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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
About Saalakin.

Fortunately or unfortunately, It seems not at
all improbable that q genuine sealskin jacket
will before long be almost as impossible an arti-
Gle ofthe ordinary female toilette as string Of
brilliants itself Some thirty years ego seal
skin was common enough. Boxes were covered
with it; gloves and driving rugs were made Of 1t;
eostermongers and cabmen cut their caps from It.
Then came time when some cunning furrier dis
covered how to dye Il rich dark brown, and to
give 1t that eIqulsitely soft and downy texture
which is its chief charm. AT once ladies adopted
the luxury. 1t was soon found that for cloeks,
jackets mufs, dainty little hats, collars, cuffs,
bags, poTtmonnaies for q thousand other articles
of feminine use, 1t was the most delightful, the
most beautiful the most indispensable OF ali pos
sible materials. The demand for Il increased with
q rapidity almost marvellous, and the fashion, In
stead Of wearing itself out, has II anything stead
fly Increased. Indeed, the best Alaska sealskIns,
like the fur and the sable. the silver fox and the
Russian sea-otter, command an altogether fancy
price, and q hapdsome jacket Of close texture and
uniform color, with no white hairs to break the
continuity Of Its TINT will fetch as many gulneas
as fVe-and-tWenty years ago It would have
fetched halEcroWns. The result Is that the luck
less seals have bad Uaged against them, now for
several years, what practically amounts to q war
OF exterminR tion.-London Teleqrdph.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
WEDDING.
Eurray-NcD srmott.

On Tuesday at noon q number Of the friends and
relatives OF the high-coutractIng parties assem-
bled at st. AloysIus church to witness the mar
rage of Mr.. John F. Murray and Miss N. Ella
MeDermott, both we'll known and highly appre-
ciated residents Of this city. The ceremony in all
its impreEsiTeness was conducted by Reverend
Father Mcguire, aud prefaced with q few we'll
ment they were about to celebrate. They were
unattended, and after the conclusion OF the cere-
mOny Mr.. and Mrs. Murray started on the p. N.
train for trip North. The depot was well filled
with friends who bade them bon voyage, happy
return and the success and pleasure in life which
they deserve.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
OITY ITEMS
Rnrnn At HAar Z


remedy that not only relieves but cures Con
sumption, as well as coughs, colds, bronchitis,
81 siInde' Is n -. No p LJIeJ ~ W;JJ
Cherry, prepared BY Seth W. FoEle & Sons, Bos-
ton; 50 cts. and q . bottle, large bottles much
the cheaper.
scHKNCK's PULMoSIc SYRUP, SEA WEED TONIC
AND Mandrake PILLS.
These deservedIy celebrated and popular medi-
cines have effected revolution In the healing
art, and proved the fallacy OF several maxims
which have for many years obstrueted the pro-
that consumption is incurable" deferred physi-
clans from attempting to md remedies for that
disease, and patients afflicted with 1t reconctled
themselves te death without making an effort TO
escape from doom which they supposed TO be
unavoidable. It Is now proved, however, that
eoHSxmPftoH CON De cured, and that u hss oesS
them apparently desperate Ones) BY Sohenek's
Pulmonlc Syrup alone, and In other cases BY the
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, one or both, 40
eordinR to the requirements Of the case.
Dr.. Schenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted
posed at one time 70 be at the very gate Of death,
his physicians having pronounced his case hope
BY the aforesaid medicines, and since his recovery
many thousands similarly affected have used DR..
Sehenck's preparations with the sameremsrkabls
Full directions accompany each, making It not
absolutely necessary to personally see DIR.
Schenck, unless patients wish their lungs exam
his principal ONCE, corner Sixth and Arch
streets, Philadelphia, every Mendsy, 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 It Is far better to prevent the cruel
disease from fastening itself en- the system by the
timely use Of q remedy like DR.. Wistaris Bslsam
OF Wild Cherry. Fifty cents and one dollar
bottle; large bottles much the cheaper.
slO TO 1900
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York.
THURsroH'g IVORY PRARL Tooth Powder
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and hfty cents per bottle
JoUvRH's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovB OLEANm
will renovste soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoH's PoMADE OPTIMR is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and hfty cents per bottle.
WELLS STREN6THENIHe PLASTERS are the
very best. All sold BY druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Tha Lnndnn Timaa.

The Liverpool Daily Post says "a newspaper
enterpris OF q very important character is about
to be begun by the Times. Early In the year II
will go to press with It's first edition at O'Clock,
and It is intended by special trains rather spe-
ciAl engines, to convey the copies Of the paper to
Liverpool, Manchester, and all the leading towns
Of the north, so that they may be delivered in
these places by breakfast time II this enterprise
should be attended with success, II will form q
new departure 10 newspaper history. The other
papers will follow the example Of the Times, and
We shall, perhaps, have competing newspaper
expresses running as far rs Edinburgh and Gas
gov" We have been doing such things In Amer
lea for long time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Fnr All FamaIa cnmnlaints

nothing equals DR.. Pierces FaVOrite Prescription.
It 10 . most powerful restorative tonic also CON-
bining the most valuable perVine properties,
especially adapting It to the wants OF deblitated
ladies suffering from weak back, inward fever,
congestion, Inflammation, or liberation, or from
nervousness or neuralgia pains. Dir. @. W. Sey-
mour druggist, OF Canton, N. Y, writes Dr..
Pierce as follows: "The demand for your Favorite
Prescription is wonderful, and one man stated to
me that his wife had not done . days work IN i've
months, when she commenced taking your Favor
tie Prescription, took two bottles and Is now on
the third bottle, and Is able TO do her Homework
alone and milk fourteen cows twice day" DIR.
Pierce's FaVorite Prescription is sold BY all
dealers In medicines
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

MrB. JOnet' cough mI1Iure.
Seven substantially. built brick houses for
sale.
See advertisement concerning First National
Bank.
United States marshal's sale Monday, Febru-
sry1.
See notices Of the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
WI. Wall 4 %. Will sell, on Friday, January
q, lot OF furniture.
B. h. Warner will sell, on Tuesday, January
20, Valua BILE building lots.
See the report OF the Peoples Savings Bank
of the District Of Columbia.
Phoenix Tent, No. u, I. o. o. R., will celebrate
THAR ghth anniversary Friday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
LIEUT.. JOHN T. ESSEX.

The Death Of a Faithful Police Officer.
Lieutenant Ohm T. Essex, Of the Metropolitan
police force, died at his residence, No. Il High
street, Georgetown. yesterday morning at
O'Clock, Of consumption. The deceased had been
sick .or some months past, but battled with the
disease, being sufficiently successful to continue
at his post Of duty until the latter part of fall,
when he was compelled to yield to its power and
take TO his bed. Since then his condition was one
of uncertainty, one day being able to take short
ride, and probably the next again Frustrated.
His wife died only short time ago, and by his
demise four children are left helpless and with
out q guiding hand. He was appointed on the
force September Il, 1851, as private, mounted
ana doing duty in the county adjacent to George
town, He rose to rOundsman and was promoted
to sergeant, and by the act Of Congress Of 1866,
together with others, was made lieutenant on
the force, and afterwards assigned to duty in the
Third precinct, (GeOrgetOWn,) where he remained
until December 10, 1872, when be was transferred
10 police headquarters as chief Of the sanitary
corps, which position he held up to his death. He
was an exemplary man, and enjoyed the esteem
and friendship Of his brother officers and the
other members Of the force: He was also men,
her Of the order Of Odd Fellows and Knights OF
The following order has been issued by Major
Richards in relation TO his death:
OFFiCE MAJOR AND SUPERINTENDENT,
WAsHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1870.
IItTTESANTs: The painful duty devolves upon
me Of announcing officially the decease Of Lieut..
John l.. ESt6As OF luls lpTCe, WHICH eNeut JTdus-
pired at O'Clock this morning, at his home in
GeorRetoWn. His death was not unexpected. As
is well known, he had been for several months the
victim Of disease and a great sufferer from its
effects. Notwithstanding this fact, the intelli-
Renee Of his death produces a shock, heightened
by long ohieisl relations and 8 daily intercourse
now sundered BY the hand Of death. Let US
eeiTe this dispensaton Of Providence as another
warning that the hand Of the reaper is not stayed
that the scythe Of time still gathers its victims.
Lieut.. Essex was q constituent member OF this
force always faithful to his duties, true in his
friendship and upright as q citizen. The funeral
OF the deceased will take place from his late resi-
depce No Il High street, Georgetown, on Sun
daV the oath instant, at o'clock AS mark Of
Tespect to the memory OF the deceased, adetail Of
AL men viii be made TO attend the remains Of
o1T oomTade to the place Of burial The detail
will report to Capt. w. g. Brock, inspector, at
I.so oieIoek D. m, on Sunday next, at the Third
nrecInet station house. Capt. Brock, who will
baTe Command Of the detail, will give you more
definite Instructions regarding the arrangements
hhAh my A. q. RICHARDS,
Major and Superintendent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Attended Robbery,

Tuesday night a servant in the house Of At
Torney General Williams on Rhode Island ave-
nue., near Connecticut avenue northwest, hearing
noise in the upper story proceeded to the scene,
where he found man on a ladder in the act of
entering. AS soon as the man saw the servant he
began to get back on the ladder, eXclsiming that
the house was on fire. At the same time he
yelling fire at the top OF his voice. On reaching
the ground he made good his escape. An exam
instiOn Of the premises was made, out no signs Of
fire could be discovered. The conclusion arrived
at was that the man intended to rob the house,
but was prevented BY the timely appearance Of
the servant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
SUED FOR THEIR LIVES.
The Biograpber Wants ais Paw,

Inc blogTEpneT WanIs dIs ray,
London, New York and Hartford Publishing
Company yesterday brought suit against hve
members and ex-members of Congress for work
done and materials furnished in publishing the
lives Of the gentlemen sued, and the following
are the amounts claimed in the bills of particu-
lars: James A. Garfield, s., l63 25; Samuel Shell
lsbarger, Seo9 IS; J. Hale Sypher, $3.50; H. S.
ticulars set forth are for editing and rewriting
the sketches of their lives, with the cost OF CON-
position, sc. 1t is understood that the agree.
meat was that no charge should be made for the
publication Of these sketches.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Eire Commissioners

The regular meeting Of the Board OF Fire CON-
missiOners was held last night; Joseph Williams,
the president, in the chair, and W. B. Reed, sec
rotary.
The report Of the chief engineer was submit
ted and adopted.
Applications for positions in the department
were received from H. BRllinger, Jas. H. Hardy,
W. d. COdrick and ChSs. A. DeRgs.
An application was received from the superin-
tendent Of the reform school, asking that, in case
Of fire at the institution one Of the engines OF the
department be sent TO the scene. Laid on the
table.
Commissioner Morgan was appointed q COM
mittee to wait on the District Commissioners and
ask that the department be allowed the privilege
of having blank forms printed.
The Chair reported progress in regard to the
appropriation from Congress for the fire depart
ment.
board adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Leaving balance Of. 48,8O8

The statement Is prepared from data furnished
by q report Of the Adj1tant General In 1s4o, and
published in the Senate Executive Document
No. %, page 6l0 hrst session, Thirty-fOurth Cen
gress.
In . report recently submitted to the commit
tee by the advocates Of the bill before Congress
for q pension to the survivors 1t was commended
that 10 per cent. Of the whole number mustered
in would cover the whole number now living,
which, according to this statement, would be
about 10, 900 In round numbers. But 1t Is further
commended that not than 10 per cent. Of those
who were discharged at the end Of the war (vtE.,
So, LAG, as above stately are now living, which
would show about 200 as the total Of survivors.
1t will be seen that lO,9s6 deaths from ordinary
causes occurred during the War-more than 10
per cent. Of the aggregate force, Irrespective Of
the killed and wounded. 1t Is also commended
that q very large proportion Of the volunteers
who served for six months and one year, at the
end Of their first term re-enlisted for service
"durlnK the war;" and are thus duplicated In the
aggregate force mustered into service.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
A Petition for the Skaters.


Yesterday young and old were out in strong
numbers skating on "Babcock's lake" on the
Monument grounds and among the many were
some of Washington's most prominent ladies and
gentlemen, who enjoyed the fun afforded until q
late hour last night.
This lake is the only place, except the river, 10
the District where skaters can while away Q few
hours in this pleasure, thereby giving those who
are confined TO ofaees during the day o little
recreation, and the man Of business change from
the monotony Of the eounting-roOm-
But this like other eDjoyments meets with in
convenience and interference, and in this case
particularly, have obstacles been thrown in the
way. Some person, BY whose authority It is not
known, has been for the past four or FIVE days
cutting the ice on the lake, and hauling the same
away In q dozen or more carts. Large holes are
left In the ice, thereby placing the lives Of the
skaters in jeopardy. If this cutting is to con-
tinue there should be suitable safeguards placed
in the vicinity Of the places from where the ice
has been taken so as to prevent the loss Of life.
In this connection the following letter Is submit
ted:
CITY, January 20, 1875,
To The Editor Of the NGtI0RaE RepEbtiedn:
authority to cut away the Ice from the pond north
Of the monument? 1t will be ne more than JUS
tice to the skaters to stop either the cutting of
the fee, or to place suitable safeguards around
the space left BY cutting, as they are very dan
gerOus.
Very respectfully. A SKATER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
A SKATER.
The District Commissioners.

Yesterday the thirty days extension Of time
for filing claims before the Board Of Audit eK
PRED. This closes the matter. as far as the re.
ce3pt OF claims Is concerned, and the clerks will
at once proceed to prepare the report for Con
grees which they expect to complete by the 18th
Of February.
The District Commissioners have decided to
move the express wagon and cart stands from
Massachusetts, avenue, near and at the intersec-
tion OF Seventh street, and from Seventh street,
betW cen Massachusetts and New York avenues
northwest, and locate the same on X street, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Auction Sales To-day.

By ]. T. Wormley:
AT o'clock, valuable property fronting on d
street south, between First and Second streets
west.
By Jas. Guild:
At 10 O'Clock, at store No. eO2 Seventh street
northwest, twenty-five thousand dollars worth Of
millinery, fancy and dry goods.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Sudden Death,

Yesterday morning, about 1915 o'clock, Mrs.
Rosanna Froth. residing on Tenth street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and q street northwest,
while preparing for bed dropped dead. DR..
tion pronounced the cause to have been heart
disease. She was aged forty three years. Early
in the evening she complained OF q headache,
but no attention was paid to it. Previous to her
preparing for bed, she again spoke OF her head
painiDR her. She kept grocery store, and was
we'll known. She leaves a husband and several
children to mourn her loss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court Of the United States.


WEDNESDAY, January 20, 1875.
On motion Of Mr.. J. J. FArnsWorth, Isaac g.
Wilson, esq, OF Chicago, Ill, was admitted 70
practice as an attorney and counselor Of this
court.
No. ia. Wade Hampton ct al, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. John ID. Rouse. The argument Of this
sci for the defendant In error and concluded by
Mr.. W. W BOyce Of counsel for the plaintiffs In
No. 49, Andrew J. Byrne, plaintiff in error, VS..
Rush Burgess & Co. Affirmed with costs.
No. lac. VIM. Smith, appellant, VS.. Nathan
meneed by Mr.. Charles Mason, Of counsel for the
appellant, and continued by Mr.. Benjamin Davis,
ADJOURNED until tomorrow at L O'Clock.
General Term-supreme Court.
All the justices sat in 6GHc yesterday for the
hearing Of cases on appeal, and were occupied as
follows:
MalIam vs.. MEllam. Appeal dismissed by ap-
pellant. In this case Mrs. Z. E. Mallam, nee
Mussey, obtained decree Of divorce at the Spe-
cial Term a short time since. The appeal which
is now dimissed was then taken.
Peugh VS.. Davis, Stewart VS.. Blame and Same
vs.. OrdWay. Continuance vacated.
Fitch, trustee, Vs. Dunn. The case was argued
by Tsgsart for appellant and Bundy for appellee,
but not concluded.
CASES TO-DAY.
The following cases are set for hearing to-day:
Nos. "a, 1o II, Is, 10, p, q, rs, 2S and 30. Ad-
journed.
Police Court-Judge Smell.
In this court the case OF Snyder, charged with
larceny Of letter, was again continued until
Friday. Frank Cronin, Jas. L. Arth, also Bette
TolsOn, Anna Flood and Mary Smith, all charged
with loud and Doisterous language, were fined IS
each. VIM. Ritter, Charles Daw and Albert
Boyd, all charged with Vagrancy: workhouse.
John H. Rollins, carrying concealed weapons;
SO. Frederick Swan, stealing loaf Of rye bread.
He said he was hungry and could not get work;
fined 81 and "A hours in jail. Geo. Collins, steal
ing q coat from . coal-yard: IS. Aaron Levi,
stealing coat and pants from his father; go and
costs, or 90 days in jail. Frank Williams, steal
ing half . dozen towels; so and costs. Frank
Cronip, stealing a cloak; months In jail. The
Judge said these coat and hall thieves would
steal the Capitol II they could carry II away.
Frank CrODin az ain, with John H. BoWden, steal
ing q waterproof from Ada Rollins; each six
months in jail. James Boyd, stealing q sealskln
muff valued at IS, q cape worth SIS, and pair Of
gloves, taken from the piano In the house OF Mr..
Van RisUick; months In jail. ChAs. Gerhardt,
charged with keeping q drinking house without
license, showed that he had regularly applied TO
the Board Of Police Commissioners for licenee,
which had been approved, and has now license,
but pending the issuing Of It had sold liquor;
fined S5. Thomas Wheelan, charged with assault
and battery upon Fanny Davenport, an actress Of
the Theatre COmique; fined so and costs. Henry
Lewis, assault and battery upon John Thicker,
in the same ARRAY as above; 10 and costs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
Unloading

D. NJ. Davis, corner F and Twelfth streets, has
commenced making room for his spring stock Of
Boots and Shoes by offering great inducements
to purchasers. During the remainder OF the pres
emit month he will sell boots and shoes ten per
cent of for cash. His stock Is from the best
manufacturers and Of the latest styles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
DROP. GUS. HARTZ,
II THE FAMOUS
I'LL 81 q N IS.T!
will give two entertainments in

rAhtEsBsA 2RR9 TE EFbd1HSoM 49, A y LII,
The wonderful performances OF Prof. HartZ
have astonithed the whole country, and he has nOE
q peer in the art Of PRESTIDIGIrATION.
The ''INDIAN BOX'' trick, which Is performed
by HartE only, Is acknowledged to be the most in
applicable performance in the art OF Illusion that
has ever been produced.
Prof. HartZ Is not Q slight OF hand trckster, hIs
real artist in his profession, and his entertain
Tent and lecture are not only entertaining but
highly instructive.
Reserved seats, IS cents, at ]. C. Parker's ~
Seventh street; single admission, 50 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
TIKE cIRr M yoUR V.LUaBLES

Gall and examine the hre and burglsr-pfool
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 to siHe. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TGksl0Grsing frOmfhs ChfeSa0 and Boston HTss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
United States Record and Gazette.

The January number Of the United States
Record and Gazette, - devoted to pensions, boun-
tiSS, homostoads, claims patrnts- postal affairs
and the army and navy, is ably edited and full OF
valuable matter. Its column Of answers to cor
respondents is of special Importance, and the
army and navy gazette is full and correct.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
A Suit Against the District.

Zepheniah Jones has sued the District Of Co.
lumbia in two actions, one claiming Sl5 900, and
the other $4,000 for violation Of an alleged con,
tract.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-21
smithsonian Institution.

The Smithsonian Institution has recently re-
e,ived q number Of interesting specimens for the
national museum, among which is Q graphic rep
resentation Of the mode Of travel in Lapland.
This illustration consists Of sled, which Is long,
tapering at the bow and cut of square at the
stem-rosembles the half Of a canoe out Of the
water. The occupant is life size, and evidently
prepared for 9 long journey, being wrapped in
fur from head to foot. The sled is drawn by .
single reindeer; for traces, fur strap passes
around the neck and under the belly to the head
Of the sled; raW-hide line attached to the horns
is used as reins to guide the animal. This unique
and highly interesting illustration Of prominent
feature of Lapland life was presented by the Uni
versity of Christiania, Norway, and is now on ex-
hibition in the chronological hall Of the museum.
Another valuable object for study, as we'll as Of
interest to the visitor, Is the fine specimen Of At
rican ostrich, from Barnum's museum. This speci-
men is at the east end Of the lower hall of the
museum, and near by skeletons Of q smaller ss-
trich and the great dinorHfS. The specimen is
mounted and looks quite life-like; the flesh color
Of the featherless portions of the body being ad-
mirably initiated. OF course, during such weather
as the present, ones sympathies are naturally
aroused on first sight Of this giant bird, lest It
may suffer for want of olOthin9-its long legs as
well as much Of the other parts being entirely
bare only the back and spots here and there I'M
deTneath the main part Of the body having any
DlumaRe