National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-18
QUE WANTS AND NECESSITIES.

Places and Things Yea Should Know About.
We continue to give our citizens and those
spending the winter 10 our midst the benefit Of our
knowledge concerning the most reliable business
men and houses in the city, tfnce 30 msny have
already pronted BY our advice as to where TO 90
and what to 90 for:
WHAT you OWE To YOUR FAMILY.
Winter is upon us again, and the cold Northern
blasts revive unpleasant recollections OF those
devastated the homes Of so many. Remember the
horrors of Peshtigo, Chicago, Boston and Port
n O
homeless wanderers: II Is 70 be hoped that our
beautiful city. with its many parks, broad streets
ravages which have been 90 fatal to some Of our
larger and more closelybuilt cities; but all must
destruction By the sry element At any tine The
Firemans Insurance Company Of washington
and Georgetown, chartered BY Congress in 1887,
fues or coal-oil lamps, cannot control the light
ming flashes or prevent the carolessness Of your
sdhe sS9
tunes Go at once, If you wish TO feel easy during
these stormy nights.
BEAUTIFUL STOPPING PLACE.
Who that has once passed over the Baltimore
scenery. in the neighborhood Of the :" Relay
House?" No matter II We were Obliged often 70
iSr from IN tRs days Of
the old regime. All that is forgotten, and We
think only Of the wild and beautiful scenery,
which made amends for the delay. Now there is
q fiDe hotel here, where one can pass the Summer
rambling in the most delightful way among
n s1o h aEa GGons aae N nsss
q week or two In, the hotel being we'll kept, with
obliging landlord and clerks and everything good
to eat Imaginable and we'll cooked. Apply to
Jos. A. Goats, manager, for full Information.
MAT, MOE AND NoBBY.
ANY gentleman desiring'to treat himself to an
elegantly fitting suit OF clothes, made or nrst-
class can gs Il At the shortest sCsSs
a So hsq more nor NJ snsa o n
gloves, ties and all the finest specimens Of fur
nishing goods. From Mr.. Keen you Will be
suited at the most reasonable rates, and your
clothing, both in material and MT, viii De en-.
tirely satisfactory. Keen is one Of our best
tailors, and should receive the patronage he de-
serves.
"sILENcE THAT DREADFUL BELL"
poverty-wbo would not trenble when the strong
winds blow, or the fire alarm sounds out on the
midnight air-ipsure your property At once In one
Of the reliable companies represented In THIS city
by Messrs. Arms Ketcham. Then shall your
rest be sweet and natures sweet restorer,
Your vile win be free from tortur ng anxiety,
and your children will arise and call you blessed
Arms * Ketcham are gentlemen in every way
worthy of your confidence, and they represent
good, substantial companies, and no others.
They are in the LIE Droit building. tits solemn
avail himself Of the liberal Offers made by Messrr
Arms x Ketcham. Go soon, and do your duty,
for one days delay may be fatal to your future.
THE WINDS OF WINTER.
IAN aloud the wind doth blow,
And birds sit brooding 10 the snow,
And Marianis nose looks red and raw"
But Marian didn't allow her nose to look red
and raw long, but, like the sensible girl she was,
wrapped herself mp warm and went down 70 Tay-
lor & Young's Az Ninth street, and purchased
stove, which soon warmed up her room, SO that
Msrian's nose thawed out and assumed its nat
when you FEEL most me necessity ors good heater
in your chamber and parlor, and q good cook
ing stoves is to get ono which will do double
duty-cook or heat with q small amount Of coal.
and can sell to Jon S as cheap as any one in the
city. They are selling one Of the most complete
and best elevated oven ranges offered for sale,
everything pertaining TO their line of business In
stoves, ranges, CRATES the inodorous cooking YES
sells &c, Sc and you vii md Iayios IS1 1O
may rest assured will be as represented. They
are on Ninth street; don't forget it, No. AZ.
DR.. A. PRATT.
Above all things begin the the new year with
q sound set Of teeth. People who have grumoled
troublesome teeth should see the dentist and let
the complaint die out with the old year. In this
cGn1se0n u wen % S t,c " a ~
citizens OF Washington, has removed his office
over Crandall's book store, at the northeast cor
ne. ssd 10 see his old patrons and the general
public.
DO YOU SING?
You have good Voice, why don't you cultivate
Il? No matter about It being little weak, prac-
Won would be even astonished At yourself IL You
would commence to sing. All music II beautiful
and tends to lake one great deal happier, and
49, o nnEn ankN
The expense Of good musical education is tri-
fling comparatively. and music is an accomplish
ment which renders young lady much easier
trsctive. DIR. J. p. Caulheld is q most excellent,
pains taking teacher, and Is centrally located.
Call and see him at his musical academy, 1884
street northwest, for he Is 8 gentleman that can
able.
wuE.T RUoYF.
With the thermometer sinking gradually to-
wards zero, and me cold, sharp wind vino. bouncing
the windows Of Wiliett Ruoif's store, No 9O5
he has been out In the cold all day. Rich, heavy
furs, wrought In all forms, are displayed tempt
iDglyi gloves and mutilers lie ready for some
ones hands and neck: seal sacques, NUTS, boas
and all sorts Of furs, made In all sorts Of Styles
are in great abundance. Those who wish to feel
-. elegantly dressed, should give the firm
call.
HlR:CG.
Herzog, Of oil d street northwest, Is offering
o splendid opportunity for people who wish 10
begin the new year with a complete new outfit.
He IL buying up all the secondhand clothing that
he can find at the highest cash prices men's
boys and ladies garments, hats boots and shoes
he buys everything. He also purchases second
hand bedding, watches, pistols aud other articles
always giving for them their full worth.
DR.. j. .. JOHNSON.
Though beginning new year, perhaps, in the
best of health and spirits, n 10 well to prepare
for ill-heslth. Every one must have their times
Of suffering, and there is no one to whom the
health Of the body could be more safely intrusted
than to DR.. J. B. johnson, Of Alexandria, Va,
who has established an office at No. 141 Pennsyl.
tion ply siciap, surgeon and oculist and offers
his services to the public in any OF those
capacities.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The amount Of sickness resulting from cold
feet Is astonishing; but It IL still more sstonish
ing why SO many will suffer when Cummins, oS2
Seventh street, Is selling nne boots AID shoes at
prices he says, lower than any house in the city,
and there Ia really no necessity Of even persons
Of the most limited means having cold feet. Cum
mins' store is an old. established Institution,
where everything in the boot and shoe line can
be found; elegant in fit, splendid In workmanship,
durable, stylish, comfortable and cheap. use
full present for Christmas Is pair Of good shoes,
and you could not md ut this time Of year
more acceptable one. Cummins' stock Is i'm
mense, and you'll ind there size, style and