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National Republican., 1878-11-15
The SelilSa Concert.

Madame Selka, tho colored prima donna,
will sing iu concert tonight at tho Congrega.
tional Church. Madame Sclika comes to our
city praised in the highest terms by critics Of
othor cities, and those who have heard her sing
since shc has been hero have become her most
enthusiastic admirers. Sho comes of music.
loving race, OF whom the Jubilee Singers and
Others of that kind have generally been con-
sidcred typical. Madame selika has stepped
into higher sphere, aud cultivated her rare
vocal powers under the instruction of tho best
masters. Tho concert will have a novel inter
est to tho curious, aside from the merits Of the
musical performances. Madame Selika will
be assisted by Mr.. S. Williams, baritone, and
the members Of the Washington Harmonic So.
ciety. An attractive programme has been
arranged. Tho seats, which arc Tor sale at
Ellis, have been disposed Of rapidly.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
AN USEM ENTs.
N.tior., TI,..,r.-p,,.r, uei,s,

National Tbestre-Robert Heller.
At the head Of all prestidigitateurs, con.
jurcrs, magicians, and professors of neoromancy,
stands Robert Heller. Some Of the wonders
performed under his wand are as startling as
the fcats which travellers ascribe to the Jug
Cling pfiests Of India. For instance, the trick
Of taking innumberablo things from borrowed
hat, which Is familiar to tho public, he has
elaborated, and succeeds in bringing out Of tho
hat live girl, ten years Of age. Tho second
sight mystery still remains inexplcable. There
have been hundreds Of theories advanced, only
to be quickly disproved by some new aud more
surprising developments. The "living pic.
tures," with which Mr.. Heller closes his enter
tainment, present another mystery which curl.
Gus people arc vainly trying to solve. Tonight
will DO the last time that the living pictures
will be produced here. At the matinee aud
evening performance tomorrow Punch and
Judy" will bo substituted for them.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

pr. d. c. Patterson, the District Coroner,
has transmitted to tho Commissioners com.
muniration In which he states that at u rough
estimate it would not require more than $1,000
OF i7ool to pay the fees Of jurors and witnesses
. iuqur.ts for the pact four years, lie speaks
Of tho dihruity attending making anywhere
near C,o.c ,7I.Inute for the coming h--
ga year, but thinks that the .um Of $1,000
would cover tho extra expense. lie recon-
mrnGs ~ Il means to reduce the expenses. that
t.eEum Der Of the Jury he limited 10 six men.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
"a Trlp to the Noon"

At the National next week we are promised
the spectacular opera JogGt, "A Trip to the
Moon," said to abound in fun, fact, and fancy.
The story Is that King Pin, desirous of gratify-
ing every caprice of his sou, Prince Caprice,
arranges with Microscope to be shot through a
monster cannon to the moon. The first act
closes with the party entering the cannon,
which is fired off, The second act opens with
a group of the inhabitants, among whom ar-
rive the party from tie earth. King Cosmos, of
the moon, has daughter about the same ago
and general inclination as Prince Caprice, and
the two commence Immediately to make much
trouble for their respective fathers. The busi-
ness and dialogue is in true burlesque, and,
with the superb company of the kirallys, un-
doubtedly II will be produced successfully.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
A Suit Against the Pullman Car Company

A Suit Against the Pullman Car Company.
The usual monotony of the court over which
Judge Carter is presiding was broken when
the case Of Lehman VS.. tho Pullman Palace
Car Company was reached two days ago, aud
which Is still being tried. F. A. Lehman, of
this city, purchased ticket for berth In the
sleeping.car which was to have left Washing
ton for New York on the 1st OF October. 1876
Expecting to go to bed as soon as tho train
started ho did not provide himself with extra
clothing, nor take any precautions to guard
his health, which was ut that time far from
good. The sleeping.car was not attached until
the train reached the other side of Baltimore,
about twelve o'clock, by which time Mr.: Leh-
mann had caught violent chill. When he
reached New York next morning he was not
only very i'll, but a wound received at the bat
tie of Gettysburg had caused one Of his logs to
shorten so that he was put to great pain and
inconvenience, and lost much time from his
business. lie sued the company for 4, 900
damages. Thus far the efforts Of the defend
ants have been directed toward shifting the
responsibility Of the damages upon the Balti
mure aud Ohio Railroad Company, but Judge
Garter has already intimRted his opinion that
this cannot be done, aud that the Pullman Car
| Company alone are responsible. The argument
by counsel will egin this morning aud the case
will then be given to the jHIy.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

A correspondent suggests that "if the chariot
liuc on the Avenue would consult Its Interests
there would be more vehicles placed on the
route. Certain hours Of the day-moming
and afternoon -charots should be run every
two or three minutes. If this were done the
company would fnd an increase Of ICyeuLe
that would N,tomIsh them. Many people would
patrunae the line who now do not IN Couse.
quenue Of the long time between convcyNuccs.
Let the company be energetic aud show Il dis.
position to accommodate the public, and II
vii. no, sulur for the lack of patronage
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Major Morgan. Annual Report.

In lis annual report, soon to be submitted
Major Morgan, among other things, will recon.
mend an increase in the police force, the
establishment OF city hospital, and of u
leFonnatory institution for girls, correspuding
70 the Boys Reform School. The necessity 0i
o city hospital, centrally located, has long been
f,t. At present there is no place to take per.
sons injured or taken i'll in the street with any
certainty that they would be admitted without
embarrassing delays IN getting the necessary
Papers. A city hospital, IN connection with
iEc au3hulauCC service, which will 90 into
elect about December !, will prove great
blessing,
National Republican., 1878-11-15

The Knickerbockcr Toe Company's Building.
In the matter Of tho advance report Of the
Building Inspector upon the application by the
Knickerbocker leo Company to build an Ice.
house on X street, between Seventh and Eighth
southwest, Mr.. Hawkes. furnishes proof TO
show that the statement to the effect that the
site In question cannot be obtained for the pur.
pose Of erecting an ico-house, Is incorrect The
Ice company have already obtained loase Of
the property, and are ready to erect their
buildings as soon as the permit Is granted.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

Hon. 4. Il. Riddle, Di,trct.Attorney, has
rgtarucd 20 the Commissioners the commuui-
cation IN relation to the exchange of bonds,
accompanied by am opinion upon the subject,
IN which he says that he docs not think there
is powcr inr the Treasurer ofthc United St. tcs
to comply with thnrcqucst5 Of certain holders
Of the registered or coupon bonds issued by
the sinking Fund Commissioners, who desire
to surrender them and receive in exchange
registered bonds that there is no right con.
fyrrcd upon the holder Of one of these bonds
to surrender It ard have n registered bond in
It's place and ho secs 10 power to prepare a
registered bond. lu the case of the United
states. the Secretary Of the Treasury is
specially authorized to issue and exchange
registered C'r coupon bonds, and as there is no
such provision thus empowering tho Sinking
Fu.l Commissioners, It i clear that he is uu.
able to comply with the wishes Of these bond
holders.
National Republican., 1878-11-15


Detectives MCDeyitt and NoSs yesterday ar.
rested John Cole. noted colorCd thief, on sus.
plrion Of being coserned in the recent rob-
berry at Mr. Stickney's. The prisoner refused
to give his residence, saying that he would
sooner 20 back 10 the peuitentiary than tell
where he lived. He was locked up at head.
quarters for hearing before Judge Smell to.
day. Cole was sent to the penitcntiary several
wear, for robbing the residence of Mr.. S II
Kaufman. When arrested yesterday he had
in his possession a sat. cutter aud the detcc'
tives think that he has been concerned in nu.
mcrous Jobs which have occurred recently.
Yesterday Detectives COomes and Miller ar.
rested a colOred man named Aum>tcad Bank.
ett keeper of secondhand store on d street
near Thirteenth, and found large quantity ol
goods identified as stolen Bankctt's place, it
is charged, Is a regular fence" and much Oi
the property that has been stolen lately will be
found In the big batch Of goods at Police Head.
quarters awaiting Identification.
Detectives COOmcs, Miller, end McEliresh
vc-,cr,lay arrested Phil Jackson. Tom Brown
and "Ninny" Gordon for being concerned IN
the robbery Of +. DtZ"i's Shoe stOic. No. jii
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. a month ago. On Browi
they found peculiarly shaped knife used iul
opening windows. The prisoners arc locked
upat Police Headquarters.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
4 Splendid Business Chance.

TIC ,,Io Of the stock and fixture, Of the Old
yrl Well known lonn onicg aud Icwclry store,
80. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue, gh'ld- rare
'h.ucofn"nypos wilhsmall ,apital to invest
r.oury rrilably aud aail II is one Of the
I-s Iprauuus in the city for ft7t-clls, loan
tnrc. the r,rt 10 ycry low, Tie purchaser
o4u take ln,-r,siOm Immediately so as to get
the mla4l Of the holiday ual,. The wolli-
ulNu lYDM lusiu,.s.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

Among the stores which have already pre-.
.cntcd bright and attractive array of goods
for the holiday trade Is that Of J. d. Free, jr.,
No. l&3; + street, opposite the Ebbtt House.
An unusually fine selection of Jap.
aurSr. Vienna. Swiss, and Olive goods
is offered for the inspection Of the pub.
lie. 4 beautiful assortment Of German
lavols aud programmes for dancing and dinner
cards has just been received Mr.. Free invites
the public to examine the favOrs, which are
novel and superior to tho French. Special
attention is given to invitation and card ell.
cravings. Mr.. Free keeps abreast with the
times. and is always receiving novelties Tire
engraving work is Of the finest and handsomest
finish.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
4 YEAR At THE JAIL.
warden CrocNers Annual Report-No Deaths
In Three Years.

III lnfcc heHfs.
The annual report of General Crockcr, war
den of the jail, which has been submitted to
the Attorney General, states that tho sanitary
condition Of the prison has been excellent. No
deaths have occurred among tho prisoners dur.
ing the three years that the new building has
boon occupied, notwithstanding the fact that 1t
is situated on tho margin Of an extensive
marsh and within the range Of decidedly
miasmatic region. Reference is made TO tho
exposed situation Of the Jail, it being without
walls, and too far away from the city to obtain
assistance FROM the police authorities In
case of any extraordinary occurrence.
Happily no emergency In which their ser.
vices were required has arisen. The
warden has transported during the year
l3I males and 5 fcmalcs. Of whom % males ard
3 females were transported TO the Maryland
penitentiary, at Baltimore and "a males and ,
females To the Albany N. y. pcnitCutary, at
cost of. Sssi.25. lie has also transported to
the Boys Reform School Of the District II
boys, who were sentenced to that institution
by the Police and Criminal Courts OF the city.
The daily average number of prisoners con.
fined in Jail during the year was ls2. The
total number OF prisoners confined In Jail dur
ing the year was zoos, of whom there were
males, I,SO2: females. 2O3. OF this number
! ,22l were tried and convicted. The prisoners
committed during the year for some Of the
cravcr ollcnscs were charged rs follows Muir.
der, : including fcmalel rape, Il burglary.
l3; assault and robbery, 81 Including fe.
males; forgery, ID, perjury. l male
and females; grand larceny, lOj
males AMI II females assault with intent to
kill, IS males and . females mnnslaughter, !
arson, 5 horse stealing. 3; bigamy, 3; petit
larceny, $50 males aud G2 females; selling lot.
terry tickets IL keeping faro bank, 8 keep.
lug bawdy house, male and icmnlo cruelty
to animals - public prostitution, : females
violating excise laws, 3. Ofthe number serv.
ing out Jail sentences there were pardoned by
tbs President males. 2j: females, |.
Religious and moral instruction has been
| furnished by the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation aud the Ladies' Christian temperance
UUion.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

Many pcl5ons are refusing to take tie trade
dollar for more than ninety cents. such is not
the case, however, with KHthen,lein, the lush.
louuhlo tailor, 80 seventh street, MS he has
reversed tho order Of things by allowing 81 %
for every tradodolIr received by him In pay
mcnt for clothing, provided the purchase
amounts 10 80 VI over.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
To Owner, OF Furnished Houses.

PEtc, vino lave furnished house, Il, rca.
s0u"t.g rates my ind t,uants by "a. ...S At
the real es.a'v ollcc Vr i. il Wuutr, 80 I
street nultLwc-t a- msml'I, Of t.U-Ic-, aud
oih'la wAonu gO.L-tor, oLd tLcw.Ltei ip'. p
city az" ou.I aplr!!nB to h,m. Il. 4p5 Tciy
nVuGIait.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Theatre GoIniuue.

There will be a matinee at the usual hour
this afternoon. The bill offered is exceptional
ly fine. The performance of Liston, the musi.
cal genius is something which every one
should hear There are q number Of other
stars, including Miss Emma Bretto and other
leaders on the variety stage.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Enn.nI. ItD.nrnLLnh-

The PIo,ifcnt la, rc,g' il,l l...l -..c
Tang Us Comsul.GcucrN Of tie Chinese Eu,i lie
Al san Frn-isco Caln and fI,icrirk A. Bne
rs Consul ut tho Chinese Guf iga at san Frau.
c.-0o. and Lur!qUe PaIacia7 -, C,u.uI ci 'Hili
at Sob I!aa,i.CO,
National Republican., 1878-11-15
iiowIug to the Yoke,

The c,er& Of the court has issued marriage
lircus, to the following applicants:
j. T.. King aid Ellen Brown.
Daniel jones and Mary Jones.
T. T.. Allen aud Matilda Gvcns.
Charles Robinson and Mary Carol.
Henry Iluhn and Josephine Rupp"l
tharrs VI, Tppct and Jennie u. LhlSins.
J.. II, Bates, Of this city, and Mary A, Read,
OF Montgomery County, Md.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

BOYS OUTFITS FOR SCHOOL AND DRESS
WAR COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. EIsEMAN
BROS, 7TH AND L.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

For upward or thirty ycars Mis-. Wiu.ow
soothing syrup las been used for children. 1t
corrrcls ucidily Of the stomach, relieves wind
collie regulates the bowels, cures dysCutcry
aud diarrahwa, whether arising from tecthug
or other causes. An old and well. tried remedy.
2j cents bottle,
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Ihsrmomeiric Readings.
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic states parity cloudy
weather cold no7thwSstcrly, vccf.ug to warmer
s"uthca.icry winds Stationary followed by falling
barometer
National Republican., 1878-11-15
DIV Goods.

THEAP DRY GOODS AMP CARPETS.
- Closing out Tapestry brussels 7Sc to S7JiC.
Best Lowell IngraiIis, ISc to SIC.
All.woOl Ingrains, SIC worth 75c
ngrans as low rs 25c and 3lc; worth l0c more per yd
STAIR Hall. and Bordcr Carpets cheap
White Blankets, full sl,e, fi,Ij pei ralrup
IEADQCARTEhS FOR CLOAKs-s2A 70 up to 90.
Can give best htIing Cloak At less money than any
other house,
Benvers and worsed C.oak!nss sl?5 up to % per 3D.
feli SkiTls Shawls, and. bed COnifOrteTs CHEAP,
Black Wool Cashmnres, llc, SIC, &c, up.
Ladies' - 'samer Waterproof ClUaks very cheap
ChraprsthOuse IN ColOred and White flhnnels
Give US a tTiGl-sTe Just dealers 70 ALL
T. n. SAUDAIS.
noli IO9 Market sEace
National Republican., 1878-11-15
LITTLE GEORGE zEIGLER.
A Sensation Spoiled by an Investi-
cation.

An Examination at the Reform School
What the Physician, superintendent,
and Others Know About the Boys
Death-He was Well Clothed
and Well Attended
Offioers Exoncrated.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

A. NJ. LANcKToN & Co.'S Fruit and Butter
depot, 604 Ninth street, opposite Patent Office.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
KArzEysrEtx Is the Clothicr.

BEAUTIFUL black diagonal ovcrcoats for $40, at
Katzensteins, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO DEPOT, new JERSEY AVE
SvE ASD sTREET
Mo5ni.n Es'linr
sh:lO 81. Louis 4 Cin. ex +i.5O, Baltimore nCcom.
stOy, Philn. n n. y. cS. 40, Baltimore accom-
r7O, Chico 4 pitts'g CN. SEQ, Y. rhil & IiuSeN
$50. baltimore and way Sos, Piedmont. Strh.Butg
stations. Winchester. frrlrk,
~, Fred. &C. (Mct. brch) IlngrTs,own. iUlut "i
81, Baltimore, ANNAPOLIS Ip,kS 4 Nay siaih Ms
express .6,a5, baltimore accom-
~, MaTtlnsburg and HA. f5.uE. baltimore express
gerstOwn nc. Metro hi2j5 Baltimore & Nsy sta
- pclltan hrnnrhN tiors.
slCSu, Baltimore accom-. .fSr0p Chicago & S. ouS,
n.ao, Baltimore express. .-ai7 ny PHI. Boston
express.
sArrIve daily. others Sundays excepted
81 For the time OF departure OF trains see pevsr.
Esen ents elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
DcIrctiye Work.

LADIEs' seamless pebble, button Boots, $3.50
at r. :. Gartrell's 900 Seventh street, cor Of /
National Republican., 1878-11-15

ElsEMAS BROS, POPULAR CLoTmERs, 7Tu
ANDE.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Tho Trndc-DoIlar nj Ir,mIuIn,

O. .unrS', and huy, suit, from S}l.t.1.. .r Kat,
ztIrr..I.-, 80 seventh slIcet
National Republican., 1878-11-15

New Advertisements.
Business College course.
J. d. Free, 1887 + street northwest.
School OF music 7J7 Eighth street northwest.
l., Heilbrun, shoe.housc, io2 SeveniA sircctnoIth-
west.
Law partnershlp-Thomas 3. Bryan aad Charles
i. Bryan.
Houses, lots, and farms bought-shrccvc Finch
1ll5 seventh street northwest
National Republican., 1878-11-15
FRUITS and puro y. Y. Cider at Lanckton's.

PARIsIAS Diamonds, in solid gold settings, and
endless variety, at X. Harris 4 Co.'S.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
BUSINESS COLLEGE COURSE,

Including Photography, at sl5O per month. James
COrTdOn. teacher Tor the past eight years teacher In
tho schools of Washington, HcorgelOwn, and Alex
andria select reerenOe. Library Of 500 volumes Tor
HOUSES, LOTS, AND FARMS BOUGHT, SOLD,
l. and EAcEaUG ID. Loans Negotiated. by SIlRENE
Il Finch, Real Estate Brokers, ll2j Seventh street
northwest, nOlteals
National Republican., 1878-11-15
CITY ITEMS.

COP LIVER OIL AND LINE.-That pleasant and &C.
tive agent In the cure OF all consumptive sympl
toms-"Wilbors Compound Of Pure Cod Liver Oi
and Lime'-is being universally adopted In modi
clna practice. Sold by the proprietor, A. D. WILL
DOR, Chemist, Boston, and all druggists.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

YE PfMPLED, Blotchcd and liberated Victims oi
scrOiulOus diseases who drag your unclean persons
into the company of better men. take Ayers Sarsa-
parilla and purge out the foul corruption from
your blood. Restore your health, and you will not
only enjoy life better, but make your company
more tolerable TO those who must kecplt
National Republican., 1878-11-15

BOYS oNERCoATs. EIsEMAN BROS, 7TlI
AND l..
National Republican., 1878-11-15
The Chariot Line.

Il!IUs IAE.HUHGH, the Popular Low.PrICed Cat
pet lGIEishCT, 49, -cN eEth, between b ana L,
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Nmllrr

Cuu'. @lf 'rcruiucI hand made l.I. loss
su".l ,,gu.ro |.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

HARVEY Il HOLDEN's
Table dIots Is the best Ia the city. Breakfast ant
dinner, 80 cents each.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Go 10 JulIus Lan.bursh lor earpets and oIl elolhs

CHOICE New York Butter; zoe. Lanckton'.
GOi Ninth street.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Gr,,ing Ready for Holiday Business.

G,'l rIl FnncDk and vest chains from 81 to slj
at Il. Harris & Co.,. IS seventh street
National Republican., 1878-11-15

OVEKCOATsTO ORDER. ElsEMAN BROS
COR II II AND L.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

IT Is saddening TO see our hair blossoming for
the grave too early. More especially women feel
this aiiciOn, and It is even SrcalCr dolOrlnity to
them than to men. AYER's HAIR ,NIOoR removes
II and restores the hair sometimes but Its original
color always.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
BkSSETT'S LAUNDRY GLOSS,

tsed by a great many families, and highly recon.
mendod for giving PURE WHITE FINISH
1900 N W. BVRCllELL,
ocISH 1852 L street,
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Expenses of thp Coroncr'. Inquc,ts.

CTTIHES', Qyrl,ust, and listers from s. 10 81
Al ka,Ael.le.ns ,, 54J seventh street
National Republican., 1878-11-15
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Six per cent interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits. J. II. SQulRR & Co.
Bankers lil6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

My oyrNcoArs EIsEMAN DRos., 7TH
National Republican., 1878-11-15

Iouso PEOPLE do ray attention to your teeth
neglect Will soon ruin them. Be wise IN time
Clean them daily with TirRsroSs IVORY PEARL
TOOTH POWDER. tho most perfect dentriice known
II will keep them through life In good condition
white and sound. Will harden tho gums. sweeton
he breath, and prevent toothache. Sold BY all
druggists. 25 and 90 cents per bottle
National Republican., 1878-11-15
Exchange OF nonds.

\ IIN.wINru~G Watch, black dial, Cor s. 1T L.
HAMS = Co.,, Ig1 : -Nvulh street.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
AnuscIiIents,
Nav AdYortiseincnts.

THEATRE CoM1oUE.-Narirty performance.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-RUbcft Heller.
National Republican., 1878-11-15
National AepabIitaH.
Arrival of Passenger Trainc

4 BALTmOEE AND POTOMAC DEPOT, SIXTH ASD u
STREET.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

or S. uIg-.asNu suns sulps-s auy .-I.a..
mh"e 10 ''4.r 30 lh, .'y. kATEENslUIS.
G'IyvJ..h,, LaH-Jusa r,r s. luGVw shades
National Republican., 1878-11-15

Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff, Docs Il refuse
TO curl? Dress II with IIIoNPsoSs oMADE OPTIAR.
will improve IT. Sold by druggists. 60 Price 25'
and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

ARR you bilious. troubled with hcnanche. dizzy.
ness. sick stomach constipation Ic2 Are you dye
peptic, nervous, dull. and languidH Averse to all
exsrtion. Is your life miserableH You require II
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renow the
blood. Take QUIRK's IRISH TIA, the great mouse
hold remedy. il will soon relieve YOU Sold by all
druggsv, % cents per package, which makes Q
quart of medicine.
National Republican., 1878-11-15

HARD times demand economy practice II by
renoyatlng your EOilcd gloves with JouyES's Iso'
pERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price 2 cents pet
bottle,
National Republican., 1878-11-15

FANCY Western Creamery and Choice New York
Butter received daily at SplccTs Wholesale Butter
Store, corner Ninth and streets. Prices as low as
the lowest,
National Republican., 1878-11-15

WELLS MACHiSE-sFREAD STRESGTHIStS0 PLAsr.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow.
ers far surpass all others.