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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
KERBYIS JOKE.
How the TnbI

How the Tables Were Turned.
Kerby is young and giddy, and consequently
will have his joke occasionally. As he was walk
ing with Wilkens the other evening he observed
. quietloOking eoIored man walking towards
them. 1t occurred to him that it would be exceed
ingly funny to pretend to have a warrant for this
man. He stepped up to the individual and in
formed him that he arrested him for stealing
chickens. The man was surprised, and declared
that he hadn't stolen any chickens for q whole
year, he hoped he wasn't q Niger If he had
Kerby insisted until he saw that the man was
aettfng mad, then, with smile like that Of a
man with boil on his neck, he told him that Il
was only intended as joke. The cOlored man
seized Kerby by the collar, and wanted to know
IL he thouVht he could work on his feelings like
that for nothing.
herIy expanded that he has intended no harm,
hut the man shook him until he thought that HIS
spiusI column had slipped down into his boots,
Then he threw him down and dragged him over
the cobble stones. wilkins attempted to inter.
f.re but the man lerked him down beside Kerby
with the remark that be was q bad cOlored man
when be got mad Wilkins said that he thought
he was A ter working HIS fingers through their
hair and okinE his knees through their ribs the
eolored man tucked their CVercoats under his arm
and left with the parting sdEice that they should
BE- eaTffll in the future how they meddled with
peacJ able citizens. Kerby and WHkens went
home. Keeping close together, and telling each
O; her where they felt hurt the most. kerby has
sworn of playing practical jokes on vigorous pe0-
pie larger than himself and whenever ne meets
a Quiei-lOOkinR colored man he makes 1t point
to let him pass without interference.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
The LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
The National Republican in PennsyI-
VaRtR.

Inc NATIONAL republican In Penn6yls
VaniA.
To the Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: In . recent number Of your paper we no
ticed an article signed "PrentIss," which at
tracted much attention and caused many express
sions Of regret. Tuesday evening, of the week
Of Prayer" was given by the First Presbyterian
church at Great Bend, Susquehhanna county,
Pa, to the subjecpof Temperance" Mrs. 8.
B. Chase, one Of the vice presidents at the Ma
tional Convention. recently held in Cleveland,
Ohio, presided at the meeting BY appointment Of
the pastor and session Of the church. The meet
Of intemperance which is sweeping like Q great
tidal wave over all parts Of our beloved country,
many earnest prayers were offered. During the
meeting the article by "Prentiss" was read to
show the demoraliZing effect Of the liquor trafic
upon public sentiments, and especially upon the
clergy. While there can be no greater hindrance
to the success Of the Gospel than intemperance,
worm that is eating at the heart Of moral purity
the clergy seem TO have wonderful delicscy
about touching the subject. Only q few years
ago thousands Of our country's best and noblest
sons were laid beneath the low green tent
whose curtain never outward sWings," to Hberste
distinct race. A bondage ten-fold more bitter
than American slavery ever was, or could have
become, is now upon MS. We in the distance look
to the Capital Of the nation for some sign Of de-
liVeranee, but hitherto we have looked in vain.
The great revenue OF our country Rloats upon the
souls and bodies Of men, and Its figures are num-
berless. Even women, from desperation for their
own suherings, or sympathy for others Of the sex,
every true man, every statesman, and above all
every clergyman who Is In any way, either by
patronage or neglect OF duty, accessory to the
connection blush with shame. LEIGHTON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
ST. JOHNS HOSPITAL.

Amateur Entertainment for its Benefit.
Under the patronage Of Mrs. Hamilton Fish,
Mrs. Ogden Hoffman, Mrs. Gen. Parks, Mrs.
Carlisle Patterson, Mrs. George n. Robson,
Mrs. Henry R. RGthbone, EMrs. Ross Ray and
Mrs. Henry A. Wise, an elegant amateur enter
tainment was given last Saturday evening at
willard hall. II consisted Of series OF fGbIeGuz
UirGHfS, panoramic cosmos, the paHtomime OF
Baker. The Individual efforts Of all taking part
in the programme were commendable and in
some instances they were exceedingly good.
neve, who personated Marguerite in the third
tableau was admirable In the first part.
Professor Pointers description Of his imaginary
pictures found all West End in Q most Amiable
scene from Shakspeares "Winter's Tale, )" was an
exquiEitely beautiful thing. The representation
Of Aermione-
1.-THE most peerless piece of earth, think,
That e'er the sun shone bright on
as the gentleman says, composed complete and
beautiful pictures ofthat creation where she stands
o statue, and where she comes down from the
pedestal. Nothing could we'll be loVelier than
Mrs. Ricketts, was regsIly costumed as Queen
Elizabeth, and Mrs. - was very elegant as
the meeting Of the famous Queens in Fotheringay
park.
In the pantomime Of the "Mistletoe Bough''
Miss Ella Ray took the character Of young
Lovell's bride. Her action in pantomime, as
giving expression TO the words, an hide, I'll
hide" was full Of grace and spirit, and would
as Betsy Baker, disclosed 9 marked and natural
histTiOnic talent. She is an ornament Of society,
and she certainly might become one Of the stage.
II correctly informed, Mr.. John Davis was the
manager OF the affair, and as such he deserves
much credit. The hall was crowded with the
wealth and fashion Of the city, and repetition of
the entertainment will be entirely acceptable,
especially IL the stage waits" could be short
ened,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
APOPLExT.

Mrs. Thomas Russell Attacked-She
Falls TO the Floor Blind and Speech.
less.
The many friends Of Mrs. Thomas Russell will
regret to learn that she is lying very i'll from
attack Of spoplexy. Last Wednesday evening
herself and husband permitted their little ones to
give o children's party. While the lads and
misses were enjoying themselves the heads OF the
household, in company with the parents of some
Of the children, sat in an adjoining room engaged
in general conversation, when Mrs. Russell, turn
ing to gentleman at her side, said she could not
see across the table. few minutes later she
told her brother-in-law, DR. Hills, that she be-
leved she was becoming blind, and shortly after
arose from the chair and with piercing scream
fell speechless to the door. She was raised up
and removed to her room, and Drs. Lincoln and
DrinkArd summoned. They pronounced the sick
ness an apopletic attack, and cautioned that she
receive the best Of care, which will ensue, as she
is in the hands Of able and careful nurses. The
lady was somewhat easier yesterday, but not yet
conYalescent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
Atfempted BurEIarY.

On Saturday msrning, about $50 O'Clock, Mr..
Chas. Mann, one OF the inmates ofthe Chamberlain
club, corner Of Seventeenth and 1, was awakened
by hearing some one in his room. HeimmedIstely
felt for his pistol, usually kept under his pillow
but in his nervousness failed to get IL. He looked
ND and saw in the room what he supposed to be q
tail mulatto man. When he asked what he wanted,
the man replied with oath, lay still, but Char
ley having got his pistol, jumped from the bed
when the burglar started and ran down the
steps to the door, where he was shot at but with
out effect, and thence into the street, making his
escape. An examination Of the premises revealed
the fact that he had entered by the low window
on the main corner OF the building. He must
evidently have been acquainted with the premise 8,
as It was afterwards ascertained that he had
made an effort to enter by the only door In the
building which Is not furnished with bolts, the
lock showing the indentation made with nippers
during his trials.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
THELATE RAILROAD ACCIDENT: ::
The Necessity for Axes on Passenger
Cars

Cars.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR;-The recent disaster on the Baltimore &
Potomac railroad, in the terrible burning Of Mr..
Fayman, should be another reminder 70 railroad
managers Of the importance OF placing axes on
all passengers trains to be used to extricate any
unfortunate victim who might otherwise perish In
the fire, which usually follows q general wreck.
On several occasions since the Angola disaster on
Maryland Lake Shore road, by which 30 many
persons lost their lives by burning, have called
the attention Of railroad managers to the import
snce Of providing better means for extricating
passengers who may be confined IN burning cars.
At the disaster on the Lake Shore railroad last
year, several persons were burned 10 death who
might have been saved had axes been at hand.
A gentleman, who vas passenger on the train,
told me that he saw two men burned to death
that he could have relieved In moment with an
axe, before the fire reached them.
A national law coDpels steamboat companies
to provide axes to be used in case OF accident
on all passenger boats. II railroad companleSWIil
not protect their passengers, Congress should pass
o law compelling them to do It. FIJI. 5.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
NationaI Theater-surf.

This evening Olive Logan, whose name is .
household word in America, appears for the hrst
time as an actress In Washington. The distin-
guished lsdy's career as public lecturer for the
past I'VE years has almost made US forget that
her hrst ceIeb fity was won actress, to which
profe ssion she was reared from childhood; but
those who saw her in the dashing part Of Laura
during the hundred nights she played M y 81 the =,
forget that sparkling rendition Of the piquant
society belle. In her play Of "Surf," tonight,
Gas been constructed expressly for her BY the
Well-known writer, Mr.. Writ Skies, and which
exhibits her In contrasting lights as high
and brilliant woman Of society on the one hand,
and as q willy soheming FrenchwOman on the
other. Miss Logan having resided for many years
in Paris, and speaking French Ike q native, has
shoulder. Struggling French adventures, and her
own social position 10 an aid to her In naturally
acting the part Of . society dame. The tntroduc-
tion OF these two characters into "Surf" both be-
ing quite new, has necessitated altering the plot
Of the original play. The types Of people one
meets q Long Branch In the height Of the season
the surf bathing scene. where the principal char
acters appear in bathing costume, the laughter Is
Our own little May Gallagher adds to the
strength Of the admirable cast BY playing Master
Benny Flypaway, youth Of the period, who
smokes cigars and swsars, d-n 1t. May Is always
an attraction.
FOrd's-Humpfy.D umpty.
Inc hDeOluLe 6ofeIelku VI pAulOlnlLnot 4AEs VI
L. Fox, commences q weeks engagement to-
night at Ford's opera-house. He IL the great
and only Humpty Dumpty. All there is OF the
character he created, and he has made IL such .
feature in the standard amusements OF the coun-
try as to win for him the title Of the American
Grimaldi. Mr.. Fox viii be assisted BY his
brother, Mr.. y. X. For, the noted pantaloou; By
q Harlequin and Columbine equal to all the re-
Quirements of this star engagement. In the
corps Of speciality artists engaged for the pro-
duction of all the fun, tricks, trials and tribula
tons Of Humpty Dumpty's career, there are
forty-fVe different persons Incidental 70 tina
performance We shall have the Swiss Bell Ring
ers, "los dos payasos." BY the Orrin brothers;
the Wire Dancer, Miss Boshell; the Swiss
Warbler, Deverehere, and other attractions
Vesp ertines Wednesday and Saturday.
The Theatre COmIque.
The aggregation Of variety stars at the Comique
this week includes the names of Cassim and Fritz,
Patti Rosa, Kitty sharpe, Robert Scott and the
Everett Sisters. The performance viii open
with a popular minstrel entertainment and close
with Lies COquettes Parielenne," which intro
duees the "Can-Can."
Lincoln Hall.
Wednesday evening next Victoria q. woodruff
will lecture in Lincoln hall on the subject Of the
Destiny OF the Republic" She will, un-
doubtedlY, attract o large audience, and on this
sion clear definition of her views on certain
social questions may be expected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
PROBATE JURISDICTION, JANUARY ),

In the matter Of the will Of Francis alsh. APP
plication for letters testamentary on the estate
Of Francis 3. Wslh, Of the city OF Washington,
pistrirt Of Columbia, has this daY, been made oT
W. Walsh. All persons interested are here
by notfned to appear in this court on TUES
DAY, the 18Th day OF January next, At II o'clock
o. mst to show cause why letters testamentary
the estate Of said deceased should not issue as
prayed. PTorfdsd, copy Of this order be pub
ilBhsd once q week for two weeks in THE NATION
Test: A. WEBSTER,
ian6-W2t RegAter Of wills.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
TAKE CARE OF YOUR YALuABLES

Gall and examine the IRE and burglar-proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels nlTerWare, or other
valuableS. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
Annum, according TO size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
h T6keDGrniRa from ths Chicago snd Bottom gres
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
Funeral Of the Late Thomas Fayman

The funeral Of the late Thomas Fayman, the
postal clerk who was burned to death on Thurs
day night at BenniDg's station, on the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, by the eolliding OF two
trains, was buried yesterday afternoon from the
residence Of bis father No. 7I3 Rhode Island ave-
nue.. he'clerks and other employees Of the Post
Once Department attended in body. Revs DR..
]. g. Butler and Samuel DOmer OticIated the
former making the funeral address, on the con-
clusiOn Of which the remains were taken to Glen
wood cemetery, where they were inferred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
Deatb orWr. J1It1. HoIIand.

MI. Julius Holland, a young man we'll known
in the District, where he was born and has lived
since, died yesterday Of consumption. Mr.. Hol-
land was about tW enty-fye years c. age, and was
. brother OF James @. Holland. Of the New York
Associated Press, where he was also employed.
He was an exemplary young man, and one who
had great number Of friends, who will mourn
his loss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
OTTH ITEMS

THAT EMMY OF MANKIND, Consumption, can
be cured; but II Is far better to prevent the cruel
disease from fastening itself On the system by the
timely use Of . remedy like DR.. Wlstar's BAlsam
Of Wild Cherry. Fifty cents and one dollar
bottle; large bottles much the cheaper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
I'm THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE 2aD DAl OF


mans saxingsS T:1si Cows. No. Sas7. Equity.
On motion Of the plaintiff, by Mr.. John II. Cook,
its solicitor, II Is ordered that the defendant,
GEORGE w. CLARK, cause his appearance to
be enterId herein on or before the hFst rule-day
occurring forty days after this day; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with as in OF default
BY the Court: A. WYLIE. Justice, &c.
True copy-Test: r. j, MEIGs, Clerk. &C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
EXPLOSION Of A BOILER.
A Woman Dies from the Injuries Re-
eeiVed.

A Woman Dies from the Injuries Re-
eeiVed.
A few minutes before o'clock yesterday morn
ing an alarm was turned in from Box q, by on
GER Jackson caused by the discovery Of fire in the
residence OF ex-Mayor Matthew @. Emery, No.
oH street northwest. II seems that on the
night previous the water was shut OF from the
house. but the pipes within the kitchen not being
emptied the water froze. In the morning the
cook, Sarah Putnam, white woman, 80 years Of
age, made IRE In the range, and as the water In
pipes leading to the Water-bank also being closed
there was no outlet for the steam, which gaining
In strength exploded the boiler, scattering the
iron pieces in different direction, striking the
cook, who was also badly scalded. DR.. Howard
was called in and rendered medical aid, but his
services were Of little avail, the woman suffering
great agony until last evening, when she died.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
uArAg WANTS. A BorrLE on WHISKY

let him him buy 1t and take IL home like man,
and not sneak home with bottle Of "Bitters,n
or cordial" and pretend that 1t IL medicine. If
he wants Q tonic that is something better TN .
temporary stimulant he should get q bottle Of
Peruvian Syrup, ian Iron TOnic,) that viii vital
system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11

NEW GOODS In order department in oYercoat-
ings, coatings, suitings and pantaloon stuffs at
reduced prices. The assortment is OF the most
attractive character, and should command the at
tentiOn OF gentlemen intending to purchase.
One Price Only. GEO. @. HENNING,
40 Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11

Circuit Court Chief JutIee Cartier.
This court was Occupied yesterday with the
case Of Kennedy vs.. GantE & AppIeman. hereto
fore repC Tted. The case was not conclude /, and
was adjourned until MOnr AZ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
40 TO Al,O00

invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent. .
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
THURsToN'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 NOTORIOUS KID-GLovE OLEANER
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPrIsrE is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRKNeTHENINe PLAsTERs are the
very best. All sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11

MIR A. Q. HIVAUDAN,
M PRACTICAL COOK AND CATERER,
No. 1S23 street, between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth. He will furnish, upon the most reasonable
terms, Balls, Dinners, suPpeTs, Lunches, We'd
cngs, &c., got up in the best style. His long expe
Renee and the satisfaction he has always given Is
guarantee to those who may employ him. deci2-2m
A VIKINGS
"a And awning frames, Manufactured by J. o.
HOGAN, 713 Market Space. Awnings for stores,
public buildings, hotels, and private residences at
hetory prices. Flags and camp-meettng tents for
Sole agent for the " genuine NnldeE-PToof
A~nfu f1O0da. tele-0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11

A WOMAN scALDED TO DEATH.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
Memorial Service.

Last evening at o'clock the members Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, the family
Of the late r. G. Oleott and his many friends as
sembled in the parIors Of the Association for the
purpose OF participating in the services in his
memory. Rev. G.. A. Hall presided, and after
prayer and singing addresses were made BY Rev.
Mr.. Hewlett, Alex. Stuart, ElphonIo Youngs,
W. Duvall. W. Randolph, DR.. o. H. Presbrey, H.
Oliver, F. II. Smith, o. N. Richards, DR.. CarPen-
ter and others, who referred to the deceased as
Christian and exemplary young man. After
PRAYER the services ended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
Memorial Church.

The services at this church yesterday were
largely attended. Rev. DR.. ]. g. Butler, the
pastor, diseoursed from EphesiAns, V:25-"Christ
loved the Church." and Psalms, cxxii:s-"They
shall prosper that love thee" The discourse
was highly interesting, and was listened to by
his congreg cation with much sttentiYeness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-11
MEDICAL.
BETHE8DA.

ESDAs
ThiSunparAlleleds specific lscompoundedlnn Ature'B
laboratory, and from its magic power and unprece-
dented achievements the most eminent men n this
nation have, Gfter thorough and severe test pro-
nounced It the only Sovereign Remedy for Brfght'g
Disease and Diabetes; also all Urinary, Bladder and
Liver Affections; also Dropsy, g., &C. 10 the
minds OF many our claims may seem prepogterouBtO
accomplish with Bethesda Water that which has 80
long and still tnues to bane medical science, We
ask but test. Do not allow your skepttctgm 70 be
your peril. II BETHEsDA don e cure you, It cannot
certainly do you any injury. Therefore avail your
ever offered to suffering humanity. The Water a
for sale at CHARLES STOTT co. g Drug Store,
No, go PenngyivantA avenue. Beware OF Spurious
waters. Ask Tor Bethesda. For sale By sTOTR .
c.; ep n,I ~ 20 Bethesda Advocate.
- - RICHARD DUHBAA
WISHEoToH n n TIa~a-1nbara0 ISJS 1acg1-fV
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The switch-tender Surrenders,
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SKETCHES BY IHE REPUBLICANS REPORTERS.
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GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT
VI VIII be given at the
NEW NORTHERN LIBERTIES MARKET,
K street, between Fourth and Fifth sts.,
For the Benefit OF
THE WoMEN's CHRISTIAN HOME,
ST. AIMS INFANT ASYLUM
THE PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM,
THE FAMILY OF JOSEPH METZ,
who unfortunately killed at this building, and
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT,
on THURSDAY, January Il, 1875. jan7-td
, 1875-09-05

Winning the thrce-minute purse at Mendota, was
sold Oh the ground by his owner, Mr. A.. J.
Elder, for 81, ,0hO Cash. He won tha first thud.
and fourth heats 10 the race, eating record OF
2:30]1. He is one OF the most promising trot-
ters on the Weetorn turf, and before the season
is over he rill doubtless go low down IN the
tweuties. He Won At Earlyll1e, tsotting fourth
heat in 2:3o14.
The absence OF Red Cloud, who wha last year
looked upon as the coming horse, has occasioped
has visited the "abode'of the noble animal, " and
writes: "Arriving in town, it was but short
search until Billy Winana. the racers keeper WAS
found. and in few minutes more the Sentinel
man WAS standing in the stall with the honest
horse, admiring bis beauty. There have been
several stories set a1oRt in regard to his having
suddenly become lame. aud subsequently WITH
drawn from this Cleveland circuit OF. meetings.
The fact Of the matter is, the horse has been
troubled By one leg since last fail, and has not
~ yet been entered for single race, although
Ie has been extensively advertised as having
done 30. His owner, Alr. James Wade. claims
that the trouble all came from the Use OF the
Hat shoes made for him BY Dan Mace's Hhoer at
Rochester last year, which the horse ia low
wearing. Neither Mr. Wade nor his sou
Johnny. rho drives tho horKe is clearly satisfied
rs to whether ho is changing his gait. Johnny
is satisfied, however, TINT the horse is over
reaching more than he used to. Now he reaches
about feet in front OF his foro feet when going
III good limo. It is the left hind leg that is now
injured. The tendon, or pastern, OF this WAS
injured tWice. it ia thought-onco last fall, aud
when It WAS about healed this spring he WAS
taken out to the track and again in jurcd."