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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
The Late lanes 2. CRANE.

The funeral services Of Mr.. james f. Greene
took place on Tuesday, March 2, from his late
residence in Charleston. S. O. His remains were
escorted to the Cathedral chapel by the members
Of the Hibernia Society, Irish Rife Club, Ma
tional Zouayes, Charleston Social Mounted Club,
st. PRtrick's Benevolent Society and Catholic
Institute. Mr.. Greene was q native of County
Roscommon, Ireland, but came to this country
early in youth and settled in Virginia, where he
was engaged in mechanical pursuits until the
breaking out Of the war. Then like most Of his
countrymen in the South, he offered his services
in defence of cause which he believed to be lust
He served on the staff Of Gen. jackson until be
was assigned TO duty in charge Of one Of the
nals. Full OF that martial Spirit and dash so
natural TO lrishmen he applied for active service
ana was assigned TO duty in the navy, where he
rose TO the rank Of chief engineer. At the close
OIL the war he settled in Charleston to which citV
he was warmly attached to the day Of his death
be nlled the positions Of alderman hRrbor-m aster
member Of the Legislature and United States an
praiser, and won the confidence and esteem even
Of his political opponents. Hundreds Of the most
respectable Of our native, as we'll as Irish fellow
citizens, followed his remains to the Cathedral
chapel, and thence to Hibernian hall, where they
were laid TO be transported to Washington. His
brother, q prominent and influential citizen OF
this city, was there to accompany his remains to
their final resting place. The flag Of the custom
house was displayed at halEmast out OF respect
Tor the deceased. At the meeting Of the Hfber-
MAN Society President O'Oonnor alluded in elo-
quent and touching language to Mr.. Greene's
worth and fidelity to Ireland and his adopted
home. On the arrival Of his remains in this city
they were escorted to the house OF his brother
MI. Michael Greene, BY large concourse or
friends, and from thence, the following morning,
TO Mount Oliyet cemetery, and placed in the
tomb. The prescribed prayers were recited by
the Rev. DR.. W hite, of st. Matthew's church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
LIFE IN SOUTH OF FRANCE.
iCortinutd ZION Bill Paqe.l

Meuton is too cramped, being almost pushed
Into the sea by the mountalns Il Is limited as to
walks and drives, unless one loves to climb steep
hills Its prices are sleeper than its hills, but the
little place is delightfully."- warm. Hyeres, which
has the most southern position, is three miles re-
moved from the railway, and has more wind and
more dust than any other place.
1T Is WONDERFULLY LIKE SANTA BARBARA.
Its best feature is that II is three miles from the
sea, is warm enough, and while It is cheaper, yet
II is little less dear than its sister towns This
last-named virtue will doubtless disappear when
IL has direct railway communication with the
world. next summer. Carriage hire here is rea-
sonable, the roads and walks are fine, and the
scenery is beautiful.
Finally, grant, If you please, that the two ell
mates are Identical, 1 ind, upon subtracting the
sum Of existence IN California from the sum Of
existence In southern France, this great differ
ence in favor of France: that It is fun Of antqu-
ties and historical interest. Here are Roman
ruins, Saracenic ruins, and French ruins, so that
while one strives to regain his health, he can so
improve his mind and knowledge Of French that
the time is far from wasted. Thus the invalid
having bis mind interested escapes the dreaded
enHut incident to q stay in q country where there
is nothing but climate and fine views.
venture to conclude by advising those whose
lungs or throat give serious to think twice
before going from their comfortable homes for
France or California, neither Of which can be
called mild or agreeable. But those who are
only delicate, or those whose brains have been
overworked may freely take their choice. For
my part, prefer France as the lesser OF two
evils. AYE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
A Reantifnl Drawing

There is now on exhibition at the EbbItt house
an immense crayon drawing Of q design Of q
shield for advertising the leading business houses
Of Washington at the Centennial Exposition
The following is description Of this design as
proposed to be carried out by the protector 1t
will be built in the shape Of shield, surrounded
by massive eight-inch frame Of polished black
walnut, with faceted front, bound with golden
bands. representing union; the France to be sun.
mounted with large golden eagle. The blue
field Of the shield will contain an elegant paint
ing on French-pIate glass Of the United States
Capitol, surrounded by stars in mother Of pearl,
The lower part will contain advertisements
painted in the highest style Of the art in gold
colors and mother Of pearl on French-plate glass
with background OF thirteen stripes in red and
white. The extreme height will be over twelve
feet The enterprtsing young man who thus AZ
fords the business men Of Washington an oppor-
tunity Of placing their cards before many thou
sand Of people at our Exposition, should receive
their liberal encouraR ement, and we predict that
all the spaces will be taken in q short time. We
learn that 1t will, when completed, be on exhibit
ton in Philadelphia until the exposition opens,
and will then occupy q space therein.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
ALMONERs FOB THE POOR.
WOrk 70 Be Immedistely Resumed.


A special meeting OF the commissioners for the
poor was held yesterday morning, in the parlors
Of the Young Mems Christian Association. Pres
ent: Messrs. Stiekney, (president,) Solonons,
Savage, Pratt, Moore, Wilson, Choate and
Church.
Mr.. SoIomons reported the receipt Of so from
Mrs James W. Grimes.
On motion Of Mr.. Moore, the president was IA
strueted to call upon the District Commissioners
for an immediate appropriation Of part OF the
funds voted by Congress, TO be placed TO the
credit Of the treasurer Of the committee TO be dis
trbuted in the ratio provided for in the sppIics-
ton made to Congress-
MIR. Moore was authorized to draw $3.50 for use
in Georgetown for the month of March, and to
employ visitor and incur an expense not TO ex-
coed q per day.
Il was decided to leave the appointment Of
visitors to the president, and agreed that the
work Of the committee should begin immediately
The executive committee was directed to inquire
into the method Of bookkeeping done for the com
missiOners, and make any suggestions they might
deem necessary.
On motion OF Mr.. Solomons, the secretary WAS
instructed to inquire Of the members Of the CON
mittee who have been babituAlly absent from the
meetings whether they desire TO continue their
connection with the committee or not.
The commissioners then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
VITAL STATISTICS.
lrriager, Births and Deaths Within Week,

AarTiageF, Births and Deaths Within Week
The statement Of mortality for the week end
ing February q, and which was not in readiness
for the meeting Of the Board Of Health last
Thursday night, makes the following exhibit:
Number Of deaths, ST. male white, II; female, 8,
male eolored, L; female, 9; minors male white:
IL female, Z; male colored, ID; femaIe IL Of
this number IL were under month Old ana 10
one year. The principal causes OF death Wsrs.
Measles, 9; scarlatina, /; diphtheria i; Thoonino
cough, o; typhoid fever, 1; rheumatism Of heaTss
!; phthtsis pulmonslis, Is; apoplexy 4; softenin1
Of the brain, /; commissions 4; paralysis Of heaTs
]; bronchitis, 9; pneumonia IL old age, 3; burned
2; exposure, l. There were II marriages in ne
same period, Of which were whites and II col
OTed. The number Of births was II, white male
II; female, 20; colored male, Is; female, l6. The
mortality in the District for the time above given
was "a less than the previous week. and az the
rate Of SOLO per 1000 per annum; zoos per cent
Of the deaths were from Eymotie diseases, 10 81
from constitutional, 4Ls2 from local, ll.49 from
deEelopmental, and 3.56 from violence. Rate Of
mortality Of the white population was 1875 per
1000 per snnum, while the mortality Of the col
ored population was 63. 20 per 1000 for the same
period. Kate OF decrease Of the white population
by deaths over births, o.46 per 1000; while the
decrease Of the eOlored population BY deaths over
births was 1850 per Loo per annum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
BRIEF TELEGRAMs.

Chief Engineer A H. Able, U. 8. N, has been
detached from the navy yard at philadelphia and
placed on waiting orders.
The Philadelphians dream OF thawing out the
iee-gorge of the Delaware by saturating IL with
coal oil and then setting IRE 70 Il.
The gale sunk q fishing schooner near Chelsea
Beach. Also, one near Sandy Neck Light, Cape
Cod. 1t is feared the crew are lost as they were
ice. Three or four other vessels, which were In
the ice previous TO the gale, have disappeared.
Five freight trains are blocked up in the snow
near PouRhkeepsie, on the Hudson river. A foot
and half Of snow fell, and the Associated Press
agents are afraid Of ireshets.
The Philadelphia agent Of the Associated Press
telegraphs for the second or third time that the
Swedish corvette sailed last Saturday. She has
furnished him with an Item every day Tor week.
How he will miss her. She proceeds 10 Cerls-
crona, Sweden, via Cherbourg.
The sale Of the Alabama and Chattanooga rail-
road advertised for yesterday, was postponed TIL
the first Monday IN April.
The snowfall was very heavy all through the
North, and the trains are reported blocked at
most Of the mountainous places In Pennsylvania
and New York.
There is no change in the railroad war. Scott
still says Garrett is responsible for the tumole
and that be alone can settleit. Never mind, gen
tlemen, the public don't care how long II lasts.
The snowfall In Boston and New Hampshire
Monday night was very heavy, and tue trains
were delayed. As travelling In the back towns OF
New Hampshire Is already bad, the storm 10
likely to reduce the aggregate vote.irom INV 70
$500. - - -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
DISTRICT NOTES.
Work of the Commissioners.

The District Commissioners yesterday made
three acquisitions on the Treasurer of the United
States, amounting in the aggregate TO S133 1885,
Among the items was one Of $4,000 for the suffer-
ing poor Of the Dstrict-S6 900 of which is allot-
ted the poor Of Washington, 81, 900 to the poor Of
Georgetown, and 1900 TO the poor Of the county;
all to be expended by the relief commissioner
Another item is an amount to pay over to the
Board Of Health $4,000 to pay for the clothing
destroyed during the smallpox epidemic. This
was turned over TO the Board Of Health yesterday
The remainder Of the acquisitions is to reimburse
the District for salaries and other expenses Of the
auditing commission, cost Of printing the 3-65
bonds, settlement Of the accounts Of the fire de-
partment, and various other matters.
The tax bill recently passed provides for the
appointment Of I'VE assessors, and for these posi-
tiOns there are already over five hundred applI-
eants. As yet no appointments have been made,
as It is the intention Of the Commissioners to Sc
lect the gentlemen best fitted by experience for
the places.
The comptroller yesterday paid of the garbage
men and the parking men, and will to-day pay
the men in the employ Of the water registrar.
A street lamp has been ordered to be erected at
the corner Of Thirteenth and Corcoran streets
northwest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09

facilities already mentioned are those Of climate
and nearness to the cotton fields Of the South.
The rigors Of New England climate InWinter, Which
are found to be so great hindrance TO the proht-
able carrying on Of manu- featuring establishments
is here softened into q temperate condition, which
would never produce climatic distractions, and
the weather never sttains here to the eneryating
condition Of that Of the extreme South. Here are
concentrated all the essential natural and ma
tional elements necessary for building up and
supporting the greatest manufacturing city on
the continent, or on the globe. Not one single
What is further needed can be supplied by art
and mans device.
These natural resources are at the National
bay furnish ingress and ezress for the materials
to be manufactured and the products OF the man.
ufnctures, and the numerous railroads from the
jected, will afford unlimited auxiliary means Of
transit The mineral and agricultural interests
Of Maryland and the VirEinias aroused into
action, and developed in all directions to their
fullest capacities by such manufacturing enter
prise, will become landmarks, indeed, to these
interests and purposes.
1t is not possible to overlook the great draw
back upon all manufacturing enterprises and
especially any new scheme which may be under
taken, namely, the
PRESENT DORMANT CONDITION
Of the industries and finances Of the country It
would not be difficult to fnd the Will to do, but
the means to accomplish might be wanting. This
condition is not to last always, but whatever
American ambition seeks to do at all it seeks to
do at once. In Europe there exists many mil
lions OF surplus capital, annually seeking profit
able investment abroad.
There are also IN all the western nations Of
Europe thousands Of skilled mechanics and labor
ers waiting TO accompany that surplus capital to
Its ultimate Industrial destination. This capital,
and these men, may be induced to strike hands
with American industries and opportunities to
open up and develop the unimproYed resources
which nature has here so bOuntifully provided.
The vital interests Of this and European countries
is insepaTRbly connected, and such an Industrial
alliance, formed at this time. could not fail to
produce conditions harmonious in their political
significance and grand in their material results,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
THE COURTS.
Eouitv-Court-Judee Wvlie.

Equity Court-yudge Wyhe.
This court made the following orders yester-
day:
Lewis vs.. Smith. Order for appearance of ab-
sent defendant.
Freedmans Savings Bank vs.. Sheehan. Order
appointing John H. Cook trustee VS.. L. d. Cation.
Gardner VS.. BliRh. Decree Diminishing bill
without prejudice, and with defendants costs
GuvernatOr vs. Jungle. Decree for final ratih.
cation OF trustees sale and reference to auditor.
Bell vs.. Bell. Order for examination Of infant.
fessed. IVA
concluded, and the court granted Q decree of d.
Vorce. Adjourned.
Auxiliary Law Court-Judge Macarthur.
The court was engaged as follows yesterday:
SHOEMAKER vs. Paul ct al. This case, which has
6 6esn seseTSI nmes Srisd occupied the court all
tate In Geoi getoWn and the last trials have been
considered exceedingly dull, attracting no atten-
ton, but as Gen. Butler and Jas H. Bradley ESQ.,,
with r. Z. Merrick, are now in the case, crowd
was attracted, much more, however, by the eoun-
sci than By the case, which was as tedious as q
been told nVe times. Adjourned.
Circuit Court Chief Justice Cartier.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Beall ct UT. vs.. Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
In this case, which would have sbated in conse-
the defence allowed an amendment OF the decla.
ration, and the case proceeded. The evidence
had not been c0pclu0eo Wlen the court adjourned
Lang vs.. Bryan. Judgment confessed.
CASES TO-DAY.
TIE following cares are assigned for trial to-day:
Nos. 1s2 16s, 1885, e, III, les es l4 S. es 2I3 and
70. Adjourned.
Police Court-JudRe Smell.
In this court Charles Lee, charged with steal
ing q carving knife and fork; fined t10 and costs.
Frank Foreman, for stealing o KIT Of mackerel
from the store Of Bryan Bros, on Pennsylvania
avenue; fined SO and costs. Barney Jackson and
Frank Bell, charged with stealing two ducks;
jackson hned IS and Frank was deemed too
young to be guilty Of crime under the law, and
discharged. Jos. Dickman, stealing pair Of
pants valued at SO; fined $50, and In default 90
days. Randolph Hudson and Geo. L Clinton,
charged with peddling cigars without q license.
Clinton said he came into the city route for the
West, having United States license, and not
thinking Q local license necessary, offered some
OF bis cigars for sale; that Hudson had nothing
70 do with offering them. RoHs pros, entered in
the case Of Hudson. Clinton was fined Is and
license fee. Subsequently he produced license,
paid Is and departed. Henry Miller, charged
with excaVating street without permit; proved
by witnesses that he rendered q, the legal fee,
for permit; also, rendered $50 collateral. The
permit was refused him. As the repairs were
necessary and urgent he proceeded 10 take up the
water pipe and make the necessary repairs.
Case dismissed. Charles Mccoy, carrying .
billy; fined go. About bakers dozen, male
and female, plead guilty Of disturbing the quiet
Of Hog and Louise alleys, and paid their hnes;
also, eight or ten persons paid q each for neglect
Ing toremoYe the snow from the sidewalks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
Auction Sales To-day.

By Thos. E. Waggaman:
At O'Clock, valuable property, being No. COS
Thirteenth street northwest.
By Latimer & Cleary:
At O'Clock, valuable building lot on Thir.
teenth, between G and H streets northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At II O'Clock, no-top buggies, express wagon,
SC. also, counters, shelves, doors, sash, blinds
show case, sc.
By Wash B. Williams:
At 10 O'Clock, at house No. III O street north.
east, lot Of furniture, carpets, sc.
By VIM. L. Wall & Co.:
At 10 O'Clock, one gray horse, two bay horses,
two cows and one bull.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
Field Day for Cursinp.

In the Police Court yesterday Timothy Horn,
james McCsbe, John Newman, Daniel Bell
Tobias Simpson, Isaiah WeitZeI, VIM. H. Smith,
VIM. Clark, Lewis Frazer, Melvin Queen and
Annie Morrison were all under arrest for cursing
and loud and boisterous language in the chaste
and quiet localities of Hog and L0use alleys.
The little offence seemed to be contagious, but
the parties made some atonement for the infec-
tiOn by all pleading guilty TO the soft impeach-
ment, and contributed their g and IS mites, &C.
eording to offence, to the support Of the court.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
KANSAS RELIEF.
Letter of Thanks to the Hawthorne soeistv

Letter Of Thanks to the Hawthorne Society.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: 1t may be gratifying to the Hawthorne
Society, and others who helped to fit out a box
for the Kansas sufferers, to read the following
letter of acknowledgment from Hon. E. T. Slower
chairman Of the Kansas Relief Committee:
oPEKA, March 5, 1875.
DEAR MADAM: We have the pleasure to inform
you Of the receipt Of one box supplies for general
distribution to the destitute Of our State. We
have disposed Of them where we thought they
were most needed, and ind 1t difficult to decide
who is most in want.
Please accept the thanks Of this committee for
your timely donation.
Respectfully yours,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
NEW ADVERTIsEMEKTs,

Proposals for stationery.
See the card Of John W. Wade.
See notice of Potomac Transportation Line.
Two ladies desire positions in q church choir.
Dyer Davidson have desirable property for
sale.
A young man wishes an instructor in maths-
MATES.
John F. Bridget has large stock of carriages
on hand.
B. H. Warner will make q sale on Tuesday,
March 30.
Eugene r. Lewis vs.. Richard s. Smith and
Lewis +. Smith.
VIM. L. Wall Co. will sell on Wednesday,
March 10, Q lot Of furniture.
The 3-65 bonds OF the District Of Columbia for
sale by Lewis johnson & %.
B. II. Warner will sell on Monday, March p,
tHo-storY and basement brick dwelling.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
Salt a Purifier,

Common salt, chloride Of sOdlum, is so common
that some Of its most valuable properties are
overlooked. Its use in domestic economy is as a
preserver Of animal substance from qualification
This is accomplished by the chlorine in its COM
position. Its strong affinity tor water causes 1t
to gather moisture from the atmosphere, which
dlssOlyes 1t and permits the chlorine to unite
with the animal tissues, and by its peculiar ac-
tons thereon preserve the substance. This eIe-
ment in common salt has q similar effect upon
the living, animal tissues. 1t is found to be a
wonderful preserVer Of health. Typhoid fever a
disease some times prevalent in the opening
spring In this latitude, is caused by the poisonous
exhalations from decomposlng animal matters.
1t is q well.knOWn fact that but little typhoid
disease exists where there is sea air. The cause
is apparent. The salt neutraliZes the poisonous
gases arising from animal decomposition, and
prevents the contraction Of the disease. So, to
some extent, Is 1t 9 preventive Of fever and
ague. This Is o disease caused by the exhala-
ton from decomposing vegetable matter. Both
the diseases are caused by the poisonous effects
Of these exhalations, acting upon the human
functions, vitiating the blood and the secretions
Salt applied In solution in baths and taken freely
In the food, acts upon the Eecretions both as q
purifier and as tonic. Were these facts more
generally known, this very common and cheap
article Of commerce would become not only an
adjunct to our food, but most important health
DreserVer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
Old Clothaa.

The detective ONCE at police headquarters yes.
terdsy afternoon resembled secondhand cloth.
ing store, the floor being streWn with garments
and secondhand bedding, window curtains,
sheets, blankets tsble-cloths, and other articles
McElfresh among the several second hand deal
ers and pawn shops in search Of goods Of this
character, stolen at different times from board
ing-house in the First ward, the loss Of which
were but recently discovered.
In all the material must have been worth more
than also, and 1t was ascertained that the sum
realized on them by both pawn and sale did not
reach 40. They Will be returned to the owner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
Young Meu's Christiau Assooiation,

A special meeting of the Young Mems Christian
Association was held last night; F. II. Smith,
esq., in the chair who stated the objects to be the
arrangements for the annual meeting and ami
VersaTy.
On motion of Dr. Carpenter, the day for the
former was fixed for the FIRST Monday In May, and
tie president was authorized 10 call the annlver-
sary meeting as soon thereafter as good speakers
could be obtained.
Notice Of two amendments TO the constitution
was given, after which the meeting adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH,

Annual Conference to be Held in Baltimore
The Baltimore Annual Conference of the Meth.
odist Protestant Church will commence its SEES
sions at Starr church, Baltimore, on Wednesday
next. Rev. David Wilson is the president. The
conference includes in its bounds Maryland Del.
aware and the District of Columbia. There are
in it 1874 churches and 103 ministers. Each OF
these ministers is accompanied by a lay delegate
so the conference will be constituted OF 205 mem.
bers. There are in the conference over Il 900
members 500 Sunday school teachers IL $50 schol.
ars, and the value Of the church property is
E76s 600. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
TAKE CARE OF YoUR V1LUaBLES

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 silverWare or other
Valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
Gnnum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Tsksparninq from ths Chicago and Boston Grss