National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-01
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For the Middle and South Atlantic States
clear and warmer weather during portion OF
and EOutherly, falling barometer and light rains
during the afternoon or evening.
The following was the range OF the thermometer
At Hempler's yesterday: 3. m, so; 10 g. m,
zoe: s D. m, $50.
For market reports see third page.
Buy your groceries of Van Ness & Go.
Six per cent. paid on deposits, payable on de-
nand. Special rates on time deposits. J. Il.
Squier Co., bankers.
The Pilot Boy will resume her trips to the Po-
tomsc river landings this morning, leaving her
wharf in this city at O'Clock.
Hyou wish a suit OF clothing that will give Won
satisfaction in style, material 1T and price 20 TO
Roman COx's, 5O7 Seventh street.
Kew. II. A. Cleveland has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver the annual literary address this
year before the Northwestern University OF ILL
nois.
Engineer HoIie has notified all manufacturers
Of brick who occupy unimprOyed streets that they
must suspend their operations and Vaeate their
premises.
H. D. Cooke, jr, & Co., bankers, No. 1929 F
.reet, successors to Sherman Co.. buy and
al tS9reign exchange, District of Columbia secu-
Tvvight service, which is a speciality with the
~erorial church-FOurteenth Streets resumed
- -OTrOW at O'Clock.
John Stewart, alias Coleman, was arrested
yesterday evening by Ofhcer Brock, on the charge
Of stealing beef hide from butcher in the
market
Hone H. Slater. sentenced to four years i'm
prisonment in the Albany peniteutiary, and Abe
Turner for two years, have been taken to that in
stiturion by Capt. Crocker.
We understand Prof. HiIlyer will take few
pupils to the country this summer to study
sketchiDg from nature. Those wishing TO Join
the class should apply at his studio at once, rs
Fourteenth street.
Last Thursday, about noon, a little boy named
Arnold EnOW was badly cut in the face by boy
named John Rivas: The injured boy was taken
to DR.. Bushnell, who dressed the Wound, when he
was taken to his home.
PaymasIer Gen. +. Baughman, U. s. N, was
the recipient OF a magnificent afghan yesterday,
the workmanship OF fair hands Of this city. 1t is
his purpose to have this work Of art placed IN the
Centennial exhibition.
The entertainment to lie given at Lncoln hall
next Tuesday night, under the auspices Of the
Ladies Association Of Ascension parish, promises
to be an enjoyable affair. The object is a lauda-
bic one and deserves encouragement.
The German American Savings bank. corner
Of Seventh and + streets northwest, federal
buildngs) pays five per cent. interest deposits
made on or before the Sd of each month. John
Hitz, presidents q. f. Prentiss. cashier.
The alarm turned in from box No. 4. at 3:l5 a. m.
yesterday, was for the burning of frame shauty
on Nineteenth, between East Capitol and
streets southeast, owned by Mr.. J. Q. Dulin; sup
posed to have been set on FIRE. Loss $50.
The contractor who laid the patent pavement
at the inter section OF Pennsylvania avenue with
Tenth street northwest has been notified to place
II in perfect order within ten days or the work
will be done by the District and his bondsmen
held for the cost.
The regular services Of the Reformed Episcopal
Church will be conducted in Lincoln hall tO-mor-
row, morning and night; the Rev. VIM. Mcclure
officiating. The Reformed Church prsyer-boDk
is used at these services and is furnished to all
WOrshipeTs.
Yesterday, about $50 a. NJ, while Mr.. J.K
B. Smith, well-knOwn clerk in the Quartermas-
ter Generals Ofice, was passing through the
basement o. the Capltol ne lell ana was severely
injured. Two ladies passing at the time kiadly
gave their assistance, and he was conveyed TO his
home, and physician called in.
Mr.. L. Z. Bishop, who has been from his boy
hood identified with the first drug stores Of the
District, has secured an eligible position
Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, where he has fitted up one Of the
most unique and attractive stores in this city. He
will be glad TO greet his numerous customers at
his new store.
The following sergeants OF the Metropolitan DO
lice have been transferred: Z. T Leech. from the
First TO the Fifth precinct; Joseph Acton, Fifth
to First; s. b. Clements, Sixth to Seventh; NJ.
German, Sixth to Second; W. H. Perry, Second
to Sixth; Robert johnson. Seventh TO Sixth; W.
II. TrunneI, Fourth to Third; and - Hess, Third
TO Fourth.
About 3 O'Clock yesterday morning the stable in
the rear OF Mr.. Dennis COnnelrs grocery store
corner Of First and H streets northwest, was
broken open by a colored thief, who got ready for
removal two sets Of harness and a fork. Oficers
Roth and Farquahar, however. came on hun 90
quickly that he dropped his plumber and made
good his escape.
Robert WfiIet and Daniel Hurry, two Young
sess many friends have gone West hunting for
the Black Hills. They were attacked with the
gold fever early in the week, which grew worse,
and unable TO Withstand the glowing temptation,
they bid sdieu 70 their relations and acquaint-
ances last Thursday night and emigrated 10 the
Indian country.
The stock Of chromos, oil and pastel paintings
and engravings now on exhibition and for sale at
MaIkriteT's is the most inviting aud best suited
for private residences ever offered for sale in this
city. They are works of artists of much note,
and just suited TO the wants Of the Washington
public. The assortment Of porcelain paintings
lie exquisite, and exactly what are needed for
parlOr ornaments.
number Of gentlemen owning fine teams, and
who enjoy riding on the country roads adjacent
to the city, are taking means TO have the stones
removed from the rO2dWays, thus insuring smooth
running Of their vehicles. A subscription has
been started to raise purse, sufficient 70 pay for
employing three or four men to work on the
Seventh and Fourteenth streets roads, and keep
them free Of all distractions TO easy travel. Mr..
Ed. Moses, at BrightWood, has been suggested as
the most suitable person to take charge Of the