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National Republican., 1876-01-27
The Alphabetical Business Directory

in this mornings REPUBLICAN, contains cards Of
frst-class establishments in all branches Of bust.
ness In the District. Many persons daily feel
the need of Just such an arrangement to enable
them to easily find what they want. We have
aimed TO make this as complete and easy OF
reference as possible, and sure that IL will be
frequently consulted by all having any kind OF
business TO transact We intend to keep it up in
Q reliable and convenient form, and improve It
from time TO time. Any persons not.represented
In II, that would like to be, should send In their
cards at once, so ss to get an even start with
their neighbors in so desirable an advertising
medium, and one Of such universal and constant
reference .as our large circulation among the
best classes must make Of this,
National Republican., 1876-01-27
IusOsctiou of CoaI I6l.

The bill providing for the inspection of coal oil,
introduced by Senator Stevens in the Senate Of
the Legislature of Maryland, enacts:
First. That the Mayor and City Council of Bal.
timore be, and they are hereby authorized to pro-
vide for the inspection of coal oil offered for sale
in the city of Baltimore, and Tor the appointment
Of inspectors for that purpose, not exceeding two
in number.
Second. That the Mayor and City Council OF
Baltimore shall have full authority to pass all
ordinances necessary TO carry into effect the DOW.
ers granted by the preceding section, and to Inn
pose by said ordinances such fines and penalties
as they may deem necessary and proper for the
enforcement thereof
National Republican., 1876-01-27
The Woman suffrsgs.Corrsution.

The aLnual session Of the National Woman's
Suffrage Association, Mrs. MAtilss JosIyn Gage.
president, begins at Talmadge hall, at IO:aO
O'Clock this morning. All Of the prominent
leaders in the movement are in the city, and will
be heard from to-day or this evening. Several
distinguished Senators and Representatives
have been invited and have promised TO be
present and deliver addresses and, altogether
the present convention promises to be the most
interesting ever held in Washington. The con-
Eention viii be opened with prayer ~ the cele-
Dratec female pulpit orator, Rev. Olympia
bfohnr who arrived last evening. No long and
dreary speeches viii be tolerated during the
convention. Speakers will be strictly confined to
arguments in favor Of the ballot for women and
bTief, spicy addresses may be exDected AdmTs.
slon curing me day free IN the evening an ad-
mission Zee Oh twenty tye csnts Will ne Charged
10 cover eXpenses,
National Republican., 1876-01-27
A Card.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. y, 1915.

WAsHiNGroN, ID. G., Jan. ), 1916.
Geo. q. Cannon:
SIR: You having failed to respond to my first
communication Of 18th ult., in which told you
that 1 would, unless you vacated your seat in
Congress, come forward and expose you. now
tell you that am no other than A. Rain, No.
l4l5 Eighth street. will, as soon as can get
cations and tell how, where and when NJ. W.
Babbitt, Secretary Of Utah, was killed, and by
whose order. You know who committed that
muruer; you know that i have sworn TO the facts
That affidavit is probably on file in the Election
Committeer0om Of last session, or is now in the
hands OF Gen, Maxwell A RAzTS
National Republican., 1876-01-27
C,mnen.stion for being hugged BY q Pol

Compensation for being Rugged BY Polar
bear in LinestIest station was claimed at the
Court Of Passage In Liverpool the other day from
the London and Northwestern Railway Company.
The victim OF the alarming embrace was Mrs.
Montgomery, who was waiting for q train with
her husband and brother. The bear was confined
and II was alleged that Mrs. Montgomery, un-
conscious OF the proximity ofthe bear, found her.
self suddenly In the grasp Of its paws, and
squeezed so severely that her breath was quite
taken away. As soon as she could scresm, the
uncomfortable plight she was 10 was discovered,
and she was rescued without suffering from
and nervous sensations, which have not yet left
her. She wore at the time o seaiskin jacket, and
the assessor suggested that the conduct Of the
bear might be referable to an association of ideas
between this article OF dress and the animals
former sealhuntlng exploits In the Arctic regions
The jury returned verdict for the plaintiff
damages eco.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Good Templarx.

Last night regular weekly meeting Of
Clements Lodge, No. 5, G. T, vas held a. Baum's
hall, at which the following oneers for the ensu.
ing year were elected: K. r. Evans, W, q, T.:
Lydia S. Abel, WV. T.; John r. Mahoney, W.
X. s.; J. L. Maupin. W. +. S; V. NJ. Evans, w.
= Nyce, w. ]. e.; - Smith, W. S. This
lodge has been lately organized, and is now in a
fourishing condition, which reflects great credit
upon the efforts Of the officers Of the past year,
and will now, under the present workings Of the
Order, become one OF the flowers OF the temper
anee Organizations of the city.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Permits 10 RuiId,

Inspector Thomas PloWman yesterday issued
the following building permits: I. NJ. johnson, a
brick storehouse, 10 raise and repair, west side
Of Ninth street, between Louisiana avenue and
Ii street, $500. Charles Lloyd, lower floor and
repair frame store, west side Four-and-half, be-
tween Il and q streets southwest; $50. NJ
I1ockey, repair brick dwelling, east side North
Capitol. between and q streets: 500. L. a.
bartlett tTo-story brick stable and carriage.
mouse north side Massachusetts avenue, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest: q. 500
W. J. Dyer, two story brick store south side Of
Bridge street, between Market and Frederick
streets, GEORGETOWN. Il 200.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Through Trains from.Bo.ton.

The Baltimore Sun says 1t is understood that
arrangements have been made for running a
through train Of cars from Boston to Baltimore
and Washington, commencing April l. The
route will be from Boston over the New York
and New England railroad, formerly the Boston
Hartford and Erie,) byWay Of Putnam Will
mantle and Middleton to New Haven, then by
the New York, New Haven and Hartford road 10
New York. A transfer will there be made TO the
steamboat Maryland, which formerly ferried the
trains OF the Phnadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
been recently bought and extensively repaired
The Maryland viii steam down Harlem and East
railroad depot at Jersey City, where the train
will leave for Philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
iugton. The trip OF the Maryland will occupy an
hour, during which passengers will be served
with meals.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Hop At The ST. Iamss Hote,.

The third OF this series Of entertainments was
held in the parlors Of this hetel last night, and
was participated in by quite a number Of the
guests and favored ones. The dancing was kept
up till q late hour. After having spent an even.
ing Of gEea: interest ami plsasrre the party dis
peIsed. Among those present were Hon. Mr..
FItzhuRh and vile, Hon. Mr.. Meg nnis and wife,
NJ. NesInlth and vile, Mr. A. i. Anderson, Col.
Jas. G. Long, Col. FOUke, Col. Behman, Messrs.
y. HaWes, Wheeler, Woodbury., Buckle-, White
Waters and WeindOt
National Republican., 1876-01-27
BE Would ,l-Wooirg 60.

young gentleman from the eastern section OF
the city went 10 see his lady love at Magruder's
Station, on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad,
o few evenings ago. This was nothing remark.
train and compelled to wait several hours in
cold, bleak station by reason OF his delaying too
long to say the last fond good night, created
were worried all night for fear some terrible
accident had befallen him; but he turned up
safe and sound in the morning, much to their re-
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Fire in Clinton, Iowa.

CLINIoY, Iowa, jar. G4.-Two men, known as
S bley mi Ct e5ter, optnsd dry goods store here
recently, and secured $4,000 insurance on the
store. Last Wednesday the store was found in
flames, wi tn q tub full of kerosene and cotton
under the counter. All the valuable goods had
been removed. The loss on the building and
stock belonging to others amounted to $40, 900.
A woman has died from the effects Of an explosion
at the time Of the fire. Sibley has been arrested,
but Chester has escaped. Their stock was worth
less than - 600,
National Republican., 1876-01-27
A Valuahla niarnverv-

d.. Q. W. BsDson, practicing physician at 1os
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much: attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract Of celery and chamomile
combined, in certain proportion, invariably
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
nefs. This is q triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re.
spected In Baltimore. These pills are sent post
age free, TO any address, and sold by all whole
sale.and retail druggists In Washington, George.
tnun and AlaYandrla
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Explosive Illumtnsxts.

During the past year at least twelve deaths
have. occurred from explosions Of illumlnsting
oils, besides severe bodily injuries to survivors
The bill introduced into the House on Monday,
proVisiDg for the inspection Of flid illumlnants
and imposing penalty for their sale without .
certhcate OF inspection, is INTENDED 10 prevent
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Esw York stats A,,o ,iatiou.

The Eet0nd sociable OF the New York State As
sOeatiOn takes place tonight at Masonic Tenn
pie. Il promises TO be a well-attended and most
enjoyable affair. The association, by profuse
liberality, always makes its sociables events
worth ATTENDING
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday BY Mr..
Meigs to George KleindInst and Ada V. MIL
burn, John II. Cole and Emma J. Beall, James
O'Neill and Mary A Nolan, Of York, Pa; Joseph
Thomas and Lucy Mitchell, Dodson Harris and
Sadie Z. Beall, Chinis Actay and Lydia Willis,
EDWARD ID. Easton and Hattie A. Kaidenbuck,
Thomas Wood and Mary A. Cunningham, W.
gle and Isabella Shaw.
National Republican., 1876-01-27

Az EFFORT 70 REVRGAEIlg The PARIY
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Eld the pnor

Several philanthropic gentlemen, who interest
themselves In providing for the destitute during
the winter months, have gained the cooperation
Of the Joe Jefferson Dramatic Club, and they will
give grand charity entertainment for the suffer-
ing poor 0! Southeast Washington at FOrG's
opera house on Friday evening. February 4,When
large aralarce Is eNpected to be present.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
CITy ITEMS.

IeCn9roPs 1voKY fKAkL rOUrH row Der
used daily will keep the teeth clean, whIte and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet,
Twenty-Five sRd fifty cents per bottle.
JoUvENs IEoDoRoUs kID-GLovH ULBAHR
will renovste soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THOMPSON PoEADK OPTIAE is equal to the
oest French, snd but half the prics. twenty-five
and city cents per bottle.
WELLS STRRNSTHENIHa PLAsTHRs are sths
rerv host All sold bv druggists
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Auction Sales To-day.

BY Thos. Bowling:
At l. o'clock, fisheries for rent or lease.
BY b. H. Warner:
At O'Clock, two frame dwellings, ad Joining the
Women's Christian Association, on Thirteenth
street, between and s streets northwest.
BY E. J. Sweet:
At O'Clock, valuable improved property on the
west aide Of Tenth street, between N and N
streets southeast. kN
National Republican., 1876-01-27

whisky at tie saloons, Iu. them in their pockets,
take similar bottles full Of colored water out OF
other pockets, place the bogus fluid on the bars,
and say, ave forgotten my money; let IL stand
there while l go home" The barkeepers after
waiting vainly for the return OF the customers
pour the colored water into the whisky barrels
without detecting the trick.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Fira This Morning.

The alarm Of fire from box 2l2, about 1:3O
O'Clock this morning, was Occasioned By the burn
Ing OF frame house on Eleventh street, between
q and X, owned by Washington Nelson, colored.
The fire was evidently tho work of an incendiary
The building was damaged to the amount of $500;
fully covered by insurance. A few nights ago
futile attempt was maae to set fire to the same
building.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Animal Kaafin0

The Socsty for the Prevent Of Cruelty Ami
mails will hold their annual meeting at Tall
msdge hall Sc Eontay erel.ng NIX. The Off
GERS have arranged programme which promises
10 be very entertaining, and those in sympathy
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Qaath lfrnnn Cna1 Oil

Clafs Llggon, living in the westsrp part Of the
city OF Raleigh, died from the effects Of burns
while sitting by the bedside of her SICK child.E
Deity NtIrs, Raleigh, n. C., January "a.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
The Western Mint.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 26.-Dr. Linderman spent
to-day here, examining the site proposed to be do
mated to the United States for mint purposes.
DIR. LindeIman expresses himself as agreeably
disappointed with the proposed site.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
The Prince OF Huo,ovIS,


January27. >i A4uis s"'4'
Tickets 50 and 75eents; no extra charge for re-
S-.Se sS.tS. ian2l-6L
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Theatre Comiuue.

Against ali comers the Theatre Comigue holds
its OWE. It is nightly crowded, and this weeks
programme possesses several features of unusual
excellence. An evenings amusement there will
be pleasantly remembered.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Josh Billings.

The humotist, Josh B-llings, commences his
farewell tour from Washington to Galveston
next Morday evening at Lincoln hall. His read
ipgs on this occasion VIII be original and new,
and a large audience will undoubtedly be at
tracted to hear him. The sale of seats at Met
Zerott's
National Republican., 1876-01-27
WIN. HENDERSON
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
Hsssachusetts avenue, bet. Thirtsenth
and Fourteenth streets.
IHesidence IT'S Fourteenth street northwest,
Alvork executed promptly and nithfaily.
m

AMNork e1ecuted promptly and fAthfnly.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA.-SPECIAL TERM.
PROBATE JURIsDlCTION.-JANUAR Is,
In the matter of the will of ELIZABETH FIELDS:
Application for letters testameniary on the estate
OF ELIZABETH FIELDS. Of the District OF Colum-
bia, has this day been made by EDWARD Q. .CARRING-
TON, tr. All persons interested arc hereby Aoti-
ned 70 appear IN this court on TUESDAY, the 18th
day OF FEBRUARY next, at IL O'Clock a m, to show
cause why letters testamentary on the estate of the
aeopy OF this order be published once q week, for
Test: A. WEBSTER.
lals-W5w Register Of wills.
IN THE SUrkEm 4 COURT OF THE DIS
L TRIGT oE CoLUMBIA, HOLDING A
W. a. OF 81. II. HAM, deceased, the administrator
W. aforesaid has, with the appreciation of the Su-
preme Court Of the District Of Columbia Aforesaid,
appointed TUESDAY, February s, ls76, for the
fnal settlement and distribution OF the per-
sonal estate OF said deceased, and of the as
sets In hand, as far as the same have been coll
lected and turned into money; when and where all
the creditors and heirs of said deceased are notified
TO attend with their claims properly youched, or
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit in said deceased,s estate: Provided, copy
Of this order be published once a week for three
weeks In the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN previous to
the said day,
Test: A. WEBSTER,
jal2-Wst Register Of Wills.
National Republican., 1876-01-27

COEIQUE.-MO OEDAY.
= JANUARY 2I, Every NIsht and Wednes5sSS
iar nu satuIuay Matlneez EngaS cment OF the popu-
@ iar ctot anu eohedlan, J. Z. Seton who will ap-
pear IN the celeDrated drama, ge acts entitTsd
Ejri, rhe Seven Escapes # Adelnids of Dresden.T
flrsi lime In this city of the four co-neans called
the our orphans, or Natural rork from Tennes
see. Engagement Of the beautiful protean artists
the Freeman Sisters irst tim In this civ of ar
celehrsted Irish character artists Hessrs LHrnhy
and Mack. First time here Cf he accomnIishe5
serio-comic vocalist, Miss Minnie Lee ProduefiSn
OF JAKE Budd new act,called Crook Ell " biskyf
COTTON and birdue, Barney n Nulty, and all OF
last week s favOrites retained, isn5itS -
National Republican., 1876-01-27

SAD IOINGS OF A DISTRICT YOUTH
National Republican., 1876-01-27
Ford's Opera House-Fou, PLAY.

This estimable lady and charming actress will
on Noncay light next commences an engagement
at the National theatre, when she will appear in
her original role Of Fanchoo. Miss Mitchell Is 50
well known that che needs but to appear to be
shown that her efforts as true and faithful
artistic are fully recognized and appreciated.
All have either seen or heard OF her Fsnchon. 1t
is therefore, unnecessary for us to enter into de-
tail concerning il.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-07

SHE WOULDN'T SPEAK TO Him.
When young Chicago man came down
stairs the other morning he remembered
that his wife, who was preparing break
fast, had not spoken to him when she got
up, and so he cheerfully said: Good
morning. little lady"
Not a word came in reply.
"Gond morning." said he, again, in
higher key. thinking that she might not
have heard him before.
"Um-'m-'m," was all that escaped
from her sealed lips, as she kept on with
the work.
"Why under the sun don't you answer
me p he exclaimed in surprise; whats
the matter? What have done to offend
you ?"
"Um-'m-'m," was still the only
sound elicted.
Look herep then exclaimed the hus
band. as he jumped up and knocked over
a cup ofcnffec: II don tswallow mouth-
full of this breakfast until you tell me
what's the matter?"
"What's the matter?" echoed she, sud-
denly turning upon him with flashing
eyes. Aud then she continued: "John
Adell Smithson. the next time that I
dream see you kissing another woman,
I'LL will leave the house--boo.
hoop
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-07

American sewing machines that sell
here fur from $50 to 500 are advertised IN
England at al6 and $50.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-07

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS are compelled 10
require cash payments for advertising ordered BY
Executors, Administrators and other fduciRrics
and herewith append the rates for the ordinary
notices, which will only be inserted when tho
money comes with the order:
Citations, two insertions, $500
Estate Notices, three insertions, 200
Final Settlements. five insertions 500
TO C0RRESPONDETTS.-In order 10 receive
attention, communications must be accompanied
by the true name and address Of the writer. Re
jected manuscripts will not be returned unless the
necessary stamps furnished to repay the postage
thereon.
sS- We ere not responsible for the views and
opinions Of our correspondents.
All communications should be addressed 10 sd
itors Inteligencer," and all checks drafts, money
orders &C., should be made payable to the order
of HOYT 4 CO.,
Anderson, S. C..
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RATES OF sUBScRLpT1oM.-Two DOLLARS
per annum, and ONE DOLLAR for six months.
Subscriptions are not taken for q less period
than six months.
Liberal deductions made to clubs Of ten or
more subscribers.
RATES or ADHERTLSLNG.-one Dollar per
square Of one inch for the first insertion, and Fifty
Cents per square for subsequent than
three months. No advertisements counted less
than square.
Liberal contracts will be made with those wishing
TO advertise for three, six or twelve months. Ad-
vertising by contract must be confined to the I'm
mediate busin Of the firm or individual eontrae-
ting.
Obituary Notices exceeding FIVE lines. Tributes
OF Respect and all personal communications or
matters Of individual interest Will be charged for
at advertising rates. Announcements Of marriage,
aud Deaths and notices ofa religious character, are
respectfully solicited and will be inserted gratis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-10
GEORGETOWN.

A NEW STEAM CANAL YAcHT.-A new
steam yacht, named the Maryland, has been
completed by Ramsey Il Co., contractors,
Baltimore, for the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal. She Will be used by the officers OF the
canal IN making tours OF inspection, as well
as Tor pay boat and in carrying passen-
gers. Her dimensions are IS feet length. II
feet breadth OF beam, and of light draft. She
mas an iron hull, formed OF plates inch
lhlcK, and her power consists OF pair of
and l6 inches diameter, with 10 inch stroke
OF piston. The boat is nicely fitted up, with
an ample saloon, well ventilated, which is
feet in the clear and 80 feet long. There are
staterooms,a clerks Office, &C., besides the
appointments for the crew, and she can fur
sons. One OF the objects in building the
Maryland was to stimulate the use of steam
on the canal, and demOnstr ate that steam
power need not be more costly than mule
power as canal motor. Although the boat
ls small, she has been fitted with a high
class economical engine. She is receiving
Inc nnlshing touches, and Is eXpectei to
leave baltimore for Georgetown this eve
ming. Next week the canal officials expect
10 make trip in her 10 Cumberland. She
mas been built under the direction of A. p.
German, president, and W. II. Hutton, chief
engineer OF the canal. Her cost Will be about
1900.
Mr.. JESSE II. WILSON, OF this city, a
graduate OF the law de partment, Columbian
university, was this morning admitted to
practice In the courts Of the District of CO.
lumbia.
CHRIST CHURCH The new pastor of
Christ church, Rev. Albert r. Stuart, will
ornclate there 10 morrow week, the 18th
instant.
GRAIN Arrived, canal boat Caledonia,
with $500 bushels corn and go bushels wheat
TO Hartley & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-10
Board OF Health.

VITAL STATISTICS, NUIsANCEs, ETC
Az meeting OF the Board OF Health, last
nlebt, Or. Verdi in the chair. the
MORTALITY REPORT FOR THE WEEK
ending June Sd was submitted, showing the
total number OF deaths to have been O. OF
which 80 were of white females and p coIored.
Prominent among the causes were consuTnp-
tion, from which there were deaths; pneu-
Inonia. 3; dfaTrhoea. 2; commissions, (infal-
uie,) Q; premature birth. 5. The mortality
was less than last week, or at the rate of
20,efO per COO per aDnum. Increase OF the
population by births (reported) over deaths
was 26, or at the rate OF $3.50 per 1000 per an
mum. q ~ per cent. of the deaths were from
Zymotic diseases, 2O.31 from constitutional,
% II from local, 1875 from developmental,
and 60 from violence. Rate OF mortality OF
the white population was 1865 per 900 per
sDnum. while the mortality OF the colored
population was 28 $50 per 600 for the same
period. Number of births reported during
the week was 90-white, A; colored, 46. Rate
of increase of the white population by births
over deaths, 2.261 per 1. Geo per annum, while
the increase of the colored population by
oirtns over deaths, was 426I per LOCO per
white, %; colOTed, 35; total, 60; or at the rate
OF 1880 per ZOO per annum. Deaths Octo-
Der l, 1874, TO May 81, 1873, 2.G95; Deaths Oc-
tober I, 1875, TO May 81, 1876, 2il3; showing
decrease OF deaths against same perioi OF
last year, 252.
NUIsANCEs
The brick structure on u. between LIST and
2t streets southeast. the property Of George
Parker, and tue brick structure zoo G. street
northwest. were declared to be nuisanceS
and ordered TO be abatei. A petition was
received from Frederick A. Boswell aud
others, complaining OF stagnant water on
the line OF the old canal between South Cap
ifol and Sd streets southwest, and asking its
abatement. The paper was referred u the
District Commissioners. The contractor was
directed to remove the garbage daily from
the COrcoran Square market. a petition was
received from the chairman OF the Senate
District Committee, signed by number of
citizens OF this city, praying for the removal
of the building Of II. +. Turner IL Co, and
asking an investigation of the matter and
report as TO its effect on the health of the
community. The paper was referred to the
sanitary committee.