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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

The opening of the skating-rink last
evening presented brilliant scene, in striking
contrast with the dreary prospect outside. The
paint can make 1t, and in the flood Of gaslight
looked very attractive. There was large attend
ance, and the smooth, gliuerlng floor was soon
covered with the participants In this graceful
p0stime. The new floor was so slippery that there
was good deal of sliding but little wear will
soon obyiate that difficulty, The new arrange
ment of the rink is great advantage to the spec.
tatOrs, there is more room and the seats arc In
better position. Very few seats were occupied
last evening, as everybody was DESTROYS Of trying
the skates
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

A man calling himself Amy L. Will
fans, of Ontario, received 500 from bank at
williamsport, Pa, on Friday upon two forged
drafts drawn upon the First National Bank of
New York. Williams had been here a month
claiming to be acting for a Canadian company in
search of surplus land. gentleman whose nc
quaintance he formed. while here Endorsed the
drafts. Williams disappeared late Friday night.
The forgery was exposed by dispach from the
New York bnmk Yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
verdict for seaboard CoastIns Company.

The case OF IsAac Levy against the In
land and seaboard Coasting Company was tried In
the Circuit Court yesterday, and resulted In yer.
diet for the defendant. About two years ago the
plaintiff received consignment of glass, valued
at 5000, from New York by one of the steamship
cOmpGny's boats, and upon opening the box tho
the defense that the breakage was not reported
until four days after the glass was received, and
the jury consequently brought in yerdics fol
the company A motion Tor new trial was sub
Alnd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

An attempt was made by burglars early
last Saturday morning to enter the house Of Mr., NJ
4. Keliher at the corner Of Thirty fourth and 2
streets (Georgetown) The thieves opened the
blinds by cutting out two Stats and then forced up
the sash with u Jimmy The noise made reused
the inmates Of the house, and the thieves de-
camped The same night an attempt was made,
probably by the same parties, 10 break open the
store of John W. Wetzel, on the opposite corner,
hut failed to succeed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
SERIOUS Accident,

Yesterday morning James Hunter, the
twelve. year-old son of Mr., Jacob Hunter, resid.
ing on East Market Space, Georgetown, while play
ing in front Ofthe Prospect Street SchoOlhouse &C.
Cidenlally fell upon m open knife, which he held
i'm his hand, the blade ofwhich entered his breast
about nm inch, inHiCtlng q dangerous wound.
lie was taken to his home, and DR., Bowie Tyler
rendered surgical assistance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
Dr.hging ,he Potomnc,

The work of dredging the Potomac be-
tween the Long Bridge and the Arsenal Points has
been commenced by the National Dredging Com
pany, and for the past ten days drcdging-ma-
chine has been employed in eXCavating an ap'
prOach to the tramway for carrying the mud over
the flats, The cars and locomotive for transport
ing the mud, which are nearly completed, will
probably be placed on the tramway this week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

The estimates in the annual report OF
the Chief Engineer for rivers and harbors and
public works amount to S3S,OOOOOO. Last year the
estimates for the same purposes called for
s2s 900. The increase is due TO the demand In
the West for internal improvements and the rapid
settling of the country. The Secretary Of War will
probably cut down this estimate less than one
Third
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

"Any cranks on hand to-day?" That is
what the exceedingly funny attache OF THE RE-
PUBLICAN asked rs he walked into the White House
yesterday afternoon And ut once Sergeant Dlns.
more, Steward Crump Prindle, and two or three
others sitting around all sung right ont In chorus,
You're the first" The 0ttaChe thought II Noet.
ling couldn't thrash the whole crowd although
be came mighty near iO, he couldn't, and let dis
aNal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
The washington Nnyy.Yard.

Admiral Nichols, the chief of the Blu
reau Of Yards and Docks in his annual report 10
the Secretary of the Navy recommends tho con-
tuuation ofthe Improvements at the Washington
nayy-yard and of the dry.dook ut Mare Island.
He asks for an appropriation Of s3,OOO.OOO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

The job.rooms connected with THE REPUBLICAN
are now executing finer work than ever before
done In this city. Nothing short Of the engraver's
art can compare with It. See specimens be con.
WINGED, and leave your orders, for II quality OF
work Is consideration you cannot fail 10 be salts.
cnmnota with us.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

The demand for ovcrcoats and listers has beer
unprecedented the last few days, our stock Is in
exhaustable, having duplicates of every style rep
resented in our duplicate department, third floor
Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th and E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

A concert will be given in this church
tonight, the proceeds Of which are to go toward
the benefit of the choir. The best amateurs in
the District will participate, and as the pro
gramme has been carefully selected a most enjoy
able entertainment may be predicted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
A TRUE TONIC.


IRoS BrTTERs are highly recommended for all
Diseases requiring certain and efficient tonic, es-
peciaEy Indigestion Dyspepsia, Intermittent FererS,
Want Of Appetite. Loss of Strength Lack Of Energy,
DC. E,rriches he hood, strengthens he muscles and
gites life 10 The neires, They act Ike charm on
ne di0eshc organs, remorng all dyspeptie symptoms,
sch as tasting he food Jelching, heat in he stomach,
heartburn, &c. The only Iron Preparation that ,oal
moi b,dcten The teeth or gire headache. Write for e
Book, so pages amusing and ussfd reading, SEM
fee
Brown CHEMICAL COMPANY, Baltimore, Md.
"AIderncy Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered In lab "Ward" prints, at 45c. per H.
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball buttermilk, &C.
per quart, and sweet milk SC. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

Mr.. Vest says he failed to come to the
River Convention because he "couldn't get a
pair" When the average Missouri Congressman
doesn't get pair he draws for hush'-GIoOe-
Democrat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
THE HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.
Inquiries as 10 the Prevalence Of Malaria
In Washington.

The circular letter ordered to be sent
to all practlcing physicians by the committee OF
the Medical Society atits meeting Saturday night,
TO which reference was nude IN yesterdays RE-
PUBLICAN has been prepared, and Is as iollOwsi
WAsHGSGToN, Nov. Z, 1881.
DEAR Doctor lin obedience to resolution
adopted by the Medical Society the District OF Co
lumbia, committee has been appointed 70 take in
consideration the question of the general heller IN
the prevalence Of malRria diseases n this city ana TO
INQUIRE INTO the grounds upon which THIS opinion Is
based. IL s apparent that this view of the nnhealth-
mlness of our city Is gaining ground abroad ana that
atinuTy Is thereby done to It's material prosperity
The physicians OF Washington are alone capable Of
determining the truth In this matter, and u Us their
manifest duty to arrive ut some well-founded and
definite conclusion. IL the accepted opinion Is not
true-that diseases due to malaral Influences prevail
TO an alarming extent In this cityti is our duty TO
correct the present the truth to the medical
profession and the people Of the country. The com
nittee invoke your aid aud will be glad IL you Will re-
turn answers to the following questions on the incosed
FORM as early as possible. Yours Iespectinlyy
HARVEY LINDSLEG, nj. d..
Chairman.
Then follows 1--WE nterrogations: a. DO you be-
Ieve that malafiul diseases prevail TO the same
extent as formerly in Washington @ In your
practice do discusses clearly due to malarnl inhu.
ences present themselves IN large proportion
.. What forms OF malarial disease do you meet
with most frequently? 4. From your experience
do you think that malaral diseases cause many
deaths, aud what form of malarial diseases have
you found to be most fatal2 .. Are levers &c,
due TO malarial Influences confined more or less
TO certain localities, are they equally prevalent
In NIL Darig Of tha efly9f
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
THE LATE REV. DIR. MASON NOBLE,
Resolutions of the Church OSe- which
ne So Long nrinIstcred.

AT special meeting of the officers of
the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Of this city,
held October 81, 1881, to take suitable action
on the death Of their late pastor, Rev. Mason
Noble, y, d., n committee consisting Of George q.
Hcrcus, J. d. Milans Charles b. Pearson, and Ross
A. Fish, were appointed to prepare resolutions OF
coincidence aud present them to the church and
family The following report aud RESOLUTIONS
were submitted and adopted:
To the memory OF Rev. Mason Noble, ID. d., pastor
of the sixth Presbyterian Church, WAshlngton u. G.,
from the 23d OF January, 1883 TO the 10Th OF June,
from December 1870 to october 20 1881, the day of
In the providence Of God we are called TO mourn
the departure from this world OF our beloved aston
Rev Mason Noble, ID. De- our honored friend ana
Rich in faith and In niI the noble qualities Of an
eminent Christian, he went In aud out among u.s. FOL.
lowing In the footsteps OF his and our Divine Lord ana
Master.
lie pursued from year to year. with indomltabe
energy the work that set before him." rescung
from infamy many weary ones and restoring them TO
the community ns useful clzens rs beloved DISCIPLES
His charity was unbOunded. None sought his AID
without relief Omen assistance bestowed ut his
great Individual sacrifice.
At ripe old age in the enjoyment Of all his
faculties, he passed away, leaving his four sons rs
honored workers IN the same ministry. " He mas
fought the good fight /" and Z" finished his course"
RcsOiued That we will try to exempllly In our lives
hlsenchlngs, and endenvOr TO seek that new baptism
of faith for ourselves and this congregation which
our beloved pastor much desired for us, as the last
expression OF his wishes to his son.
ResOfued, That we extend our sympathes to his
afflicted family, knowing that their loss Is greater
than ours and we Will pray that this anlcton may be
thereby be led nearer to the feet Of our beloved
Saviour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
A clerical Crank:

A clerk in the Internal Revenue Blu
reau yesterday resigned $1,000 position because
he considered that the duties assigned him were
below the dignity Of the salary he received,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

That the largest and mos. select stock OF Men
and Boys Clothing can be found at the Popular
Clothing House Of Elseman Bros, cor, I'm and u.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

OF Boys Clothing This department of our business
has increased beyond expectations. Substantial
goods and moderate prices have telling effect.
Eisemen Bros corner Seventh and L,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

ofbeing the prominent Clothiers of Washington
Elsemen Bros, corner Seventh and L, have q con
slant rush of business
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08


WAsiIISGToN, Oct -, 1881.
Hon. T.. G. CARLETON, Mayor and chairman Port
Huron Relief COMMITTEE:
MY DEAR SIR-I have the pleasure of sending en-
closed a generous gift of my distinguished friend,
of st. Louis, Mo-, Captain James b. Euds which he
desires to have sent for the relief of our suffering
fellOwcitiZcns of Michigan. The enclosed draft for
$500 have Endorsed to your order. My whole heart
rejOCes In the abundant evidence OF the generosity of
the American citizens and may say Of al charitable
people Yours truly, o. ID. CONGER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
FOR Boys. Eiscmau Bros, cor 7th and E.
An Interesting Souvenir.

The dying Presidents letter to his mother IN
fac simile) can be procured at THE REpUBLIcA,
office Price 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
Although

Turkish, Russian and Sulphur Baths. 903
street. Only first-class bath In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

To his mother. written OH his death bed fac-simile
copy can be procured at THE REPUBLICAN Office
pripp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

OF every description executed neatly at the short
est notice ut THE REPUBLICAN, Job Rooms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
LOCAL MENTION.
UIstereites
For Men. Elseman Bros, cor. It'll and L.

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing watches, jewery, &c Call Oh or adj
dress Hcrzog 30s Ninth street, near Pennsylvania
avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

Job Printing

For Youths. Eiseman Bros, cor eth and E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
THE WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Its First Meeting for BusIness-Address OF
President white.

The Washington Stock Exchange met
yesterday for the transaction Of business in the
rooms over II. d. Cooke & Co.'S banking house.
The president, Mr.. George H. b. White, called the
board to ORDER and, in response to call for
speech, responded substantially as follows;
GENTLEMEN; Your speaker stands before you to-
day In the honored position to which he has been as
signed by your choice, the president OF the wash
ingtOn Stock Exchange. lie IL modest enough TO
make very little claim to ability for the office, less
for adaptation to its parliamentary requirements and
none for experience. lie throws himself upon your
courtesy. patient indulgence, and generous assistance
His aim will be to discharge his duties with dignity
fidelity, and impartinlity. The Washington stock
Exchange composed OF well known, enterprlslng
honored in the country aud II is not doubted that lls
future history Will show such n record. The local
stocks of our magnificent prosperous, and rapidly
growing city second to none of even the great
commercial centres, and II Is gratifying that
an organization has at last been effected where their
true value may be rated to the fraction OF cent aud
become through published statements known to all
Mt home and abroad. Gentlemen, this organization
demands your most careful attention, your most
earnest devotion to its interests and your most zeal
efforts for Its welfare, and It is believed u viii
possess nll these elements OF That honor
and fair dealing shall be It's watchwords and pros.
perity and perpetnlty its reward the Exchange VIII
upNN nrur Ia
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

For Boys. Eiscman Bros, cor. 9TH and E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
The Presidents Lett,

COnimercini PRINTING
A speciality at THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, j
Rooms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

On account of the continued bad
weather the board of directors of the National
Fair Association have decided to further postpone
their running races until Tuesday the 18th, one
week from to-day They will then continue for
four DAYS,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
DISTRICT BREvITuEs.


For the Middle atlantic States, cloudy
,codthc and rain, clearing IN The Southern portion,
East 10 South iVinds falling barometer slight rise in
temperature
For Washington, 1 a. m.-LigM rain Joloiced by
icdrner changing iredtter.
The thermometrio readings yesterday were rs
follows: q. M, 400; IL a. M, $685. 3p. m, 5ioi
: p. M, 30; IL p, m, Coz. Maximum, coz !
NJ at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08

to be dealt in were adopted, which includes Gov
eminent bonds and all of the District securities.
number of transactions were recorded In Govern
ment and District securities. The following is the
complete list Of bonds aud securities that the EX-
change will deal in, with the quotations of yester-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-08
ATEs SENATE CHAMBER,

The following letter from Senator Con-
ger has been received by Mayor Carleton, of Port
Huron, Mich and fully explains itself:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25
A CARD.

1t is not at all necessary to call the aIten-
tion of our esteemed Fellow Citizens 10 the
fact, bat it should perhaps be stated for the
Benefit OF Strangers Within our Gates, that
our Present Reduction of Prices extends to
Every Line Of Fall and winter wearing
Apparel, and materials for the same, for
Men, Women and Childreni as well, also, as
Carpets and Housekeeping Goods In single
advertisement, We could only Display Every
thing We Have Marked Down, by the
purchase aud use of % much space that the
readers of the HERALD would find Nothing
Else of consequence in that issue, and our
Aroirdupois "Ad." prove too much OF Good
Thing; the which Intelligent People Prefer,
as we think, TO have In the Smaller Doses OF
Y,onble Half Column, nanked by the News OF
the nav. We trust, therefore, that Visitors TO
Dallas, when in want Of Anything to Wear or
ITse in one or another of our combined lines
viii nut themselves so the slight trouble oi
ascgriaining If just III t Article is not to be
round among the Great Namber of "ThC
Married Down Things" aa aforesaid. Il
is our Wish, al 0aya, to have Strange Call
without any thought Of securing that patron.
are which they viii certainly bestow accord
ing TO their own good judgment and pleasure
and to them we extend, at all times, cordia
invitation to accept the hospItallties of th'
tTIoUss or SANGER"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25
GENERAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

Senator Maxey and Governor Tnroekmor-
ton spoke 10 crowded house last evening
in the hall of tho house Of repfe enthtiyes.
Many ladies' we're present. In the speeches
zach urged his claim to senatorial seat.
AS near az csn be ascertained by count 10
night the first senatorial bslIot stood in the
senate; For Throckmorton, o; Maxey, 19
doubtful, 3. In the house: Throckmorton,
43; Mnxey, Al; doubtful, 6. Required 10
elect 63 votes, hence the house members
absent. The doubtful members arc Baker,
Gould, Benevides, Gray, Hutcheso1, Strib-
bling, Goocb, Patton and Wynne.
Alonzo Millet snd wife leave here to NOR
row morning for Dallas.
An operate concert and dramatic exhi.
bition will be given tomorrow night by the
blind asylum pupils.
A satisfactory printing bill passed th,
senate today 10 engrossment,
The COMMITTEES have reported favorably
on the bill erecting the Houston monument
approptsting 10000 acres.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25
ptlusE.

Representatives Bruce, of EcLennsn;
Pluuley and Carlton, were excused.
Tho reading Of the Journal was dispensed
with.
The house resumed consideration OF Inc
printing committees report. After much
discussion the original resolution was lost
and the substitute offered by Representative
Gibson adopted.
Representative McConb presented u pst-
ton from j. Nichols, asking for the balance
due him for building tho old land Office. Re-
ierred.
Representative Fiulay's bill for protecting
aboIers ut Texas sesports sgsinat foreign
ssiiors wss taken up.
- Representative Hutcheson received letter
from the British consul at Galveston, stating
be thought the bill had q tendency to damage
the shipping Interests of Galveston and the
state. Representative Hutcheson said he be-
lieved the bill would reduce the price Of
cotton and increase the cost Of handling the
same, and opposed the bill on those grounds
Representative Tankersly opposed the bill
on the same grounds
Representative Templeton offered 70 amend
| by providing that "nothiug in this section
shall apply TO parties who viii do the work
| cheaper"
The amendment was lost.
After some further discussion, Reprssen.
talioo Merritt moved that the bill be printed
end made the special order for Thursday
after the morning call. Lost.
The bill fually passed.
The house then adjourned till 10 o'elScs
! tomorrow,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25
nnow atorm NJ wou nriennn.

New Orleans, Jan. 24.--At II o. m Sstur.
day there WIS slight spriakling of ,uow,
which continued at intervals until half past
., at which hour the snow fall became rapid,
continuing till p. M, covering house tops,
wooden crossing. and unfrequented streets to
the depth otubout an inch. The mercury il
now S6 and growing colder. The snow fsl
to-day is tho heaviest for fifteen years. The
snow continued to fsll during tho night, and
this morning it is two to three inches deep Oh
housetops in tho city and three to four inches
on the ground in tho suburbs. 1t was the
heaviest fall OF snow in this city since 1852.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25
.XYIITH LEGISLATURE
THE TWELFTH pAY's PROCEEDINGS.
A hight. Day'a Business ia Both
Eouses-The COvsruer's Message
Nn the Removal of Geaeral Me-
CuHOch Reported TO the
Senate-Finlay's Foreign
saiIOrs' BilI Passed in
the House, Etc, Etc
sENArH.

sENATR.
Special 10 the Herald
Austin, Jan. 24.--TAs senate met pursuant
to adiournmoai.
Roll called; quorum present,
Tho reading Of tho journal was dispensed
with
Senator Martin, sf Navarro, reported on
senate bill No. "A, Recommending its passage.
The bill was read tho first time.
Senator Anderson, chairmsn of tho COM
mittee on asylums, reported the governors
message in regard to the removal of General
MeCulloch from ths doa! and dunb asylum,
finding the same in conformity with t he lew,
Report, read sad adopted.
Senator Stewart offered joint resolution
amending section II of srticle of the con
situation. Referred.
Senator Stubbs introduced G bill requiring
ana authorizing nine members Of Il jury in
civil casos in The district court to render o
verdict. Referred.
Senator Martin. Of Cook, introduced s
bill amending article 1896, chapter 3, titlt
AZ, of the act TO establish the revised statutes
Referred.
Senate bill No. 90, amend
ing chapter 4, title 8, Of the
ponsl code WAS taken up aud read the
second time and engrossed.
Senstor, Buchanan, of Grimes, reported OF
the following hills:
Senats bills Nos, 2, II, IL. 20, GS ana 8S
finding the same correctly ongrossed.
Senator Duncan offered resolution eu
thorzug the committee on public print
ing To employa slenographic reporter Rc
ferred.
Senator Hightower introduced bill
amending article 1859 of the revised statutes
d so a bin repeating article 1913. chapter
tius 81, revised statutes Referred.
Sanst5 bin No, 23 Was taken up and post
poned
Senator Lieh'foo. reported on senate bill
No. 53, recommending It's passage.
The senate then Adjourned until o oloe
tomorrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-25

SpeGi7l @ The JlNTEId.
Graham, Jan, 24,--Di,triet court
convened here this morning, Judge
7. Il. Wheeler, who was elected in
November last, presiding. There Ir, no
murder cases and the criminal docket! i.
Light. The case of Albert OSen, charged
with incest, will probably como up thi, term
also forging case of sons local importance.
The cases of j. and N. Post have net yet oh.
tain, a hearing at Austin. " wi b. re-
membersd they we're convicted OF murder
but appealed tseir ease.
Weather mild and clear.