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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
TIE WISHINGTOy MOVUlLENT.

The Right Worthy Grand Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
of the United States, at Atlanta, Ga, have
adopted the following resolution in response to
the communication Of ]. Carroll Brent, secretary
of the National NJ Ouument, asking assistance in
building the Washington National Monument:
ReSOlred, That the Il. W. G. Lodge are in full
sympathy with said movement, and do most fully
and cordially commend and approve Of the ap-
peal now being made to the people OF our country
Tor pecuniary assistance in aid Of this grand and
patriotic enterprise, and do most cheerfully COM
mend the same to the membership comprising
the lodges and encampments immediately sub
ordinate to this Grand Lodge and to all Grand
Lodges and subordinate lodges and encampments
throughout the entire jurisdiction for such pecun
larry assistance as can DO extended in conformity
to existing regulations.
Since last reported subscriptions amounting to
S747.50 have been made, which come from all
parts Of the Union.
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cENTENNTIL TEL PIRTY

The decoration Of the rotUnda Of the Capitol on
the occasion Of the Centennial Tea Party will be
in charge of William +. Scheible, Of Philadelphia,
the most successful and celebrated decorator in
America, under the supervision Of Hon. Edward
Clark, Architect of the Capitol, and General
Babeock, Commissioner of Public Buildings and
Grounds. The decorations will consist Of appro-
PIRATE designs, the flags Of all nations, various
stTeamers, coats of arms Of the different States
and Territories, flowers and emblems. Such ma
terials in such hands must make the display I'M
der the brilliant dome one Of unsurpassed splen.
dor
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ATTElLPT IT ROBBERY.

A man named Thomas HiEgs entered the house
Of Mr.. John I. Scrivener, No. 299 Bridge street,
Georgetown, Saturday afternoon, for the purpose
Of committing robbery, but he was discovered
by Mr.. Scrivenor who raised an alarm, and soon
had the seouDdrel placed IN the hands OF private
Waterman Bransell, employed upon the water
house, and after hearing before Judge Smell he
was committed for action Of the grand jury, 10 de-
fault Of 81, coo bonds
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RAn IrCmENT

has happened to the portrait of Governor VII
liam Allen, which was painted by the direction
Of Simon Cameron in one Of the four panels in
the committee room Of Foreign Relations. A
workman was directed to cut hole in the plas-
tering over the door Of that committee room, to
give place for piece of freseOing. The workmen
mistO0k, and went inside and cut William Aliens
face out of the circle over the door. The Cover
nor, hearing Of this destruction, sent 90 a modern
photograph in great haste, and picture Of Mr..
Allena as he now IS has been Tepainted on the
wall.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
BETTEP THAN TTFE INSURANCE.

BY the expenditure OF a small amount before
the Goth of December, In assisting the Masonic
Relief Association Of Norfolk, Va, to complete
their temple you NAV obtain a fortune without
being required to wait for term OF years, or
compel your family to wait for your DEATH as
would be the case In life insurance. The Grand
Gift Concert at which elk thousand prizes will be
distributed Will be conducted by some OF the best
citizens of Norfolk, and there viii be prize in
every ten tickets. The drawing will positively
take place on the 18th Of December. Send for
tickets to Henry V. Moore, secretary Norfolk,
Va or an authorized agent Of the association.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
lrEVRFPS on CONGRESS-

will be heartily welcomed by the Malaga Fruit
Company at their store, No. 4Os Ninth street,
near D, where the fatigues of their trip may DO
forgotten amid the surroundings OF delicious
fruits, both tropical anddomestic, and fancy roam
into Goddess POmona's bower. Don't forget your
porte monnaies as their contents will influence
your welcome. Human nature won't let US OF
into profession, as accustomed to be surrounded
with the sweets Of lffe,' We are candid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
SUPREME C0URT@GEYERAL TERRI.

This court was engaged as follows, Yesterday:
Walter Griffin made application for position
as county constable which was placed on file.
In re United States vs.. Harrington ct al. An
plicatiOn Of Richard Harrington and A. b. WILL
Jams. It was ordered that the fees of the wit
nesses for the defence in this case be ordered to
be paid.
United States vs.. HUFF. A report of this case
will be found elsewhere. Adjourned.
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TYPE-SETTING CONTEST.
RECORD OF THE RACE AND WHO
WON THE PRIZES.

FAST TYPE sETTIN6-oYER FIVE THOU
SAND EMS IN THREE HOURS-AMoUNT
SET BY EACH CoNTEsTANT-AwARD or
THE JUDGES AND PRESENTATION OF
PRIzEs-THE BANQUET.
The fast type-setting tournament of 1874
marked q most important and eYentful day in the
history Of the printers Of this city. The idea in
the beginning was not o small one, and It rapidly
grew into proportions which excited the atten.
ton and interest Of the whole city. Several Of
the printing oees in the city displayed the stars
and stripes, and the Imperial hotel, where the
celebrating banquet took place in the evening,
was profusely decorated with flags and bunting
The day was a delightful one, and at 10 a. m. at
least one hundred and fifty printers were gath
cred about THE REPUBLICAN, Office, and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, opposite the ONCE, was occupied
throughout the day by large crowd, anxious to
be where they could get the first and earliest
news. Speculation ran high as to the me rits Of
the various contestants In the different classes,
and large sums Of money were freely offered and
as freely taken on the results.
THE PRINCIPAL INTEREST,
however, was conferred in the battle for the gold
composing stick. Aside from its great intrinsic
value the honor Of winning It was considered
something almost as dear as life itself. The wise
heads in the fraternity made by their various
COnlecluEes ana ullle speeches. the names OF Mr..
Bennerman Of the Chronicle, Mr.. Mclean Of the
Star, and Mr.. UNeill of THE REPUBLICAN
offices especially conspicuous, while others
thought that Mr.. McCOllum and Mr.. Richards Of
this office had an equally good show. It was
stOutly maintained that a record Of 800 ems
would be made during the three hours by some
OF the gentlemen named, and money was even
Wagered on that amount. It was a Well-known
fact that during the trials greater number
than 400 had been set.
Messrs. r. S. Menamin Of the printers Clrcu
lar" Philadelphia, and L. H. Patterson, score
taTy Of the Tournament Association, reported at
an early hour to make the necessary arrange
ments for the prompt
OPENING OF THE TOURNEY.
At $50 o'clock the Judges met in tho editorial
room assigned them, and slightly amended the
rules, and gave some instructions to the referee.
About $50 the referee entered the composing
room, numbered the stands with slugs, put an
each contestant drew from the hat ticket, and
took the stand containing the slug corresponding
with the number drawn from the hat. This being
done, the referee delivered to the contestants OF
the second and long primer classes the copy,
when the room was cleared of all persons except
the referee and contestants.
AT TEN O'CLOCK
thine to commence work. was called, when
every man went for the types as though he ex-
pected to win. The time of working of these
classes being for one hour and half, thine TO
proofs were taken, and delivered to the proof
readers. The proOf-readers having completed
their work, the judges took possession Of the
proofs, measured the matter, and reported the
result, as follows:
SECOND CLASS
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TIE CREDITORS OF JAY COOKE C co.

A full report has been received by the cred
itors Of Jay Cooke * Go. in this city, which has
been made by the trustees Of the bankrupt firm.
The report states that no attempt has been made
to place on the market the valuable properties in
Georgetown belonging to Henry d. Cooke, ex-
cept his late residence on the corner OF Washing
ton and StOddardt streets. The principal reason
for this delay is that difficulty has appeared as to
making proper title to some of the properties on
account OF some reservations in the original deed
in favor of Mrs. Cooke and her children. II has,
therefore, been determined TO seek the assistance
of a court Of equity to establish and confirm the
tftIa
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AUCTION S4LES TO-DAY.

BY Wash b. Williams:
At o'clock, valuable property on q street. be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth, IN square l42.
At 10 o'clock, at No. 40 ID street, between New
Jersey avenue and First street cast Capitol dtll,
large collection Of furniture.
BY Latimer s Cleary:
At O'Clock, valuable improved property in one
Of tho best locations on the Island, being in
square No. 2qo.
At O'Clock, square No. 237, bounded by Thtr-
teenth and Fourteenth streets west and I. and
W streets north.
BY B. H. Warner:
At o'clock, valuable tvO-story pressed-briek
front house on Fourth street west, In square east
OF square No, 500.
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FR4NKLIN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRI-
TTOV

Messrs. Samuel Mullen, D. W. Flynn, Alex
ander Van Alstyne, S. ]. Phillips, Charles W.
Otis, L. H. Patterson, and William L. Jones, the
committee appointed at the last meeting of Co.
lumbia typographical Union No. IOI, to make
arrangements to celebrate the birthday of Frank
lin, January III have decided to hold grand
ball and banquet at Masonic temple, Monday
evening, January IS, and are making extensive
arranUem ents to have the a
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

A MAN KILLED AT THE BALTIMORE &
OHIO RAILROAD DEPOT.
Yesterday morning, at $50 o'clock, Mr.. Dennis
Blake, who has for the past five years been en-
ployed as a clerk by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company, met with a sad and Sudden death.
1t appears that he was assisting in some manner
in making up a freight train at the time men
sudden start of the locomotive he was thrown
forward, falling on the track, and before the ae-
cident was noticed the entire train had passed
over him, causing Instant death. The coroner
was notified, but being convinced that the death
was caused by an unforeseen accident, decided
that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was
turned over to. the family, and conveyed TO his
late residence, No. i3j Delaware avenue, from
Whichthe' funeral will take place tomorrow.
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TAKE Gre OF your VAEUABLEs.

Can and examine the FIRE and burglar-prooi
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities Jewels silver-Ware, other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according 70 size. No buEinegB man can
afford to do without them.
TekeEGraiss Jroniks Chieego esd B0stos 4rss
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SECOND CLASS.


In this class W. W. Maloney, ofthe Star office,
won the first p-iZe-a solid silver composing
stick, full newspaper size; Frank A. NTc(fiIl, of
The REPUBLICAN, Office, the second priEe-a solid
German silver cOmposing-stick, full newspaper
size; II. W, Hartman, Of the Sunday HerGiG office,
the third priEe-an unbound copy of the "Aneri-
can Encyclopaedia of Printing y
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LONG PRIMER CLASS,

These gentlemen were all from the Govern
ment printing office. Mr.. Mcbride won the first
prize-a miniature composing. stick breastpin;
MT. HUnnicutt, the second priZe-a bound copy
Of the American Encyclopedias of Printing!
In addition, Mr.. TarletOn cOmplimented for set.
ting good proof.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07

An increase in the annual appropriation for
armiDS and cqUlpping the whole body of the
militia is again brought TO the attention of Con-
gTess with the hope Of some Legislation thereon.
Not only should the appropriation be largely in
creased to meet the wants Of our cvbr-grOWing
population, but some legislative action should be
taken 10 relieve many of the States and Terri
tories from charges for arms issued to them dur
ing the rebellion, and which should not in fair
ness have been so charged. This subject has been
SO often referred to in previous reports and so
largely Gwclt upon, that a more extended refer.
cnee TO it at this time is unnecessary,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
V4ETyG ROOU.

In order to provide room for new stock received
daily, Mr. Davis, corner Of F and Twelfth streets,
is selling ''shop-worn" or old stock Of boots and
shoes at and below cost.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07

Mrs Elizabeth Baum. daughter OF Mrs. Thomp-
son. midwife. residence Ne. - Enghetn street was
almO-t disabled from rheumatism. In two DAYS,
after being treated by him, was PERFECTLY cured
Ma lP referred TO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07
FlssB READy-NfADE GARMENTS
IT,. n.-,.,,.4- l.. -

Fine Garments to order.
Fine Collars, Cuffs, Neckties, sc.
Fine MerinO, Wool, and Flannel Undertaking.
Perfectly fitting Shirts.
Gyereoats in all qualities.
Assortment complete in every department.
One price only. GEORGE q. HENNING,
No. 40 Seventh street.
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THE FIRST CLASS.

At the near approach Of the hour fixed for the
first class TO take up their sticks, the excitement
rose up to fever heat. While the composing room
was being cleared the judges of the contestants
gave them their final instructions and advice.
Like priZe-fghters they stripped themselves for
prepared to do their level best. 1t was noticeable
however, that several of them were very nervous.
If they had been all the morning entirely calm
up to the hour,Of being called, some of them then
lost. that steadtness OF nerve necessary to win.
Many causes combined to bring this about. The
immense and excited crowds on the sidewalks
the anxious faces Of friends within the building
the magnitude and value OF the first prize, the
oTer-anXiety to stand first in the race, the repu-
sation as fast typesetter of all engaged in the
contest-al helped to bring about this state Of
things. Even those not engaged caught the pre-
Vailing fever and got nervous too. At Is O'Clock
precisely time was called, and they commenced
setting their copy. 1t was late editorial in
the New York Republic, commencing awe do
not suppose that the death Of Mayor Have
meyer" &c.
All was quiet within the room, except the click
Of the types, for three hours. They were three
long hours, indeed, to those who were financially
IutSIUstOtf In tue contest.
At o'clock ''time to stop work" was called,
when all the friends Of the contestants hurried to
the cOmpOsingrO room to ascertain from their favor
ties the result If possible but as this impos-
sible the matter not having as yet been meas
nd, all were compelled to retire still in sus-
pepse. The JTS9is we're then taken and delivered
to the pT00f-readers.
The proofreaders having completed the read
ing, the judges took possession OF the proofs and
proceeded 70 measure the matter, and decide on
the victorious contestants.
The Judges having completed their duties they
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07

CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT
"A For THE BENEFIT OF
THE WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Consisting OF
TABLEAUN AND MUSIC,
- VIII be held at ODD FELLOWS' HAIL,
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS,
December and .. at O'Clock.
Tickets, &c; for sale at MetZerOtt's and Warren
ChOate's. dsc3-Th>TuIt
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CITY ITEMS.

GROCEns and family supply dealers sell
DOOley's Yeast Powder. 1t is the best Baking
Powder. Full weight in 4pUund, 1EPOund ami
E-pOund cans.
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The following are the Diseases which
yield most readily TO his peculiar
treatment. to wit:
EXTRAORDINARY CURES.

DR.. PORTER R. in another column, gives the
names and addresses of few Of the persons for
whom extraordinary cures have been effected by his
treatment. We have been exec ediDgly eauti.u in
noticing specialists in the healing art, and have re-
fused the Advertisements of three fOurths or more
OF those applying for admission into our columns,
and we haN declined until recently to express any
opinion OF DIR. Porter; and while we think we did
right in Dc clning any favorable notice until salts
fed that he worthy OF confidence, we take pleas
ure now in stating that we have assurances from
personal friends who have been under his treatment
that satisfy of his skill in those cases which he
treats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-07

This Is TO certify that my sou had BEEN ahlicte'
with Epileptic Fits for over twelve years. hlNinl
sometimes THREE or four spasms per day, aud sci
dom going week without having an attgck beiOr
being treated by DIR. Porter one year AZ o. In TIT
city, who "a We him bat four treatmentI and on
boiIle OF d Q licine, which cured him IL has nJ1
bCfn over one wear sInce he has had any symptOai
or the disease ROBT. L JOHNSON,
No. Ilsl BarOne sirset, y. D.
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BAPIOW'S .
GALLERY OF FINE ARTS,
1925 PENNSYLYANIA AVENUE.

Just arrived, a splendid collection OF Engrav-
Ings, Porcelain Paintings and Fancy, Gilt and Vel
vet Frames. Also, fine selection Of
FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHS,
from modern paintings.
French Gilt ChapeIs, With folding doors, for Por-
celains and Photographs.
New goods received daily for the holidays.
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RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY.

Excess Of next years estimates over
This Years aDprOpriatiOns. ....... 900
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The estimates for the military estab-
lishment fer the fiscal year ending
June so, 1873, are. s32, As, 959
The appropriations for the current
fscaf year we're .................,. 25,5S2, 3g2 O
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A Few Of Dr.. P0TtTS Recent CUrs in St. Louis
Ovarian TumOr, Weighing 30 Pounds,

Miss AdcIa Joyce, residence 1911 North Sixteenth
street, ST. Louis, Mo-. had been suffering from
Ovarian TumOr for eight years, which had, in deli
of all medical skill increased to the enormous
size of thirty to forty pounds weight. Amer two
magnetic treatments by DIR. Porter the tumOr was
reduced eight inches in circumference. and In six
l. he WI DeFfprt. rpUly
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CTAR COURSE OF LECTURES

LINCOLN HALL.
'EJOSH HILLiNGS''-DECEMBER 10.
SubleCt-''W hat Know about Hotels. -
WENDELL PHILLIPS, date aud subject will
be announced In few days.l
Subject-'tpilicct UumOr.H
m I'm this lecture shat Mr.. Andrews gives the
arteTs Tor when he has EeruIne famous.
DIR. GEO. b. POIsTEOUS, o. EnglaEd-JAN. Z
SuhjGct-''The Attitude VI the Clergy towards
DE- Portions comes to this country the acEnOyl-
edged representative Of the highest type OF English
OratoTy. and 70 Is an Interesting feature OF this
course that the two great american orators also
~ MILL CARLTON, the Poct-JANUARYZ y.
fAuthor OF ssHrtsy and / are OUt.'' over the
Hills TO the Poor House, - Sci
Subiect-'.The Nineteenth CcEtury,' q poetieaE
Tie 'iFarm Ballads. by VIII Carlton, are found
in almost every household and the reInar aJe con
enIiesity 10 see and hc'r The brilliant author.
JOHN L. GOEGII-FEEiiUAkI =.
Suhject-'.A New Temperance Leeture:'
Season Tickets. with r.ser' e seaLs ,,s sse
at John c. ParSer'-, y Seventh street, anE war
rem ChOate & Go. - pit Penn yanla avenue:
4S-See pamphlet giving further notice o. Lee
tuTers. n"Iru
NJ TGSfB OF WASHINGTON.
Tie steain cs1 Ah In. NIX uoELINGsHEAD,
Leaves Seventh-street wharf u ALLY, tSuniay exc
eepted. at 10 q. M, returning as0ut P; N.
Round trip 81, Including admission 70 Aal si
and Grounds, oelS
OID No. on EXHIBITION Ny, No.
zra ST. AT YIN ST:
HARhRIrER'S,
No. 80 Seventh street, between y and z Streets
eight doors above Odd EtllOws H4sa.
Chcise f 9 gtoE Of isdo1
shares Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and las
seIs, Rings, Nails. &c, In the District.
Please Temenifer name AMI numb1r. is2S-iv-
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-eiore decided that



Of the Chronicle Office had won the first prize, the
solid gold composing stick, full newspaper size,
(the first one ever made:) Mr.. Mclean, 4 solid
silver composing e. stick, full newspaper size; Mr..
McCOllum,a handsomely bound copy Of ..HarpePs
TypOgraph." In addition, Mr.. McCollum was
highly cOmplimented for setting an extraOrdl-
nary good proof and for perfection in iustifca-
ton.
There are a hundred or more little incidents
in connection with the contest, especially in the
fl rst class, that would make excellent and spicy
rea ding. but now that all interested have had
cooling time" il is considered the Wisest course
to present only the bare record of the facts.
At 9 o'clock, the general committee, Messrs.
Alfred Thompson. Vim. H. Hickman, James
McCafferty. +. H. Laws, John Nelson, W. l..
Jones, /. H. Patterson, Chas. Z. Hall, W. u.
Fechtig. Geo. W. SERVER, w. E. Morocco, with
the referee, proof readers, the contestants Of tho
different classes, the representatives of the
press and invited guests, to the number Of sew
enty-tive, all sat dawn in the large dining
room of
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Showing 4 reduction in favor OF those
for the ensuing year Of.....-.......
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Remarkable and Permanent Cure Of
ParnIVRfg.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. J. ls9i.
This IS to certify that was afflicted with paralysis
OF nv right side 10 snch extent TINT my arm was
perfectly helpless. Sensation or feeling was en-
firtly gone: could not raise my arm or move my
fingers. The right side OF my face and my speech
was also affected when applied to Dr. Porter one
year ago. In this city, who, by three ae TIC LreL
ments, Of a few minutes each, restored me per-
fectly and have not felt a symptom OF my disease
'iH'' THAT ''''''' nv" Miss MARY STEVENS,