Of the Washington public.
THEATRE COMIQUE.
An unusually brilliant array Of talent is pre-
sented by Manager Rogers this week at the
COmique. The talented and ladylIke Freeman
sisters, who were so successful last week, remain
and will appear in a new musical melange. Miss
Kittie Brooke, the most dashing and beautiful
Taqed' as has likewise Miss MAGGIE Grew MI
William Ashcroft and Messrs. Green and Sadler.
Professor Mitchell will continue TO eat IRE and
drink boiling liquids, and MISS Stiekney will re-
appear in new songs. A sensation drama, en-
titled "The Beacon Of Death, /" will conclude each
entertainment.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-MoNsIEUR
ALPHONSE.
Tonight the Fifth-avenue Theatre Company
commence an engagement at SaVille's National
theatre, appearing in the celebrated drama Of
''NOnsieur Alphonse." 1t will be produced with
exquisite stage scenery and every suitable regard
to detail. The renowned child actress, BIiou
Heron, is with the company. Miss Sara Jewett
and Alice Gray are also names quickly recognized
here. The great energy displayed by Mr.. Sa-
VILE In ettecting this engagement and the in
creased expense for the week demands the fullest
recognition from our theatre-gOers.
SUNDAY CONCERT.
A surprisingly large audience was present at
the National last evening, considering the state
of the weather, and, to all sppearances,I enjoyed
the entertainment provided exceedingly. Mr.. ].
VIII Cross and Mr.. Waldecker we're favorably
received, and accorded the honor Of a recall for
their respective efforts. The Washington San-
gerbund was enthusiastically received, and sang
in an artistic manner. The band, under the d.
rection Of Signor Schneider, performed their
part Of the programme acceptably. Manager
Savlle promises still greater attractions fer Sun
day evening next.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23

SCHENcK's PULNoEIc SYRUP, FOR THE CURE OF
CONSUMPTION, COUsHs AND COLDs.
The great virtue Of this medicine IL that Il
rpens the matter and throws L out CT the system,
purihes the blood, and thus effects cure
SCHEECK's SEA WEED TONIC, FOR THE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, ING EsTION, sc.
Inc IOhle produces a heaIthy action Of the
stomach creating an appetite, forming ehyle and
curing the most obstinate cases Of Indigestion.
SCHENcK's MANDRAKE Pills, FOR THE CURE OF
Liver COMPLAINT, sc.
These Pills are Alternative, and produce a
healthy action Of the liver without the least dan
ger, as they are free from ealomel, and yet more
liver.
These remedies are certain cure for Consump-
ton, as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter
and purihes the blood. The Mandrake Pills act
upon the liver, create healthy bile and remove
all diseases OF the liver, often cause Of Con-
sumption. The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and
strength TO the stomach, makes good digestion,
anil enables the organs to form good blood; and
thus creates q healthy circulation of healthy
blood. The combined action Of these medicines
as thus explained, will cure every case Of Con-
sumption, ii taken in time, and the use Of the
medicine perseyered in.
DR.. Schenek is professionally at his principal
Office, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must
be addressed.
80 TO $1,000
invested in Stocks and Gold pays DO per cent. a
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge 4 Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York.
THURsToE's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
JoUvEN's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovE CLEANER
will renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoNPsoN's PoSIADE OPTDIE IS equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS sTKENeTHENINs PLAsTEEs are the
very best All sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
THE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
READING OF INTERESTING PAPERS
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT

ADDhESS VI lhE FhES1DENls
The Washington Philosophical Society held
their semi-monthly meeting Saturday evening,
at the Army Medical Museum; Prof. Joseph
Henry, Of the Smithsonian, president, in the
chair, and Profs. GIL and Csfhn, secretaries.
Among the members present were Prof CHECKER
ing, Gen. Parke, Gen. Poe, Pref. Hilgard, Lieut..
Wheeler, Lieut.. Craig, Prof. Cope, DIR. Yarrow,
Prof. Ferrel, Drs. Curtis, Otis, Woodward and
Parker, Profs. Baird and Able. The first paper
read was the annual address Of the president,
which was in every way worthy of the distin-
guished scientist. He spoke Of the compliment
paid him In reelection and alluded to the quiet,
unObtTusive work OF the society, which, without
seeking nstoriety, had in a modest way accom-
plished so much. He encouraged the mem bers to
renewed exertions, aRd babe them still seek to
add 70 the sum Of human knowledge. The next
paper was an Interesting dissertation by Prof.
Chickering, on the Correlation Of the Winds
with the Surface Temperature Of the Ocean, -
the results OF a series OF observations extending
over many years. This paper was discussed at
length by several Of the members. Prof. Elliot
followed with some further notes on the metric
weights and measures as applied TO the postal
service. Should the new system be adopted a
greater weight OF letter material will be carried
TOR the same rate as now paid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
TIE TYPOS.

The committee having the typographical tsurna.
ment in charge met Saturday might and perfected
arrangements. The prizes have been ordered,
and will be on exhibition in the window of Mr..
Kari, jeweler, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, by the LIST OF Deem
Der. The committee have determined to offer q
prize in the shape Of a composing stick, (gOld, }
10 be worn as a breastpin, TO be awarded to the
person composing the greatest number Of ems
(long primeT) in the Government office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
FNGRAYING.

Robert BsaIl, the Well-EnoWn engrayer, I95
PennsyIvania avenue, has a fine stock Of fancy
stationery, "a specially in which he excels) visit
ing cards, SC. This house IS the recognized au-
thority en- all matters pertaining to engraving
and stamping Of arms, erests, mon0grams, sc,
and probably does more in this partisular branch
than any other house in the city. His specimens
of wedding Invitations, engraved In the round
English script, are especially worthy Of notice,
and in fact all work which bears the imprint Of
this popular house Is strictly hrst-elass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

Cali and examine the IRE and burglarprooi
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner OF
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, slverware or other
valuables. Rents, from ten 70 sixty dollars per
annum according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Tats inarninq Iromthe CHICAGO sad Boston fres
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
GOGn OYSTERS

The epieures fond Of-Eood living, and especially
Of good oysters, are Just now making daily visits
to Drivers new oyster house and partaking with
gustO Gus Fridley's famous Boston steTs and
rOasts. Fridley learned his trade at Fulton mar
ket New York, and the manner in which he serves
up IL c bivalves does credit to HIS tutors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
PHRRrP nEpnr

D.M Davis, corner of and Twelfth streets,
has supplied himself with the very useful article
rubbers, in SUFFICIENT quantities TO meet the full
est demand. He has them in all Styles some en-.
tirely new, and sells at the lowest prices.
You had better call there and get pair before
getting your feet wet once, which would be SUN
eiebt TO give you cold that would last all winter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
cnLnp IPPIrcrlfENr.

few simple rules in the arrangement Of
flower beds viii materially enhance the effect
produced. Among these are
l. Avoid placing rose. colored next to scarlet,
grange, or violet.
2 Do not place orange next to yellow, or blue
next to violet.
s White relieves any color, but do not place it
next to yellow.
!. Orange gees we'll with blue, and yellow with
violet.
s. Rose color and purple always 60 we'll to-
Qether.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLI MBIA-SPECIAL TERN
= III Il,nION


Elizabeth Raglan, guardian to the orphans OF
THOMPSON Ragan, having reported that she has
sold sub lot "A, - In square DC IN WasulliAtous
n c. TO Conrad Faunce, for 500 cash. IL IS oy me
court this 10Th day Of November, A. u. 1855 Or
dsred and decreed that said sale stand cOnnrlneu
on Inc second TUESDAY in December next, IN
daV. PROVIDED copy OF this order be published
In some daily newspaper printed and puohshed in
washington city. d. c., at least once week Tor
three successive weeks prior to said day.
BY the court; a. " a1lE-
A true copy. Test: A. w hhe LAlst
nol3-FSw Register Of Wills.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
SUBSTANTIAL AND HANDSONE

READY-MADE CLOTHING.
GENTLEMEN. YOUTHS, BOYS AND
CHILDREN CAN BE FITTED AS WELL AS
IF THEY HAD BEEN SUITED to MEAS
IRE.
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE
GENTLEAIEN'S DRESS SUITS, FROM 81
To 80.
GENTLEMEN's BUSINESS SUITS, FROM
81 TO SIS.
GENTLEaEN's OVERCOATs, FROM .
TO $50.
YOUTHS SUITS, FROM 80 TO SIS.
YOUTHS OVERCOATS, FROM SO TO S23.
CHILDREN'S SUITS, PLAIN AND
FANCY. NICELY MADE. ELEGANT
STYLE AND PERFECTION IN FIT.
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
625 Pennsylvania avenue,
West Of Metropolitan Hotel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-23
JAHES n FIRLDS-LOyGFELLOW.

Tonight Mr.. Fields will deliver at Lincoln hall
his great lecture on the subject of 'LongfelloW,"
and all true lovers Of American literature will
turn out to hear It. Among other items Of infor-
nation, Mr. Fields viii tell Of the origin and cir
eumstances attending the production OF Iongtel.
lows most famous poems: THE Psalm OF Lie"
"Death. - s'rhe Wreck of the Hesperus," EVAN
geline (" ''Hiawatha," sc, the poets unpublished
eleGy on Charles Sumner, 'The Hanging OF the
Crane.p