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National Republican., 1877-12-25
CnILDREs's SUITS. for s. 10 SIS, at
KATzEssTEIss $40 seventh street.
A Crazy LodRer,

Alexis Texieris is Frenchman, confined in
coll at Police Headquarters. Last saturday night
he applied there for lodgings. He isa gaunt, III.
clad. wild.looking man. In answer to the quss.
tons asked him. he said that he was sent by Proyl
dence from MacMahon to tho French Minister in
this city. Providence or MacMahUn having failed
TO provide him with the means to pay for his lodg
Ing no was allowed To remain In tho prison d
headquarters.
symptoms of raying insanity were rapidly de
veloped, and Alexis became so violent that he had
to bo safely secured In a cell. lIo claims TO be a
brother OF Christ and that Christ died only two
months, instead of eighteen hundred years ago
One OF his hallucInatlons Is that he imaginary
faces or something on the wall, aud when visitor
approaches his cell he points ont the faces with his
long arms thrust through the bars his eyes dilated
with terror and implores him 10 look and unless
the visitor gratifes the whim by looking In the
direction Of the finger and pretending that he
the horrible object, the crazy man becomes very
much Outraged He Will be removed 10 the insane
asylum this morning.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE OLDEST
ISHaBTTANTS.

The Reply from the Executive Mansion.
At their December meeting, held on the 5th
Inst, the Oldest Inhabitants Association adopted
the following resolution Of thanks to the President
Of the United States:
"Reso'rei. That the Oldest Inhabitants A,socla.
ton tender their cordial thanks IN the President OF
the United States for the deep interest he has mnmi
tested IN his message fort the Improvement and wei.
fare OF the District Of Columbia, which IL the ward
Of the nation, and entitled to It's kind consideration
"Rescirdd,. That copy of this resolution be for.
warded TO the President with the best wishes of the
association for his health, and that no may fad
his residence among US pleasant and agreeable"
The resolution was sent to the President, accom-.
panied by the following letter:
"wAsuISoroS, Dec, s. 1871
"Ib the Preside,n erme United Sat,s: w. '''''
SIR: ] have the honor to transmit herewith a
copy Of the resolution OF thanks TO the President OF
Of tho Oldest Inhabitants Association OF tie DIs.
trict Of Columbia OH the 9TH instant, and which
tho association believes faithfully reflects the ssnt
Every citizen must feel that his thanks are due
70 the President for his earnest and Just presentA
aon Of the g claim Of the District Of Columbia upon
OF Congress, and for the patriotic sentiments ex
pressed In his annual message in relation to ths
"The residents Of the District Of Columbia will
remember with gratitude the efforts Of the Pres
dent to inspire the people Of the United States with
mont which, ifimplanted in the American heart
tho city Of Washington will become worthy tn,
Father Of his Country-a grand and enduring
monument tU his momory.
"The Oldest Inha6itans Association respcctf,ll,
present 70 the President their best wishes for III,
preservation Of his health and that his residenc,
among the people OF the national capital ma,
anord him pleasure and conduce to his happiness
Very respectfully,
"HoRATIo N. EASILY, Secretary"
IN reply Mr.. Easily has received the following
acknowledgement:
"ExEcurIvE MANSION, |
"WAsnIsGToS, Dec 30 1877.
DEAR syR: ] am directed BY the President &c
acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt OF your kint
fhyOr Of the sth Instant covering copy Of a reso
luton adopted by the Oldest Inhabitants Associa
ton OF the District OF Columbia which has beer
read with pleasure and Is appreciated very highly
Very truly yours, ". X. ROGERS,
secretary.
"HOrdhO ~ Edsbp esq., Udslington, d. C."
National Republican., 1877-12-25
EEsrsRS STORY.

An Iowa Convict Hanged for Murder Comes
TO Life Arter-His Body Ii Given 10 His
Friends.
The telegraph recently reported the hang
ing Of Reuben Proctor In Iowa for murder. A
strange story In relation to this matter Is told by
the Dcs Moincs Leader. Of which the following n
the substance: Amer life had been pronounced
extinct, the body was delivered 10 Its friends. II
was taken home aud laid out upon the bed, and
member Of the family kept watch by Its side. This
person fell asleep for few hours,and upon waking
observed that the features Of tho supposed corpse
had undergone no change, and were not rigid aud
fixed as In death. Ho felt the arms and logs, and
found them limp and not without slight degree
Of warmth. Putting his ear In the region OF the
heart he thought he could hear II faintly beating.
Ho then took mirror aud, holding It to the lips,
a slight moisture became visible on the glass He
rubbed this away and held Il shere again, and with
like result Again and again he repeated this cx-
pertinent and always with the same result, until
he became satisfied that the moisture was the re.
suit Of respiration. He ihcn reused the rest Of ue
family from sleep by shouting tho announcement
that Reuben was still alive but not until they had
examined for themselves could they be convinced
OF the fact This unlookod.fo for position of afairs
threw the whole household into tumult Of cx.
element, and for time they knew not what to do.
They dared ia not send or medical Aid fearing that
work second time, Al length, with such methods
as suggested themselves they set about the work OF
resuscltation. They rubbed the body vigorously
They threw cold water upon the face. For some
time they seemed to accomplish nothing, but at
last . feeble groan escaped the lips; the eyes
opened, closed again. as II dreading to see. They
spoke TO him, told him he was with friends and
need haveno fear. He again opened his eyes and
looked about In a curious, wondering way, and
after q few attempts spoke, but with great din.
cu'ty. He did not seem TO be conscious of the
events Of the day, and inquired what had hap
pened. They told him, and as his memory was
awakened to the terrible ordeal he had undergone
| a convulsive tremor ahook his whole name. What
agreed upon. As was natural, the house wat
Stunned by the neighbors. and this contributed "a
the scheme there in progress. coffin was pro
cured, filed with dirt and duly consigned TO the
grave A few days after Reuben Proctor, so dis
guised that his own mother wonld not recognize
him, left his home never TO return,
National Republican., 1877-12-25
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

Merry Christmas!
What did you getP
Santa Claus had damp time last night.
-Roose sends New York papers in advance.
Tho sale of paregoric at the drug stores
this evening will be lively.
A coal-oil lamp exploded In Mrs. Span.
dlcrs house, No. 72t Fith street northwest on sun
day evening, but the damage was trifing.
Charles II. Cooper has resigned his posi-.
ton ~ assistant In the Franklin Male Grammar
successor.
The Sunday-school entertainment Of tn,
Congregational Church takes place Wednesday
evening at six o'clock. The programme will bt
interesting and appropriate,
Some OF the grocers and mark OF men sent
turkeys to their principal customers yesterday
with the compliments OF tho season. r. ". stee
did this, and did not steal the turkeys either.
Mrs. Jones-"Darling, what was thai
tones"Miy, santa Claus reindeets d traned f here. re-
This Joke is the Joint production Of two witty re
portcrs.
WHATS fun for you is death to u.s." re
window blowing horrible sounds out Of 4 Christ
mast horn. II Is said the turkey made the sam,
remark just before being showed into the oven.
We call the attention of ladies' to the an,
he M S%e hIsc OF Sfw aofH @
chapel OF the y VI. c. A.. At halfpast three clock
pm, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Sex
advertisement In another column.
The temperance journalist who rode down
seventh street la.t night with his family and pur
chased half dollars worth Of tickets, prescntin,
dollar note to pay for the same but who forgot q
demand and receive his my cents change from tn
conductor Is entitled to the sympnthles OF his fel
lows-and he was not much elated either.
The market Is most attractive spo
Christmas Eve. The bright lights and moyln,
regiments Of trim m-lOOking well dressed turkeys
forests OF evergreen make an interesting and char
acteristic picture. The markets last evening wer
crowded with customers.
Mr.. L. G. Davis, corner Of Market Spac
and Eighth street northwest, has Just opened a
immense line Of elegant japanese goods, ladie,
and gentlemen's initial handkerchief ladies' noe
wear, combs, brushes, extracts, fans, gloves an
all kinds OF iancy goods and notions, which or
being disposed OF at remarkably low figures
National Republican., 1877-12-25
BOYS SUiB for $3.50 to SO, at
KATzESsTRIs's. $40 Seventh street
A Pleasant Gathering.

Last evening the lectureIroom of the New
York avenue Presbyterian Church was crowded
with members Of tho Sabbath school, who each
brought some useful article for the poor people Of
the parish. It has been customary In this church
TO distribute gins TO each scholar on Christmas
Eve, but this year the pastor, Rey. y. T. MITCHELL
suggested that, instead Of receiving Christmas
present each pupil should bring an offering OF
money or food to make glad the home of some
poor family on this festival. During tho evening
sic by Mrs Camp. Miss Eva Mills, and Airs. sher.
man, Prof Walter presided at the organ The
exercises were highly enjoyable, and Christmas Eve
National Republican., 1877-12-25

A RUSSIAN collects stars as an Englishman
would curiosities and the msnia Is an expensive
ono for It entails disbursement Of fees which are
always large and sometimes exorbitant. Some
Russian generals and senators are Knights Of
more than thirty orders and II Is these who aioct
ing out TO evening parties In plain clothes una.
dorned Is one OF recent birth, but II Is growing
apace and now high'olass Russians no longer show
they did ten years ago Al Official receptions they
have no choice, but must wear all the stars and
should resemble jewellers shop ftont In oonse-
quence.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
THE CITY HAIL.
Dull Day for Lawyers and Litigonts-The
willard Hotel Suit.
District Courts.

District Courts.
EQUITY coURT-JUsTIcE wYLIB.
johnson vs.. King; final ratification Of sale.
Miller vs.. Chapel ct al; restraining order until
Januarye. Hunt VS. Hunt ct al; sale Of lot order.
ed. Rider VS.. White; bill dismissed with costs.
Fuller vs.. Alvord restraining order dissolved and
injunction denied. willett VS.. Lylcs ct al; re-
ceiyer authorized TO negotiate and discount notes
OF J. u Bryan. Brosnan vs. District Of Columbia:
order for hearing In the General Term IN the first
instance, Hill vs. Wilson ct al; title divestcd out
OF defendants and vested In trustee with orders TO
convey to complainant. on payment of S2S5, with
interest from September 5, 1877. National Metro
politan BANK VS.. Buell. day fixed for hearing ap'
plication for injunction. Ingersoll James Crit.
tenden ct al; sale " be made by trustees who are
TO make certain payments out Of proceeds and de-
PROBATE CoURT-JUsTICE oLIN.
A few contested cases were brought before the
court, ana thcp an sdjournmhnt was taken until
SUITS ENTERED.
Ldw side.-R. c. schenck vs. Joseph Spear crti
orari. Jane NJ Fraas VS.. Singer Manufacturing
Company and Lewis Barr, in replcvn. J. G.
Willard and II. A. willard vs.. Charles s, Baylis.
snd z x. Stevenson, to pay bills and assessments
on wllard's Hotel property.
Equity sids.-Elizabeth Miller VS.. Loring Chapel
ct al., creditors bill.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
nIsper.Inr Crowd. at rIras.

An ingenious but simple mechanical OK
pedIcnt has been adopted In Glasgow for scatter.
ing the crowd that usually assemblies at Q fire.
Attached to the enginoi a small hose. which Is
under charge Of one Of the firemen. He begins
operations as II he were trying TO water q small
space around the engine but he gradually enlarRos
the circle until the retreating crowd gives ample
room. This clear space Is kept open till the police
arrivennd form q Gordon. Meanwhile the other
operations Of tho hremen are not impedod, as they
had been formerly, during the precious moments
at the beginning OF n fire.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
The sad Side of Christmas,

One of the saddest sights presented In this
season OF general merry making and iestivity is a
group Of half.naked. hRlfstaryed little urchins
standing In ffont Of some shop window In which
The toys are hthped up in gittering prohlsion
How the wistfl gaze OF childish longing creeps
into their little eyes How they point out to EACH
other the difffront Articles which strike their
fancy. Though they do not for a momsn, harbor
the idea that any OF the treasures spread SO tempt.
ingly before thsir vision could by nny possibility
come Into their possession. Yet IN their infant
souls moves the wondering thought why the
worlds goods are so unequally divided and the
half suppressed tear that wells up Into their eyes
tells how sensiuvely they appreciate the hardness
OF the fste ehat rests upon them Why cannot some
association or some wealthy phiHnthropist relieve
these poor little wAh for the short space of one
evening A;least OF the crushing realization Of their
LOTT
National Republican., 1877-12-25
A Midnlgif Service.

Christmas was appropriately ushered in ut
st. Pauls Episcopal Church, Twenty.thIrd street,
at midnight last night by a choral communion ser
vice. The church was quito well Allied and the
singing was exquisite The hour impaired unusual
programme: Of music; while shepherds Watch
Their Flocks by Night" Tucker "Ryrie," Tacker;
0nertOry, Faith" Glover, sung by Mr.. L. J. Whip:
pie; "TrsaRion," DR.. Camidge Shout tho Glad
Tldings" Baker; Gloria In Exoelss" In A,
INNS "Nuno Dlmittls," Baker
National Republican., 1877-12-25
Hotel ArriyaIa.

eSaiii, & I Harris, 'S We psars, AiM PP@ rSs,
Is GSrasR q n,sy IIrsd,,sy T. Y a IMS..sTs TsSboI!
II. Harris, La
,hhiropoI tan.-D Obi; pa; Harper, A II Moore Va
AnOviN, Browne CITY " Wilson, New brunswick, q
Aritnpton II J Hoyt, EYi poCeIlto MsxieQj. 4
JOsephs and wife, PhllAdelphihi Z A Ward and win
brooklyn Turner and WIN. N Y.
hrporiqL-J A Heuster, Rallporsi q N Smith and
WIFI Springfield, Mass o W Wsst, NY.
Rt0oL-o NJ ATksnbough and wife, NY.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
SO oyERcoArs reduced to 81. So at
KATzEssrEfs's, $40 Seventh street.
An Ineepdiary Fire,

About 7l5 o'clock p. m. yesterday Officers
Shelton and Berkeley turned in an alarm Of fire
from box 52i Philadelphia Row, onlaccount OF the
burning Of stable, belonging To John Kelly, on
northeast. The stable, which was set on fire. was
totally destroyed. The loss was $500 partly GOV.
cred by insurance.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
Police Court.

District oases-John O'Brien, disorderly, for
feited a V. John Kesrney profanity, paid s5. Ed.
ward Kseie, same. IS. John Burton, disorderly;
continued until Thursday. Harry Mason, dis
orderly paid s.. Alexander Mack, carrying a pis
tol: $50 or sixty days. George ID. lrcnner pro-
family paid s.. John and Louisa Jackson, dis
orderly: Louisa forfeited S. and John was assessed
a like amount William Ferguson, driving over q
sidewalk, paid 81. John Larkin, same, q. Henry
Howard, same, 81 Samuel Marshall, profanity s..
John Berry alias Charles Lowden, same, S.. George
ard Ballenger, and Frank Ash. disorderly assem-
bar open on Sunday, paid So Frederick McGure,
charged with huckstering without license; dis
charged. William Furiee profanity; q; CLARENCE
Barnaclo loud and boisterOus; s.. Robert Rawls
charged. W. II. Beall disturbing the quiet of
Georgetown, was fined s..
Uaited States oascs-John Ross, charged with
the larceny Of note from William Allen, was dis:
charged. A noite pros. was entered In the case Of
Edward Russell, charged with shooting David
Hughes assault Oh John Dyson; released on per-
sonal recOgniZance. Francis stewart assault on
ose WsSn y
him on the head with rock fined $40 or thirty
days in jail William Frawey, threats against
% whip rom w. H. White continued @ M II Until next next
Friday Moses Winters and William Henry Lee,
larceny Of 900 yards Of calico from Joseph D.
| becktongue from ". T. Poore fined s. or liftccn
days, Tollver Lee assault on Charles Allen
fined sS. Frank BisGoe; charged with stealing a
Charles Cook pleaded guilty to the chargeof assault
ing Henry Gibson, little coored boy about FIVE
years old his assessnen! amounted 70 20 or thirty
parel from George McGure yalued At SIS; con.
linned till today, Martha Ward, assault on III
ass"aps Nancy y Talbot @s 70 which she pleaded not
guilty; fined "a or six days.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
CITY ITEMS.

BARGAIN IN READY.MApE CLOTHING. Lowest
prices for reliable goods. Purchasers will obtain
value for their money by investing at the reliable
house Of Noah Walker 4 Co. Mems dress and bust.
ness suits. Mems overcoats and ulsters. Boys
and childrens dress and school suits, Boys and
chdren's overcoats and ulstsrs. 626 Pennsyl-
yanla avenue,
National Republican., 1877-12-25
Amussments Tonight.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The Sea OF Ice.
NEW 4DVERTIsEMENTs.

Jecture-Robert @. Ingersoll.
Lectures to ladies-Dr. Il. r. Banning.
Rooms, with board, poi Fourteenth street north.
west
For rent-Rooms, furnished, 9i7 New York
avenue.
Lincoln Hall-Aunt Polly Bassets Yankee Sing.
ngskewl.
spcncoran Business College, corner Of Seventh
and L streets.
Annual meeting of the stockholders Washington
Market Company, January 7, 1878.
National Republican., 1877-12-25


In addition to the notices of Christmas SER
vices published yesterday, the following have been
received at this ONCE
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION.
The choir consists OF Miss Clara C. Baker, Mrs.
II. I. Crosby, Messrs, W. NJ, shuster, jr and II. A.
Kohr; Mr., deorge W. Walter, orgauist and direc-
tor.
Tho following Is The programme of music for the
day
Asic for, ,Chnsmes. -openlng-"Nazareth,'' -
Gounod; "venite" Henry Wilson; Festival
"fe Deum" In Rb Dudley Buck; "Jubilate DoO' u
from RoSsinis "stabat Mater" Christmas aDthem
There We're shepherds" Dudley Buck; offertOry
The Grace Of God that Brihgeth salvation
Barnby.
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, In. E.)
Service at oleycn u, IN. Preaching by the rector
Rev Edward Wilson, from Matt, H., 2.-"Where IL
he that was born King Of the Jews for VIC have
seen bis star Id the Gust. and are come 10 worship
him"
HEADQUARTERS for fancy listers, at
KATaKSsTEIN's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
HOLIDAY GIFT.
Mrs. Honry Woods Charming Story,
EAST LYNNE;

THE ,EARLS DAUGHTER,
will be given swsy with No. $50 OF THE FIfEsIDE
C0MPANION. out Monday, December "a, and for
sale by all newsdealers
We have prepared for the holiday reception the
finest spiced and picklet oysters In America, Per.
sons desiring them Will please send n their orders
early. HARVEY & HOLDEN,
Cor. Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-25

TWENTY minutes Is the time required for LodiJle's
Headache Speclnc TO cure nervous OF sick head,
ache, Fold By all hrstcass druggists, Only 6Oc. a
bottlt.
National Republican., 1877-12-25

UsEYUL holiday presents for little money, at
KATzEssrEIs's Clothing and Tailoring Establish.
ment-
National Republican., 1877-12-25

WE ARE PREPARED 10 FURNISH By THE
w hour, day, or month, frst class Carriages At
reasonable prices and on short notice Our stock
consists Of Iandnus Clnrences, Coupes, Light Bug.
giles. Pony Phaetons, Saddle Horses, and In nci
Boarding Stable
We clip horses with the American horse clipping
machine In two hours without singelng
Entrance TO the stables on street, between Thir
noi.sn j. n. oLcoTr q SON.
National Republican., 1877-12-25

FnsB muniers ties handkerchief. gloves, 30
lpr Christmas presents, at Roman d Coxs, bO7 sev'
tnth sifest.
National Republican., 1877-12-25

MFRS Sums from $3.50 to 80, at
KATzENsrER's $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-25

KArzEssrEIs is the Fashionable Tailor and
Clothier.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
TRIrNKs AND HARNESS,

TRUNKS AND HARNESS,
Satchels and Travelling Bags, Pocket books &C.,
cheap for cash at the factory and salesrooms Of
james s. Topham, 425 Seventh street northwest
under the BlG WIRE SIGN
WELLS ORIGINAL MACHISE-sPREAD STREN0THKs-
ING PLAsTERs.
Tho Oldest and the best. All who have used
them attest their merit Sold by druggists. Twenty.
twenty-five and thirty cents, according to size.
YouSG people. pay attention 10 your teeth. Clean
them daily with fhurston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der, the best dentifrice known. 1t will preserve
their whiteness through life. prevent decay and
toothache. Much pain and trouble is caused by
early neglect therefore take heed In time. Price,
25 and 80 cents per bottle
THoNPsoSs PoNADE 0PTIHE.
An oleaginous compound OF singular merit for
dressing the hair, Its use soon renders harsh, dry
hair son and pliabe, strengthens 1t when weak
and gives Il that rich gloss which is the charm oil
early youth. Price, % and 30 cents per bottle.
CLsAssE the system and purify the blood, remoy
Ing dyspepsia, sick headache, constipation, sii al
diseases caused by disordered stomach or liver
Quirk's Irish Tea will do It, Sold by all druggists
Price. Is cents per package,
National Republican., 1877-12-25

JoUvRss IsoDERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
Renoyates soiled gloves thoroughly aud quickly
Price, % cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
The willard Hotel Trouble.

Messrs. Joseph c. Willard and Henry A.
willard have entered suit against Charles s. Bay.
liss and K X. Stevenson. claiming damages in the
sum OF 5000. The plaintiffs own the property
known as willards Hotel. On the 10th OF June
1872, they entered Into agreement with Jacob y.
Cake In which they leased the hotel 10 him for the
term Of ten years from September of that year.
Amer the first three years and the residue Of the
time It was agreed that Mr.. Cake would pay all
taxes, impostions. and assessments of every kind
that might be levied during that time In the year
1871 Mr. Cake made an assignment 10 Messrs.
Charles s. Bayliss and f. X, Stevenson ofthe lease
hold on the hotel and his interest therein as also
tho personal property.
Tho defendants having accepted the transfer,
and entered upon the premises, the plaintfs main.
tain that they assumed all the liabilities imposed
by the lease. That they have failed and refuse to
pay the general taxes levied for tho year ending
June 30, 1878, amounting to sl.6l9Si, assessed
against the property, and special assessment OF
sSaN for the pavement OF Pennsylvania avenue,
which are IN arrears
The plaintiffs having been compelled to pay the
taxes, claim that they have been greatly endan.
gered and injured to tho extent Of the damages
asked for. The plaintiffs further set forth that by
the terms OF the lease Mr. Cake agreed that after the
third year of the lease, and during the residue OF
the time thereof TO pay yearly rental OF 900 IN
equal monthly instnllments, In advance, aud that
the rent Is now in arrears from the lst day Of
june 1877 to the amount OF Sl37jO. besides iuter-
est. In consequence Of this delinquency, thoy
claim $4,000 additional d amages, with interest
National Republican., 1877-12-25
Indications.

For The Lake Region aud hc Middle States
easter'y 'cinds, eroept ne,therly IN Ncw York
cooler, partly cloudy, or tOggy wsather, and fall.
ing barometer.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
CHURCH OF THE REpEEMER, (K. E.)

HEADQUARTERS fDF fancy listers, at
kAr5HSsrEIE's, $40 seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
LIVERY STABLES.

Left-off clothing. watches, pistols, &c, bought
Herzogs, 9l5 d street Orders attended 10.
National Republican., 1877-12-25
Chri.tmas Servlces.

ULsrERs at KATaENsrEIss. from $3.50 to $50.
$40 Seventh street.