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National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Foundry Revival.

A very large congregation was at the great
revival at Foundry N. f. Church last night.
The meeting was one of the most intense in
terest aud as persons at the altar seeking re-
ligion became converted the excitement be-
came very great. As the interest in this great
revival has become so powerful, the young
evangelist Rev, Thomas Harrison, will con
duct all-day revival services next week. Over
700 persons have proiessed conversion during
this revival.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Franklin Legion Hall.

Last evening a musical and literary enter
ta!nmeut was given for the benefit of Colum.
bio Lodge No. 0, Good Templars, at Franklin
Legion Hall, corner Sixth and C streets. Miss
Fanny Hatfield, daughter of DR.. Hatfield, per-
formed several fine sections on the violin. Prof
Farmer, in his magical illusions, showed him.
self master Of the profession, and If time had
permitted he would have given u greater va
riety of experiments. Prot. Maxwell did ex-
ceedngly well with his speaking automGto
and Messrs. Forsyth & Co, Master Losano,
Mrs Leach, Miss Barnes, Miss Hatfield, and
Miss Bessie Smith did more.thau well in their
DaTtS
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Monument Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the Wash
ington National Monument Society was held
at noon yesterday, in the Office of the Judge.
Advocate General. Present-Colonel Bcnet
lin the chair, General Dunn, Hon. Horatio
King, Mr. Edward Clark, Mr.. Watterson, DIR.
Daniel B. Clarke, and DR.. John B. Blake.
Notes were received from W. W. Corcoran, esq
aud Admiral Powell, expressing regret that
they were unavoidably prevented from attend
ing the meeting. DIR. Blake rendered in per-
sou his resignation MS secretary Of the society,
which. however, does not make void his mem
bcrship. He stated, at length, his reasons for
adopting this course, and there was general
expression of regret. The question Of accept
ance was postponed to the next meeting, as
well as the consideration of other business
that claimed the attention of tue society.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Rifle Practice at B,nnIup., To.p.v

Five members Of the Columbia Rifle Asso-
eiation, including Mr.. Partello will 20 out 10
Bennings Gu the half past one p. IN. train to-
day to further test the new method of loading
which gave Mr., Particle such a wonderful re-
suit on Tuesday last 1t is further announced
that this rifle association, ut its meeting on
Wednesday evening last, selected Friday, the
18th instant, to contest for the bronze medal
Of ISIS, presented by the National Rife Asso.
citation of America to the COlumbias as an
ahiliated association. The National Rifle As.
ISOLATION annually presents a medal of this
kind to our Washington organization for an
Individual contest Of its members on the home
range, the ISL badge having been won by
Colonel Burnside, July 10 last on the score Of
100 out Of the possible 2g5.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Firemeu's Insurance Company.

Since 1897 the Firemen's Insurance Com
pauy of Washington and Georgetown has done
business in this city, aud their reputation for
reliability and soundness was long ago estab-
lisled. The company does a general insurance
business, insuring real estate aud personal
property, and taking builders risks at the
lowest rates. The office Of the company is con :
venientIy located over the Bank OF Washing
ton The capital of the company is $500 900
and the surplus fund $4,000. They offer
every facility and advantage that our citizens
can find by going to companies outside of the
DistriCt
National Republican., 1878-10-04
A Victim of the Yellow FcNer.

The sad intelligence has reached here Of the
death in New Orleans, La, from yellow fever,
of James A. Sheridan, brother of General
George A. Sheridan, Recorder Of Deeds, In thiS
city The deceased was a young man of bril-.
liant promise, who took chances with the fever
aud death rather than desert his business and
flee from the scourgo. His sudden death brings
severe grief not only to his immediate family y
but to his extensive circle of friends, with
whom he enjoyed relations as aifectionate and
strong us friendships ties can bind them.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
A IL Use " ENTS.
Uncle Tom. Cabin,

On Monday evening next a troupe of twen-
ty-eight colorcd madrigal boys graduated at
the Maryland School Of Reformation will ap.
pear at the National, for the first time OH any
public stage, in the favorite drama of Uncle
Toms Cabin. Their performances u private
have been highly cxtOlled by musical profess
sOrs, aud, with the assistance of a chorus of 100
colOred vocsists in the great plantation scene,
will make one Of the greatest novelties ever
presented, to say nothing of the superior cast
of characters in the play from Manager Fords
company.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
ISusg-Itult.

The Keystone and Manhattan mines two of
the crack colored mines of the city, will play a
match game on the National grounds at three
o'clock this afternoon. There Is considerable
interest manifested in the result of the game.
The yellow fever game yesterday afternoon,
between the Patent. Office examiners and the
Pateut-O Office attorneys, after bard struggle,
re~ulted in victory for the former by score
Of 10 to II.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Boston-Bost0n, IL Sprngfeld,2.
Syracuse, n. Y.-Star, l2; Lowell l.
Providence, L. I.-Butfalo, O; Providence, 4.
Manchester, n. H.-New Bedford, / Man
chester. O.,
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Matrimonial shaclsles.

The following applicants have been accom-
modated with marriage licenses:
Alfred Warner and Addic Craig.
John Iauahan and Mary McCiinlcy.
Milton Plumincr aud Alice Gibson.
William Simmons aud Louisa Green.
Samuel jackson and Amanda lIaney.
William Ockershauscn and Caroline Rheb.
Charles S. Willis and Nellie VI. Tibbctts.
Julius Warren and Annie Scott, Of Char
louisville, Va.
William II. Rogers and II. Ann Petit, both
Of Fairfax County, Va
Henry Steiver, of New York city, and Eliz.
abeth Deckman, of this city.
J. II Walker, of Prince Georges County
Nd, aud Mary A. Cissel, Of this city.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

James T harp, whose place on F street, be.
tween Ninth and Tenth, was raided on We'd
ncsday night, was arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday morning on charge Of keep.
ing a common gaming table. Witnesses testified
that "club," Of which Tharp was! secretary,
had its headquarters in the place, and consid-
eRble time Of the club was consumed in tempt.
ing fortune at poker. A white chip was taken
out Of each pot to be contributed to general
fuud to pay the expenses of the concern. The
case was continued until to-day, to allow the
counsel for Tharp to look up the law on certain
points
National Republican., 1878-10-04

FALL RIVER, MASS, Oct. ., 1878.
4. s SO'oDions, Cl~ifm1H:
Draw on me at sight for slO0 for relief fund.
G. L. LINDSEY, Mayor.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Great Boat Race as Viewed from this
Eity.

The result Of the international boat race
was the subject Of comment about town last
night, aud the feeling against Courtney was
very strong, the general belief being that lie
had thrown the race. Up 10 noon yesterday
Courtney stood high and had many friends
who were confident that he would be the
winner whenever the race came Of. The
minuteness with which the Auburn CORE.
spondent Of the Boston Hcrdh narrated the
alleged bargain by which Courtney had sold
the race, aud the statement that his backcrs
were betting on lianlon caused distrust, and
when the result was received the HerdidI
statement was accepted as true-rObbing the
race OF its interest as such.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Enlistment Labor Association,

A meeting of the Enlistment Labor Associa-
ton was held last evening in the hall Of the
Sovereigns of Industry, on Eleventh. street
northwest, S. r. Stratton presiding and J. W.
Starr acting as secretary. Four new members
were elected. Communications were received
from Ohio, Michigan, Colorado, and Baltimore,
Md, asking for information and proposing to
further the object. A committee Of three was
appointed to prepare and publish circular for
distribution. A constitution and bylaws were
adopted.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The East Washington Relief Association, ,

The East Washington Relief Association,
which took the initiative iu organizing for
the purpose of sending relief to the yellow
fever sufferers of the South, held their final
meeting at Mctauleys Hall last Monday
evening. Since the organization Of the Ma
tional Commission there is no longer n ncces-
sity for other local organizations. A reCapitu-
latOn shows that their total receipts were
$33ill. This was all sent to different points
in the South, with the exception Of $3.50 ex-
pended for printing, which was the only ex-
pense incurred by the association.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Place to Patronize.

Mrs. Stratton, the fashionable milliner, No.
207 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, has re-
ccived an elegant supply of imported millinery
goods, which she intends to dispose Of at prices
within the reach Of all. Her stock of velvets,
feathers flowers, ribbons, &C.. is superb, and
with the hal dsOme round hats and bOnnets
she cannot fail to please any ladies who may
give her call. Her grand opening of winter
goods will take place early next month.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Hurled In n Ditch.

Yesterday afternoon, about four o'clock,
Sergeant Acton and Officer Clark, of the Sec
ond Precinct, received note from John b.
johnson, superintendent of the Howard Uni
vcrsity grounds, stating that there was box
in ditch in the rear Of the University build
and found neatly-madc coffin. which con-
tanned the body Of a colorcd child. They took
both the coffin and child and conveyed them
to the Second Precinct Station. Tho coroner
was notified.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
MAYORS OFFICE,

HARTFORD, CuNS, Oct ], lSIs.
n, y. SO'Omons, Chairman:
DEAR SIR: forwarded 10 Hon. W. II. Bliss, dis
triCt attorney, ST. louis No, $50 In behalf Of our
citizens. for the purpose Of aiding Ia forwarding
supplies South sci forth In your telegram Of yes
GEoRGiE G. SUMNER, Mayor.
Advices received state that the tugboat Katie
Dickson, which left Nicksburg, Miss, carly last
week, loaded with supplies for river landings,
had returned to that city, and much real good
had been accomplished.
lengthy statement was presented narrat
ing the services of Mrs. Louisa Sivey, one Of
the nurses just returned from Memphis, Tenn.
aud testimonials rs to her watChful care and
kind ministration were submitted An a3i rJ-
priatiOu of As was made to Iay her travelling
expenses and transportation to this city.
Treasurer Davis has received the folio wing
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS
since last report Edward Clark, $50; from
men employed on Capitol grounds, $3.50
through Major Haywood, officers inhd men at
Marine Barracks, $3.50: George NJ. Lock
wood, per letter, 500; A. X. Fraser, SO; l.. W.
Lcnoir, Il.
A letter was received from Chief Clerk Lock
wood enclosing 800, the proceeds of rattle for
n gold bracelet, placed in his hands for the pur-
pose by Mrs. c. e. Stuart, a lady employed in
the Patent Otice.
The following was received yesterday:
OCTOBER g. 1875.
William DcksoR;
Find out where the car Is with provisions sent
last Saturday; also how Philadelphia sends her
supplies. Steamer nearly loaded and cannot wait.
Dr. Keyes and Ltcutemants Hall and Benner, I. :.
A., arc here It is moving splcnddly and will bC
the best equipped expedition sent out
ALIEN. K. SHEPHERD.
THE WARRINGTON NURSES.
Major Morgan yesterday morning received
the following telegram:
MEsPHIs Tenn Oct. 3, 1878.
NIjor Thomas p. Morgan, Chi.t n I0iics:
Mr.. Elder and Mrs. Davidson arc down. Mn
Cromwell aud Messr. Barber, and l. we, anC
| probably Ruwlettc. are dead Mn. BeRsley. OXe
and myself are cOnvacsccnt Only one leit-Wil
| WOodin. j. D. UZELL.
Rowlette, who Is mentioned rs probably
| dead, is not dead, as he returned to this city
nearly fortnight ago.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
An Outdoor Jubilee.

The success which attended the grand con.
cert in aid Of the yellow fever sufferers, at the
Congregational Church, has created considera-
bic interest in musical circles, especially with
those having charge of the music in our public
schools. The colored schools, under their ex.
cellent music teacher, Professor Esputa, took,
yesterday afternoon the initiative toward
preparing for a grand concert, in which 5000
voices will take part. The preliminary steps
commenced yesterday In the large play grounds
attached TO the Sumner building. The pupils
present numbered about 1000, representing
the several grades throughout tho seventh di.
vision, who, under the direction Of Professor
Esputa, acquitted themselves In q manner
highly creditablc to their instructor and to the
large crowd Of spectators attracted by so nn-
usual q spectacle. 1t is contemplated by the
sub.board, at an early day, II permission eau
be obtained from the authorities, to give an
opcn.air concert in front Of the Capitol, in
which fully 5000 pupils will take part.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

b Church to A. P. Gray. for g, lot 90,
subdivision of square 462; S. b. Norton to
John sherman, for 5000, lots "a and 25, square
l7O; George Peters IT al, trustees, to Samuel
Frcas, for $3.50, lot :, square $50 Mary Crafty
to j. II. Jones for $4,000, lot 81, square i75
the Citizens Building Company to II. X. Simp.
son. for 81 800 lot 81, square 3G3i +. s. Bake
well to G. S. Fowler for 5000, part of lot a.,
square 1918
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The PnIntcr,s union.

A meeting of the Painters Union No. was
held at Trades Union Hall last evening, with
Charles Worden, president, in the chair, and
Thomas Ncedham, secretary. 1t was resolved
to call mass.meetIng next Thursday night.
The committee on pic.uics reported that all
bills had been paid and that the union was
now out of debt. Several new members
joined the union.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
National 4epublitan.
Arrival Of Pa.senre. Trains.

At BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC DEfoT, sixth AND
STREETS
National Republican., 1878-10-04
ThenIre CnnIaue.

There will be matinee at the usual hour
this afternoon. The attractive bill offered this
week is well appreciated, and there have been
good houses every night. The drama of Simon
Kcnton," as produced by Mr.. Charles Thorn
ton and the regular company, should alone be
enough to crowd the house but, iu addition to
this, an unusually fine variety performance is
niNnn
National Republican., 1878-10-04

For upward of thirty years Mrs. Winslows
soothing syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrccts acidity Of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrahCea whether arising from tecthing
or other causes. An old and well.tred remedy.
% CCntsa bottle.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
National Thea,re-.John Il. Owens.

Mr.. Owens appeared last evening in the
brilliant comedy of Our Boys" which was
produced with all tho dash requisite to the full
enjoyment of comedy. Tonight Mr.. Owens
takes benefit and will appear in two of the
greatest characters in his reperiOire- Uncle
SOlon Shingle and 7OOdies. "Uncle Solon" Is
an improvement upon the original play of
The Peoples Lawyer" in which Mr. Owens
became famous
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The CaIeduninns,

The FIST Of series of sociables to be given
by the Caedonan Society during the fall and
winter months took place at Shea's Hall, on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth aud Sew
enth streets northwest, last night. A large
number of our Scotch citizens, with their fam.
lilies, were present, and dancing and singing
were INDUCED IN until late hour.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

BLACK CASHMERE, %, 81, go 90, and 70
cents, which are grand bargains. Dress goods,
cheap at l2, 10, 90 25, 81 cents, &c, at Naudaius,
Market Space.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
ABOUT TOWN.
Some Matters Jotted Down by Our
Reporters.

A Proposed Jubilee with 5000 singers-A
Dead Infant Found Buried in Ditch
Marriage Licenses Granted Yester-
day-Events In the Base- Ball
Field - Meeting OF the
Monument society.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
rnInnel De Ahua's Iecturc

Colonel Henry c. De Alma, late collector of
of customs at Alaska, will lecture at Lincoln
Hall, on the evening of the 10th instant, on
the subject of "Civil Service" giving some
very interesting illustrative anecdotes.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

ATTENTION is called to mems hand.stitchcd
calf Gaiters-$3.50 to Stat the great Boston
Shoe Auction House, 49l Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

NREMSASTs best tapestry Brussels carpets, 70
cents best ingrains So cents. Good ingram
rpets only 25 80, s. and 40 cents at Naudains S,
7O9 Market Space. See advertisement.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Indication.

For the Middle States and New England rising
barometer; cooler followed by warmer southwest
TO northwest winds; foggy and partly cloudy
weather
National Republican., 1878-10-04

ATTENTION! First c'ass French kid Boots,
at $3.50, and goat button Boots, 81 at the great
Boston Shoe Auction House, 49l Pennsylvania
avenue,
National Republican., 1878-10-04

MEN's heavy kip Boots, at sl75, at the great
Boston Shoe Auction House, 40l Pennsylvania
ANGmme.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Go TO julius Lansburgh for carpets,
CITY ITEMS.

MULTITrnEs OF PEOPLE require an Alternative to
restore the healthy action Of their system and
rect the arrangements that creep into IT, Sara
parillas were used and valued until several mposi'
National Republican., 1878-10-04

Our so Black Cheviot Suits take the lead
Eiseman Bros, corner of 9TH and L.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

BALTIMORE homemade calf Boots, at $3.50,
at the great Boston Shoe Auction House, 40l
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Go TO julius Lansburgh for shades.

EIsEMAS Bros, corner Of 9TH and L streets,
are acknowledged the Clnthers of Washington.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

sig per cent interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits. J. II. s9uIER & Co.
Bankers 1915 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
TIE RELIEF COMMISSION.
Information Received from ~. Louis and th
Suffering Districts,

Information Received from 81. Louis and tho
Suffering Districts.
The executive committee Of the National
Yellow Fever Relief Commission was held
yesterday.
Surgeon. General Woodwork presented sev.
eral kilograms from A. X. Shepherd, chairman,
at st. Louis, NO., requesting that the Secretary
Of War grant the necessary permission that
various articles Of bedding aud clothing
needed for the supply boat be furnished at
Government rates. Also requesting the Secrc-
tary Of State to assist in the matter out Of
funds held by him, as the necessities and out
lay are very great.
The following reply was forwarded Gov.
ernor Shepherd:
Secretary OF War has directed Surgeon General
Barnes to make purchases as desired. The secrr.
tary Of State In Sew York may be back tomorrow.
Buffalo will forward 500 today to Bliss.
JOHN ". woODwORTH
From information received that Mrs. Ira
Elder and Mrs. Davidson, Washington nurses,
were down with the fever, the chairman telc-
graphed the Howard Association officers at
Memphis, Tenn, to spare no expence for their
comfort and ultimate recovery.
The following kilograms were read:
Rooms RELIEF COMMITTEE
Holly SPRINGS, MIS- Oct. /, 1873
National ltilJir ICrcr Commission:
GENTLEMES Your kind favor enclosing $500 re-
ceved, and will be most faithfully d!sbursed,
W. J. l.. HOLLAND
Chairman Relief Committee.
Thrty.two dead since september IS. No abate-
menL
NICRsBuRG, Miss, Oct. 2, ls7s
4. s. SDlOmOHs, Chdii1dH:
viii attend to your request In regard to Morgan
families at once. There were twenty new cases on
the lst instant The condition Of affairs Is dcplor-
able. EDW. 8. BUTTS,
President Nicksburg Bank.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. ., 1875.
4. s SO,OntOHs Ch~ifBldH:
Draw on Inc at sight for SlOC for relief fund.
e. L. LINDSEY, Mayor.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
The Grand Concert Repetition.

julius LAHsBuRGH, the Popular Low-Priced
Carpet Furnisher, i37 7th, between d and L.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

ATTENTION! Mems calf Boots, at e, at the
great Boston Shoe Auction House, 4si Pennsyl-
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

"a aud IS Pantaloons to order stylish.
Eiseman Bros, corner Of 7th aud streets
National Republican., 1878-10-04

SECOND installment Of Boys Clothing at re-
markable low prices. Eiseman Bros, 7tl aud Z
National Republican., 1878-10-04
Real Estate Transfers,

FALL STYLES, IS pants to order. Eiseman
Bros corner 9Th aud T. streets.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

Arr you bilious. troubled with heaoache. dizzy
ness, sick stomach constipation, &c2 Are you dys-
peptic, nervous, dull, and languid7 Averse to all
eIerton. Is your life misersblc7 You require
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold BY all
druggists, 3 cents per package, which makes q
quart Of medicine.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
A Poker Club.

NOBBY Suitings SIS Suits to order. Else
man Bros, corner of eth and streets.
National Republican., 1878-10-04

WELLS MAcnNE-srREAp STRENGTHENING PIAsr.
tRs are still the best known. Thoir curative pow.
en far surpass all others
National Republican., 1878-10-04

Is your hair harsh, drv and stif7 Does II refuse
TO curlI Dress It with IHoHrsos's oMADE OrriNE.
An oleaginous compound OF singular merit II
will improve it. Sold by druggists. &c. Price Is
and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
For Sale.
"THE HANDSOMEST ROW IN w.,
1889, 1854, 1896, 1898, and 1910 Rhode Island av

Two story, basement ard mansard. with sub
cellars; heavy stone foundations; II rooms
bays 10 every story veraniRll n rear, with ar
ran gcments for summer cooking; Two water
clio cts two stationary washstnrds; lOl ad cold
lurnbel 50 as TO prevent the possibility OF OdOrs On.
terug; Iron speaking tubes 70 principal par
lions and TuUk irssed, thus sustain g tie floors and
preventing the cracking Ofwnlls rescOed ceilings
and walls expensive trimmings ard Casinys stained
IN imitation OF walnut; two years IN Uuilding mainly
by days work, under the minute personal direction
Of owner with special reference to thoToughncS-,
Imness, and durability, no element OF which Il lack
ing: steps. walks. and areas Of stone; ibtO corner
elegant wardrobe, with mirroT three was hstanls,
heated by furnace; n hard wood cabinet finish; etc
giant as any hol e In the city. All were built with n
view to the meals of ncTsOns Of dsCeTnmeml Hnd taste,
who require "A home nrtre elegant and durable than
the cheap cOnsli uctlOlls usually built for SUE A.
owncf II obliged to reRllzr they will he sold for
fourth less than builder would chn ge to reproduce
them. Apply on the premises. seplim'
FOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN & CO., 81.
Cloud building. Real estate and loans jyily
National Republican., 1878-10-04

HARD times demand economy; pracuce II by
| renovating your soiled gloves with JouvHS's IEo-
pERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price Is cents per
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-10-04
tons were palmed OF upon the public under this
name. Ayers sarsaparilla Is no Imposition.

fousd PEOPLE do pay attention TO your teeth
neglect Will soon ruin them. BE wise IN time
Clean them daily with THURsros's IVORY PEARL
TooTH POWDER. the most perfect dentrihce known.
II VIII keep them through life In good condition,
white aud SOUND. Will harden the gums, swccten
he breath. and prevent toothache Sold by all
irugEists rs and 80 cents per bottle.