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National Republican., 1878-10-23
AWARDING CONTRACTS.
The Street Improvements to be Pushed
Forward,

The Street Improvements to be Pushed
Forward.
The District Commissioners yesterday fin
ished awarding the contracts for street work
under the bids recently invited by them, and
the following were the successful contractors !:
W. l.. Ross, granite block on Washington, be-
tween Bridge and Gay streets, Georgetown,
l,730 square yards, at S2.l5 per square yard ;
West, between Washington street and Rock
Creek, 6.79S square yards, same price; +, he.
Twentieth street and Rock Creek, 3,5si square
yards. at the same price. Jonathan Taylor
granite block, on D, between Sixth and Tenth
streets, 6.3l5 square yards at :2l5. Asphal.
tum puvements-W. Il. Davies 4 Co., L, be.
tween Fifth and Eleventh streets northwest
$3.50 square yards, Sl.75. J. $. Baldwin & Co..
F, between Fifth and Seventh streets, 2,IO9
square Yards at Sl.1S Third, between j. street
and New York avenue. -yS square yards. Mt
Sl.65 sixth. between L and + Streets 1897
square yards, Sis; Eleventh, between D and
+ streets. | 80 square yards at Sis; Twelfth
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and L
street, ,293 square yards, Mt Sis: Thirteenth,
between B aud streets, 1904 square yards at
Sis; ThirtCeuth street between Pcnnsyl-
vania avenue and L street, go square yards,
$50; Thirteenth and \ streets northwest, $50
square yards, at Sl.-1; Fourteenth, between ii
street ana IifCIt, O,lp' sluhfe SAlu-i NJ si'ip
Pennsylvania avenue, between First aud Sec
ond streets southeast, 3,Sgs square yards at
Sl.75; Pennsylvania avenue and Second street
| southeast, ll56 square yards, Sis; Vermont
| avenue and \ street. 800 square yards, at Sl.SO
VI, between sixth and Fourteenth streets
northwest, II 900 square yards, at Sl.1J. The
contractors propose entering upon the wOrl;
Immediately, and It should furnish labor to
employ nearly all of the idle men in the Dis.
tTiCt.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
The Art Of Tailoring.

Tho art Of tailoring has much to do with the
makeup" Of q fne-lookina gentleman. A
man with poorly made and ill.fttins garments
Is always Mt disadvantage among well.dressed
people The first impression that he makes Is
generally bad one. A gentleman cannot be
too careful in selecting his tailor Mr.. John
NJ. Keelcr tho artist tailor, No. iii Pennsyl-
vania avenue, can bo commended to our read.
ers. lie has system which insures n perfect
ft in every case. He makes a speciality of
cutting, making, and trimming. His prices for
work are very aspnnble, and every gentleman
should be supplied with price.list, which he
can get by sending to the address given above.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
New Advertisements.


For snlc-llOIsc and buggy.
lscball-Manchestcr vs.. National.
Lecture by J. II. Ralston. October ..
observation-disclosures Of pharmacy.
For reut-Brlgk stable, 1921 q street northwest
For rent Furnished house, No. Grant Place.
. For sale-Chcap La,rOhe, 1872! g street northwest
For rent-Two.story brick, la2i G street north.
west
John NJ. Keeler. merchant tailor, iii Pcnnsyl.
vnuia avenue.
Bassetts Laundry G,oss-N. W. BuTchcll 1888! F
Street northwest.
Proposals for rol'ed.iron beams for the building
fIr The Bntoau Of Engraving aud Printing.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
OhserNatIom. In Europe.

Mr, Jackson H. Ralston, who recently de-
liycrcd AL interesting lecture entitled "A
Washington Typ0 in Europe" giving the re-
suits Of some Of his investigations among
workngueu In Europe during the past sum.
mrI whiIc abroad rs the delegate of tho
printers of America, will lecture again at
FraukIiu Legion Hal next Friday evening
under the auspices dr the National Working.
mems Assembly. lie ha, selected for the title
Of his ! rlIIu "ObscryutiUnS In E4ropc' lis
last lecture, whilo possessing a peculiar in
trrcSl l,r those concerned IN the elevation OF
w0rHiN-lItu, was gracefully composed
skUlthy, aud contained many charming little
bits Of description criticism, aud comparison
which interested all.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Large Stock Of Furniture at Auction.

The attention Of the public is called 10 the
auction sale on Thurslny of this week of the
very extensive stock Of furniture and house.
keeping appliances contained in Nos. llUl,
ll03, and liOJ q street northwest. The entire
furnishing of the forty rOJni> included Ia the
premises referred to will be sold without re-
serve, aud those iu quest Of bargains" will
find it profitable to attend. The premises will
be opened for inspection at eight o'clock, aud
the sale will commence at ten o'clock on Thurs
day morning.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Baseball.

The National scored crcditable victory over
the Manchester nino yesterday afternoon. the
figures being to , after i've innings had been
played. The feature of tho game was a
splendid catch Ofa liner by Houck in the first
inning by which he was enabled to make a
briIliuut double play, cutting of a runner at
first. Gcrhardt had not much work to do at
second, but his presence undoubtedly strength.
encd tho home team, as they played with
IdoIe vim than usual
Tho following is q summary Of the game:
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Go TO Julius Lqnsbnrgh for shades.

THE certainty and reliability the monthly
drawings of the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany have received during the raging of the
epidemic a pretty severe test. Many persons
were afraid that the drawings would be post
poncd, and others apprchCnsivo that they
could not get any response to their letters; but
the management of this sterling institution
has never scaled or postponed drawing since
its incorporation, in 1865, and has established
reputation for integrity and regularity Of
management unprecedented in the history Of
similar enterprises.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
The King of IIoor-CIoths.

The new and artistic designs brought out
this season In the patent LINoLEUM foor'
cloth will, no doubt, give this popular article
an increased sale 1t is the only hool- oyoring
made combining IN the highest degree the
qualities essential to comfort, elegance, and
economy. On account of inferior limitations
see that the word "LISOLEUM' is on the back
ofcycry yard, All Carpet-dealers keep 1t.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
SUNNI ny,
New Fire Apparatus,

The District Commissioners have authorized
the purchase of one Clapp & Jones steam fire
engine first class. for 50, 100; one seCond.class,
8 me make, for ;3,2OO; one Buckley 4 Merritt
hIst class truck iioul New York city, aud two
frstclass hose carriages, at 500 each, from
Mcs.rs. McDcrmutt Brothers, Of this city.
When they arrive aud are put into service the
fire department of this city will be very ell.
cirn, aud well equipped.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
The Grand Jury Discharged.

The grand jury yesterday returned indict-
mCnts against the following persons William
Fletcher, murder Of David Kcppcl Patrick
Darlington, resisting officer Richard F. Har.
vey, violation of the bankrupt law. This COM
pleting their abors, His Honor, after thanking
them for the efficiency exhibited and speed in
dispatching business, discharged them for the
form
National Republican., 1878-10-23
FIgEWUFRP
IirMl IsslNLu IrhnHlnrH.

II, Gvid,chmid; to Thomas duncan, for 20 900,
lot c" square 2i?; N. T. CNllan to Thoma,
D"ncAu, for Slis5, lot 81, square 2l?; }. +.
Stevens, trustee, to Thomas Lenden. $3.50, lot
-, block Il, subdivision Meridian Hill; }. A
rro.rott ct al, trustees, to J. W. IIoskl,, for
$3.50, lots - and 80, block 10, subdivision Of
Pleasant Pmiu,; i. +. Leighton to George
liud,"n, ior T!5o part Of lot II, square 0u!, II.
Van Mswick to a. 7. Boswell, for $50, paIt of
Eluarp 81
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Violating the nnnkrnrt Law.

The grand jury yesterday brought in an In
dctment against Mr.. Richard F. Harvey, on
the charge Of violating the bankrupt law.
The accused Is the well known undertaken
who has done business in this city all his
life, and more recently been located on 7,
between Ninth aud Tenth streets northwest.
Last November he took advantage Of the bank
rupt act and subsequently resumed his occu.
patton. The gnnd.jury charges that he was
adjudged n bankrupt on November ., ls7n
and among the creditors Moses Paxton and
Howard Comforts, trading as PaXon, Comfort
& Co., Samuel Il. Shrack & q. W. Sherwood,
Edward Early, George Mason, Atwcll Lowling,
and others. A meeting of tho creditors was
held on December ~, aud John G. Poor made
assignee. The bankruptcy proceedings pro.
grcss and the petition sworc to and filed his
return Of assets. 1t is averred that he con-
verted the following property belonging to tho
| estate Five hundred feet of walnut lumber,
lot of cloths, satins, plated handles, caskct
trimmings, n gold watch aud chain valued at
$50, and u draft issued by the Metropolis
Savings Bank, in favor of himself for 500,
upon the Gclctin National Bank Of New
York.
Mr.. Harvey is not in the city at present, but
will doubtless speedily return to LIeet the
| serious accusation made against him.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
ABOUT TOWN.
Various Matters Written Up by Our
Reporters.

A Noted Hotel Thief Arrested-A Well
Known Undertaken Indicted for vioiat-
Ing the Bankrupt tLaw-Operations
ofthe Health Department for
One week-Ihe Grand
Jury Discharged.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Thermometrir Rrahinrs.
OFFICE CHIEF sICSAL.OrricER, U. :. A.,
Indications,

For tho MiIlle Atlantic states cloudy, rainy
weather; warm eastyrly backing 10 colder north
west winds; falling. followed hy rising barometer
The storm last night cast Of Florida has moved
with great energy in a northcrIy path, and Is now
central near Cane Haitcras
National Republican., 1878-10-23
CITY ITEMS,

THERE Is no excuse for those who drag theil
weary and diSordered bodies into our company
when few doses of AYERS SARsAPARILLA woulC
cleanse their murky blood and restore their health
and vigOr. Ye muddy victims Of bilious dlseas,
have some regard tor your neighbors, If not fol
yourselves.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
National 8epublitan.
Arrival Of Psssenge, Trains.


AT BALTlMUPE ASp OHIO pEFOT, NEw JERSEY AVE-
SJEASD STREET.
iYining Eyninp.
$50, st Louis q Crn, cS sl.sn Baltimore accom-.
rt.u. phiIn & y, = ex $50 baltimore accom-.
= %. CHICO = pittsg eI. 'tp. y, rhil & Bos eN,
81. Baltimore and way SOS. Piedmont, stras'urg
stations. Winchester, Fred ckg
81. ficd. Rc tMct brChO' HngrrstoNn. Point Of
81, Baltimore, AnuauolisI nncks & way cations.
express scr, Baltimore accom-.
fit, MRTtinsburg and la - OH. Baltimore express
gerstUwu Hc. tMc,fO s,:5S. Baltimore * way stA
poltAn brAnchb tions
elC3N, pUltim Cre accom-. .-tn Chicago & st lous,
n:s0 Baltimore ca press 'pl7. NY, rh!l Boston
express
sArrive daily Others sundays excepted,
Hs- For thc time OF departure OF trains see hdvsr'
cscments elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
AtiiIIsptt1pttS. A

THEATRE CoMiQUE.-Nariuty performance.
NATIoSAL rHEArRE.-Enma Abbott and the Hess
Euslish Opera Company.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

FRIED OYsTERL % cents per dozen In n box
steamed oysters, II ceuts half peck, with bread
aud butter, at Miller's Restaurant, Gil Seventh
street, opposite ra,cnt.O t.Ofice. Ladies and Gents
Dining Rooms open on sunday. CHARLES HER
OLD, proprietor
National Republican., 1878-10-23
A Noted Hotel Thief Arrested.

On the 10th of May last Hon. A. VI. Wad.
dell, of North Carolina, while stopping at the
Metropolitan Hotel, was robbed Of $3.50 in cash
aud some valuables. Detective McDcvitt last
night arrested John Brudell, alias st Louis
Johnny" one of the smartest hotel thieves in
the country, on the charge of committing the
robbery. Brulcl was drinking with friend
in restaurant when Detective MCDcvitt hap.
pcncd to look into the place, and, recognizing
Brudcll, put him under arrest. The prisoner
was taken to Police Headquarters and locked
up for hearing. 4 few days after the robbery
at the Metropolitan the Eutaw House, in Bal
timOre, was robbed. st. Louis johnny was
arrested for the robbery, bat escaped through
some tcchnicality. lie acted very indcpcnd-
emily at that time, refusing to have his
photograph taken for the roguc's gallery, aud
after his release threatening to sue the marshal
for Illegal arrest and detention. Detective
McDsvitt deserves credit for making the ar
rest before his man had time to do any work
here, as, in the opinion of the officers, he came
here on business.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

ouR 81 pants, to order, are equal to 50 pants
elsewhere. Eiscman Bros, clothiers and tai.
lors, cCr, 9TH and L sts
National Republican., 1878-10-23

ATTENTION! First class French kid Boots,
at $780, and goat button Boots, 81. at the great
Boston Shoe Auction Pousc, 49l Pennsylvania
avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

ATTENTION Is called to mems hand-stitched
calf Gaitcrs-S3.5O to Sat the great Boston
Shoe Auction House, 49l Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Ihcntre Cnnilnmc.

The Comique is crowded at every perform
nncc. The attraction for the week is Miss
Jennie Kmbalrs Blonde Minstrel Troupe, with
i;s aliuucts. This Is remarkably we'll
organized company, containing everything es-
scntul TO firstclass variety entertainment,
including attractive and talented lady artists
aud n splendid troupe OF speciality artists.
orr reputation for low prices is an cstab-
liShcd fact Ei,eman Bros, cor 9Th and T.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Go TO Julius Lansburgh for carpets.

OvERCoATs of every description, at popular
prices. Eiscman Bros, cor. eth and Z SITS.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

For upward of thirty years Mrs, Wm.Iow's
soothing syrup has been used for children. 1t
cOrrects ucidity Of the stomach relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dyseutery
and diarmhua, whether arising from tGcthing
or other causes. An old aud well.trcd remedy.
20 centsa bottle,
National Republican., 1878-10-23

BALTIMORE home made calf Boots, at $3.50,
at the great Boston Shoe Auction House, i0l
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

FANCY Western Creamy and Choice New Yorl
Butter received daily at Spiccrs Wholesale Butte
store, corner Ninth and 4 streets. Prices as low a
the lowest,
National Republican., 1878-10-23

MEN's heavy kip Boots, at Sl.7j, at the great
Boston Shoe Auction House, i0l Pennsylvania
National Republican., 1878-10-23
Marriage LicensPs,

The clerk Of tho court ha, issued the fol
lowing marrUgc licenses
john johnson and Annie Spencer.
II. j. Hoylo aud Auuiu jenkins.
George W. Kirk, OF this city,Nud hcug Jack.
son, Of Georgia.
Frank Smith, of this city, aud Annie L
Jcnkens, of UpperyiIc, " Va.
Thomas J. Lasicr Of Ciarcmont, Y. H., and
Ellen Emery, OF Mount Pleasant, d. {.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

ATTENTION Mems calf Boots, at So, Mt the
great Boston shoe Auction House, 40l Penn.
sNlNlmih AYtMmn.
National Republican., 1878-10-23

JULiUs LANsBURGH the Popular Low Priced
Carpet FurnishGr, 437 7tb, between d and L.
National Republican., 1878-10-23
he following is a summary Of the game
NnNfuE.TEu
Tp.uIs..... Gl5I.I5 Tuul,

T'-ITE''''' o v 10 y W T0'I-'. FT1 N :
Tho same teams play again this afternoon
o. halfpa,t three O'Clock, and, should the con.
test rc.rinbe yesterdays, there should be II
large turnout. Both nlnes are on a par, but 1t
/. met q suiu thing for either side 10 count on q
victory.
FIsEwTFRF.
BUFFALO, y. Y, oct, 22-Bufalo, L. Chi.
cagu, !.
THE "Lcstcr Wal'ack suit ." in fanny rGcyiot.
Eie.mau Bros, cor. 7th and + .ts
National Republican., 1878-10-23
TESTERD.Ir'S RIFLE MITCH.
Some Good shooting nt BennIng's-Professo
HErkmess MIns the BrOnze Bndge.

Some Good Shooting at Bonning's-Professo
Hardness Wins the Bronze Badge.
The long anticipated rife match Of the Co.
lumbia Rifle Association, over the 800, 900, and
1000 yard ranges, for the bronze medal from
the National Rifle Association, and n twenty
two calibre Remington rife, from the Reming-
tons, took place yesterday al Bcnnings.
Quite a largo number Of spectators were
present., including number of the fair sex
Much interest was manifested in the contest
aud when the shooting was over, and the vic.
tors announced the air rang with shouts aud
cheers. The shooting throughout was good
aud at some points very close. The contest
was conducted rnder the supervision Of Gen,
eral COughlin, who acted as umpire. Professor
lIaTkncss won the first prize or badge, by the
remarkably good score of 2l6 out Of a possible
?25. Particle made 2li and won the rife
W hich constituted tho second prize.
The following shows tho result Of the shoot
in. over the
National Republican., 1878-10-23

W
store, corner Ninth and streets. Prices as low as
the lowest.
ToUSG PEoPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. Be wise In time
Clean them daily with TIiIRsToSs IVORY PEARL
TOOrH POWDER. the most perfect drntrihce known.
It will keep them through life In good condition,
" hlte aud SOUND. Will har.en the gums, sweeIsn
he breath, and prevent tOnthache. Sold By all
irugglst. Is and 30 cents per botllo-
WELLS MACHISE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING PIAsr.
ERs are It'll the bost known. Their curative pow.
srs far huTpass all others
HARD times demand economy; prRcuce It BY
renovating your sUi!Cd gloves with JouyHS's lHo-
pERous KID GLOVE CLEASsEH. Price % cens per
bottle.
ARE you bilious troubled with heaaache. dizzy.
ness sick stomach, constipation, &c? Are you dys.
peptic, nervous dull, and lAnsuid? Ayerse TO all
sxer;iOn. Is your life mserAbu2 You require n
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
blood. Take Qu!RKs lRlsH TEA, the great mouse
hold remedy II will soon relieve you. Sold BY all
druggists, % cents per package, which makes O
quart Of medicine.
Is your hair harsh, dry I'D sF; Doe. 4 refuse
to curl! DTess Il with IHOysoS'si OAAJE UpGME
An OleaginCu compound Of singular merit 1t
will improve 1t. Sold by druggists, DC. Price %
and bJ cents per bottle
National Republican., 1878-10-23
REAMER q DOWNING

UPHOJSTERERS,
And manufacturers of all grades OF Mattresses,
No. 7O3 X Street n. W., Washington, ID. G
Loose cover cutting specially. All orders prompt
ly pttendcd 10. Jyll-llm
National Republican., 1878-10-23

WELLS MAcHISE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING PIAsr
ERs are It'll the bost known. Their curative pow
sTs far huTpass oil others.
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MARION, :. &. Dec. 90, 1877.
Messrs. Il. +. Merrill & Co., PhHaieiphin, Pa:
Gentlemen-Some three years ago Twas
taken with something like asthma The at
tacks mt first came mt night, and whilst
asleep. 1t would awake me, and | would
have to get mp and sit up till it would wear
off, These attacks became more and more
frequent, and increased more and more in
violence until the spring of 1876, when thcv
became alarming. | had to sit up most of
the nights could not breathe in any other
position, and not in sitting posi- lion with
out very painful difficulty. 1t was attended
with very bad cough. The ex pectorations
were of white frothy character and very
tough | became very weak and feeble.
My physician did what he could, but to lit
tie purpose. lfhc knew what allied me, he
kept 1t concealed from me. I, however, was
satisfied that the dread disease of consump.
tlon was fast setting in upon my lungs.
frovldentally saw the recommendation
of the Hon. Alex. RI. Stephens of the Glebc
Flower Syrup, ana having known him for
years, and also of his physical infrmities,
determined to make Il trial of the Syrup. I
bought n bottle and commenced taking it as
per directions. l felt a sensation of relief
after the first dose (taken at night, but had
to get up before day and sit up rs usual. |
continued to take through the next day as
directed and at night before retiring.
have not Ind to get up since. l continued
to take it regularly until took three bot
ties. The cough gradually subsidized,
breathing became clear and ,..sv, and for
twelve months | have been in perfect health
no cough, no asthmetic affection, and |
cheerfully attribute my cure to the use of
the Globe Flower Sprup, and would recon-
mend it to all similarly afflicted. NV
official and professional labors are particu-
larly straining to the lungs, bnt | am per.
fectly sonnd and well, and have no svm,l
toms of any lung disease. | keep some of
the Syrup on hand, and perhaps once
month take a dose of it, which | think
keeps the lungs vigorous and healthy.
have been thinking for some time that
| would add my testimony to the virtues of
the Globe Flower Syrup, and now take oc-
casion to do so; and ii you can make any
use of the above so as to benefit the suffer
ing everywhere, you are at liberty to do so.
Respectfully yours,
w. w. SELLERS,
Solicitor 4th Judicial Circuit in S. o.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup.
For sale By
nlar9 4. G. DUKES, NJ. D.
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WASHINGTON.
Democratic Economy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The naval ap-
preparation bill provides for the appoint
ment of visitors to the naval academy as a
matter of law instead of costom. It's total
is about $l25.000 less than that of the ap
preparations for the current fiscal year.
The diplomatic aud consular appropriation
bill, as reported from the committee, is an
exact copy Of the last sessions bill as first
passed by the house. The changes from
the existing law, again proposed by the
committee, consist mainly of reductions in
the salaries Of the higher grades of foreign
ministers and discontinuance of sundry
small consulates. The total saving pro-
posed is about Sal 900
Supervising Architect Hill to-day res
ceived letter from the secretary of the
treasury stating that in view of his indict-
ment in the United States circuit court at
Chicago, he is suspended during trial. The
suspension is by the direction Of the presi-
dent.
The secretary Of the treasury has desig-
mated Johu Frazier, superintendent Of
construction Of the new building for the
bureau of engraving and printing, to tenn
porarily discharge the duties of supervising
architect in place of Hill, suspended.