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National Republican., 1877-12-29

Diamonds and Jswsiry Stolen From the
Residence Of Mr.. Simon Wolf.
The residence Of Simon Wolf ESQ.,. No. 1125 Finh
street northwest, was entered by burglars some
time between twelve and three O'Clock yesterday
morning. and robbed Of about o. 200 worth Of prop.
erty aud valuables. The thieves gained entrance
through the front sitting-room window, by prying
the sash open with knife -snd cutting slat from
the inside blind. When the robbery was discov-
cred yesterday morning. spots Of candle. grease and
burnt matches were found on the carpets, and
spoons and knives, some OF them bent As II they
floor Of the dining room. The door between Mr..
VOLTS sitting room and bedroom had been opened
and len alar. The night previous, upon retiring
he had len his clothes upon chair In the sitting
room. In the morning the chair was found In the
parlor and the clothes found downstairs In the
kitchen.
The articles stolen included = now overcoat,
a lady's silk velvet street coat a large gold
watch, two large diamond studs for which
Mr.. Wolf has been offered $500 each, o pocket
book, containing $3.50, gold spectacles, and a
pair Of gold sleeve buttons. The studs. watch,
clothing. An attempt was also made 70 enter the
residence Of Mrs Scott, No. 1l23, adjoining Mr..
VOLTS, by way OF the paror window, but the
thieves were frightened off, Mr.. Wolf has lately
been particularly unfortunate In losing property In
this way; During his recent trip to the Pacific
Francisco on the 18th Of September, his trunk In
his room was broken open and his wifes watch and
chain, earrings, and breastpin, and Schuetzen
medal, ornnmented with a magnificent diamond,
were taken, the value Of the property being over
u 600
$40 OvERcoArs reduced TO $3.50, at
kATZEHsrEINs, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
The Hoard OF Health.

The Board OF Health met last night, DR.. Verdi
and Messrs. Marbure and Warden being present.
Premises Nos. 22l and 223 New Jersey avenue
northwest were declared nuisances and ordered to
be abated.
Tho operations OF tho health Office for the week
ending December p were presented as follows
Nuisances reported iTS; referred, "a abated, 574
referred 10 commissioners, 8; citizens complaints
Is; Official notices issued, d; causes Of death In
vestigated, ); pecuniary conditions Investigated
2; burals at public expense, o. investigations for
local cause Of disease, l2 (diphtheria, Q; scarlet
fever, S;) premises found In sanitary condition, 7;
insanitary, s; tons OF garbage removed. 20; dead
animals removed, 10 privics cleaned by o. Y, A.
Co.. 456; marine products inspected-li 915 bushels
oysters ,2ss punches fish condemned, lSs bunche,
oysters, Is punches OF fish, l25 pounds beef l23 veal
ducks Is geese Is birds, 20 rabbits $50 dozen eggs
and bushel Of apples animals impounded, 10
redeemed, .; killed. l; In pound, l; amount real
lied, Slt,
National Republican., 1877-12-29
curLpRrs's ulsters below cost EIseman's.
The Hotel Richslieu.

The Hotel Richelicu, Nos 1925 and i72s Ponniyl-
vania avenue. has opened under very auspeious
circumstances, and, as 1t Is located most conven-
iently II viii doubtlessly grow In popularity. as
the excellence Of the accommodation offered be-
comes more widely known. The house has been
newly and elegantly furnished throughout and IL
now ready for the reception OF permanent and
transient guests. Table board prepared by French
the Specialtes Of the house Is delicious coffee, q
cup OF which costs six cen. The proprietor,
Nj l. EIslnger, evidently understands that sue
cellOnos Of the accommodations offered.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
oEoR0E7owN NEWS.
RIVER 'FRONT.'

RIVER 'FRONT.'.
Arrived-schooner Henry Allen. Tatun, BalH-
more. to Washington Gas Light Co,
FORT.
Ceured-steamer John Gibson, Masingo New
York. with merchandise. including a large lot OF
Hour TO New York merchants
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
The Christmas celebration OF the Sunday school
ofst Johns Church took place In that edhce yes
terday afternoon. Tho church was elegantly dec.
Grated with evergrcens. The chanoel was taste
nilly festooned. From the arch Of the chancel was
suspended large star OF gasjets, which were kept
s asS fa Mss The ss sh.
were decorated with wreaths. The exercises were
conducted BY ,he superintendent Mr.; John Mar;
skin at the organ, and the singing was excellent
The programme was rs follows:
!. "Adeste Fidcles."
2 Carol l7-.:Iloly Night"
i Carol ai~'sIOsiy Fail the snow.rlasc,"'.
9; Carol iS-"Hsrk TO the Merry Bells" due,
aud chorus
I Singing by the infan, class,
g. Carol i9-"The Christmas Tree"
g. Presentation OF offerings.
10. Bencdiction,
AMER the benediction the school marched in a
body to the handsome sohool.room adjoining the
church, where there was an immense Christmas
treS reaching TO the ceiling, and which was allied
drcn had been sealed the teachers proceeded to
strip the tree when each member Of tho school was
presented with Christmas present after which
the school was dismissed.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Christmas celebration OF the Baptist Church
sabbath school took place yesterday afternoon, at
the church, corner OF Congress and Gay streets
and was one of the most interesting entertainment
| fthe kind that has been given this season. The
pulpit and walls OF the church were handsomely
festooned and otherwise decorated with
eyergrccns, under the direction Of Mrs.
| James 8. WEIGH. The exercises were con
Quoted by the superintendent, bIr. X. W. Curtis,
and Miss Flora Nichols presided at the piano.
There were two large Christmas trees-one either
side OF the pulpit-each covered with sweehneats.
dolls. and other presents for the children. The
| singing and speaking by the children was excel.
| lent Upon the conclusion Of the exercises the
trees were stripped. and each little girl presented
with candy and prettily dressed doll, and each
boy candy and other suitable presents. Mr. Curtis
was the recipient OF handsome silver butter dish,
while Miss Flora Nichols was presented with an
| elegant silver card.receiver.
THE N. p. CHAPEL.
This neat little chapel corner OF Fayette md
| High streets, was the scene last night OF very
pleasant aud agreeable entertainment II being the
occasion Of the Christmas anniversary OF the Sab.
Grated, and on the pulpit platform was nam.
moth Christmas tree, behind which rcd light was
ui effect Tho exercises s a were sonduc,cd
| by tho Superintendent, Mr.. James A. Hoffman.
with Miss Ella Williams presiding at the me,Odcon.
Al the conclusion OF the services the tree un.
their pockets filed with candy, while the children
received additional presents In the shape OF books
&c. After singing the doxology the benediction
was pronounced and the audience dismissed much
pleased with the evenings entertainment
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Horrible Charges Against Osman Pasha.

Since the fall Of Plevna the charge has been
made by tho war correspondents, that in order to
free himself from the care Of prisoners and to avoid
the necessity OF feeding them from his scanty
supply he caused them all to be put to death, A
late special from Bucharest states that 1t Is cur
renuy rumored and generally believed there that
Osman pasha will be tried bya military court OF
the highest Jurisdiction for the slaughter OF the
fight before the Grivitza redoubt on September II,
and several other minor engagements. The dis
coyerios made by the Russians since occupying
The iortiGcations OF Pievna, Information gained
from Turkish officers and above all the absence OF
Russian prisoners, although several hundred had
been captured during all tho engagements, leaves
no reasonable doubt that the Turks under osman
Pashn have been guilty Of deeds which will rsnder
his now illustrous name forever Infamous
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Hotel Arrivals,

Metropoiitdn-E n Coleman, baltimore; G II Fnos
and wife ID O W II Roger, Richmond; q y Bonde
BALTIMORE, l. Bonde, Henry Beatty Harrlsbprg,
Pa N l. wo0lley and lady, Chesapeake City, Mt Il
l. wldicombe Prince Georges County, Nd
InpsriaL-J J. Miller, Hagertowni. {, p White.
fhlonsipnTT y Iannnna gen M t.mIiy onI,,
Doven, Texas; NJ d Long and wife, and N
EoonAn, Albany
Y; Carey and wife, brooklyn; ] p Tanger and
wiis, N VI n z Alleman, city y @ MilneIl London,
and wife, 2,
81 yone.,..R $ splitter Mss y L Thompson, NJ
HanfoTd, N VIC Sutherland, N Lafferty, 81 Jones
and wife PA " Nef pttroit J d Howe and wife,
Va W % Pierce, 4 G; n Neal. Mas
q nRip0s.Mr Bushbes and A Ward, q N, and O n
HOVE, NY.
National Republican., 1877-12-29

A Boys Fooihardiness Results In Death.
Yesterday afternoon word was brought to the
Seventh Precinct Station that boy had shot him
self In an alley between First and Second and and
L streets northwest An oficer was Immediately
sent to the spot, and found q white boy, named
John l. Rowe. aged sixteen years, lying on the
ground in an unconscious state, and blood oozlng
from wound In the right temple. The body Of
the unfortunate lad was carried to his fathers resi-
dence, No. l03 X street northwest. DR.. Cox was
called In, but his services were Of no avail, as
Rowe never recovered his senses, and died within
half an hour from the time the fatal shot was fred
The coroner was notified and on arriving at the
house Of the deceased he questioned several Of the
lads companions who were present when the amir
occurred They stated that Rowe and themselves
were In the alley amusing themselves by shooting
at target with pistol belonging to the iormer. Il
had missed FIRE several times, and Rowd' put It to
his head saying that the old thing would never go
off He snapped Il twice without having any
effect but on the third trial II exploded and the
ball entered the right temple. HIS companions
were paralyzed with horror and too frightened to
act Immediately. crowd soon collected. and
Information was quickly conveyed to the station
house. After hearing the testimony the coroner
deemed an inquest unnecessary, and gave q GER
tiAcate Of death by accidental shooting.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Fun at the Arsenal.

Thursday evening was the scene Of much gaIty
at the Arsenal the occasion being party given 10
Dr. J W. Williams U. s. A., and officers, The as,
sembage was exceedingly select and numbered
over soyen'y'hve.
Dancing commenced at an early hour, and wa
unremittingy continued until Friday mornings
slgnal.gun was fred, when tho guests dispersed
after having passed delightful night and pGrtaken
of sumptuOus repaEt
Among the ladies present were the Misses Wood
ard barnes ZappOne Ringyod. Fowler, Mamie
Chapman, Birch, DOnAhue. Jones, Harrison, and
| Burroughs, The gentleman were Mcssrs. Ringgold
| Bradford Noah, lincoln, Lawrence, Oil, Kennedy
| Cross. bare, Eggleston, Wise, VaniIoVk, Zapp0ne
| Dr., TuTpin, and many others
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Services Tomorrow.

Tomorrow morning, al the Westminster Church,
Seventh street, between d aud southwest, the
pastor. Rev. DR., Bittinger. will preach upon tho
subject "Joseph's Dying Legacy to ths Children OF
Israel"
= Al the Calvary Baptist Church, corner Of Eighth
and II streets, to morrow Mr. Mason will discourse
upon THE Transient and the Permanent" During
administered.
The Young Peoples Association Of Hsmlne
Church will hold injecting at 54s O'Clock on Sun.
day evening In the church corner Of Ninth and
streets MAJ. II, A. Hall will conduct the exer.
cses, and Nj. George Bancroft will lead the music,
The Rev DR. D Peyton Brown will deliver the
third Of a series Of lectures on "The Judgment
Day. Sunday night at the Foundry Church
for his theme, Subjects, and What Accounts They
Shall Give"
National Republican., 1877-12-29
working for Fifty Cents = Day-Fiiling NJ
the Old Canai-Making Paper Bags for tn

working for Fifty Cents \ Day-FiilIng up
the Old Canai-Making Paper Bags for the
Agricultural Department.
The Labor Exchange has succeeded in giving and
obtaining employment for great many people,
and the usefulness Of the Exchange IL constantly
extending A large number Of men are kept at
work filling up the old canal south Of the Capitol
The men are paid at the rate Of ffty cents day
out Of the funds. The work on the canal was com
mcnced about month ago. One set Of men were
given employment for two weeks and then fur.
seven men and twenty one carts arc now employed;
the daily cost to the Exchange being
pioyed by the District Commissioners 70 superin.
tend the work. Mr., Blundon, who has had long
experience In superintendlng labor. and al times
that he never saw men work better or more cheer
fully than those now receiving half u dollar day
from tho labor Exchange. The Labor Exchange
done. The following are
THE RULES
governing the labor, which ore. posted up In the
office Of the Exchange, on Louisiana avenue,
where applicants can read them:
|. Eight hours constitute a days work.
.. The hours Of labor are from eight q. m. to
twelve m, and from one p. m. To five p. IN.
foreman as present an order 70 that effect from The
superintendent Of the Labor Exchange.
!. The employees win be paid on the ground n at
cents for a days work OF eight hours,
5. The foreman will promptly discharge any
man who falls to render satisfactory service, and
report such discharge, stating cause,- to the Ex-
change.
tNorE-The hours OF work are arranged with
the view OF giving tho employees an opportunity
of obtaining more remunerntive employment,
which II Is earnestly hoped they will do
The work given to the applicants Is considered
only as a temporary expedient to provide for them
while they arc In quest of permanent employment.
Mr.. Wall, the superintendent of the Exchange,
has his hands full In attending to the applicants
He states that he could produce 800 men willing
and anxious TO work for ffty cents day II there
was work and money for them.
MAKING PAPER BAGS.
The women's room, at tho headquarters Of ths
Labor Exchange, has been turned inton wofkshop
The Exchange has the contract for making $50 00t
small paper bags for the Agricultural Department
Eighteen young women, some Of them very intelli
gent, and bearing evidence that they have no
always been obliged 10 work for q living. were a
work In this room yesterday. folding, cutting, trim
ming and pasting the bags Some Of them hav,
| become quito expert, make 1900 bags day, anc
earn u.
USEFUL holiday presents for little money, q
| KATzEssrEis's Clothing and Tailoring Establish
| menI
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Omcera Elected. .

Mutual Division No. 8, Sons OF Temperance, have
elected the following officers for the ensuing quar-
ter: W p, J, 4. Darnall; r. s., H. L. Hodgkins;
T. s., ": II. Van Week; Chaplain, Mrs. Naylori A.
Con-, Miss Morton; o. g., 3. l.. CLARK; W. A.. Miss
Allie Van Week; A. r. s.. d. W. Ellis; Treas, A.
A. Wheolock Con, T. NJ. frazee; I. g., J. Thorn.
The p. W. =. Is 7. X. Mcintyre.
The semi-annual election Of officers Of Columbia
Council s. Of L., was held In the council hall, 1923
Seventh street last night The election resulted as
follows: J. @. Ames, president; A J. Longley vice
president; l.. Sleigh, secretary; w. Sommers.
treasurer; A. b. johnson. lecturer; d. r. Bolton,
steward: Miss A. X. Thurlow, assistant steward ;
J. L. Ream, inner guard; Aug. Kuhner, outer
guard; Bolton, Maddren, Schofeld, and Wells. ex.
ecutive committee; j. q. Ames and L. T. Sleigh,
delegates 10 district council.
The following officers were elected last night by
Washington Lodge No Q. l. o. NJ. W. NJ, W. q.
Evans; J. NJ, @. W. Furcon; r. s.. T, W butcher
=. s., 4. G. jenkins; treasurer, d. W. Landvoigt
chaplain. James McKonna; conductor. II. A. HUI.
fish representative to the Grand Lodge ?. NJ, W.
a, Orr board Of education, j. Z. sebrlng jr., W. H.
Myers and w. A Orr,
National Republican., 1877-12-29
"singin skewl, at Lincoln Hall.

Aunt Polly Basset" and her "goodie companie,"
entertained . large and appreciative audience
last night. at Lincoln Hall. Dame Basset
has as good reason to congratulate her
self on the result OF her first venture
In our city. The aptitude OF her scholars and
her skin In training their youthful voices were
successfully evinced In the performance Of we'll
selected programme. Her big boy" Jedsdiah. adds
10 remarkable comic talent the possession Of vocal
resources OF more than usual compass and melody.
II affords US pleasure to commend this perform
ance and to advise large attendance at the
matinee this afternoon
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Am USEM EyTS.
The Natl0ual.

Tho beautiful spectacular drama, "The Sea Of
Ice; orr Mothers Prayer" as presented 1a the
National this week is ono Of the most interesting
pieces that has been produced in Washington for
long while The drama itself Is full OF thrilling In
terest and the thbleaux are most artlstichlly ar
ranged. Miss Pomeroy plays the leading roles In a
very excellent style. There will be matinee to-.
day at the usual hour,
National Republican., 1877-12-29
A South Washington Christmas Entertain
ment.


A South Washington Christmas Entertain
ment.
Last night the Westminster Church, on Seventh
street southwest, was crowded with the Sunday
school scholars teachers and others, the occasion
being 4 Christmas entertainment The church was
decorated in a beautiful manner with evergreens,
flowers. &c. The merry peas ofmusc that rung forth
from the open windows and doors told OF the nice
times that were taking place within. The com.
pany was served with cream, cake and other good
things among which was q beautiful and inter-
esting Christmas story by the pastor Rev. DIR, Bit
finger. All seemed TO enjoy themselves, and will
not soon forget the pleasant hour spent at the
Christmas entertainment.
Thursday night a very pleasant literary and
musical entertainment was given by the young
people at the same church. During the exercises
very interesting little episode occurred. The pas
tor Rev. De. Bittinger was called up out Of the
audience and was presented with a very hand
some pair Of gold spectacles, as a token of ths
high esteem In which he is held by his congrega
ilon. Or. Bittinger thanked them In very happy
little speech.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
WHAT IS vEGETINE :

II 10 compound extracted from barks. roots and
less nom any bad effect upon the system Il Is nour
lshin9 and strengthening II acts directy upon the
good sweet sleep al night II Is great panacea tor
our aged fathers and mothers, for givls them
sweet sleep, has been proved BY many aged per.
son. II is the great blood Purifier: II Y soothing
thousands. nb very pleasant TO taksi every child
National Republican., 1877-12-29
A MIracuIons Escape.

Yesterday afternoon. about 1880 O'Clock. little
son OF Charles Mueller, who resides at 2Olo X
street northwest fell out Of the second story win.
dow OF his fathers house into the back yard a dis.
tance Of about twenty feet The yard Is paved
with brick, and the little fellow struck upon his
head he was unconscious for some time, DR..
Hartigan, who was passing at the time of tho acci
dent was called In, and restored the sufferer TO his
senses On examination he found that his skull
stunned. H0 was able 10 sit up few hours OfteI
the occurrence having had o miraculous escape
from instant death.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Amusements Tonight.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The Sea OF leo.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.

Lloyd Harper-Card.
Universalist services-Eleveu a. m.
French Lauguagc-Alcx Dercourt
Fify stonemasons and cutters wanted.
Boarding-60s Ninth street northwest
Rooms and board-6os street northwest
For rent-Restsurant No, 700 Ninth street.
Charles R, wimer-visiting cards for New Year
calls.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Indications.

For The Middle Atlantic States aud Neu Eng
land rising Joiiored BY falling barometer north
east TO southrest wiads, wd'mey. partly cloudy or
clear uediher.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

CHNHEEsIOWN, MNtH
Ths Is 10 certify that havs used your "Blood
Preparation" (vEarTIsr) In my family for several
years and think that, for Scrofula Cankerous Hu
mors Rheumatic Affections, cannot be excelied
and as blood purifier and spring medicine u IA the
best thing i have ever used, and have used almost
everything I can cheerfnlly recommend Il TO any
one In need OF such medicine.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DiNiMoRE 10 Russell street
National Republican., 1877-12-29
WHAT | KNOW ABOUT vEGETlNE.

n. r. STEVENS. Ese.-
Mar 81, III have had consid srnblo experiences with
the VruErINE. For Dyspepsia General Debility and
i'm pire blood. the vEoETISr superior 10 anything
which have ever used. coipmenced taking Vfoe.
afew bottles entirely cured me dyspepsia and my
blood never In good condition as oil the present
time ii will aflord me pleasure to give any hhriher
particulars relative to what know nbou, this good
medicine to any one who Will call or address me NJ
my resdence, Ne Athens street
MONROE PARKER,
sc Athens street
National Republican., 1877-12-29
GREAT BENEFIT.

CINCINNATI, Nov, 10, iTl
Mn. H. n sTKvKSs;-
Dear Sir :-The two bottles Of vYaErISy furnished
me by your agent my wife has used with great benefit
For long time she has been troubled with dizsinoss
and cosiiveness These troubles are now entirely re-
moved by the use of vEoETiSE
She was also troubled with DyspeeslA and General
Debility and has been greatly benehtsI
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Divorce Decreed.

Justice wylie, in the Equity Court, yesterday,
granted divorce to + W Bergman from the bonds
OF mairmony with Mary Bergman, and giving the
plaintiff the custody Of the children.
The parties were married In this city September
q, 1868 and lived together until June i575 when
he charges that she abandoned him, aud since that
time has " holly refused 70 live with him
National Republican., 1877-12-29

Is your hair harsh dry and stlf2 Does y refuse
10 ourlH Dress II with THoaPsos's PoMADK 0PriNE
will improve H. SOLD BY druggists, &c, Price 20
and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-29

HARD times demand economy; practice Il
fenOy atinR your sUlled gloves with JouvES's In
DERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price % cents p
bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
Real Estate transfers.

Henry Butcher to r. IL a. Todd, for S. lot 25
subdivision Of square $50 John A. Colo to NJ f
W. Cole. for o. OO0 lots 8 and 6. block 10 Howard
University. d. NJ Brooke to william B. Evans for
s., lot 10, square 20T f. D. Lerch TO NJ L Fnna
com. for 81 200 lot c, subdivision Of square ll6 j.
D Keitch. for William Evans, for s25, part OF lot
SO. square 296.
National Republican., 1877-12-29

WELLS MAcHIsE.SPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsT
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpAss all others.
National Republican., 1877-12-29
vEaETiNE.
MOTHERS, READ THIS.
A GREAT BLESSING.
VEGET1NE
WORTH A B0lLAR A DROP.
vEaETiNE.

sourH Bosros, July 10, ISL.
Mothers, are your little ones ffstn and y your pa
tence almost exhausted In van efforts TO please EN-
I can sympathze with you, and Gao tell you what will
make Your little child quiet rive good appetite,
Ny little girl Va two and arhalf years old and dur.
ing that time have not bad two consecutive nights
rest She has been sick a number Of times. and no
one seemed 70 know what was troubling her. u was
hard to hear her little fretf cry, and not know what
10 do for her dortored her for worms, but Il did
good and nearly tired out with sieepess nights
aud troublesome days a,
Il has proved blessing 70 me nnd my child. II has
oeanscd nom her stomach and bowels the sores which
kept gathering there, and now she sleeps soundly
from her bedtime until very late In the morning. DO
sides q long nap at midday, Her appetite IL good
and In met, she Is like different child oftcn say
the true value Of this medicine mo Is dollar drop
blood while they are young Try H. and you Will join
with me In calling Il great blessing,
MRS. ELLEN 4. CLAPP,
lT5 Tudor street.
National Republican., 1877-12-29

ness sieE stomach, constipation, Scf Are YOU dys
peptic, nervous, dull and lanRuid7 Ayerse 10 all
eIertion Is your life miserable3 You require a
blood Take QuIRKs 1RIsH fEA The great house.
hold remedy II will soon relieve you. Sold byiall
druggists, 20 cents per package, which makes a
quart OF medicine.