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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
District Real Estate.

TFrom the Washington Correspondence OF the
Hartford Couranr.l
Washington is probably at present the most
promising field for real estate speculation in the
country. Land may be bought anywhere in the
city, with perhaps the exception Of PennsylVanis
avenue, at q reduction Of from twenty-five to
seventy five per cent. from the prices oftWo years
ago. No city in the country can compare with
Washington in the laying out. The whole city
is ,superbly paved and graded, and abundantly
supplied with sewers and gas. Numerous parks
have been constructed at the Intersections OF
Washington need not fear comparison with any
for beauty Fifty-four per cent oftts area is taken
up with streets and parks, which is the largest
proportion OF land used for that purpose in the
world. Vienna, the most extraVagant OF Eu-
TopeHn cities in this respect shows IS per cent.
Paris twenty-five and Boston twenty-slx. These
gigantic improvements, while they necessitated
heavy taxes, also stimulated real estate specula-
tion to o remarkable degree. This lasted till the
panic, when there cane reVulsiOn. Now real
estate is thought to have touched bOttom, and
cyl ereDesd judges say there will never be another
such an opportunity to buy land. Building lots
on fashionable squares in the neighborhood Of the
Departments, and not far from Pennsylvania
avenue, may be bought for 81 to Sl-75 q square
foot. Sites on Pennsylvania avenue. Hthey can
be obtained, bring So q square foot. which would
b. 200 front foot, If the lots average 100 feet
deep. There are, however, no vacant lots on this
magnificent avenue, though there are many
dlapidated buildings, which must soon give place
tO inner structures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
Lamn SiRnI.

In authorizing the placing Of the neat and at
all times visible designations Of the streets and Az
enues on the corner street lamps the Commission
ers did a commendsble act; but they should 60
further and include in this improvement all
lamps whether upon street corners or elsewhere,
with the number OF the building In front Of which
the lamp is located. This has been adopted In
all the larger cities giving universal satisfaction
Our city, the seat Of the National Government.
should not be behind any otherin q matter Of
such moment, as the additional expense would
be of trihing character. There has been some
complaint that many prominent corners have
been neglected, and. through eareeSsness OF the
lamT cleaners, the signs are in many instances
misplaced. This last difficulty msy be Obyiated
by little instruction from the proper authorities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
For All Female Complaint

nothing equals DR.. .Plerce's FaVorte Prescription.
1t is most powerful restorative tonic, also COM
bining the most valuable nervlne properties,
especially adapting 1t to the wants OF debiltated
ladies suffering from weak back, inward fever,
congestion, Inflammation, orsulcerAtion, or nom
nervousness or neuralgia paine. Mr.. q. ". Sey-
mour, druggist, of Canton, N. Y, writes DIR.
Pierce as follows: "The demand for your Favor
tie Prescription Is wonderful, ana one man stated
TO me that his wife had not done days work In
hve months, when she commenced taking your
Fayorite Prescription, took two bottles and Is
now on the third bottle, and is ablet 70 DO her
house work alone and milk fourteen cows twice q
day. DR.. Pierce's avorlte Prescription Is sold
nv ALI dealers In medicines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
A HEAVY MORTGAGE,


What it Cost to Build the Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad.
The Prince Georgian Of last week says: The
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company has
Just entered for record in the clerks ONCE Of this
county q mortgage to Messrs. Albert HeWson and
John S. Lee, OF Pennsylvania, for the sum OF
t200C, 900. 1t is to secure the second mortgage
bonds Of the company to be issued to that amount
paper The immense cost Of constructing and
eQuipping the road may be best Judged by these
mortgages. The first was for g. 0OO, 900; the sec
ond-Nhieh, however, Is only upon the Baltimore
tunnel-for o, 5OO, 900; and now this one for 81
coo GOETHE hole aggreRsting Il, 500 600. Few OF
our people haV ever considered how much the
railroad cost, and we hope with the above figures
before them, they will now grumble less about
double track, depOts, sc. This mortgage has also
been nled in the recorders Office in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

See the card Of Dickson Patterson.
The Dead Alive at SaVille's National theatre.
The furniture, Sc, Of the Senate house for sale.
Prof. Collins will give an exhibition this even
ing.
John T. Mitchell is closing out his stock of dry
goods.
Cheap railroad tickets can be bought from NJ.
d. Whiteside.
Camilla Urso Concert Company at Congrega-
tional church.
See the report of the condition Of the Citizens
National Bank.
The Sea of Ice, or the Prayer in the Storm, at
FOrd's opera house.
The steamer Lady of the Lake will not make
her regular trip to-day.
The Black Hand, or The Lost VII, at the WASH
ington Theater ComiQue.
Prof. H. q. Wood, NJ. D., OF Philadelphia, will
lecture Wednesday evening.
Regular meeting Of the Washington City Hi
hernia Benevolent Society, No. l, this evening.
Prof Gus HsrtZ, the famous illusiouist, will
give two entertainments Thursday and Friday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
Thu HMerrill BillD

Mr.. o. d. Barrett, chairman Of the meeting
held at Lincoln hail on the evening Of the 18th
instant, respectfully announces as members Of
the committee to carry out the objects OF that
meeting the following citizens: Hon. T.
]. Durant, chairman; Hon. James q. Berret,
Hon. SayIes ]. Bowen, Hon. NJ. G. Emery, Hon.
A. g. Riddle, John Z. Norris, esq.,, L. q. Hine,
ESQ.,, Hon. q. y. Cox, John A. Gray, William H.
Clsgett, Simon Wolf Hon. James g. Harvey,
Edward Simms, r. NJ. Hall, Perry Carson, Al
bert Grant, Donald McCathran, John ID. McGill,
Michael Tally, DR.. Q: B: PurVis, J. W; LeBarnes,
b. D. Carpenter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
Death Of Rev. Father A. I. Hitselberrer.

The above Well-knoWn priest, who was formerly
Of Georgetown, died suddenly IN Boston Friday
last. He was in his sixty-seventh year OF age,
born in Baltimore, where he was educated. He
College, EmmettsburR, Nd /, and in 1928 or 1880
was ordained priest. His first post was 10 Nor
folk, Va, where he remained many years. He
MADE q visit TO Rome, and on his return he took
charge Of parish at Petersburg, Va. A short
time aftor he Joined the Jesuit order, and de-
parted from Petersburg for the home Of the
Jesuits at Frederick, Nd, 70 spend his novitiate.
From Frederick he was sent to Philadelphia, and
from thence to St. Aloysius Church, IN this city,
where he remained q considerable time. Several
years ago, however, he was transferred from
WashinRton to Boston College, where he re-
manned up 10 the hour Of his death as one Of the
assistant pastors Of the Chureh OF the lmmaeu-
late Conception, on Harrison street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
An ATTEMPT 10 EFFORT B1ACKMA11.
How BOOkkseper Expected to Bring Firm
to Terms

Saturday afternoon Detectives Sargent and
McElfresh arrested at the residence Of Mrs.
Lockwood, on Teuth street, . man named James
Graham, formerly bookkeeper in the employ Of
Messrs. Emmart, Dunbar & Co., on the charge Of
attempting to extort blackmaIl from that hrm.
Il appears that the accused wrote letter to Mr..
william Smith, member Of the firm, stating
that II the sum OF f24l.25, which he claims to be
due him, was not paid before Wednesday last he
would 20 before the board Of audit with q sworn
statement that their claim of bout against
the District government was fraudulent one,
and that they had bribed the District legislators
He subsequently, extended the time for the full
nllment OF. his threat to Friday, and again to
Saturday, when he was arrested by the officers
He was taken before Judge Smell, and gave bail
In the sum Of $500, General q. W. Balloeh be-
coming his security for his appearance this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
Walking Match,

On Saturday evening, to settle little difference
OF opinion as to their respective powers pedes-
TRANS, Messrs James English and Daniel Lough-
ran made wager Of q supper that the one could
beat the other walking around Bsbcock lake.
The trial was made in the presence Of q number
offTiends, with Mr.. II. ]. Gregory as referee, aud
after brisk walk, Mr.. Loughran WAS declared
the winner, having accomplished the round in
seven minutes,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
Claims for DAMAGES

Messrs. Dickson & Patterson, brokers. No. 6I5
Fifteenth street and 2Os Ourand-a-half street,
call attention to their facilities for obtaining
claims for damages to real estate sustained by
reason Improvements. These we'll known gen.
tlemen have a widespread reputation for prompt
hands will be attended to with dispatch. Only
three more days in which claims may be filed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
A DISHONEST ROOMMATE.
He is Charged With Stealing Improvement

Detectives McDevitt and Miller Saturday ar
rested 9 middle-aged Irishmau named Michael
Lehey, on the charge of robblng John Reed Of
500 in District improvement bonds. II seems
that the two were room mates at No. 22OT street
northwest. John Reed kept the bonds, with 9TH
eTs, inelosed in an envelope in his trunk. He
looked at them frequently and found the number
correct, but when he made an examination last
Friday he found 800 and two $50 bonds miss
ing. Noticing that Michael Lohey, Whs had been
out Of employment and out OF funds for some
time, was making puI chases his suspicious Of the
theft were direcie ed in that way. The accused
was taken to police headquarters and will have
q hearing before Judge Smell to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
A BOY DROWNED.


Sad Edects Of Sunday Skate.
Yesterday morning q eelored boy, named Frank
Simms, aged about sixteen years, in company
with three other boys about the same age,
skated across the Potomac from the foot Of Sew
enteenth street, and while returning they en-
countered thin place In the Georgetown chan
mel. The boys, with the exception Of SImms
succeeded in getting over; but while he was about
70 make the last stroke over the place the Ice
broke and he went under. One OF the boys hap
pening to look around, missed Simms and at once
turned back and reached the place just as his
head appeared above the ice. With great pres
ence Of mind, the boy caught hold OF SImms and
hauled him out in an almost drowned condition.
He was taken ashore at the Virginia end Of the
Long bridge where restorAtiVes were applied but
of no avail as he shortly after died. The cor
oner was notified.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
sCHEzcK's FuINoE1O SYRUP, SEA WEED TONIC

irOn) which gives strength and TigOr 70 the whole
system.
sCHKHCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SEA WEED TONIC
AND MANDRAKE PILLS.
These deservedly celebrated and popular medi-
cines have effected a revelation in the healing
art, and proved the fallacy Of several maxims
which have for many years obstructed the pro
gress Of medical science. The false superstition
that consumption is incurable" deferred physi-
clans from attempting to find remedies for that
disease, and patients afflicted with it recOnclled
themselves to death without making an effort to
escape nom doom which they supposed 70 Do
unavoidable. It is now proved, however, that
eontumptfoB can be cured, and that It has been
them apparently desperate onesj By scSsnck's
PuImonic syrup alone, and In other cases BY the
same medicine in connection with Sehenek's Sea
eording to the requirements Of the case.
DT.Sehenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted
good health tor more than forty years, was sup
posed at one time to be at the very gate OF DEATH
his physicians having pronounced his case hope
less and abandoned him to his fate He was cured
by the aforesaid medicines, and since his recovery
many thousands similarly affected have used Dr.
Sehenek's preparations with the sameremarksble
Full directions accompany each, making Il not
absolutely necessary to personally see DR..
Sehenck, unless patients wish their lungs exam
hS % SS nS sTS sna ros
streets, Philadelphia, every Monday, where all
letters for advice must be addressed. Schenck's
medicines are sold By all druggists.
THAT ENEMY OF MANKIND, Consumption, can
be eured but Il Is far better to prevent the cruel
disease from fastening itself the system by the
timely use Of q remedy like DR.. Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry. Fifty cents and one dollar .
bottle; large bottles much the cheaper.
go TO 900
invested In Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York.
THURsToz'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 nifty cents per bottle.
JoUvEN's IHoDoRoUs KID-GLovR CLEANER
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMR 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, 1875-01-18

A movement is on foot among the lady Cstho-
lies Of the District to organize, In the various
congregations, secular charity association, TO
be known as Ladies Of Charity" The ladies Of
81. Patrick's parish have already started to work.
The society Will act in conjunction with and sur
Plement the charitable work Of the Society Of st.
Vincent de Paul.
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naath nf an 1nternstinr Child. !

The many friends Of Col. VIM. Dayton will be
panied to learn OF the death Of his interesting
little son Joe, which took ipiace at p N. on the
lIth instant. The Colonel and his family have
the sympathy Of their numerous aequaintances
In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
DROF. GUS. HAITI,
I THE FAMOUS
1hhUS 81 q NJ IsT!
VII giys two Itertsinments IN

NEW ODD EELLOWS' HALL,
The wonderful performances of Prof. HART
nave estonikhei the whole country, and he has not
The 'INDlAN Box trick, which Is performe5
by HartL only, is acknowledged to be the mosE in
applicable performance in the art Of Illusion mat
has ever been produced.
Prof. HArtZ is not slight OF hand Crickster lint
areal artist In his profession, aud his entertain
pept and lecture are not only entertaining but
Reserved seats, IS cents, at ]. c. Parker.s 81
Seventh street; single admission, 50 cents
jan1S-td
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
North BAPTIST Church.

The sermon in this church yesterday morning,
by Rev. DR.. Chichering, was on "The Battle Of
Life, based on the Apostles words: Cor, 0: 26
~ therefore run, not uncertainty; so fight ],
not as one that beateth the air."
In place OF the great moral conflict chiefly
dWelt upon was that indicated by St. Paul, fur
Their on, where he says, al keep under my body"
The preacher rapidly sketched the evidence and
the reasons Of great prominence given In the Bible
to physical self culture and control Represented
in strong light the sin and peril OF various acts
Of neglect which prevent the body from being
pure offering to its Creator, . suitable dwelling
for the intellect and the affections Of . "templen
of the Holy Ghost Among these swine, the
mocker," was not overlooked; and It was an
nounced as the special topic for the afternoon,
when parents and children were invited to hear
sad facts illustrating the danger Of ever tasting
the drunkard's drink.
Spiritualists.
The regular Sabbath evening services at Ly-
ceum hall, under the auspices Of the Spiritualist
Association, were largely attended last night
Col. Smith, president Of the association, opened
the services, and requested that those who had
questions TO ask would forward them In writing
to the platform, when they would be answered.
This was followed by singing, after which Mr..
Howe lcctured and answered the questions pro-
pounded to him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18

By Wash B. Williams:
At 10 o'clock, at the store OF ]. W. Pope, No.
ll2I Sixteenth street, between L and NJ streets
northwest, two counters, show cases. glass lars
chairs, curtains, lamps, Ae.; also, one frame
stable.
Alta o'clock, valuable property in the northern
part Of the city, southeast cernor Of Eighth and
streets northwest
By Latimer & Oleary:
At $50 O'Clock, valuable improved property, two
brick houses and lots, one south west corner Of
Eleventh street and Maryland avenue southwest
the other on q street southwest, between Four
and-a-half and Sixth streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
SAVILLE's NATIONAL THEATRr.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS
January Is and -,
For the first time in Washington. the great and
intensely sensational drama, in three acts entItIed
THE DEAD ALIVE
tAbleaux, pronounced by the PR. OF Phls 5eInbis
TO be the beet sensational drama ever presented 70
the American public. ~
Preston Park,
Sarah, "a flower girl, with songs, J. May Gallagher
HaInes, "a member Of the Pre- s, -, " N SaT1i
And an Excellent Company ~
Act THE Duel; Act 1.-THE Mystery; Act III
The Dead Alive.
Admission, IS, 50 and Is cents. Secured plarel IS
cents extra. Seats to be had at box ONCE n Thsa
tire and at Brad Adams news store
WEDNESDAY. January %, ISIS. EMILY sol
DESE's ENGLISH OPERA BOUFFE TROUPE.
taIs-tf ~ - S'
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CITH ITEK5


either Of body or mind produces debility and dis
ease. The usual remedy II 70 take some stimu-
tired horse the whip instead Of oats. The true
way is to fortify the system with . permanent
tonic like the Peruvian Syrup, q protoxIde Of
system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
NEWS OF THE CITY.

A SAD CASE OF DROWNING.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18

ARREST OF An ALLEGED BLIcxMAlLER.
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The Lady of the Lake.
Auction Sales TODAY.

The ice blockade is such that the Lady OF the
Lake will not make her regular trip tc- lay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
TAKE CARE OF YoUR V.rU.p1Fe

TAKE CARE OF YOUR V4LU4BLES.
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, slver-Ware or other
Vnluables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Teke verninq from The Chieaqo and Bottom Grsl
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building. one on East Capitol and one on Sixth
street. A EelloonstIucted staircase leads from
the basement to the third story.
The entire cost OF the building is 81, 900 and II
"a A credit both TO the owners and the builder,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
GARNET ASA BAND OF THIEVES,

or Is Mr. Platt entitled to less consideration be-
cause be was Union man and served term as Q
captured officer in q rebel prison?
II the Union men Of the South have no rights
which Democrats are bound to respect, why let
us know Il. Give US fair opportunity, and we
will seek new home among strangers, We COX
to such meu as Grant and Sheriafn. We are
compelled to DO 10. We see no hope OF protec-
tion or safety under Democratic rule. Who has
been punished for numbering one Of our number
IN the South9 Does any one at this date want
evidence that our numbers are constantly being
tbinned by the assassin's bullet or steel? J. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18

This Institution oflesrning was formally dedi-
ted on Saturday, and Mass was celebrated in It
for the first time by the Rev. Father F. L Boyle,
who also blessed the building. Several Of the
parents Of the scholars and Others friends Of the
Sisters in charge, were present. This building is
one Of the finest east Of the Capitol and is the
property Of the Sisters Of the Sacred Heart. Its
construction was commenced in June last, by Mr..
Beers, the we'll known builder, who was the con-
tractor for the entire structure. Under sub-con-
tract with Mr.. Beers, Messrs. Nash & 90. done
the bTickWOrk; Mr.. ID. McMenamin, the stone
work. and Mr.. James Hughes, the plRsterInR. 1t
has a front Of bIty-eight feet on East Capitol
street, and seyentythree feet Sixth street.; Is
three stories high, with basement; the East Gap
tol and Sixth street fronts Of press brick with
brown stone trimmings.
On the hrst floor, to the left Of the main hall,
which Is eight feet wide is the parlor library aud
chapel; TO the right Of the hall Is the vocal class
piano, and sittnR-room, and a small library. On
the second floor is the large study hall, thirtytwo
by seventy feet, a small classroom, two bed
rooms, and dressingrOOm. On the third floor
are two dnTmitories, one thirty-two by nfty-hve
feet and another thirty-two feet square, three
small bedrooms, and q linen-room. In the base
ment are situated the kitchen, dining-room, laun-
dry, recreatior-roons for pupils, furnace-roOms,
PantTies, sc. There are two entrances TO the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-18
RELIGIOUS intelligence.

CHURCH SERVICES YESTERDAY.
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Ja1. q. C1oPhaneS
u, 3, Commissioner and Examiner in Chancery,
- sHoRrHAND WRITER
AND LAW REPORTER,
OfBce-No, no street, b tween First and Sec
ond streets fsring Indiana avenPe. mha
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OPERA HOUSE.

, MONDAY EVENING, January Is,
Mr.. CHARLES POPE AS SAMSON.