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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

A meeting Of the Dairymen's Association
was held last night at the residence of Mr.. j
W.Holland, l4l4 street. There was large at
tendance. Captain Wall presided wthMrJ.W.
Holland as secretary. The committee APP
pointed at the last meeting to inquire into the
necessity Of raising the price OF milk reported
that after full canvass of the city,all thoprom.
nent dairymen being Intercepted, they find
that at the present advanced price of grain,
cows, labor, Sc, good granted milk cannot
be produced and sold for less than ten cents
per quart, The association then adopted a
resolution to tho effect that on aud after the
1st of November good granted milk would be
sold at ten cents per quart. The association
then adjourned until the first Saturday in Do
Ccmbcr,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Mr. Samuel Lewis, the well-known iewoler,
died about II o'clock yesterday morning
at his residence on Fourth street, between
Ninth and Tenth. Mr. LOWS had been con.
fined TO his bad since January last, and HIS
death was not unexpected He was sixty-two
years of ago, II native of the District, and had
conducted business rs q jeweler in this city
for forty years. Few men have been rs much
beloved by their fellow-men rs Mr.. Lewis. lie
was a man OF scrupulous hou0r aud the high
est integrity and purity of character. His
death is u sad blow, not only TO his family, but
to a large number of men who loved him rs u
brother. Tho funeral will take place from
his late residence at 2;30 o'clock Monday af
ternoon. The remains will DO inferred at Oak
Hill. A meeting of Excelsior Lodge, No. II,
/. o. o. f., is called for this evening to arrange
for attending the funeral of Dir. Lewis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Mr.. George F. Hardin, dry.goods merchant
has removed from 1913 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast to $40 Pennsylvania avenue, few
doors from his old location, where, ss hereto.
fore, he will conduct his business fairly lib
orally aud justly. His name is tho synonym
of integrity and is q household word with the
citizens OF Capitol Hill and East Washington.
His new store is elegant and commOdiOus and
a credit not only TO Capitol Hill but to tho en-
tire District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
So ovERcoATs. EIsEMAN BROS.
CITY ITEMS.
Money EapidIy Made.

Small and large investments, from SIS to $40 Co.,
III the combination OF Messrs. Lawrence & Co.
pay large profits. This new and successful system
unites thousands Of orders from customers into one
immense capital, and Is managed with the best
skill and experience in the stock market. Profits
arc shared pro rata by customers every month
Shareholders thus obtain nil the advantages of
large capitalists. Thousands are rapidly making
money. and many have acquired handsome for
tunesby this safe and legitimate methods, which
has been among the most successful OF the move.
ments Of the Stock Exchange. Twenty five dollars
$500 will net 80 600 &c. according to the state of the
market New explanatory circulars. with "un-
MesSis. Lawrence d Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, New York city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
Services Tomorrow.

Rev. Alexander Kent (Univcrsalist) will
preach in Tallmadgc Hall tomorrow ut IL a.
IN. Sunday school at 9:45 Il. m.
The Rev. DIR. Townsend, rector of tho Church
of the Incarnation, having returned to the
city, is expected to ofiiciate at that church at
the usual hour tomorrow.
Church of the Redeemer reformed Episco-
pail, chapel of tho y. NJ G. A., Lincoln Hall
Services ut IL n. m. Sermon tomorrow by DIR.
Rea. Seats free. All welcome.
E.strcet Baptist Church, E street, between
Sixth and Seventh-Rcv A. L. Mason, pastor
will preach tomorrow services commence al
Il o'clock n. IN. and 1880 o'clock p. III.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

projecting, and there was n cut about three
inches in length behind the right ear. Klop-
for had him conveyed to tho Fifth precinct
station, where he was attended by DR.. Walter.
The man was unable 10 give his name or any
account Of the affair, being Supplied with
liquor, but later in tho night three country
men called at tho station and Identified him
as a farmer named John O'Banion, residing in
Middleburg Va. His injuries arc not serious,
but he will boar tho marks Of his beating as
long as he lives.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
Charged with Arson.

The four members Of tho Balor family, ar
rested on suspicion Of setting fire to the houses
on o street, between Second and Third north
west, Thursday morning. were srraigned in
the Police court yesterday. Witnesses were
present to testify chat the defendants were
seen 10 come out OF the yard Of ono Of the
houses few minutes before the fire broke out.
The property is said TO belong to the heirs Of
Horace BailOr, and in order TO determine the
question of ownership Of the property tho
hearing was postponed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Mr.. George II. Run, well-known old citizen
of East Washington, died early yesterday
morning lie served some years ago in the
boards Of aldermen and common council, rep
resentng the old Sixth ward, aud was also at
one time u member OF the board of trustees of
tho public schools. He was a member Of Is. b.
French lodge of Masons. Tho funeral will
take place this afternoon ut o'clock. b.
Is. FrenGh lodge is called 10 assemble at
o'clock, so tIAt its members may attend the
funeral in body.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

improvements al .,.a 81. Marc Hotel.

The st. Marc Hotel, which has 5aen hand
somey rehtted and renovated and undergone
a number of improvements, will be reopencd
this evening under the management of Mestrs.
Stanton & Bowers The most noticeable i'm.
provement Is tho changes about the office, the
old office and bar-room aud store formerly
occupied by fruit-dealer having been thrown
into one commodious and handsome office. The
proprotors state that they intend to run the
st. Marc as q irst.cass hotel in every respect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
For Shades, 60 to Julius Lapsburgl's.


The clerk of the court has issued the fol.
lowing marriage licenses: D. II. Teeple and
X. A. A. Milstead; William J, Mcclure, of
Philadelphia, Penn, and Ida V. Gessford, of
this city; Jacob Smith and Ellen Gordon (;
James Dreamer and Emma Huluhan; Joseph
Plaskett and Lucy Hefflin both Of Fairfax
County, Va; Samuel Altman and Ida l.. Cook.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

THR SECRET KEY TO HEAITH.-The Science OF
Life or Self Preservation 800 pages. Price only 81
Contains fiity valuable prescriptions, either one Of
which is worth more than ten times the price the
book. illustrated sample sent roceipt of cents
for postage. Address DR., W. Ii. Parker, Bulfnch
street. Boston. Mass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

New NUVOrtIBenentss
81. Johns Church.
Uniyersalls services.
Opening new 81. Marc.
w. II. 4 o. H. Morrison.
d. b. French Lodge, u, A. A. NJ.
Proposal for plaster and joineri work.
Notice-MeetIng Of Excelsior Lodge, l. o. o. Il,
Meeting officers Army Navy and Marine Corps.
BY d. H. Warner, uotloneer-rrustee's sale Of
desirable property, John n, Oliver, trustee,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Special Oflcer Ben Kopfer found white
man lying at the corner of Thirteenth and
streets northwest last night, who boro evidence
Of having received a terrible beating His
nose was cut aud broken, piece Of the bono
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

The National Fair gave some business TO
Judge Smell yesterday morning. Joseph Gug-
the man arrested for selling 'anide"
rings, WAS arragncd ON the charge of obtain.
ing nouey by false pretenses, A young man
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

certainty in stylish goods can DO relied on by
all who purchase clothing from the old and re-
liable house of Noah Walker & Co., No. 625
Pennsylvania avenue, while its reputation for
perfect fitting, best material aud moderate
prices is well known to all who have purchased
goods from this establishment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Each of Warmers Safe Remedies-the Safe Kid.
ney and Liver Cure, Safe Pills, Safe Neryine and
Safe Bitterss asserted TO be the best Of It's class
expert can add an ingredient which will improve
any one of them, he will be paid high price for
the Improvement
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

WE BUY AND SELL LARGE QUANTITIES AND
FOR CASH, HENCE OUR POPULAR PRICES.
EiSEMAN BROS, CL0rHIERS AND TAlLORS
CORNER SEVENTH AND STREETS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
Almost an Unlimited Variety

Of boys aud chillren's suits aud 'overcoats to
select from Mt tho Boys Clothing House of b,
Robinson & Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue,
while tho prices are still moro inviting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
Il w USEN ENI'S.
National Thentre-"Nightx Dollar.n


The closing performance of Mighty Dollar" will
performance this evening THE Ticket.of-L Leave
Man" will be substituted for the mighty Dollar
Ford's Opera -House-"Our German Senator"
There will be matinee of "Our German Senator
at the Opera. House this evening. The engagement
of Mr.. Gus VII liams will close with tho perform
ance this evening.
Theatre Comiqus.
The many attractions offered at the Theatre
COmique has filed the house every evening To.
night the programme OF the week will be presented
for the last time.
JoscHy
The sale of seats for the only concert to be given
by this famous pianist at Lincoln Hall on Tuesday
night commences at Metzerotts music store this
morning.
Success of "Pjnafore" in Richmond.
The States of yesterday says 1--WE had 'Pinafore
again last night ut the theatre and seldom has our
good Old Drury' been so completely packed in all
its parts. Even ladies stood up In the passage
ways and lobbies during the entire performance
while hundreds had TO be turned away from the
doors. 1t may be said too, without meaning any
disparagement To our Amateurs. for of course
the size of real professionals, that never before
has 'PiDafore' been 20 well sung and acted. Miss
Bockel Is one of the most charming actresses we
have seen since the early days of Alice Oates and
her voice Is flexible, sympathetic and full of yari
ety. but she gets her best work in when she appears
as The Little Duke, and so, too, does Miss Mac
kenzle who possesses Il sweet voice and rare per-
ance; but her Blanche is new revelation of love.
Illness" The same company gives one night only
of "PinafOre" at Ford's on Monday evening, and
The Little Duke on Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

$35 for solid gold Waltham or Elgiu Stem
Winding Watch, at Il. Harris & Co.'S 435 Sew
enth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
IS oyERcoArs. EIsEMAN BROS.

AN opportunity seldom offered, rs Naudain,
709 Market Space, is oyer-stocked with auction
White Blankets, and to reduce it, will give for
q short time twenty per cent. OF.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

For New England and the Middle States slightly
cooler aud clear, or fair weather, with north by
west winds and rising barometer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

WE REFER TO OUR HOST OF CUSTOMERS
WHO HAVE BEEN PATRONIZING US FOR A
LONG NUMBER OF YEARS. EISEMAN BROS,
TAlLoRS AND CLoTHIEks, CORNER SEVENTH
AND STREETS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Split aud second, ounces, Is carat cases
one Of the finest made $3.50. jacobs Bgos
1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

Alleged Fatal Malpractice.

A colored woman named Annie Dean, living
in Cissell alley Georgetown, died suddenly
last night about 10 o'clock. A colored quack,
one John Williams, was arrested on suspicion
Of being concerned in the matter, which Cor
oner Patterson will investigate this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
IS ovERCoATs. EIsEMAN BROS.

A STEM-WINDER Waltham Watch $3.50, in
twO-ounce coin silver cases, ut Il. Harris &
Co.'s 435 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
CONS, Fine Shoes.

new aud handsome styles. Our 50 hand.
stitched gaiter the best out. Park Shoe Store,
032 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

RHEUMATIsM yields quickly TO Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
Fine stem winding norse-Tlmer,

JULIUS LANsBURaH, the popular Carpet fur
nisher
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
IS oYERcoATs. EIsEMAN BROS,

TherInometrio Readings.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. u. 8. A.,
OeLnbpr Al 1870
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

The sale of seats for the only concert to be giver
by this famous pianist Mt Lincoln Hall on Tuesday
night commences at Metzerotts music store thl
morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01

tArrlYe daily. Others SUI
On" For Tho lime Of depa
tis9inrnts elsewhere
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-01
ARRIv4H OFpISSEYGEE TRAINS,
Baltimore aud Potomac Depot, corner Sixth
aud Is Streets.
Baltimore and Ohio Depot, corner New Jor-
sey Avenue and street.

MHrtlnsburg ana lta-
gerst0WH "a. met.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
AN OLD MANS BANKRUPTCY.

CIxcrNNAu Ohio. Jan. IL, 1870
An Evansville Qnd.) despatch ssys considerable
sensation was created there by the announcement Of
tho failure Of MIR. Willard Carpenter. For forty
years he had been ono Of the most wealthy and
influential men in that region. his posses
sions being estimated NJ from fl.oo0.Ooo to
81 Q00.00O. He owns an enormous amount
OF real estate in that city and State. Two
years ago he endowed FREQ college. 10 re called
willard College,. with property worth from S35O.O00
to $500.OOO yhis endowment shortly after, at tho
GENERALLY oppressed desire Of tho citizens who we're
invited to CHOOSE. diverted To the erection Of
museum and public library and tho furnishing
of public park The failure will not afect
these schemes. Mr.. Carpenter organizer of
the project TO build straight line railroad
from Evansville to indianapolis but the ntrigncs of
rival corporations caused failure and burdencd Mr..
Carpenter With costly contracts which depleted His
purse. He was in business with Jonathan J. Merritt
OF Brooklyn, N. Y. Ut this time. and became greatly
indebted 70 him In ensuing complications. Mr. Mcr.
riffs heirs brought suit tor $4,000. and Mr.. Carpcn
Ter tested that he was not worth $500. He is nearly
eighty years old
rtt's heirs and the Air Line creditors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16

decrease of the high water here. which led
to the impression that the ice eher breaking up
or Was wearing away TO such extent that ii would
he easy for an iron sheeed steamer push through
it, The attempt and investigation of the facts
resulted quite differently. II asccrtained that
the volume of water passing this point making
its way III some places uncer the Ice gorge and III
others over the lowlands the river banks but thu
great mass OF ice in the river still remained intact
EXPORTS.
The steamship Wyanokc of the Old Dominion line.
left here This morning at O'Clock. She moved
cautiously down the river passed the bar three miles
below, where the gorge commenced and worked
safely through the ice as far as Wilton. six miles be-
low. At that point the engine got on the 'top-con-
tre'' and refused to work and the ship can
not row either way She is jammed
in the gorge. The steamship Richmond. OF
the same line, in attempting to come
up the river from City Point. cut through
the ice over 200 Yards and succeeded in reaching
yarina sixteen miles below. but finding the gorge
impenctrablc farther wisely concluded to turn back
to City Point. where she now is.
PERIL.
The schooner Cakes Arnes and the bark Pepita
stil firmly Undecided in the ice and raised consider
ably the water with hope OF being extricated.
1t is believed both Of those vessels will be lost when
the ice brcsksup.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
NORTHERN MEN IN THE SOUTH.
ADVANTAGES OFFERED TO SEEKERS OF HAPPY
HOMES.


IBY TELEGRAPH no THE HERALD.
CHARLOTTE, n. c.. Jan. IL, 1879.
convention of Northern mon who have settled in
the South since the assembled in this city to-day
The session was held in the Opera House. which was
decorated with Union and Confederate flags and the
banners of the local military companies. Between
seventy-ive and hundred delegates present.
representing FIVE States. N Dumont. of Charlotte.
chosen president, and ,vce presidents were
selected from Virginia. South Carolina. Georgia
and Florida. An address of welcome ON the part
of the citizens was presented and read. The Com
mittee on Resolutions of which Rev. 8. Msttoon.
president Of Biddle University (cooredl. this
city. chairman. presented preamble and reso-
buttons. lengthy and specific in character. They.set
forth in vigorous and attractive Language the varied
resources and advantages of the South declare that
personal and political liberty is everywhere MAIN
tained and that Northern settlers and Southern
tives live here together regardless Of politics,
amicably and on TERMS Of perfect good
neighborhood. The Convention Is composed OF
natives of many different States OF the
North, and of all political parties and of various
NOUS the resolutions having been adopted at first
seriatim and subsequently us whole. and amid APP
plause. and the deliverances and sentiment which
prevailed in the body in the highest degree har
monions. Tonight at the Opera House largely
attended meeting was addressed by delegates and
citizens, among others by the Mayor Of the city.
The Convention then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Jan. l6-l A. M. }


OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 16-l A. NJ.
Indications.
For the South Atlantic States, easterly winds.
warmer partly cloudy weather, and falling barome-
ter.
For the Gulf States, southerly shifting to
colder northwest winds cloudy weather and possibly
light rains followed by clearing weather, stationary
rising barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley southerly winds
with rain, vecring to colder westerly with rising
barometer and clearing weather.
For the Middle States, northeast veering to south
ery winds; cooler, followed by slightly warmer
cloudy weather with rain falling barometer.
For New England stationary rising followed by
falling barometer. cooler clear followed by warmer
cloudy partly cloudy weather and northeast winds.
The rivers will generally rise. &.
Cautionary signals continue at Grand Haven, Mil
waukee Ludington, Sandy Hook. Barnesat. Atlantic
City, Cape May, Cape Henry, Kitty Hawk, Cape Hat
terms, Cape Lookout. Macon, and ordered FOX
Woods Hole. Newport. New London. New Haven.
New York, Lewes, Baltimore and Norfolk. Cautionary
off shore signals continue at Indianola and Gal
weston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
A DOUBLE MURDER
BRUTAL DUTCHERY OF FARMER AND HIS
wHE-wHAT THE NEIGHBoRs sAw--Two COLI
OnED MEN SUSPECTED.

BRUTAL DUTcHERY OF FARMER AND HIS
onED MEN SUSPECTED.
[BY TELKGRApH TO THE HERALD
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. u.s. 1879.
A terribly CHASTITY double murder was perpetrated
the Bloomstcin farm, twelve miles west Of Nash
vile. last night. The crime not known until
eight O'Clock A. NJ. to-day. little girl. Ave
years old, who had slept at the house
of her grandmother, 200 yards distant. re-
turned home. and being unable to enter or
to arouse anybody. commenced crying loudly. St
tracing the attention Of the neighbors. who
went over, and. opening the door. gazed on
most horrible sight. On dsordered bed from
which the covering had been ruthlessly torn.
meyer q prominent German. and his wife.
whittemeyers head and face had been battered into
pulp, the whole left side Of the face having been
almost torn away: his undershirt was driven
into his broken ribs with some rude instrument.
and he had been disembowellcd. the flesh having
the appearance of being torn out by main force.
His wifes gown torn and tucked up in wad
under her shoulders; her breast was beaten into
frsgments she had been three times stabbed in tho
side. These wounds had apparently been pro-
duced with stick. She also had been dis
which WAS about as large u mans wrist. sharrened
at the point The muf,lcrers had run it across tho
stomach from one side to the other. and then torn
the whole abdomen away. Upon the bloody
breast Of the mother lay an infant of twelve
months, cooling TO the ltcless face. Be
tween mother and father, sitting in q pool
Of blood and prattng TO the babe was little
girl two years of age. In the room four largo
rocks. and an iron wedge covered with blood lay on
chair near the bed. 1t is thought that whittcmcyer
must have bocn discmbowelled with the wedge.
coLoRED MIN SUSPECTED.
Suspicion rests upon q colored man named Knox
Martin who, with George Berry, coored, had q dis
pute with Whttemeye- ut Christmas. about q days
work which Whittemoyer claimed they did not do.
h. however, paid them, and both left the place.
Martin returned yesterday and was seen about
Whttameyers premises.
II is stated that whttemcyer had money and that
the house was robbed aiter the murder. After conf
hitting the crime the murdcrcrs went to the wash
stand and washed their hands. leaving bloody water
in tho washbowl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
A TURKISH RAILWAY DISASTER.

4 TRAIN PREczprrATED THROUGH BRID0E,
AND MANY PEOPLE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
FIX cAM.E TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Jan. 10. 1879.
A despatch 10 the Standard from Philippopolis
states that railway train fell into the River Ards
on Saturday, and that . Russian general several
other officers and 200 men drowned. Tho acct.
ncnt was caused by the breaking down Of bridge.
Adespach from Constantinoplc. dated Sunday merely
says several Russians were killed by this accident
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
ANOTHER SNOW STORM.

The sudden fall in the temperature yesterday after
succeeded early in the evening by drifting
fall of snow accompanied by chilly wind. In q
short time the streets of the city wrapped in
a shroud. and winter more asserted bleak and
forbidding mastery In few hours the snow had
accumulated in such quantity travel the horse
car lines seriously impeded and it was found
necessary to bring into reQusition the snow ploughs
on the Third avenue and other lines of travel. At
midnight several incoming trains due.
probably owing the effects of the storm in the in
terror of the State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-16
NORTH CAROLINA sENATORsHlP.
fny TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
RALEIGH, Jan. Is, 1879
The democratic caucus Of the General Assembly to-
night nominated Governor Y. Il. Vance by acclama-
ton for election to the United States Sem
alto to succeed Senator A. s. Merrimon, whose
time expires March 4. The Legislature being
largely democratic insures his election, which
will take place next Tuesday After the
nomination he was notified and his presence re-
questcd. Amid much applause and enthusiasm he
entered the hall and spoke for q few minutes in a
very stirring manner He expressed his grateful
ness for the compliment bestowed upon him and
congratulated the party upon it's unanimity q SEN
mi