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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
THE FIRE YESTERDAY.
Burning of the Nineteenth-strest Baptist
Church


Yesterday afternoon about 2:so O'Clock, an alarm
was sounded from box IS, caused by fire being
discovered in the colored Baptist church, st the
corner Of Nineteenth and streets northwest
The department responded promptly and got to
work in good time, but the strong wind prevail
ing, and the hsadWay already gained by the
flames, endangering the entire edifice, and their
likelihood Of spreading to the adjoining dwell
iDgs, prompted the chief engineer to call out his
reserve, and accordingly q general alarm was
given. The fremen were active in their efforts
to subdue the flames, but 1t was evident that
the FIRE had been burning for some time previous
10 its discovery, and had gained sufficient power
to battle successfully for awhile with the men
and water, and was not subdued until the interior
Of the church was aim ost completely destroyed.
The fire is believed to have originated from de-
fective iue, and ignlted first to the woodwork in
the gallery shortly after the expiration OF the
morning service, when the congregation was dis
missed and the building closed. It then prOba-
bly, smoldered along, gradually gaining in
strength, and finally bursting out Ia full force at
the hour above mentioned, when the edihcs was
opened for afternoon worship. The galleries and
peTs therein were soon enveloped in flames which
crept along toward the body OF the church, de-
vOuring everything consumable in their fiery pas
sage, and soon burst forth from the windows BY
the prOmptness Of the firemen, and theI r earnest
efforts, the structure was saved without the roof
being consumed or injured to any serious extent
and the walls left In perfect state. The dam
ages are laid at a 900, and are fully covered BY
insurance, OuL Ihat part OF the matter Is In q
TomeWhat complicated state. The policies were
left with the Freedman's Bank as collateral for
$4,000 loaned the church, which was to be repaid
on the maturing Of notes given. ALI Of the notes
not having come due, the commissioners will nm
doubleday hold the policies to secure the balance
Of the loan. As the hose carriage OF Nc. com
pany, the Henry Addison, Of Georgetown, was
proceeding to the fire, Joseph W. Snooks the
driver. was thrown from his seat by swinging the
reel from the car track at the corner Of Twenty
third street and Pennsylvania avenue, and badly
injured about the head. He was carried into
Duckett's drug store and attended by DR.. New
nan, and afterwards removed to his home. He Is
q recent appointee in the department, and this
was his first visit to q fire in the line Of duty
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
Auction Sales To-day.

By Latimer Cleary:
At 1890 o'clock at o.73l Seventh street north
west, balance of stock Of L. Hummer 4 Co.
At4 o'clock, a valuable hotel property on the
corner Of Ninth and F streets northwest, known
as the st. Cloud hotel.
At o'clock, desirable two-story frame building,
with basement, on Nichols avenue, near Union
town, ID. O., occupied as store and hall.
By VIM. L. Wall Co.:
At 10 o'clock, the entire contents OF the Senate
house, on Eleventh street, above Pennsylvania
avenue.
By B. H.Wsrner:
AT 4 O'Clock, q desirable building lot on the
north side of S street, betw cen Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets northwest.
by Thomas Bowling:
At 10 O'Clock, at store No. III Bridge street,
Georgetown, the large and complete stock Of dry
goods carpets, fancy goods, sc.
By Duncanson Brothers:
At IL O'Clock, showcases, fre-proOG safes, shelv-
ing, counter, sc.
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B. w. Reed & Sons,
FANCY GROCERS,
l214 F STREET NV,

The following are few Of the Goods We have in
store. The price we GUARANTEE to be as low
as any PR otSsT fiE' Ss hG9ss; from
pUTTER, New York print-Psach, Apple and
NoFFEE, fresh Roasted and Ground, at. old
&UN R5tsfs. ,I No advance.
ENGLIsH Pickles,
FARINA, MaiisPs;' o RICE e. H n..r.,,
GRAPEs-Malaga,s,
@ERBs-saps s s1Rs clusters
ID Msrjoram and Thyme.
1ELLlEs-euava, cs aaa E'Inlo'll'
KEEP your accounts
= EMoN, Vanilla settled up
II and all other Extracts.
MUsTARDs-Americap, English, ..
N WaInuts. Fflbcrts, sc.
0RANGEs-Havana, Florida,
DOTTED MEATs-Hsa, --1
OUNCES from California TIN
ID ICE, Sage, Barley
COUPS-TOmatO, Beef, Chicken,
- Ox-tail and others.
HIEAS Of China
u and Japan.
TRBANA and Catawbs
" Wines.
VEG ETABLES-AsDaragus, Tomatoes,
Trufhes and ChRmpignons.
"INEs-ImpOrted
" and Domestic.
a Fosters Bottling.
OOU can save money
III and get
S0ACTLY what you want by going to B. W.
II REED SONS, I2l4 Street. febl en-
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starnmering Cured BY an Art.

DR.. N. A. Moses, OF Virginia. so celebrated for
the cure Of stammering and impediments Of
speech and whose success in curing that distress
ing malady has not been equaled in this or any
other country, has opened an office, parlor room,
at No. 49l Pennsylvania avenue, near the Ma
tional hotel, until the LIST Of March. Having
been an inveternte stammerer myself forty three
years, feel no hesitation in guaranteeing per-
manent cure in all cases. Certificates Of i'm
portant cures from the principal cities of the
United States can be seen at my office. My terms
are reasonable. The time 1t takes to effect q
is from three to five days, though some cases re-
quire a little longer time. Once hours from 9 to
rights for sale Entered according to act OF Con
gTess in the year 1862 by DR.. N. A. Moses, in the
ofice Of the Librarian at MashlngtOn, ID. Q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
BEGAN
AND
WYLIE,
1O1S and 1870
Seventh Street
Northwest.
EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTION - I'M
II PORTANT TO CLOSE BUYERS.
BRODHEAD 4 CO..

EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTION - I'M
II PORTANT TO CLOSE BUYERS.
BRODHEAD q Co.,
1905 street, between Tw elfth and Thirteenth,
Now offer their large and welI-seIected stock Of
beautiful Dress Goods, ShaWls, WaterproOfs,
Flannels. CottOns, he'd and White Table damask,
Towels Bouley ard Skirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kerchiefs, Silk Mufiers, Neck Ruling, Ribbons,
Buttons, Ladies' and Gents Underwear, Ties, &C.,
&c., At great bargains.
We quote 4 few OF the innumerable articles in
our stock with prices
Blue and Black Striped Poplin, % cts, reduced
from 30.
TWilled Cobergs, CZ7 inches wIde,) Is cts, re-
duced from w.
English, Pop ms in Brown, Plumb and Navy
Blue, IS cts, worth 30.
Extra heavy all-WoOl DIsgOnals, 50 cts, reduced
Double-width Black Alpaca, (best makes Is cts,
other grades to o. per yard, equally cheap.
Black Lyons SIX. IS cts to g. Is per yard, incud
ing Guinet BellOn IS Goods many grades Of which
have been reduced full 20 per cent.
Splendid double-width Black French Clshmeres,
Lyons silEtiaced Velvet, from q and up.
Paris Kid Gloves, IS cts, (3button, o. 81, and up
AiI-Iinen hemstiched Handkerchiefs, is cts. 10
Linen Towels, s5 cts. per dozen and up.
Linen Table pamaSk, 30 cts. per yard ana up.
White FLANNEL, 20 cts. and up. SILK Clicked Bal
briggan Hose, g. 25 (reduced from $40 = box;
Prints, So cts. and up. Androseoggin Bleached
Cotton, I2k cts. Hip Gore Corsets, In boxes, 50
cts Best d axes Paper Cambrics, cts. Best
makes Canton Flannels, 10 cts. and up. New
York Mills O. ton, IL cts. Unbleached Cottonsi
81 cts and up. 81 Waterproofs So cts. and up.
Now is the time to secnTs bargains at cO,s
1915 street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
The Twelfth-street Railroad.

To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: A great public improvement and conve-
nience-a street railroad on Twelfth street from
the river to Mount Pleasant and the Soldiers
Home-ls in danger of defeat because two gentle
men living on Twelfth street protest to the Sem
ate Committee on the District that that street is
too narrow for double track or turn-outs, sc.
Now, why in the name of common sense don't the
friends or the railroad propose to obViate this
difficulty by going up Twelfth street and down
Eleventh, rice versa, from the old canal to the
Boundary. This is the Philadelphia plan, and
as the square between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets is so short all would be accommodated.
Thousands of people who visit the Smithsonian
and Agricultural Department need this road, the
enterprising residents Of Mount Pleasant are en-
titled to this means of communication. and all
the citizens who live between Ninth and Four
tenth streets, from the river to the Boundary,
will be benefited by it.
Respectfully, X.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
OITH ITEMS

A STARTLIHa TRuTH.-Thousands die an
nually from neglected coughs and colds, Whieh
soon Iipen into consumption or other S equally aiy
use of a single bottle of DR.. WisiGT's Balsdm o.
Wild CHEEKY their lives could have been preserved
to q green old age. Scots. and 81 bottle; large
CoRsuMPTIvKI TAKE NoIICE.-Every moment
%uS Sssy ucSus cRoos
The amount Of testimony in favor Of DR.. Schenck's
Pulmonic Syrup, as q cure for consumption, lar
pretensicns OF any other medicine. See DR..
Schenck's Almanac, containing the certificates OF
many persons Of the hi2best respectability who
have been restored TO health, after being pro.
nounced incurable by ply siclans Of acknowledged
ability. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone has
cured many, as these evidences will show; but
two other remedies which DR.. Schenck provides
fer the purpose. These additional remedies are
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills.
By the timely use Of these medicines, according
to directions, DR.. Schenck certihes that most any
case Of Consumption may be cured.
DR.. Sehenck Is professionally ut his principal
ONCE, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Phtladel-
phis, every Monday, where all letters for advice
must be addressed.
so TO $1,000
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent.
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbriags & Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
THuRsToz's IvoEr PEAzL TooTH PowDm
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and MY cents per bottle.
JouvKH's INoDoRous KID-GLovI CLzANER
quickly. TWenty-nY cents per bottle.
THoMPsoH's PoMADE oPTrMs Is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and hfty cents per bottle.
WELLs' SrRKHerHHEIHs PLAsTERs are the
very best. AL sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
EOratiO Kings Reception.


Mr. Kings cosy parlors were again filled ST.
urday evening with a select and apprecistfVs CON-
pany, who appeared to enjoy themselves most thor
oughly. Mr.. T. F. Dwight, private secretary TO
Hon. II. Bancroft, who was TO have read on orIgI-
nal paper, apoIogized for not doing so from want
Of time to prepare it, but read instead some ex-
tracts from the life and writings Of Arthur H
Hallam, the subject OF TeDnysOn's In Memoriam,
prepared by his father, Hailam, the historian
HalIam, and printed for private circulation only.
Miss Annie W. Story then recited, with much
force BroEping's poem, How they carried the
good news from Client TO AK" and Miss Z. p
Black, WhiItier's Maud Muller" Mr.. q. Hickox
gave, with quiet humor, Joaquin Miller's poem
man burlesuue "Beekie Miller" The company
then rose and mingled in pleasant social inter
course until after ten, Mr.. HOTatis King, IT,, Of
New York, publisher Of the ChrisfiGn at Work,
furnishing e fine piano solo. As will be.seen by
notice elsewhere e, Mr.. K. having got up so many
reunions for the pleasure Of others, proposes to
have one to-day for his own benefit, at st. Johns
Church, the consequence of which cooperation"
as MIR. Weller would express 1t, will be another
Mrs. King besides his accomplished and amlRble
daughter who has presided SO gracefully hith-
erto, 10 assist ct the next reception.
Among those present on Saturday evening we're
Senators Upton and lady, Harvey and Ingalls,,
Standardized Dawes and lady, Hon. Joseph Holt,
Hon Messrs Williams and Maynard, Hon. A. ].
Kenney and Miss Mary Kenney. Hon. Abb. Rid
die and lady, Judge Casey, Dr.. ]. o. yelling,
Rev. DR.. Gray, Consul General HitL. Profs. Tay-
Tor and Elliott DR.. Rowland, "Ollyia," Mrs.
Nealy, Mrs. Hustled, Mrs. MCKAY, Madame LIS
Vert, EieholtE, the artist, H. s. Vanderbilt and
many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
EdHarl ERRleston.

The seventh entertainment in the Congrega-
tional course will take place in the church on
Wednesday evening, at which time Edward Eg-
glestOn, the author of .'Hoosier Schoolmaster"
''CircuIt Rider" and other literary productions,
Will deliver lis entertaining lecture, entitled
Paradise of Childhood" This gentleman has
canned q reputation as an author, novelist and
lecturer not confined to our own land, his works
having been Tepublished IN several different Ian
guages. He is 9 close and sympathetic student
Of nature, and his incidents are drawn from life
pictures.
Prof. ]. W. Bischoh, the renowned blind organ
list Of the Northwest, who created such enthusiasm
last winter, will be present. and will charm the
audience BY his wonderful rendering Of popular
airs upon the great organ. Ellis sells tickets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

ners and have grievously offended our Maker,
This holy season is presented By the mercy Of
heart; and the ministers OF God cry out 70
the people as the prophet Jonas did OF OLD
to the doomed city OF NineVeh, "Yet forty days
ing Of Jonas the people OF Nineveh did penance,
from the King on his throne down TO the humblest
subject, and the wrath Of heaven was ayertedi
the city spared, and God, in his mercy, looked
favora6ly upon that people who otherwise would
have been destroyed.
As the people Of Nlneveb, by fast OF forty
days arrested the anger Of God, so the Christian
people of today by their united cry, stay the
arm Of his Justice, raiRed to STRIFE, and obtain
blessing by their humiliation, ferVent prayer and
penanee during the forty days Of Lent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
SLIGHT TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY,
THE MORRILL, BILL.

AForm Of Government for the District.
The petition in behalf Of the Morrill, bill, that
proposes a form of government for this District,
continues to receive the Endorsement of many
prominent citizens. The following business men
and property holders have appended their sigua-
lures since the previous publication:
W. N. Dalton, NJ. NJ. bartlett,
BushTcd Robinson, John W. Moore,
W. p. Pearson, Z. Cammack,
John +. Ellis & Co., John H. Mcdaniel,
Jos. J. May, p. A. Darneille,
A. H. Eichsiadt, T. X. Jones,
]. @. McKelden, W. W. BOyce,
George Savage, 7. 7. Walker,
E. F. Simpson, ]. McManus,
Jas. d. Cumming, r. H. Aylmer,
Anything Tor the better, John W. p. Myers,
h. o. ToWles, J. p. Mllburn & Co.,
G. II. Clogg, W. @. MlIburn,
VIM. B. EntWisle, John A. MiIburn,
NJ. +. Dubois, A. H. McRae,
William Greason, Charles W. Zleher,
b. p. Murray, Edward De Won Hager,
James Gross, James Guild,
Robert b. kepner, q. w. Drew,
q. L. Chapman, William L. Wall,
A. l.. Shurtltn, J. W. Cooley,
]. S. CleverdOn, D. Z. W. Carter,
j. J. z Z. H. Winfield, 3. s ST SGSs
+. A. Pratt, George Watts,
+. D. Ingold, A. Saks & Co.,
l.. u. Bowie, q. Lloyd Scott,
E. W. Moore, A. R. Appieman,
]. A. Sterling, ]. +. Jones,
W. E. Weygant, VIM. Theo. Van DOren,
J. +. Brodhead, II. r. Kretchmar,
H. F. Davis, A. 5. GrisWOld,
W. Scott Chew, John H. Brodhead,
J. A. ShindeI, +. ]. Thomas,
]. S. Phelps, Fred. Pfaf,
John Z. Wilson, Dennis OCOnnor,
Francis Howard, l.. A. Bailey,
John H. Seihfert, VIM. Hemphill Jones,
George H. French, Except the last clause,
@. Hosmer, providing for the cleo
James S. Delano, ton of a Delegate. l
J. @. Brown, wish no more elections;
H. Gushing, have been robbed suf
Mason Campbell, hcIently)
WIN. A. Saxton, John Joy Edison,
Thomas johnson, John York,
L. F. French, q. N. Taylor,
Z. ]. Downing, g. f. W. ShRrretts,
G. Colne, W. Macfeely,
H. Spalding, G. W. Falet,
Thad. Sturgis, Il. Z. Kennedy,
ID. W. Martin, NJ. Brodhead,
W. p. Marsh, VIM. A. Henderson,
Calvin Z Town, Matthew Goddard,
J. p. Pritchard, H. Owen French.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
Mr., sayille,s Benefit.

If Mr.. SavilIe was not to have his beusit
Tuesday evening 1t would interest theatre-goers
to know that London Assurance" was to be per-
formed by competent company Of artists. The
day evening comprises the names Of Alice GREY,
Emily RiKl, Miss Oongdon, d. H. Haskins, Ohas.
Fisher, Mr.. Ringgold and Mr.. Jennings. The
evening will be che Of Infinite delight to the pa
irons Of the theatre.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

TRY GOODS. CLOSING OUT.
. Fast Colored Mourning CallcOes, 81 cents
Best Merrimac Prints, . cents, worth Il cents,
SheSting Cotton, LIZ cents, worth Is.
Heavy wide sheetings, ., 30, 3756 cents.
Fruit of Loom Cotton, l2lS cents, worth is
Androscoggin, 12H cents, worth Is.
Yard-wide COttOns, s cents, worth 10.
Shaker Flannel, very cheap, . cts. up.
Ladies' and Gents underwear, so cts. up.
The Wooden Stock must be sold for money.
Table Linens, 81, 50, 62k, rs cents, very cheap.
Double Damask Towels, . cents, worth aH.
Dress Goods, shamefully cheap.
Double-w width Serges, Is cents, worth 20. =,
Double width Alpaca Poplins, . cents, worth &c.
All Winter Goods down 20 per cent
Dress foods, IS and % cents, worth 80.
black Cashmere, 81, worth 81 50.
Bl7ck Alp. cas-, Is cents, worth 81.
Pure MOhairs, so cents, worth IS.
Black Silks al wholesale prices.
Black Drap- Etc, Merinoes Tamises, cheap.
Blankets and Comforts at wholesale rates.
French Silk POplins, IS cents, to close out, sold
everywhere at Sl.25.
T.. N. NAUDAIN.
7Os Market space, between Seventh and Eighth sts.
ian2g
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

THE American Newspaper Advertising Agency
of Geo. p. Rowell & Co., New York, is the only
establishment of the kind in the United States
which keeps itself persistently before the people
by adrerfiSing in netcSpGPeTs. They evidently
receive their reward, for we have 1t from relia-
BILE source that advertising orders issued by them
for their customers have exceeded three thousand
dollars q day since the commencement of the
year, and This is not a very good year for GdUeT-
ifSind either,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
T.KE c1Rg or VOTE yILUIBIEs

Gall and examine the IRE and burglar-proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities, jewels silver-Ware, or other
valuablcs. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars per
annum, according to size, No business man can
afford to do without them.
Take iDGrning JTomth Chicago end Bottom Gres
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
Auld Folkes Con,erts.

Old Folks costume concert by the Mount Zion
NJ. Z. church this (sIonday) evening. PrOcseds
to purchase Sunday school library. The con-
certs heretofore given by this association have
proved among the most popular entertainments
ever offered TO the public, uniting vocal excel.
lsnee, variety o programme and fan, and reYlylng
scenes Of the long ago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
Rheumatism,

During severe and chanEeable weather no one
subject to Rheumatic Pains should be one day
without Ponds Extract, which GI1Gys relieves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

FINE DRESS SUITS for gentlemen.
New goods opened to-day, Saturday.
A large assortment enabling one TO make q
proper selection, now ready.
GEO. q. HENNING, 40 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
First conRrarationaI Church.


Rev. ]. L. Rankin, d. D., the pastor, preached
in the morning on prayer as the Divine antidote
to affection" from James y:l3: "Is any among
You afflicted, let him pray He said that for
afiiction men recommended travel, fashionable
pleasures; God recommends prayer. And the
philosophy Of this Recommendation was cOnsid-
cred under four different heads: /. Prayer puts
us into connection with the author Of affection.
2 1t relieves us from the burden Of sin, which az
hIctien often occasions. 8. 1t affords us Divine
support in affiiction. 4 It helps us to interpret
affection by the standards Of eternity.
In the course of the evening the Doctor paid the
following tribute to the late
SENATOR BUCKINGHAM, OF CONNECTICUT:
During the past week Senator VIM. A. Buck
iBgham. Of Connecticut, has been called to his
rest and reward. In other places and on other
occasions, his eminent services to bis native State
and the whole country will be suitably COM
memorated. But It is fitting, that as an intelll-
gent and thoroughly cultivated, yet modest,
Christian gentleman; as q man who was always
q pronounced and influential CongregationaIist in
New England, and who at once sought, and per-
msnently maintained church-home with the
Of this city; who, for i've years, with old-time
New England regularity and pertfnacity, has oc-
euPisd pew in this sanctuary, and has always way.
peTty, 1t is fitting say, that here, too, we should
pause for moment, and pay some
SLIGHT TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY.
Though never narrow or bignted, thong always
genial and urbane, Senator buckingham was not
city of Washington he was just what
he was in the city Of Norwich; as
faithful in that which is least as that which is
much; remembering that he was just as much q
church member as a Senator Of the United States.
He was one Of the comparatively few public men
who sometimes cross the threshold OF the prayer
meeting; who sometimes attend upon the prepare
tory lecture here. Attaching himself at once and
decisiyely to the then uncertain fortunes Of this
church, he has stood by 1t through good report
and through evil report, and his name and his
presence has been to us tower Of strength; while
his benetactions have never been given with
stinted hand.
When men say that in public life and in relIg-
iOus character there are no men Of our generation
after the old type, when they charge that even
New England purity has lost it SAVIOR, and New
England salt Its saltiness, We point them to the
name OF Senator William A. buckingham, of
Connecticut, q son Of Puritan ancestry, worthy of
his ancestors, man reproducing, in our genera
tion, the integrity Of past generstiOns-a man
interrupted and incOrruptIble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

eLADsToNEs PAMPHLET REVIEWED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
THE PAPAL INFALLIBILITY.

RELATIONS OF LAW TO RELIGION.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08

aBLE ADDRESS OF HR. NJ. F. NORRIS.