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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
HOW SHALL WE BE GOVERNED,
SYNOPSIS Or THE JOINT COMMITTEES
BILL-A STRONG CENTRALIZED GOV
ERNMENT PROPOSED.
The following dispatch appeared in the New

SYNOPSIS Or THE JOINT COMaIITTEE'S
BILL-A STRONG CENTRALIZED GOV
ERNMENT PROPOSED.
The following dispatch appeared in the New
York Times yesterday:
The Joint committee Of Congress to frame
laws for the government OF the District Of COlum-
hia expect TO be prepared to report shortly after
the opening Of the session. The general outlines
cided upon early in the summer, though the fer
NAL action Of the committee by which It's work
will be completed has not yet been taken. The
nature Of the committees report has been sue
cessfully guarded from the public so that the
statements which have been published in regard
to 1t are not only inaccurate, but absolutely IN
founded, particularly the paragraph which has
been going the rounds ofthe press 70 the effect that
the administration OF District affairs was to be
distributed to the Departments of the General
stance, the collection and disbursement OF the
revenues; to the engineer corps, the control of
public Tsrks, &c, which has gained currency as
truth, and has been discussed in that view. 1t Is
wholly erroneous. The most prominent feature
in the new government proposed by the commit
Zee h VII ~ Dc q, the appointment Of commission or
eyesMiT and administrative authority Of the
DistTift
This board will appoint all the subordinate Of.
fcers and commissions. 1t will have very COM
prehensire powers, and, correspondingly, great
responsibilities. The method OF administering
the government will be based on the most ap-
proved and successful methods HnTrE have been
in operation in the other large cities Of the eouf
try, and the utmost efficiency and economy win
be sought. There will be, for instance, following
the plan OF other municipal organizations p0-
lice commission, a school commission commits
SION o. public WORKS and board of health. 1t
will be observed that a government established
on such basis as this will be exceedingly streng
and centralized. and will, therefore, be widely
different from any government which the District
has ever mad. Local selfgovernment, through
unlimited suffrage and representation, has been
mind. The plan Of the committee, which would
seem to leave very little TO the people of the Dis
trict, goes very far In the opposite direction. At
andthe laws which the Commission will have to
execute will all emenate directly from Congress.
The reign Of ward politicians is at an end. With
out regard to details the foundation Of the new
government seems to be for the executive author
ity enlarged powers. and direct and strict ac.
tFiCf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
AUCTION SALES TOMORROW.

BY y. u. Warner:
cont tanning two and One-quarter acres of land,
with dwelling and other improvements, within
two aud hall miles Of the city Of Washington, OF
easy access by the Pierce Mill road, north Of the
city, the whole making It very attractive to a
person Of small means, or parties desiring small
country home.
At $40 o'clock, lots numbered ten (lO) and
eleven, (ll,l IN square numbered one hundred and
hityfour, (l5i.)
By Wash H. Williams
At 4 o'clock, dwelling house and premises In
MlehleT's row, nOrth side Of + street, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets west.
BY +. J. Sweet:
At $50 o'clock, twO-story, siI-room brick
house, on west side Of New Hampshire avenue, be-
tween I and y streets northwest,
By Thos. bowling:
At o clock, six (6) new two-story frame dwell
ings on west side Of Seventeenth street, between
street and Massachusetts, avenue southeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
HIBIrS OF THE GRAsSROPPER.

Professor HumiStOn, Of WorthingtOn, Mimic
sofa, described to the Tribune correspondent the
grasshopper's mode Of depositing her eggs In the
soil, q subject which he has had excellent OpPOr-
tunity for studying this year. The tail Of the fe-
male locust consists Of a hard, bony, eone-shaped
substance, capable OF being thrust into the
ground from one-half Of an inch TO an inch in
deptb, Just above this, on the body Of the In
sect, and attached to It, is the egg-eel; The
zrasshopper is able 70 push its conical tail down
into the ground and leave IL there, with the cell
containg tho eggs. The warm sun In the spring
causes the eggs 70 hatch, and the held is covered
with millions Of young grasshoppers, not as iarge
of grain begin 70 show themselves above the
ground. The damage they do is immense, for
they remain long time IN one SPOT ana VOTE
OF Treatment IS 'iback-setting,n or ploWing the
field and thus turning the surface SOIL; Win us
store OF eggs several inches under. This pre-
vents hatchinE. and, though not complete
remedy, Is very Useful.-GGldry for Deeemoer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
JUDGEMENTS.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-NONsIEUR
ATpunNGE

THE NATIONAL THEATRE-MONSIEU
ALPHONSE.
All young people viii go TO the vespertine at
the National this afternoon TO see BijOu Heron in
Monsieur AIphonse. She Is a. bright example,
which should be placed before the eyes Of all
sehoOl-children, that, seeing what she has accom-
plshed in the few years Of her life may excite In
them worthy ambition TO excel in their studies
as tho only sure groundwork Of success in all
their lGture undertakings. No other profession
requires more hard study than that Of an actor.
They must not only memOriZe their parts, but
they must also fathOm the character as the au-
thor saw IT, and then casting self TO one side, en-
ter and become the soul OF the imaginary being
assume and correctly render such part requires
genius as we'll as study. Let all the children 70
tniS Sitetnoon ana see Il they think y wouId Dc
Heron assumes.
FoRD'S OPERA HOUSE-MATINEE.
Manager Ford is determined to do all he can to
render the Thanksgiving Of the Washington pub
lie agreeable. He has provided grand matinee
at two o'clock, when Mrs. Conway will present
her hne impersonation Of Lady Clancarty, in the
play Of that name Mr.. Frank Roche Mr. Har-
ris, MI. Lee, Miss Denter, Mrs. Wilkins and Miss
Mayhem will take part. The latter is winning
an enyiable reputation in her role. Clancarty
has proven success, and the audiences, nightly
Increasing, deserved by the merits Of the play
and the artists who take part in it. Tomorrow
evening Mrs. Conway has benefit, when she viii
time here In years. Dir. Roche Will support her
as Armand Duval.
COMIQUE MATINEE.
This will be a gala day at the COmique. A
tempting bill has been provided, with q score of
the leading stars on the variety stage among the
attractions. The beautiful and fascinating Kittie
Brooke, who has sung and danced her way into
the affections Of all young Washington, will ap-
pear In new repertoire OF songs. Miss kittie Is
very graceful dancer and picks hoE feet up with
In
elegant and display her symmetrical figure to
perfection. The talented Freeman sisters, Miss
Maggie Gray, plump and pretty, } Mr.. Billy Ash
croft and Messrs Green and Sadler will ali assist
to serve up a tempting amusement dish for the
patrons Of the COmique this afternoon. Go and
see "Jim BOwlder" sting ting" on his guitar with
the ..secOnd mate of the White Star line.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
4 DEID IyFIyT FOTND.

About 40 p. N. yesterday Officer Joseph
Stone, Of the Seventh precinct, brought to the
station a dead female white infant, about twenty
four hours old, found on the corner Of North Cap
itol and streets. by man named John Cough
lin. The coroner was notified and will hold an
inquest to-day. The hands and feet Of tthe baby
were tied with pieces Of white cotton. and, as Il
lay in a small white pine box, with piece OF
white cotton laying over II, Il looked Ne If it was
quietly SleeDipR,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
E4SHIONARLE HEDDLNG.

st. AlOysius' chapel was we'll filled yesterday
noon by fashionable assemblage, to witness the
nuptials of Mr.. Brady, o: Baltimore, and Miss
Ada N. Ford, daughter Of the late Governor
Ford, Of OHIO. The bride IS very beautiful and
accomplished young lady, and was attired in an
E!c;.-. h.i:ls! t"!c: She Is we'll and favoraby
known in Washington society, where she has
long been known as a belle. The happy couple
departed upon an extended bridal tour tmmc-
diately after the ceremony. Upon their return to
the el.y they will hold reception. assisted by
two charming ladies from the NortLMest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
COMIouE MATINEE
THINKSGIKENG DAY

This is the day of ''stufing," not exactly that
kind which the boys frequently threaten to
"knock out'' of each other, but OF stufing ducks,
turkeys and geese, preparatory to roasting, and
then of stuf1ng our stOmaehs with them after
wards 1t is the day to send some of your good
things to those of your neighbors and friends
whom you know are not likely to be bountifully
provided with the substantials and dainties.
It's the day to go to your house of worship, and
there, In company with your Christian brethren,
deVOutly thank God for all the mercies OF the
past year; that you live and have means OF sub
sisteRee, and the health 20 earn more; that you
have not been tempted beyond your strength to
indulge your appetites and passions to q fatal
extent; that you have not been turned out Of Of
tice without means of support and ability to get
living outside Of Government "pap;" that you
are neither q c0nspiratOr nor Q safe burglar nor
a Columbus Alexander nor a newspaper reporter.
You should be especially fervent in your graft
tude for the aforementioned favor.
This day is 4 good one, as you will have seen
by this time, although IL was invented by the
Puritans, near Plymouth Rock, over two hun
dred years ago. 1t is funny fact though, in this
connection, that it was first invented as day of
fasting, humiliation and prayer for dellyerance
from a horrible death by famine, or a miserable
existence upon fish diet, when q ship came to
their relief before they began their fixed day of
prayers, and the Governor changed the order or
proclamation into day Of Thanksgiving"
And that is how il came about. We almost for
got to add that 1t is also considered good day
generally for Pies-minee and pumpkin preferred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
EELL IN 4 ETT

Yesterday evening, about six o'clock, eOrsld-
cradle excitement was created on Pennsylvania
avenue, near the corner of Thirteenth street, &C.
casicned by man who was standing on the side
walk suddenly falling in the street, between the
wheels Of carriage that was standing in front Of
Alexander's paper-hanging store. Soon a crowd
assembled, and the man was removed TO a door
way near by, when It was discovered that he was
suffering with q Mt. RestOratiyes were applied,
and the man soon recovered and started home
ward.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
GRAND PRIZE CONCERT
ST. JosEPH's ORPHAN ASYLUM.

The benefit prize concert IN behalf Of that most
worthy and useful institution, st. JOseph's Or
phan Asylum, to take place at Lincoln hall
Thursday evening, December 5, promises, we are
Complete success. The prizes offered are really
elegant affairs, and some Of them are costly. We
feel confident that the lucky winners will be de-
eidedly pleased with them. Those who have
tickets and have not yet made their returns arc
requested TO return the coupons as soon possible
They should TO in certainly by the 1st Of Decem-
Der in order to draw prize. It is hopc1 that all
our generous, charitable citizens will lend help
ing hand TO this affair, and in return experience a
pleasant evenings entertainment and the great
pleasure resulting from the consciousness Of haE-
ing done good,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

4 CLERK in oneof the stores of Detroit lately
played practical joke on large Dumber Of
pedestrians BY suspending from the third-story
window of the building an eiligy of man,
which looked from the street as If it were
clinging to the sill with desperate hOll. The
multitude of persons who rushed breathless
into the store and informed the proprietor Of
the impending casualty became at last I'M
bearable, and the joker was compelled TO con-
elude his entertainment summarily for fear Of
the police,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
BOYS CHINCHILLA TALMAS AT -,
AT ElSEMAN BROS.
sos SEVENTH STREET.
DEATH OF 4 FORMER WISHING
TOyIiY

I
Mr.. Peter J. Bellew. Of New Haven CONNER
cial traveller for the liquor house of Frank,
Boehm * Co., at IS Broad street, returned to
New York, from a business trip through the
South about two weeks ago. He went to the
Park hotel, where he was we'll known, and
seemed to be in such agony that the clerk was
alarmed. Mr.. Below would say nothing about
the cause Of his trouble. At length he threw two
papers upon the desk and hurried out of the
house. The papers were kilograms from his two
sons in New Haven telling him that his wife had
Dropped dead in the streets Of Buffalo, and that
he GsIst come homo at once When he arrived in
New Haven he found the corpse awaiting him,
and his poignant grief dethr0ned his reason. At
his wife's grave he said to his friends that be
should not live long. few days after the
burial he returned to the Park hotel The pro-
prietOr and the day and night clerks tried in vain
10 cheer him. He took no nOurishment, and sat
dag and night in his chamber, his face buried in
his hands.
On Friday Mr.. Bellows little son, fourteen
years old, came from New Haven TO ask his father
to return with him. Leaving the boy at the
hotel, Mr.. BelleW started Saturday afternoon for
his employers in Broad street to get money to
pay his fare to New Haven. He wandered to Al
Broad street and fell insensible to the floor. As
he was thought to be intoxicated policeman
took him to the New street police station, where
he lived less than five minutes. After an au-
tOpsy in the Morgue yesterday cOrOner's deputy
said that pneumonia was tho cause Of death.
At the time Of the war Mr.. BelleW was MGR
chant in Washington city. He was afterwards
in business in New Haven, IN Newark and in
Bridgeport, and wss at one time wealthy. He
was native Of Ireland and until no came to
this country was a merchant there Of high stand
ing. He was IS years Ofage.
WEATHER STRIP! TFEA TIER STRIP!
Get the best and. cheapest. Go TO Savage's,
Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street, and get
him to put it on for you in wOrkman-like man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
WAITING FOR TIE VERDICT

Prom the time that Judge Humphreys closed
his charge 20 the jury up TO the hour Of twelve
o'clock anxious crowds were pacing up and down
the sidewalk "Eaitins for the verdict" The
newspaper fraternity were well represented, e.
peeially the local press. Among the crowd as
sembIed IN front Of the City Hall were several
members Of the bar, ex-Ofloers Of the late Dis
1rict government, and goodly number Of those
who have opposed In every shape and form the late
Board Of Public Works. This assembIage being
> heterogeneous one and diverse In opinion, spe:a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
ELEGANT NECK EEIR.

Superior wool, meriGo and cotton Half Hose.
Fine knitted Underwear, Jackets and Scarls.
Gloves Of approved qualities, including fur tops.
Flannel Undergarments.
Fine Black Ties and House Robes, much below
tie usual prices.
The Perfectly Fitting Shirts have no superior.
Prices at the bottom. One price only.
GEO. &. HENNISG.
No 40 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

IAN CONE for my umbrella said the lender
Of it on n rainy day TO friend. Cant help
that " said the borrower, "don't you see that
am going out with itT'' '.Well, yes, replied the
lender astonished at such outrageous impotence;
ives, but-but-What am / to DOR 'DO.' said
the other, as he opened the umbrella and walked
of, ''dO as did-bOTrOW one"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

The lifting power Of plants Is we'll illustrated
by an oak tree ia SOI IN Hadley, Mas. A roc 4
had q seam in IL, and Nitrous 70 from the oak
Irept into the seam, grew, ard lifted the rock
" efahInQ over a ton. 20 q heIl ht Of one loot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

Young LADY at home from boarding school
for the holidays was asked IL she would nave
roast beef, when she replied, "No, thank you;
astronomical safety admOnishes me that have
arrived at the ultimate stage of deglutitiOn con-
sistent with dietetic integrity The young lady
was never asked If she would have anything ever
again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

Muslin dresses, even of the most delicate
cOlOrs. can he cleaned in ten minutes or
quarter of an hour without losing their color.
Melt half pound Of soap in 4 gallon Of water;
empty it into a washing-tub; place near two
other large tubs of clean water, and stir into
them one quart Of bran. Put the muslin in
the soap; turn It over and Encal it . few min
utes: squeeze it out well, but do not wiring It,
lest il get torn; rinse it about quickly in the
bran for 4 couple of minutes. Rinse again
well for a couple of minutes i'm clean water.
Squeeze out dry and hang It between two lines.
4 clear, dry day should be chosen to wash
muslin dresses. Half dozen may be done
this way in half an hour. The last rinse may
be prepared in the same way as the rinses for
wooden fabrics. \ cOlOred pattern on white
ground must be blued. The bran may here be
dispensed with. When the dress is dry
make the starch; for a eOlOred muslin
white starch, aud unbOiled, but made with
boiling water, is best for muslin dresses. Stir
the starch with the end Of 4 wax candle dip
the dress; hang it again to dry. When dry
rinse it quickly and thoroughly in clear water;
hang It 10 dry again: sprinkle and roll it up;
afteTward iron it with very hot irons. Hot
irons keep the starch still. This rinsing after
starchiDg is called clear-starchiDg; none Of the
stiffness, but much of the unsightliness Of the
starch is removed i'm this way. The advantage
of thus cleansing dresses instead OF washing
them is, first, if cOlOred. the process IS 50
rapid hat here is not time for the eOlOrS %
run secOpdIy, the fabric is not rubbed, and
therefore not strained and worn out; thirdly,
the process saves nearly all labor, and is 50
quickly done that any lady may manage Il for
herself in the absence Of 4 laundry maid or a
lady's maid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
IMPORTANT TO HoUsEKEEPERs.

IMPORTANT TO H0CSEHEEPERS.
Next to q hole in the pocket is a hole in tho
window. Ny friends viii please send in their
orders at once for glazing. All kinds OF glass on
hand. Those having money will please come
frst. ISAAC CURRY,
Practical Painter and GlaZier
sos Fourteenth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26

The st. Louis RepvbliedH is convinced that
there is no girl like the St. Louis girl. To have
"a lovah in Moo Yawk, :" It asserts, is the af
lection of the Chicago female. To receive
Twists from q Baltimoh gentleman" delights
the heart of the Louisville belle, while the
Cincinnati maiden receives attention from
whatever source 1t comes. The st. Louis girl,
however, confdes in the young man who lives
in the next square, and contents herself with
him and the st. Louis RcpWbliedH.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
TAKE CARE OF YOUR V4LUABLES.

Call and examine the fire and burglar-proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner OF
keeping OF securities jewels, slver-ware or other
vsluables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to sire. No business man can
afford TO do without them.
TGkeiC0TliRg frosiths Chicago and Boston frss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
LADIES AND VINEGAR.

Taken in moderation, there Is no dOUbs tina
Vinegar Is beneficial, but in excess it impairs
the digestive organs. Experiments on artificial
digestion show that if the quantity of acid be
diminished, digestion is retarded; if incr ased
beyond certain point, digestion is arr sted.
There is reason, therefore. in the vulgar otto 1
-unhappily TOO often relied On-that neg r
helps to Keep down any alarming adiI osi -,
and that ladies who dread the disappear anc Of
their graceful outlines in curves of pl mpl3ss
expanding into Stat may arrest so DR. adj Il q
result by liberal pOtatiOns of vinegar, buC they
can only so arrest it at the far more dreadful
expense of their health. The amount of acid
which will keep them thin will destroy their
digestive powers. Portal gives 4 case which
should be a warning: \ few years ago young
lady in easy circumstances enjoyed good health;
she was very plump, had = good appetite, and
a complexion blooming with roses and lilies.
She began to look upon her plumpness with
suspicion: for her mother was very fat, and
she was afraid of becoming like her.
Accordingly she consulted woman who al
vised her to drink a glass of vinegar daily.
The young lady followed the advice, and her
plumpness diminished. She was delighted
with the success Of the experiment, and con
tinuGd for more than 4 month. She began 10
have a cough; but it was dry at its commence
ment, and was considered as a slight cold,
which would 90 OF. Meanwhile, from dry it
became moist, slow fever came on, and
difficulty of breathing; her body became lean
and wasted away; night-swelling of the feet
and of the legs succeeded, and diaTrhRa ter
minated her life. Therefore, yOungi ladies,
be boldly fat! Never pine for graceful slim
ness and romantic pallor; but if nature means
you to be ruddy and round, accept it with I
laughing grace, which will captivate more
hearts than all the paleness Of Il circulating
library.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
LITERARY ENTERTA TVWEVT 1T
IL LIE "a =. 10 ~. L.

LITERARY ENTERTi VENT 1 T
WASHINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Another Of the delightful literary treats for
which that Institution has become noted was
given at the college hall, corner Of Seventh aud
streets, last evening, 20 q fine audience. IL II
evident that this Institution regards excellence
IN reading and Oratory essential part OF prac.
teal business education. The programme was o.
follows: Piano solo, "The Play Of the Pearls"
Herman Z. BIau; musie-plGno, "Warbles on the
Trees" Fannie Baum; reading, "Danlel VI. Dish.
CLOTH" Alexander $. Clarke; panorama, "The
Chicago Fire" explained by Leonard q. Spcn-
Ger: dialogue. debtor and the Dun" T. r. Pct
tenglll and ID. q. SmithsOn; defamation, 1.-THE
Dignity ofLabor," james AIcElfresh; reading,
christmas Prayer Ida 4. Browne; song, "Mu-
sic in the Air" students; defamation, "Lyceum
Speech, y G.. W. la Fetra; reading, tHlgh Tide"
Jean OCOnnOr; song-sOlO, "ROck Me to Sleep,
Mother" William r. Mclean; dialogue, "rhe
Fractions Man" ;. ROsenbaum and J.. Is. Gay;
reading, ''7dr. PickWiek's Adventure" Gertrude
Jones; song, "The Lords Of Creation" Mary
WestbOrpe; recitation, 1.-THE Maniac" William
II. Mclean; reading, "NeW Organ" Emma =.
Fowler; reading, from "InnOeents Abroad" J.
r, Freeman; song, Then You'll Remember Me-"
Ida Browne; dialogue, 1.-The MiseF," Louis
Kurtz, Charles =. Kattelmann tand William r.
Flefner; reading, tMlss Mal0ncy on the Chinese
Question: by hersilf; song, "renting TONIGHT
chorus, BY students.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-26
SUBSTANTIAL AND HANDSOME

81 BSS IAN lAl1 NJ HANDpO-hEs
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
GENTLEMEN, YOUTHS, BOYS AND
CHILDREN CAN BE FITTED As WELL AS
II THEY HAD BEEN SUITED TO MEAS
URE.
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
GENTBENEN'S DRESS SUITS, FROM 81
TO so.
GENTLENIEN'S BUSINESS SUITS, FROM
sl1 TO S2S.
GENTLEMEN'S OVERCOATS, FROM IS
TO $50.
YOUTHS SUITS. FROM 50 TO s25.
YOUTHS OVERUOATS, FROM s5 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.