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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
The Suffering Irish,

A meeting of tho general committee OF
Irish citizens was held last night at Carroll
Hail. and perfected arrangements for the mass
meeting to be held on the Goth instant ut Lin.
coin Hall. General James X. O'Beirne pre-.
sided aud Major Richard. Oulahan acted as Sec
rotary. Satisfactory reports were received
from all the committees. The Marine Band is
expected to be in attendance and
the stage will be handsomely festooned
and decorated with flags and flowers. A
cablcgram outline of the meeting will be sent
to Ireland to comfort the sufferers. Appro-
pirate resolutions have been adopted TO be
presented to the meeting. An executive com.
mittee Of twenty-five of the influential citizens
of the District, headed by Mr.. Corcoran, have
been elected. The chairman of the committee
of arrangements has been instructed to invite
President Hayes to he present The stage
will also be draped IN flags Of all kinds.
Mr. George w. Riggs will be Invited to be-
come treasurer for the reception Of subscrip.
lions. Provisions have been made for the cir.
culaton of subscription lists, and the latest
authentic news regarding the condition of the
sufferers will be read to the meeting Every
arrangement has been perfected for a success.
full meeting and gratifying results are antici'
patod. ChiefJustice Cartier will preside, and
Senator Thurman, Speaker Randall Hon. G.
q. Loring. Hon. ]. L. Kenna, Hon. L. j
Ellis, Hon. A. G.. McCook, Row. j. l.
Rankin and Hon. j. r.. Hawley will address
the meeting. Other prominent men, includ'
ing Senators David Davis, Bayard, Window
Eaton, Conkling Hon. c. L. Hooker, Hon
Eppa Hunton, Hon. Thomas Young, Hon
| Hester Clymer. Senators Carpenter, Jones
| Cockrell Hon. Robert q. Ingersol, Hon. Rich
ard T. Merrick, Hon. Fred. Douglass, Rev. +
L. Boyle, Rev. Johu Lanahan aud Rev. Byrol
/ Sunderland have been invited TO speak, ant
| are expected to be present,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
GEORG ETOWN NEWS.

A post norton examination was held yester-
day morning, at the police station, upon the
body of Patrick Fitzgerald, who was found on
Thursday in tho canal packot-boat Ella with
u pistol.shot wound in his head from the eff
fects of which he soon afterward died. The
examination was made by Drs Shckell, Harti-
gan and Kleinschmd. 1t was found that tho
ball had passed above the right temple with
an upward and backward tendency. Tho
bullet, which had lodged near the top and
back OF tho head, WAS extracted and found to
be considerably fattened. There is little
doubt, however, but that the ball was fired
from the pistol found noar the wounded man.
The deceascd's face was greatly discOlorod by
the powder. An inquest was held upon tho
body yesterday morning at 1l;30, when, after
an examination of several witnesses, the fol.
lowing verdict was rendered: THAT the said
Patrick Fitzgerald came to his death about 3
o'clock p. m, January 10, 1880, in tho police
ambulance while in transit to the Providence
Hospital. from pistol-shot wound inflicted by
himself, but we are unable 10 say whether it
was accidental or suicide"
Last evening was spent very enjoyably by n
large number of Georgetown young people,
with few of the elders, at the Seminary.
Dancing and refrcshmcnt formed the pro-
gramme.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

About o'clock last night Officer Young en-.
countercd a crowd of seven Colored roughs on
street, between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets northwest, acting in r dsorderly man.
ner IIo arrested George Jones, alias Doug
lass, who made violent efforts to escape, strik-
ing the officer, aud making q desperate resist.
auCe On n street, between Twelfth aud
Thirteenth streets, his companions, who fol-
lowed, became so demonstratiye- threatening
TO release the prsOner--that tho officer was
compelled to use his baton, at the same time
blowing distress whistle, which was an.
sworod by Officer Johnson. Ia the meantime
Mr.. Frank Libby, Of tho firm Of Wlllctt &
Libby, 1909 n street, hasteuod 10 tho assist.
ance OF Officer Young, but he was assaulted by
the mob aud seriously injured, being struck
In tho head with Il brick and had two OF
his front teeth knocked out. Tho prisoner
was subsequently, safely lodged In the station
house by the officer, and it is hoped that h,
and his followers will meet their deserts. II
is understood that this man was recently re
leased from tho peuitontaly where he bad
been conhned for similar otloEso. Drs
IIartlgan aud Gleason rendered medical aid t.
Mr. Libby
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
COMING EVENTS.
With the Shadows Which They Cast
Before Them.
The Republican Central Comnitteo-Elec-
ton of Dclegates-A Dispute In the sixth
Distriot-1he Mass-NIeetiug in Ho-
half ct i,e Irish Sufferers
Distinguished speak,
era Expected, sc.
The Republicans Organizing

In pursuance of the call of the Republ lean
Central Committee, meeting Of Republicans
of the Sixteenth dstict was called last even.
ing by Mr.. G. w. Swaggart, who was designated
for the purpose by Mr.. Holmes chairman of
tho Republican Central Committee When
the meeting was over, the result was officially
announced as follows:
WAsHISGroS. D. c., January 16 1879.
hereby certify as president of the Sixteenth
District Republican club, that the following named
delegates to the Republican Central Committee for
the ensuing year USSOE Clarence NJ Barton II;
William J. Lee, 49, CIV swogg91T!, -
President ofthc sixteenth District.
WILLIAM J. LEE, Secretary.
Mr.. Holmes, who was on the ground, dc.
clarcd that tho meeting was packed, saying
that the doors wero locked and he and others
were excluded. He also announced his inten-
ton of designating Mr. A. X. Browne to call
recognized the authority of Mr. Holmes as
chairman of the Central Committee, by fol.
lowing out his instructions to call meeting
in the District, states that the meeting which
was duly advertised, was not packed, that the
only persons excluded were few who did not
reside in that district, and that there were
forty-eight persons present.
Pursuant to y call for a meeting of the Re-
publicans of the Sixth legislative district to
elect delegates to the central committee there
was a goUdly gathering last evening. The
meeting was called to order By Lloyd Mudd
who had been designated to call the voters oil
tho district together An election of presi'
dent of the organization resulted in the cleo
ton of William II. johnson, who was escorted
to the chair by John Bell his principal com.
petitor, and Perry Wilson,
Ca taking the chair, Mr.. Johnson made q
short speech expressing his thanks for the
honor conferred and his determination to dc
what he could for his district aud to promote
suffrage in the District.
The organization WAS then completed by th'
election of the following otliccrs John Bell
vice.president; Calvin +. S. Brent, secretary
aud Lloyd Mudd, treasurer.
The meeting then proceeded to the election
Of delegates to the Central committee, aud the
following were chosen William II. Barker
William b. Reed and Lloyd Mudd alternates
Perry Wilson aud Marccllus West
An executive committe was appointed, con
sisting of Ohio Bronson chairman; John Jcn
nings, Jacob Sheppard, James Smith AN,
William II. Tiilman. r. j. Harris, John Coz
zens and Perry Wilson were appointed as
/ finance committee.
| The meeting was harmonious, good orde
| prevailing throughout the evening,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
The Voting at st. AIoysius' Fair.

Tho fair of st. Aloysus' church for tho ben
eft of the parochial school was very largely
attended last evening. During the secret yot
ing for the first gold-headed cane q great dea
of excitement prevailed. Just before tn,
polls closed the two contesting candidates
Messrs D. Cornell and w. j. Crockett, came
upon the stage hand in hand, amid loud APP
piause, to witness the counting Of tho votes
When tho polls closed tho votes stood as fol
lows:
d. Council, Os5; W. J. Crockett, CSC d
McGivern, 10; j. Lawlor, 81; A. b. Coppes, 40
The Judges were Messls. $. A. Holohan, j. j
Hin, II. A. Rover A. S. Fennell, G., $. Koontz
chierjustice j. Moran; secretary, Simon Fen
nell. Tho votes for tho second cane, which
was voted for last Thursday night, stood; l.
Koerth, 1880; J. w. White, 1888; Captain
Duffy 2O8; $. Fennell 10O The fair will
close tonight at 10 o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
TIE SMfLL-POX.
A Brief History OF the Recent Outbreak
Results of Vaccination.


Thinking 1t would prove of interest to our
readers, q reporter of The NATIONAL REPUB.
LICAN CLEANED from Health Officer Townshend
last evening tho following brief history Of
facts relating to tho smallpox from date of its
outbreak up to the present time. There were
two new cases reported yesterday couple of
white children afflicted with a mild type Of
varioloid, at 1921 5 street northwest.
Since date of first report November 90
1870 up to the present time there have been
forty-threc cases and seven deaths. OF this
number 20 were whites, 90 colOred, 10 males
and 81 females. Fourteen persons have been
removed to the hospital two have died there
and nine of the twelve remaining are conval.
escent. The other three, recently received,
are doing well. The character of the disease
as classified shows 10 of the cases to have been
continent, II distinct smallpox and the re-
naming IL varioloid. The continent is stated
to be that class where the pustulCs unite, or
run together; the distinct whore thoy are
woll defined, butnot so numerous, while vario-
loid is very mild typo of the disease. OF the
IL persons suffering from conllucnt smallpox,
had never been vaccinatcd, only in infancy
and in the other three cases no evidence Of
recent or successful vaccination could be had.
Eight of the II casscd as distinct had never
been vaccinated, and none OF the others
within five years, successfully.
The last eight cases reported have been vari-
oloid of n mild type, aud tho Health Officer
states that he is well satisfied with the course
tho disease is taking. While he expects a few
cases to come along at intervals for while
yet, he does not apprehemd danger of its as
suming an epidemic form. There is no rea-
son for alarm, he says, aud tho reports regard e
ing the disease, especially those going beyond
the city, are very much exaggerated
The most perfect arrangements have been
completed for removals, precautionary meas
urcs, &c. Ono hour after case is reported
everything is furnished that can be desired All
cases are kept under constant surveillance and
every means is used to prevent spread Of the
disease. The vaccine physicians are making
from 500 to 900 vaccinations daily among the
poor and physicians in private practice arc
vacclnatng large number. lie advises all
to be vaccinated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

The friends and pupils of Mrs. Isadore Lord,
teacher of elooution, gave her pleasant re-
ccption, under tho direction of Dir. Howard,
at the residence Of Mrs. Sprightley, on G
street, corner Of Eleventh, on Tuesday even
ing last, which comprised piano solo by Miss
Fannie French; contralto song, "The ClanR OF
tho Wooden Shoon," by Mrs. Bodfist; The
Marsellaise," by Professor Giers; vocal and
instrumental music by other guests, and read.
lug by Mr.. Tweedalc and Miss Bancroft; all
being excellent. Tho exercises were alter.
mated with readings by Mrs. Lord, exhibiting
her remarkable powers as an elocutonist and
ability as teacher. The spacious parlors
were fillod and the guests, among whom were
several representatives of the press wert
unanimous in pronouncing ii ono of the mos
enjoyable receptions of the season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
ANNIE LEWIS. See amusement column.
WANTS to KIII HIlnself.

cinct station-house Thursday night, and there
gave his name IA John Smith, of Chicago, Is
detained at Police headquarters, it being sup.
posed that he ran away from home. Yester'
day ho stated that his name was Samuel Law.
son, and that ho resided with his sister in New
York, but inquiry NY telegraph in New York
failed to substantiato his story. When he came
to Washington two or three days ago he APP
peared to be well supplied with money. He
announced his attention yesterday afternoon
of ending his life, aud no removed his sus
penders, it is believed, for tho purpose Of
choking himself These being taken from
him, he tore up the pilow'coveraud attempted
to make a moose Of it. Being frustrated ia
this he secreted acaso.linfe in his cell, but wa!
discovered in this also.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
A Child Artist,

A few days ago Miss Lulu Yelling the little
daughter Of Mr.. f. f. Yelling, Of Pottsville,
Pa, came to Washington in company with her
father upon the invitation of Secretary Schurz.
guests OF Dir. Bovee, No. SOC L street. Tho
child is remarkable for wonderful SIX i'll on tho
piano. Last evening Miss Yelling was invited
to the Executive Mansion, and gave an exhi-
bition of her great skill, delighting all her
hearers. During the evening she played
Bach's prelude and Fugue," Gottschalk S
God Save the Queen" Handels Harmonious
Blacksmith" and Thalberg's Home, Sweet
Home" The performance last evening gave
so much pleasure to Mrs. Hayes that tho little
girl has been invited to visit the Executive
Mansion again this morning to play for the
family, and especially for Miss Fannie Hayes,
who is Of about the same age rs Miss Yelling,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Louislana's Vote on Her Constitution.

dispatch from New Orleans, dated Janu.
airy /, states that the board Of canyassers that
day completed the official count of the vote
for tho new constitution. 1t was adopted by
a majority of 59,lis The debt ordinance was
adopted by 1O,4s7 majority. The test ques.
ton Of the integrity OF the franchises Of tho
Louisiana State Company was, therefore hand.
somelY Endorsed by the citizens of New Or.
leans after an experience of The last twelve
years of strict honesty and exact fairness. The
particulars Of tho next the HIM drawing
may be bad by addressing n, A. Dauphin New
Orleans, La, or same person at No. $40 Broad
way New York city, N. Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

This society held its usual weekly meeting
last evening at their rooms in the Frankin
school building. After the usual interesting
literary exercises Mr.. +. Coyle was affirmed as
n member and X. Scanlon elected one. The
election of officers next being in order, the
following gentlemen were elected as such for
the next term: j. Kelley, president; L. @.
Simms, vce-presdent; G. b. Hanford, secre-
tary; p. H. Fitzhugh, treasurer b, i. Thomp-
son, Judge; g. A. Starweather, recording
secretary, and e. Il. RhoOnI, editor. After the
transaction of tho other business before the
society the meeting adjourned to next Fri
day evening, when the first of series OF
literary entertainments will be given.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Jenny Perry's Boy.

A little boy named Willie Perry, who ran
away from his mother Jenny Perry, living on
Thirteen and-a-half street. near ID northwest,
was taken to Police headquarters by Mrs.
Spencer yesterday. Mrs. Spencer desires to
have the boy taken into court and formally
committed to h0r care, so that he will be out
of his mothers reach. The boy ran away from
his mother last Tuesday and went to Mrs
Spencer's house. Jenny Perry is the woman
who was arrested last summer for cruelty
beating her little girl The boy tells story
of brutality equaling that told by the girl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

A mission will be commenced mt high mass
at st. Joseph's German church, on Capitol
Hill, tomorrow morning, to continue till next
Monday week. The exercises, which will DO
in German, will be conducted by the cee-
brated Jesuit Father +. Y. Wonnger, whose
reputation as all orator aud author is wide
spread. 1t is said that his force and earnest
ness of manner are so great that his hearers
interpret his language through his actions and
gestures.
hero from Memphis, where he is stationed,
that, although only a few weeks, it seems like
n year since he left here, aud the oftener his
mind reverts TO the years he spent here the
more he appreciates the people of Wash.
ington.
The Forty Hours devotion will he COM
menced oil Sunday, the 25th instant, ut St.
Mary's German church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

A colorcd dairyman named A. q. Wall, liv-
Ing on Good Hope Hill, appeared at tho Fifth
precinct station about o o'clock last night with
II cut evidently done with sharp knife, rum
his coat where it had been cut with the knife.
Wall stated that he had been cut in Sinclair
Burley's restaurant on ID street between
Twelfth and Thirteenth; that he had gone
into the restaurant and stated that If the mon
arrested for the murder of IIirth were guilty,
they should be lynChed, and upon that several
colored men attacked him. Upon investigation
Lieutenant Kelly learned that Wall went into
the restaurant and assaulted a man named
Brooks. and that Brooks got case knife aud
went for Wall. The police are looking fol
Brooks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

The clerk Of the court has issued the follow
ing marriage licenses; Charley Saunders and
Mary 4. Barnes; William Powell, Of Mont
gomcry county, Md, and Pauline Kaiser Of
this city; William IL. Henson and Charlotte
Spcakes; William II. Owens, Of Bcunngs
Station, d, g., and Frances Talbot, OF thl
city; James Lawlor and Johannah O'Brien
Il. W. Darby aud Clara NJ. Esller, both o.
Georgetown, d. c.; Wilson Boldeu, Of New
York city, aud Ellen o. Page, of Alexandria
Val David Harris and Nellie Brooks, both o
Sarah Rlmme.s,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Where to Purchase Good Clothing.

"Oak Hall" The wolI'knOwn clothing es'
tablshment of Noah Walker & Co., No. 625
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, has beon re.
stocked with full line of clothing, of which
oyercoats and boys goods form prominent
town 10 one need fear but that everything
sold Ia guaranteed to be as represented. No
one understands how to cater to the public
better than the gentlemen composing this
firm, as a call will fully attest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
An USEBf ENT'S.


National Thentro--Lotta.
Vvaclous, sparkling Lolita will gladden. the
hearts OF the frequenters of tho National
next week, appearing in Zip" "Musotte"
and ''The Little Detective" Hor delincations
are flashes of the sunshine of humor, relieved
now ana then by hoeoy clouds of pathos. She
belongs to the flying cavalry of the stage,
bounding over all obstacles and capturing
her audience by her dash and daring. Yet,
withal she is womanly throughout; her act
ing is never loud or vulgar; there is no trick
cry, no catch. word humbug; all is like tho
bubbling up of pure spring-water which Is as
harmless as II Is refreshing. Her tour during
the present season has been series OF sue
cesses, and we doubt not she will add to the
list while with us.
"Black Crook"
Nox week the stage Mt Ford's will be given
mp to grand Transformation scenes and cnchaut.
ing pictures AS the Kiralfy Brothers will pro.
duce tho Black Crook " with all the mngna.
ccncc that characterized its production at
Niblo's Garden. New York. Grand ballots,
gorgeous scenery, beautiful costumes aud all
that Black Crook " implies will DO tho order
Of tho day.
National Theatre-Sothcrn.
Last night the National Theatre was packed
on tho occasion of Mr.. Sothcrns benefit. Mr.
Sothcrn appeared in Sam" and "Dundreary
Married and Settled" aud II Is unnecessary to
say that the audience was delighted. Mr.
Lamb Miss Julia Stewart, and the other ex.
collent actors in the company, contributed
much toward making most enjoyable per-
formanco. At tho matinee this afternoon Mr..
Sothern will make his last appearance rs Lord
Dmdrcary, and tonight he will give us "Tho
Crushed Tragedian."
Ford's Opera aud Won
Boyle.
| Only two opportunities remain TO sec Rich.
mond aud Won Boyle in "Our Candidate"
There will be u matinee this afternoon, and
the engagement will close with the perform
ance tonight
Fancy CREAMERY, nice New York dairy
and choice Western Butter, in tubs and nine
| pound pals; also fine New York Cheese. Low
est prices and fair dealing. Spcers Whole
| sale Button and Cheese Store. Ninth and ID
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

A little boy named Kirby, one of the juvenile
crew of the training ship Saratoga. commanded
by Captain Evans, now lying at tho Washing
ton navy.yard, was drowned about o'clock
yesterday morning. He went upon the wharf
to get u bucket of water. A sentry heard Il
splash, aud that was the last known Of the boy.
Efforts made to recover the body were unsuc.
ccssful up to last evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

The opponents of the present management
of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company have
selected IL Reform Ticket" composed of Dir.
Joseph NJ. Toner, George Il. bearing George
w. Cochran, Henry Polkinhorn, George Bauer,
Reuben b. Clark and Thomas Sommerville,
The election takes place on Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
CITY ITEMS.


Four mouths is comparatively but a short
time, yet DR.. Won Moscliziskcr has accom-.
plshed more in Washington in that brief
period than any other physician could have
done in three times that many years. His
reputation was known to some of our citizens
and partially so to the public in general. The
press has known his great skill for years past
aud, therefore, introduced him 10 the public
by wcll-desorved editorial notices. Some of
our best citizens are now and have been his
patients and have publicly testified to his Sill.
perior method of treatment, tho cures effected
by him in cases of deafness, impaired sight,
throat, lung and chest diseases aud in cases OF
catarrh aud asthma. His offices are at $40
Ninetoonth street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

Treasures 10 bo sold at 1925 New York avenue.
] find 1t impossible 10 have them arranged for
exhibition to-day, Tho elegant display will
therefore be open for examination on Monday,
Tuesday aud wednesday of next week, sale
commencing Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
II. YAMADA,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Thermomstric Readings.


For New England and the Middle Atlantic
States, slightly warmer southeast TO southwest
winds, falling barometer, and clear or partly
cloudy weather, except, in the extreme north.
ern portion, areas of light rain or snow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

A MEETING of Ohio voters residing 10
Washington will be held at SOyereigns Hall,
$40 Eleventh street northwest this Saturday
evening ut 1880 o'clock sharp. All are Invited
nnd a mn Attendance Is lesired.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Professor Cromwelrs Art Lectures.

Professor Cromwell ectured OH the Homes
of England last night This afternoon Pro.
fessor Cromwell will give one of the best lee.
lures Of the course, "A Grand Tour in
EurOpe.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

THE Rowland Dental Association, oil Four.and.
a.helf street only 5. S. VIII tics artificial teeth
Philadelphia Price. 81 per set.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

Attention is called to tho advertisement
under Business Changes of hrstclass Shoe
| Store for sale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17
Avx1E LEWIS, january 90 Don't forget.


CoMPoUSD FLUID EXTRACT OF PIPsIssIwA cures
| kinney and bladder gravel, female weakness, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-17

s. and up for Pants, $50 and up for overcoats
$3.50 and up for making and trimming Pants J. A,
Greisbuuer, d35 Ninth street.