National Republican., 1876-08-24
ALMIsCELLANY.:
Weather probabilities estimated at 8. M
Dnr;np Thursda av in the South Atlantic States

Weather probabilities estimated at Q. m.-
During Thursday in the South Atlantic States
bieher barometer, easterly to southerly winds,
warmer and clear or partly cloudy weather
will prevail, with possibly occasional rains IN
northern and southern portions. In the Mid
die States rising followed by slowly falling
barometer, easterly to southerly winds, rising
temperature, partly cloudy weather and oc-
casional rains.
Thermometrie readings taken at the Signal
Office August %, 1867 a. m, go; 7:S5 a. m,
$50; 10 m, TO; 2 p. m, 79o; ASS p. m,
100; 9p. m, TO; IL p. m, 700; maximum,
500; minimum. $40.
Behrend's Patent Catarrah Cigar, sure cure.
Left-of clothing, watches, pistols, &C.,
bought at Herzog's, 917 street. Orders al
tended to. ...
All kinds of trunks made to order, repaired
and covered at McMurrsy's, sos Pennsylvania
avenue, Market space.
A fine orchestrion will perform every after
noon and evening at Henry SchwarLenberg's
orehestrien Saloon, 4O5 Eleventh street: ~
J.H. squier s. CO., bankers 1416 Pennsyl-
vsnia avenue, pay six per cent. interest on de-
posits, payable on demand. Special rates on
time deposits. Interest paid January and
July, or credited.
Insure your real estate and personal prop
erty in the Firemen's Insurance Company Of
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., (ofice
over Bank of Washington.) Prompt payment
of losses are guaranteed to all policy holders.
1t is understood that at the meeting of the
Board of Police Commissioners to- day arrange
ments will be made for the pay of the force at
once. This is irrespective of the controversy
now going on between the board and District
Commissioners.
Mr.Levi Woodbury. of the firm Of Woodbury.
& Duren, proprietors of the st. James hotel,
has bought his deceased partners Interest, ,and
the st. James hereafter will be conducted by
Mr.. Woodbury., who has been untiring in his
efforts (and has succeeded) to make the Euro
pean plan success in this city.
A watermelon feast was held last evening at
Bouldin's church, corner of Fourth and L
streets, by the Sunday school, and was largely
attended. The school ably rendered many
vocal solos and duets, under the guidance of
the superintendent, Professor Meredith. HI.
Smith presided at the organ.
Their many friends regretted to see the Ill
luck that attended Martin Becker and George
Sheckels at the tub-race yesterday. Being
little slow in starting, they were distanced in
the race; not, however, before they gave the
public an exhibition of their propelling powers.
As foaters they were a success.
The funeral of James johnson, colored, took
place yesterday afternoon from tie Fourth
Baptist church. After religious services, the
remains were taken to the Young Mems burial
ground for interment. Lorenzo lodge, No. 81,
/. o. of G. s., of which the deceased was
member, attended in large numbers.
"a subscriber" protests strongly against
the practice of throwing broken glass into the
streets, alleys and vacant lots, from which
the children receive so many cuts and serious
injuries to their bare feet. The complaint is a
proper and reasonable one. A little trouble
taken to throw the glass into the fire, where it
will soon melt and lose its sharp edges, would
save much pain and prevent the danger of
serious injuries.