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National Republican., 1875-12-03
Fuueral Of DR.. Gsores A. Fltch.


The funeral OF DR.. Fitch, who died at his resi-
dence, No. us Tenth street northwest, took place
yesterday afternoon. The cssket containing the
remains was Of beautiful rosewood, and was
adorned with the last offerings Of Borrowing
friends-an anchor, cross, wreath and crown Of
chaste white flowers. Upon q massive siver plate
upon the coffin was engraved, "George Arthur
Fitch, died November 30, 1875. in the 10Th year Of
his age" The services were conducted by Rev.
John q. Smith and Rev. Reeves Hobble IN
beautiful and impressive manner. In the escort
which conducted the remains TO the Baltimore
and Ohio depot, to be conveyed to Morgantown,
W. Va, fo- interment, Lafayette Lodge, No. 10;
Lafayette O1apssr,. No. ard Ooilmefa Com
mandery, No. 2, all Of which he was member,
were largely represented. The attendance upon
the part Of the citizens generally, among whom
the deceased was held IN high esteem, and Of the
Medical Association, of which he was IN honored
member, was also very large. The pall-bearers
were Messrs. ]. @. Allen and David E. Holmes,
Of No. 10; A. r. Brown and Luther Harrisor, Of
Lafaye Chapter, No. s, and Charles D. Brown
and Q. W. Worrell, Of Columbia Oommandery,
No. 2. A committee consisting Of B. r. Ross,
Worshipful Master OF Lafayette Lodge, No. 10;
William G. Powers, Of Lafayette Chapter, No. 8,
and S. Russell Barr, of Columbia Oommandery,
No. 2, accompanied the remains TO Morgantown.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
Liouor Dealers.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Liquor
Dealers Protective Association met last evening
at Sengerbund hall, corner Of Eighth and Z
streets; Mr.. Geo. JuenemRnn In the chair, and
Mr. S. @. Palmer, secretary. The minutes OF
The last meeting were read. On motion Of Mr.. A.
BreRaIEi. the secretary was instructed to notify
ths members of the advisory board Of the associa-
ton TO hold q meeting and take into consideration
Ghs cases OF members whose applications for
uoenses were rejected by the Board of Police.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
BOOTS AND SHOES.

GHoEsI sHoEsii
Ladies, Fox CATERS from q. ? up; Ladies
Plain Gafters from ti up; Ladies' arAlnT "
Goat, si:2S worth a. 80; Hen's Shoes lrom
q mp; Boys' School Shoes q sndup; Misses scnool
Shoes Al and up: Chsldrenfs Shoes, sc ooc-s loc.
q and MP; Mems and Boys, congress, q: Is q. g
70 IS; Ladies Congress- q and up; p iit Mith sln,l
custom work. which will BE closed out low for cash.
Evsry pair wsrrznted nt l9is and ISIS Pennsylza
National Republican., 1875-12-03
0PTICIAN.
sslt.Adjusting Eys.GlasssI,

b6u-AuIUbLuK Eyau1dstef
Patented, warranted for one year not to break,
fraueless; manufactured and made to order. War
ranted not to produce as other Eyeglasses
do. It does not slip from your nose If you sweat.
Come and see them and convince yourselves Of
ISAAC A1sxANDER,
1229 PennsylvaniR avenue,
Optician and Jeneler,
National Republican., 1875-12-03
Fire V,ro;,t.-

Colonel J. W. Fairfax, who is in the city, re-
eeiyed dispatches last night, informing him OF
the destruction by fire Of his fine residence in
LOudoun county, Va. with It were burned many
valuable relics Of olden times, some Of which
were TO have been exhibited st the Philadelphis
Centennial next year.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
MiIlik,n,s Hotel,

The attention OF strangers visiting washing
t,D, and residents generally Is called to the large
and comm dious hotel Of Frank Milliken, corner
Of Tenth and Z streets. where the acsommoda-
tons are those Of a. frstclass house, and guests
can enjoy the comforts Of home. II is within o
few minutes walk Of the priDcpalt Departments
National Republican., 1875-12-03
TWentf-irs Psr CANT. saxad

By buying your boots and shoes at L. Heilbrun,s,
402 Seventh street, second door above D street.
northwest. Mems stout boots, a. gents very
fne boots, Is; ladies' button boots, $50; chill
dren's button boots, a.; children's silver toe
fboes 60ots felt and rubber shoes. Sign Of sOid
woman In shoe IN window"
National Republican., 1875-12-03
WASHINGTON MONUMENT SOCIETY


The regular monthly meeting of the Washing
ton Monument Society was held yesterday at
noon at the othcs Of ]. Carroll Brent, esq.
Present, Messrs. Powell, Blake, CLARK, STAINS
bury, Brent, Berret and Mcdonald. In the ab-
sence Of the vice president, Rear Admiral Powell
was called to the.chair,Tand J. Carroll Brent,
secretary.
On motion of Mr.. @. F. Stansbury, q committee
was appointed to prepare memorial to Congress,
asking fits aid In behalf OF the Monument Society
The Chair appointed Messrs Stanebury, Nc
Donald and CLARK as the committee.
Mr.. Stapsbury, from . committee appointed at
previous meeting 70 prepare Q letter from the
society TO the President, requesting him In his
annual message to recommend the cooperation
ofCopgress with the society in the completion Of
the monument, reported that the committee per-
formed its duty, and the letter was placed in the
hands Of DR.. Blake, to be delivered in person to
his Excelleney.
Dr. Blake reported that he complied with the
request Of the committee; and the letter was de-
lived.
Mr.. wythe, president OF the Joe Jefferson ORA
matte Club, Informed the society that the pro-
posed entertainments to be given BY the club for
the beneit Of the society would take place at
Ford's Opera House on Friday night, December
II, ct which time the comedy Of "School" would
be given.
The society then adjourned,
National Republican., 1875-12-03
Kothsr Stewart Coming.

1t is said that, while 'Mother Stewartp had
gained an enviable reputation as teacher, and
was widely known in the State Of Ohio as
woman Of rare ability and culture, 9 forcible
speaker and an earnest Christian worker, when
the temperance revival began two years ago in
that State, she had not previously identified her
self actively with the radical temperance advo-
Gates. But Lher influence was secured to the
cause, and her sympathies thoroughly aroused,
by the pitiful story Of o neighbor, whose home
had been made one Of wretchedness and poverty
by q drunken husband. ''Mother Stewart" car
ried the poor womans case to o lawyer, who
undertook suit for damages against q dealer
who had furnished her husband LIQUOR on condI-
: tion that mother Stewart" would assist In the
prosecution. She got together delegation Of
praying women, of high social standing IN Spring
held, led them to the courtroom, and went
among them during the trial, and told them TO
keep up continual praying. Such was the In
terest they felt IN the case that they remained
until 1870 p. m, when the jury brought IN ver-
diet OF $500 and costs, and donated their fees IN
addition. "Mother Stewart" addressed the jury,
and that was her first temperance speech. Since
then she has been In great demand as Q temper
ance worker. She has spoken In all the principal
citiee Of the Northwest, and will be in this CITY,
as before announced, next week, on her way to
England, where she goes on call from the tem-
their Work
National Republican., 1875-12-03
Correction.

In the report of the surveyor, as published yes.
terday, the following errors occurred: "One hall
interest charged TO lateral streets" should have
read one half Intersections charged to lateral
Htreets not yet assessed, S236, 1888: also the
AReunt credited the Board OF Public Works
ahould be brought down 10 correspond to the total
debit amount, VIZ: 4ll, on OS20o.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
0ITY ITEMS.

TIE WAY sto minister TO . mind diseasedn q TO
take Peruvian Syrup, protected solution OF ahe
protoxide Of iron. which gives strength and vfgor
10 the whole system, restores the digestive organs
TO perfect he alth, thereby restoring the mind to
its natural vigor.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
RirthdaY Rsmsmbranoe.

Yesterday the friends OF Mr.. W. Thompson, one
Of our Oldest and most respected citizens received
postal cards, upon which were written, In MIR
Thompson's handwriting, the following lines:
"To all my old respected friends,
On this, my natal day,
The writer his good wishes sends;
God bless you all say"
This was signed NV. Thompson, 81 years OF age
this LIST OF December, 1878 and his writing though
showing "the sands are numberd that make up
his life" was yet clear, round and legible. Mr..
Thompson has been justice Of the peace In this
city for almost forty years. having received his
appointment from Andrew Jackson on the 2ith Of
December 1885, and still retains that once. May
many years to come.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
DISTRICT SINKING FUND.
ANNUAL REPORT Or THE commissioners
EIGHT AND ONE HALF MILLION old DEBT
TWELVE AID IHE HALF ,HllllS HEH DEBT
AMOUNT OF BONDS, ETC, DESTROYED

Tax Collectors Report = Receipts
Amounting to se sos,
ment and Sales OF Property to Satisfy
Tax Liens and Amount Purchased by
the District
National Republican., 1875-12-03

TnuRsror's IvoRY FzAnL Tooth Powns1
used daily VIII keep the teeth clean. white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath swesk
twenty-five and my cents per bottle.
Jouvnn's 1NoDoRouB KID-dLovu CL1Anz1
vii ronoyste Eoiled gloves thoroughly SAD
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bcttla
THohRson fonAp. uPTIH u equal 70 tne
and fffy cents per bottle.
wills SFEEEeTzEErra -PLkszzm aro Ne
ssry best Al sold by druggists.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
Obituary.


At a special meeting of the Alumni Of the med
ical department Of the Georgetown College on
Wednesday evening, December /, at DR.. James
and Tenth street northwest, the following resolu-
the memory OF their late friend and associate DR..
George A. Fitch:
Whereas God, in his infinite wisdom, has called
to himself our much esteemed associate and friend
DIR. George A. Fitch, who was one Of the founders
OF our society, our first vice president and one Of
our first delegates to the American Medical Asso-
citation, discharRing every trust conhded to him
with promptness seal and fidelity: therefore, be it
Resolred, That while we reyefently bow In sub
mission to the mandate OF the Divine will, We
nevertheless sincerely lament the loss Of him
who, as an officer and member, had endeared him.
self to rs by his many noble qualities of mind and
heart, by his gentlemanly department, and by
many endearing traits Of character which are
rarely found among men.
Resolved, That we tender to his bereaved re1a-
tives our heartfelt sympathy In their sorrow, and
unite in the wish that the severe afiction may be
tempered to us all by the reflection and the knowl
edge that TO our departed friend the change 10 in
Rssoirsd, That this society will attend the
funeral in q body and wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days.
lutions be transmitted TO the family of the de-
esssed, and published In the daily papers Of
Washington.
V. MoNALLY, NJ. D.,
JOHN EDw. MASON, NJ. D.,
A. r. Brown, NJ. D.,
at the regular weekly meeting of the Medical
Society of the District of Colum bia held the same
evening, DR.. Toner announced the death Of DR..
appointed as q committee Drs. James Tsber John.
son, J. E. Hartigan and Charles Bittinger, who
adopted resolutions very similar to the above.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
TAX COLLECTIONS.

Annual Report Of Mr.. John 7. Cook-Rscsipts
from all Sources.
GEsTLExEs: In accordance with your request
the following detailed statement Of the transac-
tions Of this department since date November !,
1874 of last report, Is herewith transmitted:
Receipts from November /, 1874, to December /,
1875, on sccount OF general (annuAl) tax for the
vaar endlnQ Juue 90. 1876:
National Republican., 1875-12-03
. consequenc6 OF uecrease OF UusIuess'
RECORD OF FIRE.
wHrTKHALI, N.Y., Dsc.2-A IRE In Wills


wHIrKHALI, N.Y., Dsc.2-A fire In Willsboro'
last night destroyed James IL. Donsldson's resi-
dence and all his outbaiidlDgs. Lon, $4,000; In
surance, 10000.
BRIpoEPoRr, ,Cons., Dea Ask buildings were
destroyed By nrsin southport At midnight. Loss,
100000. Jsllif & Northrop's lumber yard was
also destroyed.
McCoEHELsBuRG, Pa, Dsc. 2.-A store. hotel
and dwelling In the village Of Fort Llttleton ten
miles north Of this place. were destroyed BY IRE
this Afternoon. The fire was caused By . defective
bue.
STKRLIna JUNCTION, MASS, Dec. 2-Hunt's
block. In Sterling Centre, was destroyed by IRE
yesterday, together with the store and dwelling
Of j. 3. Smith. Hunts block consisted Of five
tenements and three stores. Total loss, $3.50
LOUISVILLE, Dec 2-A IRE 10 the Broadway
Baptist church this forenoon almost ruined the
edifce. II was valued nt s7oOOo; loss, two thirds
OF this amount. The library OF the pastor was
destroyed; it was valued ct 81 900.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
BRIET TELEGRAMs.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 2-The National Grange
adjourned sine die onight.
NEW YORK, Dec 2-B. & P. Lawrence, sta
tioners, have suspended.
SYRACUSE, Dec. 2-Reuben W. Strand, canal
commissioner, died this morning.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2-The fall meeting Of
the Louisiana Jockey Club has been postponed
until December.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. al. L. Doty, who had
his leg taken Of at the railroad disaster yester-
day, died this morning.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 2-On Tuesday the boiler Of
q portable engine at New Harmony, Indiana, ex.
man Enlaw, lawyer, and badly scalding several
Morkmen.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The Supreme court de-
MED new trial for the three murderers Of the
Jew peddler Weishurg, and refused . stay OF exc
cution In the case Of John Nolan, the murderer
Of Mr.. Nee.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 2-Govsrnor Kellogg has
respited Bill Williams and Henderson, sentenced
to be hanged tomorrow, to Deeemoer 81, when
they will be executed, unless the supreme Court
grants them q new trial
BRIpeEPoRr, CONN.,, Dec.2-Jrancis ]. Falnty,
Of New Orleans, was bound over In the Superior
Court to-day charged with firing the manufs ctory
Of Lounsberry Bros. Co., at South NorWaik, In
May last.
NEW YoRK, Dec "A Chicago dispatch says
the truckmsn who took to the express ONCE the
barrel containing the dead woman and child was
found yesterday afternoon, and his story Is thst
he received IL from q house in one OF the most
aristoeratic portions OF Chicago.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-The city councils TO-
day passed the bill giving the contract for the
building OF temporary frame trussoridge over
the Schuylkill, at Market street, 70 the Pennsyl
yania Railroad Company. 1t Is stated that work
viii be commenced at once and prosecuted day
and night until completed.
PH1LADELPHIA, Dec. AIN obedience 10 orders
issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr..
Gently yesterday discharged from the custom
two weighers and four iaborers, as we'll rs re-
duced the salaries Of day inspectors from 81 per
day to t350 and that Of night inspectors from s3
| to e250. The salaries Of ths clerks are not
| touched. This 10 the third reduction made since
| Mr.. Comfy has been In ofice. Each one has been
National Republican., 1875-12-03
N xIEaANr HousE.
Azan We Builds Tins House il Public
psnafanfor.

03u1A<4Ns
The wonderful progress Of Washington Is mo-
ticsl in It's magnificent dwellings more than in
syLything else, Elegant blocks and single resi-
dences have within the last few years sprung into
existence In almost every portion Of the city.
Year by year, as the place develops gradually
into one OF the finest cities In the world, and the
most fashionable winter resort IN this county,
building lots, and erect for themselves permanent
homes Of
rALAr1AL PROPORTIONS.
A man who builds fine house ornaments the
y the T 81 real ans
different parts Of the country, and many from
the future greatness OF washington, have done
much to ornament the place BY erecting palatial
homes. still the poignant fact remains that the
beauty to the munikcenee and public spirit,
taste and business enterprise Of its own citizens.
been constructed within the past year, one es-
pecially conspicuous for its solidity and
ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY
is situated on the eastern side Of
circle and is owned BY Mr.. W. 5. Roose, the we'll
known cigar and tobacco merchant, whose busi-
ness establishment Is between Twelfth and Thir-
teepth streets, on Pennsylvania avenue. Situated
many fine residences. IL has commanding view
OF the wide expanse Of parking which is destined
to become one OF the most favored and popular
summer promenades In the city. It's symmetry
and architectural beauty without comport well
with the elegance and convenience within. Every.
thing that the ingenuity Of
MAN OF REFINED TASTES
could suggest has been applied to make the edi.
fee complete al fits appointments, and the ample
grounds, decorated with ne pieces Of sIatuary and
sfountafn ofexquisite design complete the picture
Of comfort and elegance which the place presents.
This residence, however, is not the only ornament
which graces the city through Mr.. Roose's enter
prise and public spiritedness. Within
THE PAST FEW YEARS
he has constructed thirteen houses, all Of which
add TO the general beauty Of the city and help TO
make up the magnificent array Of private houses
which are the pride Of every Washingtontan.
That our city is TO become great Is evident from
the wilingn shown by those of our citizens who
make their money here TO spend 1t where they
make It In beautifSing and adorning the place,
and none have exhibited more spirit and activity
in this direction than Mr.. Roose.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
HzAuTrYUL eILr PARLoR rAPEn,

Is ard 80 cents, and nice window shades for s11<
cents and tl each, ready made Paper hung by
the best workmen. at lowest prices, at Tubnan's.
as Ninth street northwest.
National Republican., 1875-12-03
NATIONAL THEATRE
LET the Band Play!"

nONCHS BAND. Brass or StrfuR5H
once. t& Eighth street. southeast, Navy Yard
odos5s may be lefta the principal music stores
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-06
THE OLD CANOE.

Where the rocks are gray and the shore is steep,
Ard the waite rs below look dark and deep,
Where the rugged pine, in its lonely pride.
Leans git only over the murky tide;
Where the reeds ana PUSHES are long and rank,
And the weeds grow thick On the winding bank;
Where the shadow is heavy the whole day
There liesst its moorings the old canoe.
The useless paddles are idly dropped,
Like a sea blrde wiz gs that the storm has Topped
Ard crossed Oh the railing, one Ger one,
Like the folded hands when the work is done;
While busily back and fol th between
The spider stretches his eilvery screen,
Al d the solemn owl, with his dull too hoo
Set les down on the side of the old canoe.
The stern half sunk in the SHINY wave,
Rots slowly away in its living grave.
And the green moss creeps DER it's dull decay
Hiding its smeldeIihg dust away,
Like the hand that plants DER the tomb flower,
Or the ivy that nantes the falling tower;
While many blossom of loyeliest hue
springs up DER the stern of the old caaoe
The currentless waters are dead and still
But the light wind plays with the boat at will,
And laZly in and out again
II floats the length OF the rusty chain,
Like the weary march of the hands of time,
That meet and part at the noontide chime,
And the shore is kissed at each turning anew
BY the dripping bow OF the old canoe
Oh many time, with a careless hand,
! have pushed it away from the pebby strand
And padded il down where the stream runs thick,
Where the whirls are wild and the eadies are
thick,
And laughed as leaned DER the rocking side,
And looked below in the broken tide,
To see that the faces and boats we're two,
That were mirrcred back from tie old canoe.
But now as lean DER the crumbling side,
And look below in the sluggish tide.
The face that l see there graver grown,
and the laugh that hear has soberer tone,
And the hands that lent to the light skif wings
Have grown familiar with sterner things.
But love TO think of the hours thai sped
AS rocked where the wh1ls their white spray
shed,
Ere the blossoms waved, or the green grass grew,
Ger the mederng stern OF the old canoe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-06
TransfusiOu of BLOOD.

The medical process known as traUstu-
sion OF blood is exciting great deal Of in
tertst IN ST. Louis, attention having been
called more especially TO tho 1nattr
thrGugh the recent experiments upDn Gen
eral Frank p. Blair, and the sn,,arept}y
wonderful results attained. Ganera, Elsr.
while filling the unexpired senat orial term
OF Judge Drake, began 70 taii in Dfa)th,
ana after the senatorial cauyass IN
the IL glSl2turc two years ago, which
resulted IN the election OF BogJ,
MS powers seemed TO give way al
most entirely. HIS friends obtain
for bin sinecure in The superinfspSsney
OF insurance in Missouri. and ths General
mas been spending nearly al The trroe since
inc Linton Springs Water Gara, IN New
aofk State. IN the hope of recups ration
MS attack was Glow disease Of the brain,
ana prostr&tion ~ the ne,yo,1, 5,owsry
Drought on, accordins to bis Dhysciars, by
intense mental strain and ezel ron, rVupled
WIN the excesslv. Use OF tclaceo and stiIn-
ulahe. She disease threatened The Gradual
Wssting away OF the infeoc- and the living
deatn OF paralysis. Complete relaxation.
avoidance OF all excitement, careful diet,
ana the simple tonic OF cold water treat
hehe, were prescribed a. the only pe,stibo
remedies, and, to obtain these cianeral
blair took up his residence a. Clifton
Springs.
D. Like the rest of his family, ErDDk r.
Diair was IN his time possessed Of splendid
phyS1que and sn iron constitution. A
weaver man would have fallen IN der the
burdens and abuses ten yaaIs ea,liet The
urea ment promised tor TIME 30 bring
soout restoration Of at eass partial
neaith. The hope was ieiusiva one. how
evei' ana year ago the conclusion was
lo'oeo upon General Blair's mind That he
conlo never be more than an Invalid. ct
was then mat he ren0uHced no ''poInps
on anu vanltles,' told bis friends hs
snouid never again enter tfe poiit1-
gal arena, and then united with tho
rleebyterian Church at Clifton. He 70
~ Eained At the cure all last GUNNER and fail
ff1,ndIng temporary relief in the t.sa.msnt-
carry IL the winter be reached hOnsbs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-06

received communication from the spirit
world; but on seeing the words, "Given me
by Miss Helm" exclaimed: Am awake
or dreaminel How is it possible"
''Possibler' said Ingeborg. "Why, who
should have got your letter but Geb!"
"Geb! Geb! Yes; but who is GebP asked
the judge in increasing bewilderment.
syllable OF NV name!'
'Oh!' cried the judge, embracing her.
II have indeed had more luck than wit
YES" answered Ingeborg, with roguish
smile, THAT is only to be expected when a
man intrusts his destiny to the whirlwind."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-06
ONLY A WOMAN.
BY HESTER A. BENEDICT.

Only a woman fhriveled and old,
The play of the winds and the prey OF the cold
Cheeks that are shrunken,
Eyes that are suDken.
Lips that were never Ger bold.
Only woman fOrsaken and poor
Asking an aims At the bronze church door
Hsrk to the organ! roll upon roll
The waves of the music go over her soul!
Silks rustic past her
Thicker and faster;
The great bell ceases its toll
FaE would she enter but not for the poor
SwIpgeIh wide open the bIoIZe church door.
Ooly q woman-waitipg alone,
Iciy cold. ice. cold throne,
WHAT do they care for heIs
Mumbling prayer for her.
Giving not bread, bu. a stone:
Under old laces their naughty hearts beat,
Mockinp the Wot of their kin IN the street.
Only n woman, In the old days
Hope caroled to her happiest lays;
Somebody missed her,
Somebody kissed her.
somebody crowned her with praise;
Some body faced up the ba les of life
Strong for her sake who mother, or wife.
Some body lies with tress Of her hair
Light his heart where the death shadows are
Somebody waits for her,
Opening the gates for her,
Giving d. light Tor despair
Only q wOman--De veImOre poor
Dead III the snow at the bronze church doori