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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
SpECJIJ ITTRACTJOyS

One of the most attractive places in the city is
Warren Choate & Co. book store, in Vernon row.
They had several days ago received q splendid
assortment OT EumptuOus books, and to-day they
have opened a great stock Of elegant articles in
their line admirably adapted for holiday pres
ents They invite an inspection Of their stock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
a. > q hD & OU.,
SIC SEVENTH STREET
OF PRESIDENT GAR
RETT

At the regular monthly meeting of the board
of directors Of the BaltimC re and Ohio railroad
in Baltimore on Wednesday, John W. Garrett was
unanimously reelected president being his seven
tenth term. Before the election Mr.. Garrett
stated to the directors that if again called upon
to act as president Of the company he would not
attend to the details and general administrative
duties Of the road, which will be performed by
the vice president, and that he win only aid in
regard to the policy OF the company and the man.
agement Of its finances. Mr.. Garrett having
again positively declined an increase of salary,
it was fiGed at the old rate Of q, 900 per year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
COLONEL ". 4. COOK and THE JURY
QUESTION.

II ordinarily happens that nav In any Judi
eisl proceeding in this District Is Immediately de-
tected, 50 many vlgilant eyes arc constantly upon
the watch. The improper constitution Of the re-
cent grand jury have proved an exception to the
rule, and but for the fact that VIM. A. Cook,
esq, late attorney for the District, had occasion
in one Of his cases to examine the matter the suf-
hcieDey OF the juries might never have been
questioned, and the illegal method OF summonlng
them continued. Colonel CVUk, 1t is well known
never abandons his point AFTER II has once been
made until he establishes Il as law. And in this
case he has shown the necessity for further leTis.
lation 10 give us proper jurfes. Congress will
doubtless provide for new jures before the end Of
the year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
DRESSING GOKNS

IN PLAIN SUBSTANTIAL COLORINGS.
THESE ROBES ARE PRODUCED AT A
LOW LAST YEARS PRICES, WHILE
THEY ARE MADE FOR SERVICE AS
WELL AS ELEGANCE. PRICES So TO SIS.
A. SAKS Co,
SIG SEVENTH STREET
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
AUCTION SALE To-Day.
by DuncansOn BIOS:
At 10 o'clock large stock of dry goods, sc.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES
Call and examine the fire and burglar-proof
vaults of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street. for safe
keeping OF securities, Jewels silYer-Ware or other
valuabIes. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
CITY ITEMS

WIsTAR's WILD CHERRY BALsAM.-This Bat
samie compound has become a home mixture
Let all who suffer, and have in vain attempted to
cure their coughs, colds, bronchial or pulmonary
complaints, make use Of this unequaled remedy
so cts and 81 bottle, large bottles much the
cheaper.
GRoCERs and family supply dealers sell
DOoley's Yeast Powder. 1t is the best Baking
Powder. Full weight in 14pound, h-pOund and
5-pound cans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
THURSDAY, December 10, 1874.
On motion Of Hon. 5. S. Cox, Jas. r. Cox, esq.,,
Of Auburn, N. Y, was admitted TO practice as an
attorney and counselor Of this court
On motion Of Mr.. r. s. Hale, Chas. A Wright,
esq, Of Mauch Chunek, Pa, was admitted to
practice as an attorney and counselor OF this
court.
No. 676. The Leavenworth, Lawrence and Gal
weston Railroad Company, appellant, VS.. The
United States. On motion Of Mr.. Attorney Gen.
iEept on LIST Of February next,
No. 10. WIN, a. Haycraft, appellant, vs.. The
United States;
No. I76. VIM. L. and John L. Lane minors,
&C, appellants, VS.. The United States. The ar
gument Of these causes was continued by Mr.. So
hcitOr General Phillips and Mr.. Attorney Gen
eTal Williams, for the appellees, and concluded by
Mr.. T. W. BARLEY for the appellants.
No 90. Dennis q. Littlefield ct al, appellants,
VS.. John S. Perry, trustee, &c. The argument OF
this cause was commenced by Mr.. H. Z. Slckles,
Of counsel for the appellants, and continued by
Mr.. John H. Reynolds for the appellee.
Adjourned until tomorrow at u o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
CUT COURT - CHIEF JUSTICE


This court was engaged during its entire session
yesterday with the following case:
Starr RidenOur vs. Southern Maryland Rail
road. The case was not concluded. Adjourned.
PROBATE COURT.
In this court today the will OF Caroline En-
mich was filed. She bequeaths her estate to her
family. Letters testamentary were granted on
the estate. Adjourned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
OLE WHEAT FLOUR.

Fresh ground Flour from old WheaE.
Bakers, rCmember this. Stock Target can supply
a au m5in'eo W. N. GAIT,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

TAILORING DEPARTMENT on second door.
Goods and workmanship hrst-cIass. Prices
moderate.
Orders filled with punctuality and dispatch.
One price only.
GEO. {. HEENINa, No. 40 Seventh st.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

JoUvEN's NOTORIOUS RID-GLovR CLEANER
will renOEate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIME is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsTERs are the
very best All sold by druggists
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN CHANGED

by the use of the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide Of
iron) from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to
strong, healthy, and happy men and women, and
invalids cannot reasonably hesitate to give it q
trial. For Dyspepsia and Debility it is aspeeife.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
CRIMINAL COURT-MR. JUSTICE MAC
ARTHUR.

This court was engaged as follows yesterday
Joseph w. Kelly, on an information for nuts
ance, HOlie proGcqui was entered.
James SkidmOre, same charge, HOlLe proSequi
was entered in this case.
Patrick Breen, information OF nuisance. APP
peal from the Police Court. In this case Mr.. ID.
Court to defect in the alteration of the afidavit
on which the information was based, and the
Court directed O verdict Of not guilty. Ad-
journed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge s. Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

THURsToH's IVORY PEARL Tooth POWDER
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
TWenfY.hYe and fiftY cents ner bottle.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
Miscellaneous.

-"On, Stanley, on! !" were undou btedly
the last words of Livingstone.
1t is generally believed in New York
that Sharkey paid SIS, 900 to secure his es-
cape, and that he is in Europe.
The suggestion of femininity in the
name of the great river Mississippi is
clearly miss-nomer, since it is ascertain
ed that it will cost $10,O00,000 to open
her mouth.
When taken in considerable quantities
for long time, alcohol is apt to produce
deposit of fat and fatty degeneration of
organs, rendering person not only less
capable of work, but liable to succumb to
disease.-Erchange.
"A comparison of death rates in twelve
States shows that Indiana is the healthiest,
then Vermont, Ohio, Rhode Island Illi-
nois, New Hampshire, Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, New York, California, Massachu-
sets and Louisiana
A man in Fayette county, Penn, read
in an almanac that his feet could be kept
warm by lining his boots with Cayenne
pepper. He don't fee! much like walk
ing, now, but he says he would like ITO
find the men what put that in the almanac"
Dim writing nearly effaced by age
may be restored by the application of a
solution of prussiate of potash In water.
Wash the parts with hair pencil, and
the writing will appear if the paper has
not been MISUNDERSTANDING american.
There is growing good feeling be-
tween the Methodist Episcopal Church
and the Methodist Church South, in st.
Louis In Little Rock, Ark, these all
branches interchange pulpits, and two
former alterations have died out.
The Duluth Herald says it is useless
to attempt to gloss over the truth as to the
pitiable condition of the Vermillion Lake
Indians. "The fact is that these Indians
are, and have been for weeks, suffering
for the necessities of life. An Indian, as
is well known, loves his dog, and every
dog at Vermillion Lake has been eaten.
That tells the whole story without any
varnish.'
"A merry wife of Jacksonville, Mo-,
formed lay figure by stuffing a suit of
her husbands clothes and propped 1t at a
portico door, so as TO give the appearance
of a burglar effecting an entrance. The
good man, coming home late, discovered
the figure, and, to prove to burglarious
world that he did not care fig for the
life of cracksman, he fred six shots into
the effigy and then waded into the bunch
of rags with knife.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
rich" IN Ophir stock, to the gain Of

rich" IN Ophir stock, to the gain Of
Professor William c. Richards, of
Pittsfeld, Mass, has received an invita-
ton to accept the Presidency of the col
lege at San Barbara, Cal.
Bret Harte, it is said, can command
a higher price for his work than any lit
erary man In the metropolis. Scri5ner's
Monthly has paid him as much as 800
page, and, like sensible man, he would
take more if he could get it.
Many persons think Josh Billings
unmindful of the domestic prophecies in
his continuous revilings of the succulent
and toothsome hash while Mrs. Billings
is the proprietress of prosperous board
ing-house. The opinion is not wanting
in soundness. Graphic.
Congressman Fernando Wood is
worth about ten millions of dollars. He
is the owner of some of the most valuable
property on the island, the choicest
parcels of which are located on the Grand
Boulevard and in the immediate neigh
borhood of Riverside Park.
The father of Brigham Young was a
Methodist, but an eccentric man He
wanted his children to be Christians !;
and, as means of making them such, he
promised to give sheep to the one who
would kneel and make the best prayer.
They all knelt, and Brigham obtained
the prize
The Atlanta (Ga) Herald says of j.
Edgar Thompson: Thirty years ago he
was here a comparatively poor man, and
this great city was crossroads. He re-
turns to-day wealthy, nay, into the mill
ions, and President of the most powerful
corporation in the United States, to find
that his own growth, marvellous as it is,
is surpassed by the growth of the little
village he left"
Poor Artemus Ward, with all his clev-
erness, was very modest fellow. He
used to say privately, "Nobody knows
any better than myself how little I amount
to. But if people insist on being such
fools as to pay me handsomely for play
ing the fool, I'm not such fool as not to
take the fools money. A fool and his
money, according to the proverb, are soon
parted, and, according to the fact, am
the parter."
Asa Packer, of Mauch Chunk, is one
of the wealthiest men in Pennsylvania, or
indeed in the Republic. He is worth at
least $4,000, 900, and began life without
penny as the driver Of a canal-boat on
came mainly from the purchase at low
rates Of coal lands in The region of his
present place of residence-the lands ad-
vancing enormously within short time
after he bought them.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.
Foreign Gossip.

Statistics show that the larger part of
or;me in England committed by men is
committed by young persons between
.rrentv and thirty years old, and of the
.r;me committed by females the greater
share is committed by persons between
thirty and forty years of age.
An English exchange says that car
holic acid Is a deadly poison to snakes,
and experiments have proved that few
drons are sufficient to cause almost in
slant death to the dreaded cobra, and
snpgests that it might be invaluable in
India and other tropical countries.
A French paper tells the following as
true. A man arrived the other evening at
fine Luxembourg Garden just as the gates
were being shut He said, II have hurried
hack: left my wife in here on bench"
The te-keeper replied, II am very sorry
the garden will not be open until to-
morrow and he locked the gate.
When the reigning King of Saxony
was baptized his sponsors must have
cornered the name market. Even WREN
his liege courtiers are in hurry they call
him Albert Friedrich August Anton
Ferdinand Joseph Carl Maria Baptist
Nepomuk Wilhelm Xavier George
Fidelis.
A man in England who had been d.
yorced from his wife became engaged to
young lady, and subsequently meeting
his divorced wife fell in love with her
and married her again The disappointed
aspirant for the vacant heart and home
sought consolation in an action for breach
of promise, and was awarded $4,000
damages
i'm consequence of the Judgment of
the courtmartial the portrait of the ex-
Marshal Bazaine has been removed from
the wellknown Sale DIES MarechauX in
the palace at Versailles Contrary to the
usual custom the portrait will not be
burnt, but will be covered with black
cloth and consigned to the archives of the
Museum.
whats in a name?" A good deal at
times The daughter of Don Carlos, the
pretender to the throne of Spain, for in
stance, has plenty in hers, which, accord
ing TO contemporary, is, in French,
Blanche de- CASTLE Marie e-la-Concep-
ion-Therese- FRANCHISE d Assise- Marguer-
ite-Jeanne Beatrice Charlotte-Louise- Fer
de-Adelgonde Elvira-I ldefonse- Regime
Josephe Michele Gabrielle Raphaelle.
These constitute the young lady's Chris
tian name only, and when her titles are
added there is probably dozen lines or
so more. 1t is TO be hoped that the Don
is not going to have a large family, for
two or three children christened in this
fashion would exhaust the vocabulary.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

THE Detroit Tribune says that after
their return from their wedding tour the
Duke of Edinburgh and the Grand Ouch
ess Maria will board with Queen Victoria
until their house 10 ready for housekeep-
ing. There will be the stoves for the
Duke TO put up, and Maria will want to
paper her own bedroom, and there will
be carpets to put down, which will give
them both something to do; and when
they get under way, Victoria will run in
and help baking days, come over to
wiring out things Mondays, as it were.
SO the young couple have clear future
before them.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

The Leayenworth Commercial says the
most wonderful curiosity we have seen
for these many days, came under our no.
tice yesterday. II Is Texas steer, one OF
whose horns turned back and downward,
penetrating his neck between the wind
pipe and the bone. The horn had evil
IDENTITY received injuries when the animal
was young, and had grown in that direc-
ton while the steer was running wild on
the prairies OF Texas. The point Of the
horn protruded about three inches from
he opposite side of the neck. The ami.
NAL was the property Of a man who was
on his way to Nebraska. lie said that he
purchased the steer from Texas drover,
In the southern part of the State, about
three years ago, and had worked him in a
team ever since. The wound made by
the horn was entirely healed up, and no
visible soreness, though during the heat
ed season, in July and August, 1t some
times becomes irritated.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

to the Female Normal College of New
York city. During the three years that
the college has been in existence not
single student has been expelled, not one
suspended, and not more than hall
dozen cases for discipline have been re-
ported to the President, and these were
but for trivial offenses
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

Among all the ways and machines /
have tried for washing clothes ] find moth
ing equal TO barrel and FOUNDER. Bore six
or seven inch and half or larger holes
into the end Of six or eight inch sap
ling Il use butternut, ii bores easily and
Is handy, two or three inches deep, then
bore q three-fourth inch side hole
through TO the bottom Of the larger ones
to let out air and water when pounding.
The FOUNDER should be six or eight inches
long or high, made little tapering, and
a hoop-iron band put round it near the
top. For handle use a common hoe
handle, such as | can buy at stores for a
dime. l use a strong oil barrel to pound
in; IL is cheap and strong, makes good
water barrel, or convenient TO put dirty
clothes in. Soap your clothes well, and
put into your barrel just warm water
enough to thoroughly wet the clothes. In
washing this way persons generally use
too much water; it then makes hard,
splashing work. If the water gets too
dirty, change it, Of course. II great
double-fsted men, with weak or even
strong aud healthy wives and families,
would provide and use this simple
thing, think they would bless the day
they first tried it.--Cor american Agyi-
cultuTtst
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

CORN MEAL, heated and placed in bags,
Is recommended as a substitute for hot
water bottles and such like appliances for
restoring warmth 10 the sick. 1t Is said
to weigh less, retain its heat longer, and
does not chill when cold.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

OUTLETS OF VEAL.--When the piece of
veal is chosen, divide each bone separate
ly; break an egg and wet the pieces with
it, then roll in bread crumbs, afterwards
frying them In lard. Make q gravy with
butter, pepper and salt, mixed with the
bread crumbs. Any part of the veal, al.
most, cut In small pieces, may be dressed
In the same way. This dish must be
thoroughly done to be good.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

IN. Clermont Ganneau has discovered
near Jaffa tomb Of the first century, con-
tanning inscriptions which reproduce
Bible names.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19

Own one hundred Eastern people with
consumptivs tendencies are winfering IN
Los Angeles, California
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-19
Personal and Literary.

ItISOuHI HHU IHVcI"1
His full name is Morrison Remich
Waite.
Henry Ward Beecher is believer in
homeopathy in medicine.
Laura Fair has recently struck 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

DUS SIN ESS n L |
Is February ID, 1874
have this day sold to d: F. BRASHhAk
ms stock OF goods with h view to collect ahd
remain with Mr.. Brashear, and the business
will be conducted with INCREASED ENEK-
GY and ACTIVITY. l shall be ready ut all
times to wait on my friend: and execute ther
orders with PROMPTNE ESS and SPECi ~
CARE | respectfully ask my friends ana the
oublic generally for n continuance of the patron
agc extended to me, for which am profoundly
thankful IL. D. hooh H''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18
No. 109 King street. Alexandria, Va,

No. 109 King street. Alexandra, va.,
February :, 1874.
TINE UNDERSIGNED has this day pur,,
/ chased of II B. Hoomes his stock Of DRY
GOODS and is now adding to and VIII continue
TO add from time to time such 'sirabie goods al
are specially suited to the present ana appfoach-
The business in future will be conducted upon
y CASH BASIS, the stock kept full and com
plete in all departments, and great inducements
offered to purchasers. The patrons OF the late
house and the public generally are invited to
call and examine stock. ,urn
feb 3-tf u. +. bhhoh Err
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18
ALEX ANDRIA. VA. WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY - 1914
DRY GOUDS.

WIN. N. BERKLEY
w Has Just received
A large stock of DOM ESTlC DR1 GooDo'
embracing red and White Flsnnels, CassimeE[es $,
Kerseys, Kentucky Jeans, Brown and bleached EIa'd
Cottons, Fancy Prints Whte v,aai anI yOro'tt Sc st
the very lowest cash prices. acc 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

Two OLD VIRGINIA LADIES. The Rich
moud Euquirer says: We have letter from
i friend in Southampton county, announcing
the death of two ladies who were probably the
oldest inhabitants of that county.
The first was Miss Becky Kitchen, famlllarly
known as Captain Becky, at the age OF one
hundred and twenty-oue years. How this ven
erabc lady got her military title We have never
been able to learo, but up to within short
time ago she was able to walk about. and en-,
jpyed good health uutil she received fall
which doubtless hastened her end. The other
old lady was Mrs. Beaton, who died 10 the one
hundred and fourth year of her age.
These old ladies were in humble life, but
We're Well kuowu in their neighborhoods. ln
this connection, it may be stated as fact, that
10 the lower portion of Southampton county,
where the land is fat and swamps abundant,
there are more people over eighty years Of age
thaa 10 the same area elsewhere in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

CPECIAL ATTENTION is called to the
y great bargains of'trei in FURS, CAN
PETS, Els, &c, at
PRETZFELDER s. BENDHE1M'S
Popular Dry Goods Store
doc % l44 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

uOOE s. JOHNSTON,
Successors to Fowle s. Co..
NO. = PRINCE STREET..
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MEKC' ID.
Dealers in al, kinds OF
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF toe
NEW YORK s. BALTIMORE STEAM Eko
Also the
LIVERPOOL s. LONDON s. GLOBE LIN
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

4 G. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMl1LSSION ERCHAN1,
NEW STORE,
No. 19 North Royal ST. and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity Of this store to the Market
House. 1.-THE centre of trade will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Conscnments and orders for Groceries re-
spectfulIy solicited They will receive careful
md nronr,t attention. oct 2G-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-18

WING to the increased demand for the eel
~ ebrated BECCA KID GLOVES,
PRETZFELDER S .BENDHEIM have just
received new supply of popul lar shadesCone ne
and two buttons-at the nominal price OF si:oo
and ST 25 ucc q
The New York herald., 1874-08-25
REAL EsrArp wAvrrD,

UANrED-FoUR LOTS. 50x?co. BETWEEN THIRTY.
w nth AMI Fifty ntnth streets, Third and Sixth
nues above the Park, from slxteth 10 seventy nrst
street and between Eighth ana Tenth avenues owners
only need address I. VI box 3,o9l Post ONCE.
WANTED TO BCY-MILL PROPERTY, WITH WATER
w power, accessible BY water Tor vessels drawing at
least II ieei. A. BLOMQyIsi, 10 Nassau street
The New York herald., 1874-08-25

A BEAUTIFUL SET, S. IS: GUM TEETH, $40,
"a single 81 extracting with gis bOs. silver hlliugs
,,, Syc oIen SUNDAYS until l. Examine specimens NJ
ksmouhar