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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-06

Fop Silk Dress Goods at dead cost, go
IN J.W FERRIES
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-06

Dox,r forget that You can save % per
cent. in Dry Goods and Carpets, tins
week Mt the closing out sale, regardless
of cost, of j. W. EEhHL'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-06

FIFTY Organ Boxes for sale at from
$l.OO to $500, at Sheibs Music store
VIII make excellent coal or feed boxes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
NEW ADvERT1sEMENTs

- neat brick house is wanted.
Desirable houses for rent low.
4. ]. Sweet has money to loan.
Fashionable Life at the Capital.
See the base ball advertisement
NJ. N. Rohrer has money to loan.
Bogert's Vegetable Cough Syrup.
Manual Of Instructions on the Jubilee.
Two parlors and one chamber for rent.
W. W. Danenhower has money to loan.
Jack and the Beanstalk at Ford's tonight.
Captain W. johnson, tobaccomaster general.
Three dwellings in . good location are wanted.
New books for sale BY W. H. o. H. Morri-
son.
See the advertisement of H. F. Zimmerman &
Son.
Young & Middleton will sell improved prop
erty.
New European restaurant 9OS F street north
west.
B. H. Warner will sell to-day valuable build
ing lot.
Wanted, to take charge of gentIsman's city
residence.
VIM. L. Wall Go. will sell to-day large lot
A large assortment of groceries at @. q. Corn
III. Graham has on hand large number Of
new carriages.
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, 1. o. o. p, will meet
this evening.
improved property.
John J. Evans offers for sale desirable
square on Capitol Hill.
James Guild will sell, on Friday, March s, the
stock Of Mr.. A. V. ID. Mills.
B. II. Warner will SELL on Monday, March 8,
valuable improved property.
B. H. Warner will sell, on Friday, March 10,
four-story pressed-brick dwelling.
IL. Wall Co. will sell, on Friday, March
5, carpets, mattings and oilcloths.
The Second Washington Cooperative Build
ing Association will meet tonight.
Latimer S Cleary VIII sell, on Saturday,
March Q, valuable improved property.
Annual commencement exercises Of the medical
department Of Howard University Friday even
ing.
See resolutions adopted by the National Asso-
citation for the Relief Of Colored Women and
Children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
Miss Winnie Rsam,s Reception.

Miss Ream held the last Of her enjoyable We'd
nesdsy receptions for the present season yester-
day, closing with very pleasant evening party,
entertainment and lunch. The Indictment
weather and the combined attractions of the
''Oficisl-soeial" receptions, lectures, readings,
concerts and the last hours of a most important
Congress did not detract from the lustre Of the
assembly at the house of her parents.
A large number Of Senators and Representa-
tiVes and their families who will not return next
winter, took this occasion to pay their farewell
visit TO their friends at the famous studio. Among
these were: Gov. Ward, of New Jersey; Messrs.
Orr and Loughridge, of Iowa; Mr.. Moore, Of
Pennsylvania; Mr.. Eoet, of Illinois; Mr.. Packard,
Senators Upton and Harvey.
Miss GOodRll favored the company with some
fine vocal music, and Miss Pike, daughter Of Gen.
Albert Pike, and Miss Morgan with choice seIec-
tiOns on the pianO-forte.
DIR. Cox read an original poem which was
greatly admired. Other rectations and songs by
Miss Resm and Col. BOudinot and others made
the evening one of unusual pleasure. The COM
pany remained till q late hour, and parted with
hearty congratulations and regrets that it was
the last reception for this season,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
FUNERAL OF GENERAL LORENZO THOMAS.
REV. With. MURRAY'S LECTURE
MELTING OF THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE
MEETING OF OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Cha Fity-Bad COunf-De Haas Paint.
ing-The Amusements-Fires-
Late Police News,
de-, DC, sc.
MEETING OF OLDEST INHABITANTS.

For the Middle States and lower lakes, rising
barometer, nOrthwesterly winds, colder, clear or
clearing weather.
The following was the range Of the thermOmetsr
at Henpler's yesterday: 8 q. m, 2So; 10 g. m.
800; II m, SO; Up. m, 800; p. n, 2s0; ?. m,
go; p. N. 80
use Patterson Jones' Trophy tomatoes.
Choice fruits-Mslaga Fruit Co.. 4os 9Th st.
For courG and market reports, see third page.
Nine hundred bushels of wheat sold yesterday
IN Georgetown at Sl.SO per busheL
The Board of Fire Commissioners did not meet
last night, owing to there not being quorum
The "farcy,' a disease among horses, has
broken out in the District and is doing serious in
jury.
Spicer, southwest corner ofNinth and streets,
has lot of fancy New York butter, Just in; also,
nne butter from other sections. Inducements in
prices.
Henry Hilton has purchased the lease OF the
fish Wbarves Of Georgetown for the ensuing year
for $315. The FISH stalls in the market have been
sold at auction, bringing from IS to SIS each.
About O'Clock last night an alarm Of FIRE was
sounded from box No. ls, oceasioned by the ex-
plosion of q coal-oil lamp in house on street,
between Third and FOur-and-a half streets south
west; damage slight.
Mr. W B. Boiling, engineer of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, has been informed
that permission is granted that company to erect
q bridge over their road at Riyes' crossing, in
this District, at the expense Of the railroad.
The Bricklayers' Union have elected the fol-
lowing officers: ]. ]. Joyce, president; J. Key
nOlds vice president; ]. Kingsley, recording Sec
rotary; James Hughes, financial secretary; Thos.
Levi assistant financial secretary; Geo. Longton,
treasurer; Jas. Ryan, sergeantat-arms.
MIR. James jackson, deputy warden at Sing
Sing, New York, arrived here yesterday, and re-
turned TO the prison last night, taking with him
Clarence Brown. alias Billy Smith, the escaped
convict who was arrested here Tuesday by De-
tectives Sargent and McElfresh.
The many friends of Colonel Pennebaker for
many years military agent for the State of Ken
lucky, will sympsthiZe with him in the death Of
his interesting little boy, Clint, who died yester
day morning at $50 o'clock, Of membraneous
Group This is the fifth child the Colonel has lost
sDC3 his residence in Washington, (abOut ten
years. and the third by the same disease.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
OLDEST INHABITANTS.

Respect to the Memory Of General Thomas.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association held a
regular meeting yesterday afternoon; DR.. ]. B
Blake in the chair, and J. Carroll Brent secre-
tary.
Dr. Blake announced the death Of Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas U. 5. A, member Of the association,
and submitted the following:
In the death of Major General Lorenzo Thomas
Of the United States army, another member has
been stricken from our rolls. He was born in the
State Of Delaware the 18th Of October, 1904 and
oleo at his residence IN this city March 2 1875 in
the seVenty-hrst year Of his age. Gen. Thomas
was good and brave soldier, an able and efficient
Omee[l courteous and Intelligent gentleman,
ana qlseharged the various responsible .dutles
that oeVolVed upon him during his service of 6fty
years IN the army with scrupuIous fidelity and to
tne eItLS s1tlsIaeuon Of the Government. He
came 10 the District Of Columbia when a boy and
has passed bis life among US except when Called
away on military duty. No one was move fhor
3SuEEiny laentlnea Win Us as citizen, always
whatever pertained to the growth and prosnerity
Of the District and contributed to the hsnpiness
and welfare Of its residents; therefore
RsSoLred, That we lament his death as a na-
tional loss, and to our community in particular
their bereavement.
RsSOIUsd That as a further token of our respsct
funeral
Re'OEved, That the secretary furnish his family
with copy Of these proceedings.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
general conversation was INDUCED IN for the
welfare Of the association, and Mr.. Callan in
formed the meeting that Mr.. Kingman's health
had 50 far improved as to enable him to comply
with his promise TO read paper Of "reminiscences,
and be would no doubt have been present at the
meeting II tie weather had not been so incle-
ment. The president expressed in behalf Of the
members present their qualification at this an
nOuneement. The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
Auction Sales To-day.

By b. II. warner:
At 4 O'Clock, two new two-story frame dwell
liDgs the south side of north H street, between
Sixth and Seventh streets east.
At O'Clock, part Of lots Nos. ! and 2, In square
3SS, with improvements.
At 4:SO O'Clock, valuable improved property in
the western part of this city.
By Latimer & Cleary:
At 10 o'clock, large collection Of boots and
shoes, clothing Of every description, hats and
caps, &c, sc.
At O'Clock, one Of the most desirable resi-
denees in the city, on the corner Of Vermont av-
enue and II street, Immediately adjoining the
residence Of the late Charles Sumner.
By Thos. E. Waggaman:
At o'clock, valuable improved property, being
No. COS Thirteenth street northwest.
By Wash B. Williams:
At 10 O'Clock, at No 1856 Missouri avenue north
west, the entire effects.
BY Duncanson Bros:
At 4:3O O'Clock, improved real estate in square
274, fronting on north U street, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets west.
By VIM. L. Wall Co.:
At 10 o'clock. o large assortment Of furniture.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
A Rad Count,

Henry Baker was srrsigned on the charge Of
stealing pocket-book containing q SO bill and
some fractional currency. The testimony showed
that Baker went into q restaurant, Tuesday, on
Pennsylvania avenue, where there were several
young men taking a drink at the expense Of q
one-armed man named John Moran. The drinks
came to fifty cents, and Moran rendered SO bill,
receiving $3.50 in change. The party were all
change, Moran having but one hand. Baker
stepped up and volunteered to count It for him,
during which a scufie ensued and the pocket book
and contents were missed. Baker caught up his
eaTpet-sack and lett, when some Of the men fol-
lowed outside and saw Baker q few rods distant
with his foot on fre-plug and the pocket-book
on his knee, handling the contents. The men
then called to Ofhcer Drane, who at once took
Baker into custody, and on returning Baker
dropped the pocket-bOok at the door, where 1t was
picked up by some one and found empty. Oflcer
Orane took him to the station, where on search
ing him portion Of the money was found, with
railroad ticket to Chicago, which was very much
torn. Baker told the court that he belonged in
that city, and had come here professional bust
ness, and thought he was doing the one-armed
man favor in counting his money as he appeared
TO be surrounded with rough crowd; the ticket
he had bought at Chicago, and was o lRy-oVer
ticket. The court, after hearing all the testf-
nOny, fined him 800 and costs or ninety days in
Jail, and ordered all the money to be returned
with the pOeket-book to Moran, and the railroad
ticket TO the prisoner as it was really lay-oTer
ticket,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
Almost q Fire.

Last night about 1880 o'clock, as Detectives
ClsrTOe, Sargent and McElfresh were enjoying
quiet lunch Of pigs feet and beer ct the Irving
house, they were interrupted by cries Of ''mur-
der and FIRE." They at once left their repast, and
fastening to the door discovered Mr.. George He
nault, who keeps the liquor store at the opposite
corner, Eighth and ID, in his shirt sleeves, as
wild as man ordinarily is when either his life or
his property is in danger. After q moments
questioning he informed them that there was
fire in his cellar, and Mr.. McElfresh promptly
ran to turn in an alarm from box "a, bank Of
Washington, and the other two entered the prem
ises, and after moment, which seemed an hour
they ascertained that the fire was in the front
cellar, and after the precaution Of equipping
themselves with lantern and bucket Of water
they opened the trap-dOor and amid a dense
emoke attempted to descend.
Chief ClarYOe was in the van, but his bulk and
the smoke united in q common hght to beat him
back, and Mr.. SarEent's eyes being weak the
two sought . momentary refuge in the air. They
however, soon returned to the conflict, and both
the chief and his associate, accompanied by Mr.
McElfresh, who had returned, found an easier
mode Of ingress, and between the trio, and the
relay Of buckets Of water furnished them thu
flames, cused BY the burning Of straw and Oli
barrels in the cellar, were extinEuished before
the arrival Of the fire department..
In their endeavors to fight against the element
each Of the of1eds was more or less smoked,
bruised 'blistered, but the worst loss they sus
aimed was the utter ruinatlon Of the three new
style spring hats they wore. The only consolation
which can be deduced from the accident is that
their loss is Wtllett & RuOf's gain, for they
must have new hats
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
The Carnival at Rama

The correspondent Of the London Daily Ee,vs
at Rome, writing on the sth Of February, says:
"The carnival, so far as It has gone, has been
but poor affair. Its promoters have been sub
sidiEed by the King to the extent Of three thou
sand francs, and his Majesty contributed stiIl
further TO its success by receiving shower Of
eoridndoH when passing through the Corsa on
his return from the Villa Borghess. He bore
Jacket at Novarn, with perfect sang froid, and
retired, in good order to set out fer Naples in D
day or two. This was on Tuesday, the day Of the
Publication Of the Virgin, when 1t was under
stood the FIRE Of Pellets was to be suspended.
But somehow % public intimstion Of such sus-
pension was given, and the wags Of the Corso
seem to have observed the day after their own
fashion, by whitening all the early passengers
within range, reducing them to so many dusty
millers, and rendering them, for the time at
least, ejusdsm faTine. Warned by their fate,
the parties Of gaiy dressed ladies and gentlemen
who meant to promenade the Oorso IN their car
riRges foot, directed their course instead to
the Via Babuino and the Ripetta, which shone
Wearers were unwilling to expose them to the
mitrailleuses Of c0rtandoH. The CorsO has q
deadly lively appearance, many of the balconies
that used 70 let at high prices being deserted,
and the carriages with their grotesquely- attired
inmates passing at long intervals. The slightly
powdered pellets at any passer-by who may hap
pen to have q cylinder hat, or black coat has
apparently lost much Of its zest with pOpula-
tfon whose newly-acqulred liberty (pGce the cler-
Of the value Of time. In the evening, however,
masked balls and entertainments at the Polite
anna and the theatres are enjoyed as a genuine
relief from the feeble IUdibTiuH Of the day"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
Death Of Distinguished American BassO in
London.

The cable telegraph informs US Of the sudden
death, in London, of Julius E. Perkins, the bass
singer. His friends In this country had not heard
Of his illness. Only few months ago, says the
New York Evening Post, he was here on pleas
ure trip with his young wife, and was seemingly
in the best Of health and spirits. He was bern in
Vermont, and lived for some years in Boston,
where he was q member Of the Handel and Haydn
Society. When he was twenty-five years old he
went to Paris, where he studied at the Conserve
tory. Then he went to Milan. Mr.. Mapleson, Of
the Drury Lane italian Opera, discovered his
merit and engaged him for six years, and only
two Of these years have expired. Mr.. Perkins
made his frst appearance 10 London last April,
as SIgnor GIullo Perkins, singing BalthaEar in
LA FaYorita." During the season he sang many
famous bass parts, including Sarastro In al
Flauto Magfco." He was received with great
favor by the immense musical public Of London.
Enthusiastic critics said that such Q voice had
Lablache was alive. Yet he was very young
man, a a "mere boy" in the art world, for he was
scarcely thirty years old when he died. He was
married during last summer to Mile. Marie RoZe,
one OF the eontralto singers Of the Drury Lane
Opera. As we have said. Mr.. Perkins visited this
country with his bride last autumn They spent
q few days in Boston at the home Of his brother,
Mr. W. D. Perkins, and q few more In o Western
city, and then returned Immediately to London,
Mr.. Perkins had never sung in public in this
of the chorus Of the Handel and Haydn Society,
from whose rolls his name has never been erased,
That so gifted q singer should not have been
heard IN the land Of his birth will cause general
regret among Americans; that an accomplished
artist has been stricken down almost without
his manhood, will cause deep sorrow throughout
the world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
CHARITY,
WOmeu's Christian Association.

The monthly meeting OF the board Of managers
Of the " omen's Christian Association was held
at the Home, on Thirteenth street near R, Tuesday
at p. N. rr...r.
There was not the usual number OF ladies IN at
tendance, owing to the Inconvenience in reaching
the Home in the muddy, unpaved street. -.
The different branches of work reported through
their committees. 1t appears that several Of the
children are sick with the measles, though none
are considered dangerously III. q. -.
The building committee are preparing the plans
for the new Home, which they expect to have
erected during the coming season. ... .--
The committee on entertainments report the
success of two parlor entertainments given during
the month, at the houses Of Mrs Wm. Stiekney
and Mrs. S. q, Pomeroy. Through the kindness
Of these ladies, over 400 was realized and added
to the treasury, 1t is contemplated to have one
more entertainment this season, when It Is hoped
all the friends OF this good cause will avail them
selves Of the opportunity Of contributing TO the
funds Of this association. ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
A Reunion.

Invitations have been issued for q reunion, to
take place on the 18th instant, at 100 o'clock p.
m, at Miss Billings school;room, Fifth street,
between NJ and N, in honor Of that veteran
teacher, and to celebrate the tWenty-ffth ami
Yersary Of her appointment as . teacher in the
Washington public schools. During her long
career as a teacher Miss Billings has commanded
the highest respect Of her felloH-teachers, and
won the love and esteem OF her scholars. This
reunion will doubtless prove to be q pleasant oc-
casion as the hosts Of warm friends who have been
attracted to this popular lady, aud the scholars
who have received Instruction from her, will con-
ribute to the entertainment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
ProdeaseoiYihuA.

II there is anything that proVokes a reader 1t
is some enigmarical, learned phrase which he has
TO translate for himself. For this reason It has
been deemed necessary to furnish an interpreta-
ton for the twelvepounder, "prodesseciVibus,"
with which Mr., Q. @. Thorn heads his advertise
ment. A free translation is, "For the welfare Of
the peepIe."- Mr.. Thorn's establishment is GER
tainly for the welfare Of the people. All who
have dealt with him can testify to this It Is for
the welfare Of any one who wishes to invest in
anything in the gas fitting or plumbing line to
call on q. g. Thorn, 1220 + street. His prices are
fair and just, and he offers splendid inducements
for the trade. He has also q patent gas saver,
which reduces gas bills one half. The stock Of
Mr.. Thorn is constantly being replenished with
York and PHILADELPHIA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
THE SING SING CONVICT.
Attempted Escape from the Central Guard
house.

Lawrence Brown, alias Billy Smith, the escaped
convict from Sing Sing prison, New York, who
was arrested Tuesday by Detectives Sargent and
MeElfresh, and incArcerated in the Central
guard house TO await the arrival Of officials from
New York, attempted to escape Tuesday night by
cutting his way out Of his cell through the west
wall. When he arrived at the guard house Tues
day evening, before entering the cell he removed
his coat, and, after being locked in, hung 1t up
over the window.
Frequent visits were made to the cell during
the night and morning by Station keeper Nc
Uathran, who noticed that the coat had been
changed. About $50 O'Clock Wednesday morning
Mr. McCathran entered the cell, and Brown pre-.
tended to be asleep. The coat was taken down,
when it was discovered that he had cut away four
or i've bricks alongside Of the bars Of the window,
large enough for him to almost pass through.
Brown was removed to another cell until about
o'clock. when he was taken TO police head
quarters, where he was turned over TO the New
York officers and taken back TO Sing Sing. The
only instrument he'had to work with was shoe
hook, and when spoken to about the attempt to
escape he said he would undergo anything rather
than to 90 back to Sing Sing Death was far
preferable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
The Case nf Mnndu and Hart.

Our readers will remember that some months
ago John W. Moody and Archer W. Hart, Of st.
Louis, No., were arrested for obtaining money
from certain United States attorneys by sending
circulars purporting to emanate from the Depart
ment of Justice. The circular set forth that
printed copy Of the opinions Of the Attorney Gen.
eral would be furnished. The preliminary exam
ination resulted IN the accused being held in
o 600 ca Oh for the grand jury. Yesterday the &C.
euBed were discharged on motion OF their counsel,
james P. Tustin. Judge Fisher appeared for the
Government,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
A Certainty.

That you can always find anything yeu want
in the boot and shoe line at T. S. GartreIrs, 200
Seventh street, corner Of I. Now on hand Q
splendid stock, embracing every kind, style and
quality, from the finest dress boot or shoe for
lady or gentleman to the heaviest brogan. Gen.
tlemen, take notice. we have . lot OF Burt's and
other fine makes Of CATERS and shoes, in double
at and below cost. E. Q. Burt's fine shoes for
ladies speciality. 7. S. GARTRRLL,
900 Seventh street, corner Of /.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
Captain ", johnson.

Capt johnson, tobaccomsster general, opens
to-day new cigar stores at 142o street and 40
Seventh street. Each new store will be stocked
with the very choicest brands Of cigsrs-domestIo
and unprecedented tobacco. His imported cigars
he proposes to sell at lower prices than ever
heard Of before. His BIO brand is Q speciality
three for quarter. No less BY the ton. The to-
baccomsster generals motto is, BEAT our prices
II you can"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
TAKE CARE OF YOUR yALUABLES.

Call and examine the IRE and burglag-prooi
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities, Jewels silverware or other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according 70 size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Teks pGTHiSs JTomths Chicago and Bosto1 free
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
GENERAL THOMAS.

Inc hITauBeM5HIs IUI MS tuH6TaI'
The funeral OF the late Gen. Lorenzo Thomas
will take place to-day at O'Clock, from St. Johns
church, corner Of Sixteenth and H streets. The
pall-bearers selected for the solemn occasion are
Mr.. Frank Dodge, DR.. John b. Blake, Admiral
Powell, Gen. Barnes Gen. Jenkin Thomas, Gen.
HeintZlemRn and Mr.. Anthony Hyde, with Gen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-04
CAPTAIN w. JOHNSON.

BACCo MAsTER-eEN ERAL,
VIII Open March 4 Cigar Store at
1920 T and 430 Seventh Sts., N ".
with the finest stock Of imported Cigars ever of
fered, and at less prices than domestic The BIC
a speciality, for . cents. No less by the ton.
livery article In the Tobacco line at lower prices
than any other house can aiford. Motto-Beat our