National Republican., 1876-10-16

house, with male visitor. There was another
girl who was 50 drunk that she could not
easily be removed.
We would call attention to the stock of
gents furnishing goods kept for sale by Mr..
NJ. Lowestein, 4S Bridge street, Georgetown,
who, on account of low rent and small ex-
penses, can sell goods lower than can be bought
elsewhere in this city.
We call attention to the advertisement in
another column of Smith, Birge & Co., 1O14
Pennsylvania avenue. Their facilities for
steam and warm-air heating, manufacturing
as they do their own apparatus, are, perh ips,
superior to those of any other house In this
community.
Those desiring boat ride on the Potomac
during these pleasant autumn days can always
fnd neat and safe rew-bosts at Mr.. j. Pas
seno's boat-house, 73 Water street, George
town, at a reasonable price, by the day or
hour. No more delightful Amusement can be
found in this city for the price.
Last Saturday morning, as Mr.. Warner
Albion, of Michigan, was about entering
Seventh-street car at the Pennsylvania avenue
junction, intending to go to Mount Vernon, q
pickpocket relieved him of his wallet, contain
ing $50 and valuable papers. He reported the
matter at the detective office.
Inc fresluenL Will receive Jne SenIcnnlal
address of congratulation from the people OF
Ireland to marrow. The address will be pre-
sented by Mr.. O'Connor Power, and Mr.. Par
nell, Irish member of Parliament, and win be
received in the Presidents office, in the White
House, at about O'Clock p. m.
A newborn white msle baby, Centennial
stranger, was left on the porch of Mrs.
Martin, 422 New York avenue northwest,
Saturday night. Officer Columbus took
charge Of the infant, as the rightful proprietor
could not be found, and consigned him to the
gentle sisters at st. AIMS infant asylum.
Don't hesitate so much about insuring your
real estate or personal property against loss
by fire. Remember that the Firemen's Insur-
ance Company of Washington and Georgetown,
D. c., (ofice over the Bank of Washington,)
offers acceptable inducements both as to low
rates of insurance and prompt payment of
losses.
An alarm Of fire was turned in on Saturday
evening, at $50 O'Clock, from box 24, corner
of Fourth and streets, for slight fire in the
feed store of Richard Fitzmorris, at the corner
of Fourth and Y streets. The department re-
sponded promptly, but did not go into service,
as the flames were extinguished by the police
men on the beat. Damage slight.
H. Offley & Co.'s exchange and deposit
bank, northeast corner of Fifteenth and
streets, deals in all classes of Government
securities and In District of Columbia and all
irst-rate investment bonds and stocks; also in
American coin and foreign money. Demand
drafts on Europe in any amount. Best rate
allowed for s per cent. improvement bonds.
Orders promptly filed for the new United
States AZ per cent! bonds.
II. F: OInphant, residing at the corner of
Sixth and L streets southwest, was attacked
last Saturday night about II 80 O'Clock at the
corner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. by party Of roughs, among whom were
three marines. He gave his asssilants lively
fight for few moments, when one of the ma
rines, wearing q corporal's stripes, cut him in
the leg with a knife, after which they fed.
Olliphsnt was carried to the Central police
station, where he was attended by DIR. Leach.