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National Republican., 1876-12-21
CITY BREYITIES.

Patents have been granted t. the following
residents Of this District: Edward NJ. Burchard.
improvement in can openers; Riley A. Shinn, i'm
proVement in paper fasteners.
Several people congregated on ID street,
near Tenth, last evening, 10 see projected foot
race between very fat man and a slender youth.
The tat man Dragged 90 much that the youth
finally withdrew from the contest.
The sun shone so brightly on the windows OF
a house on Columbia street about O'slock that
an alarm Of fire was turned in from box p by citi
zens, who supposed that flames were Iust ready
to burst from all of the windows. When the DO
lice and IRE department arrived and Investigated
the mistake was seen, and II was hard TO find out
who turned In the alarm.
The Maryland Society will celebrate Fore
fathers day by giving grand sOciable at Ma
rini's hall tomorrow evening. The President
and Cabinet, General Of the Army and manv dis
tinguis he'd e-sOT ages have bsen invited to at
tend. There VIII be addresses by able speakers
vocal aud instrumental music, dancing and mid.
night supper. ..- ...
Coroner Patterson yesterday viewed the
body Of Edward Hammer, an inmate Of the Sol.
,iiers' Home which was found On Wednesday In a
rayine in the grounds. An inquest was deemed
unnecessary ii being decided that death resulted
from infoxication and exposure. IL is supposed
that Hammer was last seen Saturday night, fell
into the rayine in drunken stupOr, and was
frozen 10 death
National Republican., 1876-12-21
FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
The Ffremen and the severe weathe
Fire Alarm Boxes for tn Theatres

The Ffremen and the Severe weather
-Ffre Alarm Boxes for the Theatres.
The regular seIainonthly meeting Of the
Board Of Fire Commissioners was held last night
at their room in the Morrison building. Present:
Commissioners Thomas p Morgan, (president,) J
Hume Collins, TAFT, Bacon and Stewart.
The president made a verbal report that since
the last meeting he had called the attention of
Mr. Miles to the working Of the bell at the West
properly repaired. He also stated that owing to
the severity Of the weather some Of the men were
incapable Of doing duty, and they had made ap-
plication to the Commissioners for permission 70
supply their places temporarily with other men,
which request was granted. He had also asked
those which are disabled, which was granted
The action of the president was approved.
Applications for positions under the board were
Cofey, +, N Lisher, Ed. r. Reeves Richard All.
len, VIM. II. Lucas. James T. Graves, M. ]. Hur-
ley and Everett Scroggoa. .Es
A Communication was received from Supern-
tendent Miles in reference to the repairing Of the
bell in the Western Presbyterian church. sa
ALARM BOXES IN THEATRHs
The following communicatiODwas received from
the same source: While so many sugg gestions are
being offered for the greater security Of life and
limb In case of IRE or panic at our thoatres, why
not recommend the Introduction of a hre-alarm
box in each OF such places? T-
With such. assistance at hand the fire depart
ment In time of need could be called instautAne-
ously upon the first discovery Of fre, and within
two or three minutes would be on hand and
ready not only to extinguish the flames but to,
render such aid as might be required I'm getting
the people out of the building; and nothing would
go so far towards preventing disastrous panic as
would the presence Of our thOrough hly- disciplined
fremen. Believing that the proprietOrs Of all
our theatres would provide themselves with tele-
graphic aid If the subject was properly presented
to them, have taken the liberty of suggesting
the matter, and hope you may so honor the pro-
ject as To call their attention favorably to the
suggestion. H.
fhe communication was approved, and q com
mittee was appointed consisting of the president,
alarm telegraph, to wait upon and confer with
the proprietOrs of the different theatres, hotels
and places Of amusement, &C., in regard to the
propriety of establishing hre-alarm boxes, TO be
put up at their own expense. If they are unwill-
ing to bear the expense, then they shall be fur
nished with keys TO the boxes nearest to their
respective places.
Adjourned
National Republican., 1876-12-21
RIM Over hY-a Hack.

DR.. +. p. Culver was run over and seriously in.
jured, about 4:2o O'Clock yesterday afternoon, at
the corner Of First street and Pennsylvania ave.
nue.. DIR. Culver was crossing the street toward
the Capitol grounds, when hack suddenly
turned the corner, and the pole struck the Doctor
in the temple, making terrible cash and throw.
ing him under the horses feet where he was
trampled The injured man was carried into the
Capitol Exchange restaurant, where he was at
tended by Drs. Townsend and Hall. His injuries
were found to be Of very serious natu:e, but not
necessarily fatal. About O'Clock he was taken
to his home, No. 500 Z street northwest. The
hackman returned soon after the accident to learn
the extent Of the injuries, and then leaving nc
more was heard Of him.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

Last evening appeared to be very auspicious for
candidates for matrimonial honors. Shortly after
the brilliant affair at the Fourth Presbyterian
church another took place at the First, on Four.
and-a-half street. The interested parties were
Mr. ]. G. Dowell and Miss O. E. Noyes daughter
Of MIR. Henry O. Noyes. of the Star. The young
couple were supported by Mr.. II. E. Coopenhaver
and Miss Fannie Noyes, sister Of the bride, in
the capacity of groomsman and Bridesmaid. The
ushers were Messrs. ]. West Wagner and W. H.
Pearce and the organist Professor Hayden. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR.. Sunder-
land, in the presence Of large number Of friends.
The bride wore heavy silk of a light sage-green
color, cut en- train and trimmed with the same
material and fringe; couture arranged In natural
c1rls, with the usual orange blossoms. The
bridesmaid was attfred in toilette Of darker
shade. A reception was held at the residence of
the brides parents, which was largely attended.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Catarrh cured-See DR.. Hartley.
Don't be without Hart's Roach Powder, l212 F
street. ..-.. .a...
Stoves for rent. at Buffers, corner Fifth and X
Ask for the Hebe de Refine cigarettes; they
are the best Of all. ..
Left-of clothing, watches, pistols, &C., bought
at Herzog's, 915 ID street. Orders attended TO.
Best prices paid for cast-oH clothing at Justh's
old stand, No. 6ls ID street northwest. Orders
attended to.
All kinds Of trunks made to order, repaired and
covered at McMurray's, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Prepare yourself for the severe and sudden
changes Of climate Of winter and spring by pro-
curing bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
For ants, get Hart's Roach Powder, l2l2 F
street.
J.H. Squier Co., bankers, 14l6 Pennsylvania
avenue, pay six per cent. interest on deposits,
payable on demand. Special rates on time de-
posits. Interest paid January and July, or
credited.
a carload Of fine Western New York cider, 20
to 20 gallon casks; also, lot of Vermont boiled
southwest corner Of Ninth and streets. Prices
low.
For bed bugs, get Harris Insect Powder, 1917 F
street.
Messrs. Willett & RuoG hatters and furriers,
No. sos Pennsylvania avenue, have received a
new stock of fuTs and hats for the holiday trade.
The seal skins are Of the finest sort, and sacques
and entire outfits Of furs are offered at the lowest
prices.
Messrs. Duncanson Bros, auctioneers, sold yes
terday afternoon, for James NJ. Johnson, trustee,
lot 19, in square sls, situated on East Capitol
street, to P. NJ. Barber, fer $3.50. Also, lot lo
same square, to p. NJ Barber, for s., $50.
We call attention to the advertisement in
another column of Smith, Brge & Co., 10li Penn
sylvania avenue. Their facilities for steam and
warm-air heating, manufacturing as they do
their own appartus, are, perhaps, superior to
those of any other house in this community.
Keep your kitchens clean. Get Harris Roach
Powder, l2l2 street.
H. E. Ofiey s Co. exchange and deposit banks
northeast corner of Fifteenth and streets, deals
in all classes of Government securities and in
District of Columbia and all frst-rate investment
bonds and stocks; also in American coin and
foreign money. Demand drafts on Europe in any
amount. Best rate allowed for per cent. i'm
provement bonds. Orders promptly filled for the
new United States ~ per cent. bonds.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
Criminal Potpourf.

Last evening Oficer J. McNeal, of the Sixth
precinct station, fell on the ice on Ninth street.
between N and o streets northwest. and injured
his leg severely. He was excused from duty on
account Of his Injuries. .i
Yesterday morning eolored thi3f named Geo.
Harris stole box of cigars from the store OF
Mrs. Dent. His fight was suddenly brought to
an end by Officer McNeal, who appeared on the
scene, and escorted him TO the on-house.
Yesterday evening q thief named Walter Snow.
den, an individual who is just merging into man.
hood, felt that he was in need Of pair of shoes,
and with this impression weighing heavily on
his mind, walked into the store of Aaron Choen,
l026 Seventh street northwest, and asked To be
shown some shoes He was very easily suited,
and, choosing pair that were easy to his feet,
made for the door and started down the street
without making a settlement for them. Pursuit
was given and resulted in his capture by Ohicer
Mulioy' He Will take ride to the Police Court
IL linz !
National Republican., 1876-12-21
FARRAR.-o On December %, 1876, sUs.


FARRAR.- On December %, 1876, SUSAN v.
FARRAR, wie ofJ. W. Farrar.
ERANCK.-In Baltimore. Nd, on the 18th De-
cember, 1875, ROBERT JOHN CHARLES FRASCK,
aged 81 years. .-r
GOLDIN.-Fen asleep in Jesus, PRATBY s.. the
eldest son of John and the late Cordelia Goldin,
aged q years, months and days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully Invited attend his funeral from his father
residence, 1226 Ninth street northwest to-day at
O'Clock p. m. . .. -.
HEDRICK.-On Wednesday, December 20 .S7s,
at O'Clock p. M, SUSAN j., the beloved wife oi
Jos. -Hedrick. ..
Her funeral win take place from her late residence,
4l4 street northwest, at O'Clock p. m, to-day.
Friends Of the family are invited to attend.
KILP.-On the Goth Of December. 1875, after a
long and painful illness, ANTHONY KILT, aged 81
years.
Funeral will take place from his late residence,
1915 street. Friday, I'D, at O'Clock. The relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
MAIER,-On the 18th of December. 1876, JOHN
EDWARD, son Of John and Eva Rosina Maier, aged
years and months.
Funeral Will take PLACID from the residence of his
parents 45O street southwest to-day at II O'Clock.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend. --...
TERRELL.-On the isthof December. 1876, OF
pneumonia, BEATRICE TERRELL, aged Is years and
IL months,
The funeral will take place from st. Augustine
Church, Friday morning December ., at II O'Clock.
Friends aud relatives are invited TO attend.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
A widow Attempts Suicide.

Last Tuesday Mrs. Margaret Buckley, resid-
ing at csc B street southeast, attempted to CON-
NIT suicide by taking about q teaspoonfnl Of
laudanum, but the fact was discovered in time to
send for DR.. McKim, who applied the usual
remedies BY great efforts she was resusct tied,
after having been unconscious for several
hours. Yesterday she had entirely recovered
from the effects OF the suicidal attempt. Sheisa
widow with one child. Her husband was killed
about four months ago by being thrown from q
buggy. The only cause assigned. for her action is
that she was suffering at the time from par
oxysmal insanity, occasioned BY her delicate con-
ditiQp, ~
National Republican., 1876-12-21
THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
neutrality-suspicious. for Precautions
Against Panic.

Against Panic.
By direction ofEthe Board of Police, Maj. Rich
ards yesterday sent the following communication
to Manager Ford, Of the National Theatre:
John T. Ford, Esq. Lessee of National Theatre
SIR: am directed by the members Of the
Board Of Police Commissioners Of the District
who visited and inspected the National Theatre
building on the 18th instant, for the purpose of
acquainting themselves with the facilities of
egress and escape in case of panic from alarm OF
fire, to suggest the following, and request that
the alterations indicated be made. and the en-
laTged and increased means Of escape in cases Of
emergency be provided:
]. That water pipes connected with the water
mains be run up above the stage fixtures one from
each Of the four corners Of the stage, and con-
nected above by perforated pipes, so arranged
that the entire stage, scenery and all may be
deluged By an artificial shower at moments no.
tice in case of necessity.
?. That weights or springs be attached to the
seats in the orchestra and orchestra circle in such
a manner that the seats will automatically rise
and fall backward, giving space for egress with
out being lifted by the hand as is now necessary.
3. That the windows in the rear Of the dress
circle looking cut upon and into the room Occu-
pied billiard saloon by MessTs. Miller *
Jones be cat down To the floor and so arranged
that persons easily step from the dress circle
into the billiard saloon.
4. That the two stairways leading from the
dress clTcle into the yestbue be relieved Of their
wind and made less precipitOus.
S. That until greater facilities of egress from
the gallery are provided not than one hundred
people be admitted into that portion Of the
theatre.
G. That all doors afordirg egress open out
ward.
Respectfully, A. c. RICHARDS,
Major and Superintendent
National Republican., 1876-12-21
willing to Take the Risk

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday: ]. Scott LaughiOn and L. NJ. Bergh.
mans; George O. Gorham and Enie E. Bassett
Aaron Washington and Caroline Holmes; ]. R.
Wilson and Mrs. Antonia Kuhn: Julian G.
Dowell and Cynthia Z. Moves; W. s. Crown and
Alice Harrison; VIM. T. Tyler and Jane Ooult
ner; John Z Talbert and Ida NJ. Keeler John L
Trammell and E. NJ. Carroll; Thomas W. H8r
Vey and Mary n. Campbell; George Corliss and
Josephine Randolph; Samuel J. Millard and
Rachel Lewis,
National Republican., 1876-12-21

In ORDER to keep our workmen constantly en-
ployed we shall. for the next ten days, make 10
order the finest foreign Chinchillas, Bouvets and
r atinas, full satin lined all other trimmings to
correspond, at fifty dollars. Ths is $40 less than
our price was ten days ago for ready-made work,
and els less than our former custom price. The
especial attention of gentlemen desiring elegant
fitting garments is asked to this inducement.
A. SAKs Co.'s Tailoring Department, No. 3le
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

WILBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE COP Liver OIL
AND LIME. --.r
The advantage of this compound over the plain
Oil is that the nauseating taste of the Oil is en-
tirely removed and the whole rendered entirely
long acted as prominent objection to its use; but
in this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host Of certificates might be given here to testify
to the excellence and success Of "WiLbor's Cod
Liuer Oil and Lime" But the fact that it is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty is
sufficient. For sale by A. b. WilDor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists. -
National Republican., 1876-12-21
Annual masonic Election.

The following annual elections have taken
place recently in the blue lodges of the Masonic
Order: G. G. Whiting Lodge, No. 2, F. A. M
Q. N. Allison, W. NJ; E. Turkenton, s. W.; E.
J. Retustern, J. W; J. H. Darne, secretary; S.
Z. Palmer, treasurer.
National Lodge, No. Us, L. liable. W.. NJ.
II. 2. Lewis, 5. W; J. II. Pilson, J. W: ). F.
Gill, secretary; John L. Vogt, treasurer.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
WONDERFUL SUCCESS.

1t is reported that Boschees German Syrup
has, since its introduction in the United States,
reached the immense sale of 10 900 dozen per year.
Over 5000 druggists have ordered this medicine
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. j., and
not one has reported q single failure, but every
letter speaks of its astonishing success in curing
severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con-
sumption or any disease of the throat and lungs.
We advise any person that has any predisposi-
tion to weak lungs to go to their druggists and
size, rs cents; sample bottle, 10 cents Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs. SToTT Co., Wholesale Agent
National Republican., 1876-12-21

WHILE PARENTS are busily engaged in looking
around for Christmas presents they should not
overlook the establishment of B. Robinson Co.,
No. eog Pennsylvania avenue, where they will
find splendid assortment Of clothing of the finest
description for their boys. The long experience
OF this firm in the boys and children's clothing
trade gives them unequaled fasilities and enables
them to sell at lower prices than common goods
can be purchased for elsewhere.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Financial.


WARRINGTON, Wednesday evening, Dec. 20.
In New York to-day money was easy; offered
at /. Exchange steady at 4s21z Gold quiet at
lo7ss@loI15. Rates for carrying, 21492
The sub-Treasury balances &C New York to.
day: Gold, tc5,s42,5ls; currency, $42,T7o27s.
The sub Treasurer paid out on account Of inter.
est sl 100; for bonds, t7oo 900. Customs receipts
Sl5ss00o.
Government bonds duh but better ct the
following closing quotations:
e ISL 1ss COUPON. .U,t sr iss
S3o's, is7...........1154
Ths following quotations of State securities
are farnished by h D. OoOks, IT,, q Co., bankers,
iz2o T street:
Tennessee S. DID,. 4Ixs; CarolIna A. o.. e
virginia ss.......... 81 Louisiana 80, @
DO. new...:...-. 90 do. new........ g
eeols. aSi Ssls.Ise.: q iSss
DO. g. bonds. loss Arkansas s,s......... sI,S
n. Carolipa. old..-. is1s 90. F's........
NJ oefSna do nfx;.. Mi... Artansas % G Cen.
3. Carolina. old....... % 6old
8. Carolina, new....-. s21z
State bonds quiet and nominal.
The follswins are the closing fssss Hies for y the
o., from the New York Stock Exchange:
western Union. ...... y Ohio and Mississippi 81
do. pref. ...... 564 Mich. Central. ........ 464
Rock Island. Del. q Hudson ....... 20
81. Paul. 20X XJersey Central. S3k
do. pref. 53 Del, L. q Western. T0S
&C. and i. q. N 4Gold TO carry.
Erie .................. gB Money.
Han. and st. Joseph 13x xGold closed. .......l07H
Lake Shore. ...-..... e9Sl
Stocks dull and steady.
The following arethe total sales OF stocks at
the New York Stock Board, furnished rs BY II.
ID. Cooke, IT., 10. '--
Pacific Man. II, ,1uoLaks Shore. 9, 500
Western Unfon..... 9, 200 ". Y. Central...... 200
Northwestern 5000. 400 Ohio Mississippi. 5, 800
Northwestern pref. COO Wabash ............ DO
Rock Island. ....... l0o Mich. Central IS 500
st. Paul. .......... 700 Del. q Hudson..... 100
do. pref ....... 200 Jersey Central..... 100
Erie... .......... 8, 400 DEL, L. West. 400
Han. q st. Joseph. 7O0I
The following are the buying and selling rates
Tor Government securities, furnished by II. d.
Cooke, jr., Co., bankers: -
National Republican., 1876-12-21
Notice to Mariners.

Notice to Mariners.
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INsPEcToR)
! SECOND DISTRICT,
BOSTON, Dec. Is, le7e.
The collector of customs at Edyartown Mass,
reports that schooner is sunk in l6 feet Of water
W.SW. from Stony Point buoy, mile from Cape
Poge beach and directly in the track OF vessels
going into Edgartown from the eastward.
GEORGE DEWEY,
CommRndant u. 5. NJ,
Lighthouse Inspector, Second District.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

KID, CASTOR, Cloth and Buck Gloves, from 50
cents TO $3.50, at KATzESsTRIN's, 80 Seventh
National Republican., 1876-12-21
LEARNED IN THE LAW.
DOLNGS IN THE COURTS YESTERDAY.

The Chronicle Publishing Company
Confessing Judgment-Dam IA m & es
Claimed Against a Railroad Com.
pany-ChuPch Troubles Looking for
q SettIement-A SequestratOr Ap.
pointed in the Fitzgerald Suit
Judge SneII's Reception.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

The New Maven Register and the Rochester
Union are fierce for war to tnaugurate Tflden.
Yet in the war which three-fo of their party
waged to inaugurate JEFF Davis, the editors OF
both papers stayed at home with exemplary pa
tience and advised everybody else to do likewise
National Republican., 1876-12-21

Of superior nnish. Overcoats, Business Suits and
Dress Suits from the lowest price which good
work and material can be offered to the highest
in price. We study the interests Of our customers
Best goods for the least money. Cnildren's Ul-
sters. 50; Boys Suits, $5; Boys 0vercoats s.;
best line of Gentlemens Oyercoats, from SO to 80
.. NOAH WALKER, & Co.,
e25 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets. ....
National Republican., 1876-12-21
HOW 10 BUY CHRIsrnAs PREsENrs.

HOW TO BUY OHKISTHA5 fREsENIS.
Our well-to-do people cannot too often be re-
minded that this year should be an exception to
all Others considering the financial distress upon
U.s. in not indulging in expensive Injuries.
Presents in the line Of usefulness and necessity
will be better appreciated. Some article of wear
ing apparel needed by the recipient, something
in the way Of fitting up the house for comfort,
wrought-iron furnaces or q Latrobe stove or
range, the best variety of which may be found at
Smith, Birge Co.'s, loli Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

are now offered at the prices asked for those
made in imitation Of them by other houses.
These coats are made by Washington Workmen,
and are equal to the best custom work, and, as
before stated, offered in competition of price
(as there can be none In styles with others OF In
ferior make. A. SAKs & Co., $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
FIRE INSURANCE.

81 All persons about to insure their property
would do well to consult the rates of the Mutual
Protection Fire Insurance Company" of the Dis
trict, whose advertisement will be found in our
advertising columns
National Republican., 1876-12-21

GENTS fine French calf Button CATERS re-
duced to T.50, former price %, at H. L. SIRAE-
BuRGER's 305 and 30S Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
GnNpEIIRn

BEAUTIFUL SILK and Merino MufHers, for
Christmas presents, at KATzENsTEIN's $40 Sew
slth street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

BLACK DRESS Suits of tne cloth, thorough }
shrunk. Mt guaranteed perfect, for $40 to ~, al
KATzENsTEIH's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

CRAvATs AND COLLARS Of every description, ut
low prices, suitable for presents, at KATzEN-
STEMS, al0 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21

to sell our SIS overcoats at sIs to reduce stock
prior to January /. EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
EIsKMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E streets

OWING TO DEPRESSION in trade, we offer all
clothes at and below cost, previous to taking In
va M
National Republican., 1876-12-21
A NEW REFORM PARTY

BOYS Suits less than cost. Prices ranging from
a to go, at KATzENsTEIS's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
M HrMnud

Carried-over suits and oyercoats at less than
half value. EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and Il.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
MARKED Down

ANOTHER new lot of the Anglo Saxon Frock
Suits for &c. at KATzENsTEIs's $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
Notice to Captains.

The lighthouse on.Mathias Point, Potomac river,
win be lighted on and after December p, 1875. A
sxed white light will be shown and visible II nautl-
cal miles. The position OF lighthouse as follows:
Lat. $50 2F 13" north, Ion. TO or 10" west. Mag
netfc bearings are as follows: Port Tobacco Flats
day beacon, N.NE. = nautical mile; Upper Cedar
simmon Point day beacon, Be. * nautical niles
During thick and foggy weather a bell will be
struck by machtnery-two strokes in quick success
sion alternating with single stroke at Intervals OF
National Republican., 1876-12-21
boys, Su1rs AND OYERcoATs.

CHILpRRN's Ulsters for Is, at KArzBNsTEIN's
$40 Seventh STREET.
National Republican., 1876-12-21
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

By Birch & Robey:
At 10 o'clock, one mule, cart and harness, one
horse, top rockaway, &c.
BY Duncanson Bros:
AT O'Clock, part Of square No. 930