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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH.

Annual Meeting Of the Baltimore Conference.
The Baltimore annual conference Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South resumed its session
yesterday morning ut the Mt. Vernon NJ. Il
church; Bishop Marvin presiding.
The confereTre opened with devotional sxer-
eises, conducted by Rev. P. B. Smith, OF. Lewis
burg district.
Rev, e. N. Brown was received fr IN the Hol-
ston conference. Tie question Who arc ad-
mitted on tral?" was then con ,fdered and an
swered by ]. X. Gilbert, W. J.. Dorsey, A. r NJ.
Seat Robert 1 A.; A. MGii6snny Of Ais5spdra VA
James H. Boyd, of Marlborough; James W.
SHAFT, Of Winchester diStrct; Henry 9. Calwell,
Henry ). Coe, Luther r. Markwood, W. W. He'd
rick, 0f LeWsburg district; H. 7. W ats, of Lex
field district.
The following were introduced to the confer
ence and invited to seats within the bar: Reys.
.. h. Tiffany, c. e. Meader, w. S. Hammond
and Z. W. PitEer.
that while the visitors were with them he hoped
they would be as good Southern MethodIsts as
possible.
DR.. TIFFANY replied that he hoped all would be
good MethOdists in the South.
The two speeches showed good nature, and
created ripple Of merriment In the conference.
"Are the preachers blameless in life and Official
administrator was again taken up.
Washington district was first called, and pre-
siding elder Rev. Nelson Head gave brief re-
view of what had transpired in the past year.
The amount received by the ministers was in ex-
cess of the year previous.
Bishop Marvin. That is cheering considering
the present depressed financial condition Of the
country.
Rev. Mr.. Head. The class meetings and love
feasts were better attended than formerly, and
the accession to the church numbered i've hundred
persons.
Rev. Samuel Register, presiding elder Of the
Winchester district, gave an account Of the
churches and work performed under his super
vision.
The conference asked the appointment of
Brother A. b. Hyde TO be a teacher at the Roam
Oke Female Institute MRrtnsburg, w. Va.
W. B. Hodges was granted suPerannuated re-
latiOns.
Rev J. s. Martin, presiding elder OF Rocking
ham district, briefly recOunted the years work in
this district and the progress of the church in
that section.
The ministers Of the various circuits were then
called, character proven and passed.
The chairman OF the committee on Bible cause
was requested to designate one OF his members
to receive subscriptions.
The Mount Lebanon church, Of Baltimore
gave $50 to the superannuated fund, and a vote
of thanks was extended the members of the
church for so liberal a donation.
The conference then adjourned until this morn
ing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
Insurance Agents Must PAY License Tax.

In the Police Court yesterday Francis Heyer
was charged with pursuing the business OF an in
Euranee agent without paying a license tax. This
prosecution was made under q law OF the Dis
trict imposing tax upon agents Of companies
outside the District Mr.. KImball counsel for
the defence, claimed that the law was null and
void inasmuch as 1t had not received the sanction
Of Congress, and also because It Disseminated
against agents Of companies outside the District
as compared with agents Of home companies
Judge Smell held that Il was not his province to
consider the constitutionality Of District laws
but only to administer them as he found them.
He imposed a fine Of IS in addition to the license
tax, from which an appeal was taKen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
A Man-tran.

To the Editor of the National republican:
Sir: would respectfully ask that you call the
attention Through your paper) Of the party who
placed wires around certain trees in the East
Capitol park to the necessity Of removing at once
q wire which has been placed across the board
walk north of East Capitol street, and which at
night is dangerous nuisance to persons going
contact with when going to the Capitol last even
ing. understand that other persons have been
injured By this man-trsp, and do say that who
ever placed this wire in such aposition displayed
very poor Judgment indeed.
Respectfully, WIN. s. NICHOLSON,
40 q street northeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
MR.. o. <. HARRIS.
His Right Lee Broken in TRo Places

His Right Leg Broken in Two Places.
Yesterday morning, about o'clock, as Mr.. o.
X. Harris was proceeding to his home from the
Capitol, he slipped on the ice at the corner Of
Third street and Pennsylvania avenue and broke
his right leg in two places above the knee. He
was removed by Ofhcer Drane TO the Washington
house, where every comfort was given him, and
DR.. Cornelius Boyle was summoned, who rem
dered medical aid, after which he was removed
to his home on Eleventh street, near H Mr.
Harris is q WellknOWn newspaper correspondent
and has a lErge circle OF friends and acuuaInt-
Rnces who will regret to learn Of his accident
At late hour last night he was suffering great
pain from his injury, and no doubt It will be
months before be Will be again able TO resume his
journalistic labOrs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
Washiuetou Produce Exchange,

At the regular meeting Of the Exchange last
evening, Messrs. L. Bensinger and T. ]. Riley
were elected to membership. The firms Of H.
Baker Son and Hall Hume were proposed,
action 10 be taken next Thursday.
Mr.. Sands reported that the market men had
gained their point against the market company.
The question arose as TO the right of members
to alter the weekly Price Current from day to
day as the market changes, and brought out
lively discussion. The president decided that
changes must be made on separate sheet. A
resolution was passed prohibiting smoking in tho
exchange rooms Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
Funeral Of Gen. L. Thomas.

The funeral Of the late Gen. Lorenzo Thomas
took place yesterday afternoon from st. Johns
Up. e. church, Rev. ]. Vaughn Lewis oficiat-
ing. The remains were encased in q handsome
essket, and taken to Oak Hill cemetery, where
they were inferred. The funeral was largely at
tended, and at the request Of the family was very
plain, the only demonstration being an escort Of
twenty soldiers OF the ordnance corps under the
charge Of Gen. Calender The body was borne
by six soldiers, and the pail bearers were those
mentioned In Yesterdays REPUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
pipring On streets Without a LICENSE,

In the Police Court, yesterday, James A. Con-
ner was charged with excavsting street without
permit This was a case called some weeks
ago, and continued till now. VIM. A. Cook, ESQ.,,
appeared for the defence. He raised the points
Of law that in digging down to repair q street
washer which had burst by the action Of the
frost was a necessary emergency that admitted Of
no delay, and consequently not a violation of the
law strictly. The court held that in such cases
the party should tender the fee, one dollar, for q
permit, which would authorize him to make the
excavation, and imposed fine Of S., from which
an aUpeal was taken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
The Depot For Imported Cirars,

The demand for pure Havana cigars has long
been unsupplied, to the great dissatisfaction Of
all epicurean smokers. Parties desiring first
class cigars and tobaccos, which are really ina
ported, can obtain the same at the tSEeet Rose"
depot, southwest corner of Ninth and G streets.
HANDSOME black ribbed Dress Suits for gen.
tlemen, suited TO the present season, just opened.
Price only $780,
have in stock a full assortment of fine black
Dress Garments, ready made, and large stock
Of piece goOdE for orders. Order department on
second floor. The most fastidious Will be pleased
with the result Of an examination and order.
GEO. e. HEENING, 40 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs

Wanted-business interest.
For sale-house and loT-Waggamsn.
Frank Mayo-"Dayy Crockett"-National the
atre.
W. S. Andrews Our Humorists"-Lineoln
hall.
DoWning's restaurant, House Of Representa-
tives.
Concert at Mount Vernon Place NJ. E. church,
Fridsy, March s.
Auction sales. future days: Furniture-Zim-
norman, Saturday March Q. Sewing machines
DuncansOn Bros, Saturday, March 0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

Gall and examine the nre and burglar-proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities, Jewels sllverWare or other
valuables Rents from ten 70 sixty dollars per
snnum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TSkSpGTSins JToMtAS Chicago and Bottom area
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
snrinR Shooting.


Latimer K Cleary have q fine collection Of
Guns for sale cheap.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
Great BarRaina

At Q. F. Cummins', 9s2 Seventh street northwest,
in boots and shoes of all styles and qualities In
eluding the makes Of all the celebrated fac
tories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
P pR G 1E EoLUMM IsI4To sPECtAL T6RRM,

In the matter Of the will of Joshua Riley
Application for letters testRmentary on the estate
Of Joshua Riley, of the city Of Georgetown, Dis
tIict OF Columbia, has this day been made by John
Q. Riley and Mary Anna Riley. All persons inter-
ested are hereby notie to appear in this court on
SATURDAY, the > th day OF March next, az II
O'Clock q. NJ, to show why letters testamentary on
the estate Of the said deceased should not issue as
PRAYED: Provided, q copy Of this order be pub
Iished once 4 week tSr three weeks In THE Ma
Test: A. WEBSTER,
fe22-M3Nr, Register of wills.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

All, kinds at Anglim's Antiouariau bookstore
l424 street, near the Treasury.
we nave many valuable books for private libra
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

Ponds Extract is nearly Specific for this
disease. II can hardly be excelled, even In old
and obstinate cases. The relief Is so prompt
IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
OlTY ITEMS.

MANY suFPER rather than take nauseous medi-
cine Sufferers from coughs, colds. influenza,
sore throat or tendency to consumption Will ind
In Dr. WfsfGr's BGIsan1 of Wild Cherry remedy
as agreeable TO the palate as efectual In remov-
ing disease. 80 cts and 81 bottle, large bottles
much the cheaper,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
IContinusd from First Pao,,

naEha river $500 900, (nstead Of 800 900 as hxed
BY the House and $500 900 by the Senate:) for the
Tennessee river, 400, 900, being exact compro-
mise between the amounts inserted by the respec-
tive Houses. The appropriation for improving
the Cape Fear riverWas IN the same way fixed b
compromise at sl50O0O. The House receded from
its disagreement to the following Senate amend
ments Inserting SIS, COO for Jersey City: $4,000
for Port Jefferson, N. Y; $4,000 for Crisheld,
Nd; 5000 for AppomattOX river, Va; $4,000
for pier at Newcastle, Del; also adding $4,000
for pier at LeWes, Dell and 900 TO Item for st.
Joseph, Mich. All the other amendments, except
the one providing for the improvement Of the
mouth of the Mississippi river by the Eads pro-
Ject, were abandoned BY the Senate conferees and
stricken ont of the bill
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
LEGAL,

HNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia holding Special
Term, letters OF administration on the personal
estate Of JAMES LAwRIE, late of Washington
city, ID. q, deceased. All persons having claims
hiblt the same, with the vouchers thereof to the
subscriber, on or before the nth day OF February
next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all beneht Of the said estate.
1875. JOHN STEwART ~
fe2+ WSW~ Administrator,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
4 TRICT OF COLUMBIA, the 18th day OF
February, 1915
Moses W. Robinson ct al.
Anna Delany ct al.
On motion Of the plal1tlffs, BY Messrs. Johnston
Whtfake their solicitors. t Is ordered that the
defendants, Anna Delany, Thomas Z. Robinson
anu John 5. Brown cause their appe ar1nce 10 be
entered herein on or before the first rule-day oc-
curing forty days after this day; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with In case Of default.
By the Court: A. WYLIE, Lusttce, &c.
True copy. Test: r. j. MEIGS, G lerk, &C.
feb2O-SSW
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

I N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
= TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE I'D DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1875.
Robert b. T. Leopold, !
Robert Purviss and
John A. j. Cresweli, " , sc rz,,,t.,. n, .
Commissioners, &C., -'O' = 10 A-4uisS OO~Aeb'
vs..
Robert W hiams ct al.
On motion Of the plaintiffs, by Mr.. Enoch Tot
ten, their solicitor Ii is ordered that the defend
ants, Robert Williams and Adele Williams, cause
their appearance to be entered herein bel fore
the first rule-day occurring forty days after this
day; otherwise the cause Will be proceeded with
in case of default.
Ply the Court. A. WYLIE, Justice, &c.
True copy, Test: r. j. MEIGs, Clerk, &C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
OUR SANITARY CONDITION.

w,tebruI Sayans Of the Board Of Health
en- the Qui ViVe-A Disguised Spir.
ftnaIist RIdieuIes Prof. Starr
Late Police Items-MiseeIlas
neOus -Amusements, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
MOUNT VERNON,
srhs s,a.,,sr .pI aOMS VI "AsniNDAON'

Capt PRANK H0ELINGsHEAD,
Leaves Seventh-street wharf DAILY, Sunday ex'
oepted, at 10 q. m, returning about 2. m.
Round trip q, including admission TO Mansion
and Grounds, ocls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

THuRsroE's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and ffty cents per bottle.
JouvEH1s INoDoRous KID-C3IovB CLEANER
will renovate solled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoE's PoxADR OPrrMR IL equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and nfty cents per bottle.
wzLLs' SrRKEsTHKEINs PLAsTKRs are the
very best. ALI sold By druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
Ford's Opera-House.
Tony Denier.

This evening, the Tony Denier pantonime
roupe will again perform "Jack and the Bean
stalk" Increasing houses testify to the great
merits Of the troupe, and to the interest the CON-
munity feels In 1rst-class entertainment OF this
kind. Mr.. DenieI as Q clown in pantOmime has
genuine talent, but at present, his study should
be for finish and for hne effect. He should rely
more upon bis own presence on the stage, upon
his personality and not so much upon the hard
work Of ground and lofty tumbIlng," for the
want Of better phrase. OF the young pan
tomimists Of the world he Is one Of the very best,
and we feel sure he has ambition enough to study
for the presentation OF . truer conception Of the
essence of fun than he now has; that Is, for q
keener display Of the art Of which he is an earn.
est disciple.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
s1o TO $1,000

invested In Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent. .
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge 4 o.,
Bankers, Wan street, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

DEFENCE OF THE DIsPENSATION.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
NATURAL HISTORY COURSE.
A course of Illustrated Lectures upon
NATURAL HISTORY

viii be delivered in Memorial Church, by DR.
JOHN g. MORRIS, Member Of the American Seten-
tihc AssociAton and Professor of Zoology In Penn
sylyania College.
FOURTH LECTURE Friday, February Is.
.'sOme Remarkable Phenomena in the Vegetable
Kingdom.'' (IllustrAted.)
FIFTH LECTURE-Friday, March 5. "Gl2ss
Spon ges and COrals.n (tllustFated.)
Course tickets, with reserved seats, SlS- SchOi,,
ars' tickets, (goOd for educators, students anu
Tickets and diagrams for the selection OF seats
will be found at j. @. Psrker's 81 Seventh street,
and at Geo. Ryneal's, street, near Seventh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
The Theatre Comiaue.

The Egyptian jugglers now performing at the
ComiQue are lineal descendants of Manetho Of
Sebennytus, and judging from their looks they
must have come from the Asiatic side Of the Red
sea. They were born on the mountains Of JWal-
amucha, in the interior of CushadWipa, during
the reign Of OharvaDayanas, whose son, great
magician, taught them them the wonderful les
SOC they exhibit nightly at the Comfque. Early
in life they became deVotees Of the black art
and retired for several years into the forests Of
Tapas, where they were overcome in fight by
Mayadeva, who kept them chained to a rock on
the seashore until Manager Rogers redeemed
them with thirty thousand talents Of silver and
induced them to come to Washington. They are
the greatest human curiosities in the world, and
will plaY In Denny O'Neillis hanaht
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
GENERAL DISTRICT NEWS.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

BALTIMORE CONFERENCES NORTH AND SOUTH,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
TT M HARLOW

begs leave to call the attention Of Senators and
members of Congress to his large collection OF
Paintings, Engrayings, &C., which he offers At re-
duced prices. This Is fine opportunity TO persons
leaving the city to purchase, as his stock Is the
largest ever seen In Washington. Paintings, &c,
packed with the greatest care.
BARLOW's ART GALLERY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

AVENUE THEATRE.
"a PennsylVania avenue, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets,
GEO. W. BAUER ............ Lessee and Manager.
Again we triumph! MONDAY EVENING, March
l, and every evening during the week, and At our
Family Matnees, Tuesday and Friday; Engage
ment Of the Great Dutch Character and Specially
Artists, the GARLANDS, George and Cherry. In
gagement Of the beautiful SerIo Comic Queen, Miss
MINNIE LEE. Engagement Of the Champion
Lady JIG Dancer Of the world, Miss HELEANE
REVERE. JOHN L0VELAND, the original Mu-
steal Mike, in new acts. Last week of the World
Renowned Gymnasts, Messrs. MURTZ and DE
KING. Performance concluding every evening
with the side-splitting farce STATUE BLANCHE
Characters BY the Company. Change Of programme
every Monday and Thursday. Don't forget our
popular prices: Admission, Is cents: ParQuet, 3
cents; Orchestra Chairs, 81 cents. mhl-6t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05
The Avenue Theatre

isthis week offering q very attractive programme.
Prominent among the stars is the newcomer,
Miss Minnie Lee, a dashing brunette, with q
pretty face and figure and q very sweet voice,
which she uses with telling effect. Besides Miss
Lee are the attractive Miss Cherry Garland a
stylish and captivating blonde, who sings mer-
rily: Miss Helene Revere, q graceful danseuese;
the handsome Flora Leonetta, and the pleasing
MIR. Johnny Forbes and John Loveland. Miss
Kitty Loveland creates q favorable impression by
her extreme amisbility and smiling eountenance
The Avenue is doing finely, and the matinees are
well patroniIed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-05

NANNERS AND CUSTOMS
O1 IN ORIENTAL AND BIBLE LANDS.
An Illustrated Lecture by
A. o. VAN LENEEP,
formerly of Turkey,) who will appear in full
Oriental Dress, and Illustrate his lecture with pic
lures, euTiOsities and various objects from the
Orient. -
S, at O'Clock.
Admission Is cents. Tickets TO be had at Warren
Choate & Co. IS bookstore, or at the door. mh3-St
WASHINGTON THEATRE COMIQUE.
w MONDAY, March l. every night and Wednes-
day and Saturday Mattnees. Engagement Of the
celebrated actor, Mr.. SAM. e. Ryan, who viii
appear IN the thrilling sensation Of THE REBEL
CHIEF. Also, the beautiful and dashing vocal
lists, the WESTON SISTERS, in a new selection OF
Musical Sketches, Songs Dances, Banjo Solos, &C.,
and the Queen OF SerlO Comic VOcalists and pOpu-
lar favOrite, Miss LULU DELMA1 also, the great
Egyptian JuRglers, the LANGLOIS Broth ERS.
The foregoing named artists have created perfect
furore of Excitement wherever they have appeared.
FRIDAY, March &, afternoon and night, Grand
Annual Benefit ofDENNY O'NEILL, our popular
doorkeeper. mhi-st
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D0UIC BROS

IS CAN SUIT ANY ONE
wanting an Eight-Day, Spring OF Weight
CLOCK, as low n price as the next ap3
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A w u E ID
That Grows all Seasons Of the Year into
Favor, Itisa
FAMILY FAV0RITE!
THE WEED
SEWING MACHINES
A REAL made by machinery upon the same
IN principles as the American Watch, each
part being an exact duplicate of a correspond
ing part in any other machine thereby in
surfing ACCURACY and PERFECTION in
movement and convenience OF replacing in
case of accident.
A peculiar and important feature in the
WEED is its construction with such an adj
justment of balances that scarcely any effort
is required to keep it constantly moving, and
with The exception of the ankle.ioint no other
motion of the limbs or muscles is required TO
operate il.
1t makes the LOCK STITCH, alike upon
both sidesof the fabric. It is built upon what
is called the engine principle or movement,
and in many particulars differs from all other
machines
1t is the MOST DURABLE, steel aud caee-
there is any danger Of wear.
1t executes every possible variety of work
with ease and the utmost precision and beau
ty of stitch, stitching with any number Of
Cotton, Silk or Linen Thread, with equal
facility
THE WEED MACHINE took the first and
highest premiums at the Paris Exposition and
ut Vienna, rs the
BEST FAMILY MACHINE.
and at numerous State and County Fairs al
home.
Every Machine Warranted
md sold or leased on the most reasonable
terms.
sg~ Attachments and Needles for all Sew
ing Machines Goodrich fuckers, only 81 80
each Needles so per dozeu.
Away state for what machine in ordering
Attachment, aud Needles.
va BRANCH OFFICE, 400 Ninth Street
Washington, D. G.
WESLEY MATTHEWS, Agent,
Wheaton, Montgomery county, Md
From PPa cticaI Mechanics.
have one of the New Weed Sewing Ma
chimes IN use in my family, aud in addition
10 dissatisfaction it gives my wife and daugh
Ter, i will add my own opinion as practical
mechanic. that for Perfection Of Workmanship
in build, ease Of manipulation, simplicity OF
construction and readiness of adjustment, il
is not e9eelied by my other Sewing Machine in
he market.
JESSE f. LORD,
Mechanical Editor ofScentiGc merican
Weed Sewing Machiae Company: I have
been using your machines for the last eigh
teen months in my shop, in connection with
pther machines, and, as far rs my experience
goes, can say that they run better, ana |
have less trouble with them, than with am
other machine. have been running hen.
for the last six months by steam with equal
satisfaction.
JOHN C. BAILEY,
~ Washingtoun Street, Lynn. Mass.
mar l2-y