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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Captain Herbert Bryants agricultural establish
ment was broken into last Tuesday night, but moth
ing has been missed.
George Lucas, white, convicted yesterday of
stealing meat from the grocery store of Mr.. John
Rice, and received twenty lashes.
The chief engineer of the fire department has
abolished the fire districts into which the city was
recently divided, because of the bad condition of
the streets.
The citizens of Alexandria County are anXiOrISlY
waiting and hoping for the passage of the bill by
Congress for the free bridge across the Potomac
River into Georgetown.
Captain Harry H. Service has just received by
express from the lofts of l.. Oferman. Jersey City
y. j., some fine specimens of imported Antwerp or
Horning pigeons, which are to be added TO his al
ready fine stock of birds.
Mr.. Joseph IT, White, formerly of this city, has
been promoted from passenger agent of the Port
Royal and Augusta Railroad Company, which Of
fee he has filled for Il number of years, TO con-
tracing freight and passenger agent of the same
company.
A joint meeting of the commissioners of the sink
ing fund and the committee Oh public property was
held last night i'll the auditors office, for the pur-
pose of hearing the views of those interested in the
ent law regulating the sale of fish.
Among the candidates spoken Of for mayor at the
next election are the following: Messrs John B.
SmoOt, William II. 8Iarbury Henry Strauss and
Colonel L. ". Reid; and for the Legislature George
II. Mushbach, Linden Kent Judge Charles Z.
Stuart, and Mayor CORTLAND H. Smith.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
ASHLEY FREE AGAIN.
The Alleged Bogus Diamond Man Re
Leased from alsfndH.


Charles Albert Ashley, the alleged confidence
operator arrested by Detectives McDevitt and Eoss
Wednesday. was released by the officers yesterday
Mr.. Charlie Nyc. the wclknown temperance adj
vote. called at police headquarters yesterday morn
ing AID stated that on Ashley's representations he
had loaned him $3.50, taking as collateral two pawn
tickets. one representing s225 advanced Oh a
diamond ring and another for Sl75 on q diamond
pin. and also a cluster diamond ring. Ashley, to
whom Nye had been attracted by an advertise
ment required him togive receipt for the articles
named, setting forth that he would return them to
Ashley one month from date, when the money was
returned to him.
An attempt was made to make case out of this
against Ashley, but the District Attorney decided
that as Nye held the receipt mentioned, and the
time for the return of the money would not arrive
for several weeks, there no grounds for
prosecution st present Subsequently all arrange
ment was made by which Ashley agreed to return
Nyes money. Ashley kept his agreement, aud
about noon took his leave of the officers al police
headquarters and departed free man.
Mr. jacob Cohen. the pawnbroker. who issued
the tickets which Nve accepted as collateral stated
TO REPUBLICAS reporter that Ashley had paHned
the stones there and he had treated him as he
would any other customer. Whether Ashley had
SwindeG anybody with bogus diamonds he did
not know, but he considered the value of the diR-
monds which he had received from Ashley fully
sufficient to guarantee him from loss and he was
perfectly satisfied 10 keep them If they were not
rod
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Battle OF the Branches.

Yesterday afternoon in the House ladies restalt-
rant, lady might have been, and was, seen seated
al a table masticating a raw sirloin steak
Another lady was engaged in slowing away to
within the limits of her corset dozen fried. Both
were attended by their soft young men. The aus
tcre (oysteU lady passed cut first, and, as she did
So gave the other look calculated TO crush her at
once. The object of this whitening glance asked
her Young man, Who is that woman?' of course
he did not know. Then she thought she would
find ont, and as she walked ont OF the restaurant
door to get good look at her frOwning gazer the
woman with the eyes gave her fearful look used
some inverted English, and started at her as if to
'antagOniZc" her-to Use congressional term.
But the escorts waited their ladies away in oppo-
site directions. and the scene" was al an end
The theory" is that one Of these fair NenISes re-
volyed across the others orbit in some love matter
and thus does man in his time; cause much trouble
No damage and no cards.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
FASHION NOTES.

Not every one knows yet that the Sara Bern
hardt ruff of lace in triple box plaitS is held in
place by two threads of wire that pass along the
inside ofthe ruff, quite out of sight.
Paintings on atbrims are the newest freaks of
Paris fashion. The Confess de Paris first had her
coat of arms painted on her bonnet and strings,
and now many of the huge Velasquez-Shaped black
felt hats are deliberately Ornamented with flowers,
buds, and butterflies, painted by some of the best
Partisan artists.
For mid-winter costumes, Jenny June suggests
combination of silk plush with plain or ribbed
cashmere, the latter being the newest, finest, as
well as the most expensive. The costume should
consist OF a trimmed skirt attached to a bodice of
French twill, plush jacket trimmed with large
pearl buttons. and cap and muff of plush to match
with additional finish of cord and satin feathers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
The Irish Republ,eaus.

The Irish-American Republican Club held its
regular meeting at the German Hall, on Eleventh
street, last evening, Mr.. Vicc-President McWhor-
ter in the chair, and Judge P. f. O'ConnOr secre-
tary.
The rapid growth in the membership of the club
demanded large hall for its accommodation, and
it was compelled to give up its old headquarters
on Louisiana avenue and rent the German Hail.
The club adopted a handsome hat, submitted for
its adoption by Mr.. Stinemetz the halter which
will be worn by the members of the club on the
occasion of the inaugural parade on the 4th of
March next The badge of this club will be appro-
pirate and handsome. 1t is thought that before
the ith of March the ITisil-Amercan Republican
ladies of the District will be able TO present the
club with beautiful stand Of colorS. for which
they are now raising subscriptions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
I. VI. e. A. Reception.

Mr. Edward F. Simpson and Mr.. and Mrs Charles
B. BealI, of the Foundry Methodist Church, re-
ceved the guests last evening at the rooms OF the
Young Mems Christian Association. The pro-
gramme was as follows: Miss EichelberSer, of Bal
timore, gave several piano solos; also sang Duet
with Miss Katie Gore, entitled the Carnival of
Venice" With Mr.. Charles Burgess she also sang
"Where is my Wandering Boy Tonight" Miss
Lulu Clokey recited al intervals "St Patrick's
Martyrs The Sale of Old BacheIors,' and the
Burial of Moses" Misses Wood and Hennng
sang Duet. Miss Ella Ricketts, gave an original
piano variation Oh Home, Sweet Home" Mr.. J.
b. Wishard sang very sweetly, " Is my name writ
ten there Mr. W. is the secretary of the Interna
tiOnal college Association, and viii make short
stsY in WASHINGTON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
suing a street Railroad Comn,,,

John Edwin Iarisse, by his next friend. Nr. o.
d. Barrett, and through his counsel General B. L.
Butler and Hon. J. Amber Smith, has entered suit
against the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company for $4,000 damages. On November %.
1859, he run over by one of the company's cars
at the intersection of Seventh and streets north
west and the injury was so severe as subsequently
TO require the amputation of one of his le@e The
counsel in the case have been attempting for
several months TO make a compromise, bu. have
failed owing to the inability of the parties con-
cerned TO agree upon the amount due.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
The Festive GauIx

The pclting rain had no effect whatever upon
the attendance at the annual French masked ball
at Odd Fellows Hall last night, as by nine o'clock
the floor was crowded bymaskers. The crowd were
evidently on pleasure bent, and its heterogeneous
character allowed the utmost latitude to those who
felt tke hunting their level As the hourOfmidnight
approached the crowd received large reinforce
ments from business men out late and fresh ar
rival of groesquely costumed maskers both sexes
Squared the festivities which then showed no sign
Oflagging 70 fever heat The dancing was kept up
until the night emerged into morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
South Washington. Gr,eyance.

The South Washington Protective Association
called meeting al st. Domipic's Hall last even
ing, but the attendance was slim and the proceed
ings devoid of interest the rank and file of the
association being afraid to venture out in the rain
A report was read from the finance committee ap-
pointed at previous meeting in which it was
suggested that 5000 be raised to further the aims
of the association in taking steps TO secure the re-
InQyal of the tracks of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company from Maryland and Virginia
avenues A committee consisting of Messrs f. g.
Wheeler, !. II. Richardson, and J. II. johnson was
appointed to solicit subscriptions for this purpose
and the meeting a6innrned -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Taking Papers from the Court Files. -

Considerable trouble mas been experienced in
the clerks office to keep track of legal papers and
TO obyiate the difficulty the Court in General Term
passed the following order: The clerk may de-
liver any paper, except bonds or undertaking., be-
longing TO the files of this court i'll any cause to
any practicing attorney of this court appearing in
such cause upon such attorney delivering to the
clerk receipt containing memorandum of the
be held responsible as an officer of this court for
the safe custody of every such pa per- and for the
return thereof TO the clerks Office on demand of
the clerk. Such papers shall not be delivered to
any person who is not an attorney as above pro-
yi1ed, nor shall paper in any cause be delivered
in any event to party in such cause"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Tho Jo,,nson Wurae, case

The case of John SlaS Johnson (whtte.) indicted
for the murder of James Johnson (coloredl, on
Fourteenth street, the afternoon of the 18th of
March, 1880, by shooting him in the right side of
the forehead, set peremporily for trial yester
day. Justice James was engaged in the General
Term and did not ge; into the Criminal Court until
halfpast one o'clock. Ii announced that
Colonel Cook, senior counsel for the defenda Mt
unable to be present, having not yet recovered
from severe sickness.
Mr. Williams said that he thought the colonel
would be able 10 attend court to-day, but in case
he not they would proceed with the trial with
out further delay.
Mr.. Perry replied that il was serious case where
the life or death of man was i'll question. and the
Government would prefer that Colonel Cook should
be present. If ii thought that he could he in
journing.
The case was linen sent over until today
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
The smith.oniau Records.

At the annual meeting Of the Board of Regents of
the Smithsonian Institute Wednesday resolu-
ton was adopted that the thanks of the Board of
Regents are due and are herewith presented to Mr..
William J. Rlees, the chief clerk of the Institute
for the excellent, accurate, and interesting man
ner in which under the direction Of the secretary
he has collated and edited the three volumes Ell
titled respectfully
!. The Smithsonian Institution Documents
relative to the origin and history.
J. Journals of the Board of Regents the re
ports OF committees, statutes &c.
). James SmithsOu and His Request.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
"Reminiscences Iorgau.s suIs

. The case of Commissioner Thomas ?. Morgan
against the District of Columbia yesterday came
before Justice Hagner on exceptions to an award
made by Auditor Joseph G. Payne In the year
1sf6 the present Commissioner was contractor
under the District government, and had contract
for dredging James Creek Canal. A full settlement
was never made between the parties, and suit
against the District was finally brought in the Cir
cult Court By consent II referred to the court
auditor. Here the plaintiff claimed 81 200, and in
luis report the auditor awarded him $500. Neither
side is satisfied and yesterday argued tho case on
exceptions. No decision was given.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
National Tbeatro-.Rtcb.ra1u -

IN obedience 10 a general request, Mr.. MeCul-
Tough last night gave a second performance of
shakspeares tragedy, Richard Ill" Not onlywas
every seat-high and low. floor and gaIlery-occu-
pied. but the lobby upon each floor was filed with
an admiring crowd, Including many ladies' who
patiently stood during the entire five acts and
went away thoroughly satisfied. Tonight Mr.
Mccullough takes benefit, and will appear III
Rirhalieu"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Mrs. eo,,erts .,nIx;up s,r Aha

Mrs Roberts, proprietreSs ofthe Penny Lunch, at
l0 Tenth street, has applied to the Commissioners
for money sufficient to pay two months rent of the
rooms used for the lunch. She states that she has
been feeding some two hundred people daily, be-
sides dozen families, and to do this she has been
compelled TO apply privately to citizens for assist
anee. The Commissioners answer that they re-
greet there is no fund which they authorized to
apply for this prlrpOse.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows
Isaiah Mitchell, of Richmond. Va, and Lucinda
5. Contee, OF this city: J. L. Ball, of Fairfax, Va
and +. c. Hedgman, of Georgetown, D. c.; Henry
Mack and Jane Lee Amos S. Yost and Alice NJ
Webster, both of Prince Georges County, Mary
land; John Roath, of Pittsburg, Va, and Mrs
Jennie II. Bates, of this city
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
The YORKTOWN Centennial.

The joint committee of Congress on the York
town centennial held meeting yesterday, when,
by invitation Grand Master Coles and Grand Sec
rotary Isaacs. of the Grand Lodge of Masons of
Virginia and other prominent members of that
order were present. The laying of the corner
stone of the monument was discussed, aud it was
agreed that it shall be done by the Masonic order
Grand Master Coles of Virginia. to lead in the Ger
emopy. He was requested to invite the grand
lodges of the thirteen original States to be present
which he agreed to do. II was agreed that the
joint committee shall meet atthe War Department
next Saturday, to examine critically the model
Oh exhibition there of the proposed monument
before accepting it The Secretaries of State, War;
and Navy directed to be invited to be present
at this examination of the model. The chairman
directed to appoint an executive committee
to consist of three Senators and three Representa-
tive, of which Senator Johnston will be chairman :
the other members have not been appointed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
A SCENE IN THE SENATE.
Defeat of wOmen's Hopes and Aspirations
for Suffrage.


for Suffrage
The lady delegates to the National Womans
Suffrage Convention and their friends took posses
sion of the ladie galleries of the Senate yesterday
10 witness the effort of Senator Mcdonald in their
behalf. On motion of Senator Mcdonald, his reso-
luton, introduced in February, $780, for the rea
ton of standing committee of five Senators to
ceive, consider, and report upon all petitions and
biIsFeating TO the rights of women citizens of the
United States and to be called committee on the
rights of women citizens was taken up.
Senator Mcdonald advocated the proposition,
one which would afford this class of applicants for
legislation an organ or tribunal through which
MCKNIGHT be heard before the country He thought
it was time they should be heard.
Senator Conkling thought it might be inferred
that in proposing permanent instead OF special
committee, thus making it a perpetual one, Sena-
tor Mcdonald intended that the prayer of the petit
TONERS for decisive action never should be granted
If the Senator intended to crown with success this
beneicent movement, he should raise a special
committee and give it to understand that its pur
pose was to achieve, not 10 postpone forever, the
realization of the hope that they were 10 act
promptly one way or the other.
As Mr.. COnkling resumed his seat the occupants
of the ladies gallery manifested their appreciation
of his effort in hearty applause. The novelty and
suddenness of the demonstration evoked general
merriment on the floor.
Mr.. Mcdonald preferred to adhere to his PROPOSE
ton as submitted, because the matter was one in
which new rights and new propositions would
come up from time to time. He had no desire 10
defer action unnecessarily, but apprchended that
the subject was not one that would soon lie dis
posed of. So long as the human family lasted the
rights OF women would demand consideration.
Mr. Davis, of West Virginia, said the rules re-
quired that proposition to go to the Committee on
Rules. He moved 10 refer the resolution to that
committee. Agreed tO-ayes 20, noes %.
The vote in detail was as follows
YEAs-MessFs. Beck, Booth, Brown, Coke, Davis
Wv. Val Eaton, Edmunds, Farley Garland
GOoome, Hill (Cia.l, Harris Ingalls, Herman, Lamar
Morgan, Morrill,, PendletOn, Plat, Pugh, Ransom.
salisbury, Slater, Vance, Vest and Withers-26.
NsYS-MesSrS. Anthony, Blair Burnside Butler
Call. Cameron Pa, Cameron (Wis.), COnkling
Dawes, Ferry, HOar, Johnston, Jonas, Kellogg,
Logan, Mcdonald. Mcmillan, Mcpherson. Rollins.
Saunders Teller, Williams, and WindOm-23.
The lady suffragists were very much disap-
pointed at this disposition of the resolution and
they visited their condemnation especially upon
Senator Davis, of West Virginia. Some of them
syowed that two years hence, when Mr.. Davis
senatorial term shall. expire, they will besiege the
Legislature of his State TO prevent his reelection
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Masonic Temple.

pleasant entertainment took place at the Ma
sonic Temple last night, the proceeds of which will
go to the Church of the Redeemer. The pro-
gramme embraced the names of some of our best
known local talent and the selections were gener-
ally exceedingly well rendered. Mrs Persloe
Mrs Webb, and Misses Lille Parsoe. Cole and Sal
lie Westhorpe. Mr.. Hartwell and Dr. Lewis all sang
most acceptably, while the ustrume ntal perform
anceS of Nessrs. E. Douglass Webb and r. C. Ber-
nays, especially the violin solo Of the latter were
deServsdlv aDpiaIided
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Lulu YeIing's Concert.

The long anticipated and much talked of concert
by this young lady will take place at the Congrega-
tional church this evening allattsnded who have
listened with pleasure to her remarkable per
iormanees at the many private entertainments in
which she has participated there would not be
vacant seat in the large audience room. II is to he
hoped that the attendance will be large, as, aside
from the young lady herself, the programme in
Cludes the names of many of well-knoWn talent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Prominent Arrivals.

HOTmilegS-Horace y. Fisher, Boston. .... 4rting
tOR-Alrs. Senator Baldwin, Michigan: William
Paine Martin NJ. Goldsmith, New York; s. B. FL
ginia; William H Bliss, ST. Louis: f. F. Clark, W.
4. Martin, New York: A. H. Rice. Boston.
E65Ht-James Locket, L. s. A; W. Y. Brigham, BOs-
ton; W. w. Crawford. New York W. II. Doan, Gin
cinnati; Thomas c. Fletcher, st. Louis: A. o.
Williams, Robert Lippincott, Philadelphia; J. D.
Shepard, Buffalo, n. Y.-.-.... Acknowledgement
CEngman North Carolina William B. Roe. London,
Eng; Hon. Thomas W. Neill, Philadelphia; Hon.
NJ. V. Davis, superintendent New Orleans mint; Ar
thur De COurcy. England
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
BUSINESS NOTES,
Cod-.fYer oil ana Lime.

That pleasant and active agent in the cure of all
consumpiive symptoms, % HUbOr's Compound Of
Pure C0d-LiyCF oil and Lime. is being universally
adopted in medical practice. Sold by the pro-
prietOr. A. 3. WILBOR, Chemist. Boston, and all
druggists. t,m,W
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
Dr Rovcc.s TurkIsb Rn,.,

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 ST., near Ju-
dietary So. Best 5hampOOer this side of New York
The Rowland Dental Association, 2I1 FOuT-and-a-
half street, use only s. :. Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia. Price, 81 per SET. See advt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS,
CORRECTED TO JANUARY 10, 1882.
Baltimore and Potomac Depot, corner
Sixth and streets.
Baltimore and Ohio Depot. corner New
Iersey avenue and G street.

EVENING.
Bait, Annapolis aud
way stations ............ 10
ICin. and ST. Louis Loo
baltimore and way. 300
y. Y. and Phila. ex... $50
Baltimore and way $50
Bait. and Laurel eX-..- SEQ
Piedmont, Fred'k, Ha-
gerstOwn, Point of
Rocks and way. 5:10
fBalt-, Annap. & way 6:37
Stauntn andNalFyex 30
IBalt. and way stains 800
tBalt. .LaIITeland Hy-
attSville eX-............. $40
tChicagO, Columbus
and PittsbuFg ex...... Sis
Sunday only. Other trains
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2lem advertisements.

lust RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE IN GUAM
81 titles suit. five strictly choice No. limo
thy Hay. in small bales, by
W. H TENNEY & SONS,
Wholesale dealers in Flour Feed Corn Oats and Hay
de3Iy Capital Mills, West Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21

Fresh Attorney butter cburned every morning,
and delivered in lllb Ward prints at 45c per h.
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball. butteTnlk, Sc per
quart and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
The National Safe.DeposI. COMPANY.

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing. watches, jcwelry. etc. Call or address
HeIzog, 3OS Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con-
tinuas TO receive valuables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
AN INTERESTING RECEPTION.
Giantesses Of the Suffrage Movement Ell
tertain at the Rigs House.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Miss Susan B. An
thOny, Miss Foster and Miss Phoebe Couzens last
evening helda formal reception at the Riggs House.
whichw very largely attended. In fact the at
fractions presented by the fair seekers the ballot
were so much superior to those of the dancing re-
ception going on in the parlors above that at one
time it was almost impossible to form set of the
lancers until after the gathering in the lower par
lors had somewhat thinncd out. About nine
o'clock Dr. Patton of Howard University, called,
and very shortly thereafter he was formally pre-
scented with the portrait of Lucretia Mott for the
University.
The presentation speeches were made by Mrs
Stanton and Miss Anthony, and i'll acknowledging
the beautiful gift Dr.. Patton made u short but
highly touching and eloquent speech. The fol-
lowing letter was also read in connection with the
presentation:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-21
shedd turkish and Russian Bath,

You can publish Il three-line advertisement oil
want, rent for SALE or lost three times for twenty
five cents in THE REPUBLICAN.