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National Republican., 1882-12-11
Alexandria Affairs,

Mr.. Gilbert J. Cox has been appointed t.
the position in the Office of the Vir
ginia Midland railway made vacant by the
resignation of Capt X. +. Knox, who has beer
appointed bOOk-keeper in the Citizens Ma
tional bank.
The annual meeting of the Society of Old
StudcIts of st. Johns academy will be held
tonight, and measures will be taken to ccle,
brate the semi-centennal anniversary of the
institution, which will occur next year.
In most of the churches in this city collec
tions we're yesterday taken up for the benefit
of the inflrmary, and a handsome amount was
realizel.
Three frame houses ON Fairfax street were
burned on Saturday morning and, but for the
energetic efforts of the fire department, q
serious conaagration would have resulted
The schooner Emerson Roakes, Captain c
ii. Maiton, cleared from this port Saturday
loaded with cooperage, by Messrs. f. A. Reed
& Co. for Matan2as, Cuba. Her cargo con
sisted of 1000 shocks and 5000 bundles o
hoops. The schooner Jefferson Borden is now
at the wharf also loading cooperage for Hav'
ana, aid the schooner John Bird is expected
here son for the same purpose
National Republican., 1882-12-11
TIE POLICE SYSTEM.
What tho Committee OF Citizens Proposes
TO Have Done by Congress.


A member of the committee appointed at
the meeting of citizens held last week to take
action in regard to the detective and police
force of the district said last night that meet
ing of the committee would he held during the
present week AS the result of several intor-
NAL conferences the committee is of the opinion
that the proper method of correcting exist
ing evils will be to lay the charges that have
been made before the grand jury dnring the
present term of the court, and also to present
all the facts connected with the allegations
that have been made by William Z. Wood and
others rejecting upon the integrity of the
police and detective force to congress. Thus
far nothing has come to the knowledge of the
committee Officially" that reflects on the
personnel of the force, though there are good
grounds for an investigation of the officers in
charge oft. 1t is intimatcd that among other
things the committee will advocate are tho
abolition of the present system new appoint
mCnts for major and superintendent, and one
or two lieutenants, and the revival of tho
board of police commissioners, so as to divorce
thed istrict government from any control of
the police force. Members of the committee
have had interviews with OLeary and Muir
ply, who are now confined in the district jail,
but do not attach any great weight to their
statements and are estrongy>oftho opinion that
these two sharpers are only figuring to obtain
immunity for themselves. Tho result of the
committees investigation satisfy the members
that, while the personnel of the present force
is excellent, there are several cases of incom-
potency, or worse, at police headquarters, and
that at least one member of the detective
force has been "crookcd for years
past. During the recent meeting of tho
committee, it is said, William p. Wood was
descanting at length upon the corruption of
the detectives and others, and declaring that
he could put his hands upon the parties who
had worked sncak-thief job upon n promi-
nont real estate firm. A member of the firm
informed Mr.. Wood that if he would make his
words good he would give him Il check for
$500 us soon as his work was ACCOMPLISHED.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
The CITY OF Louisville Robbed,

LOUISVILLE, Dec 10.--Thc city authorities
have discovered an alleged robbery of not less
than $4,000 in the year 1872 said to have oc-
CURED in the ax-colcctor's Office in connec
tion with some one in the assessors office.
The investigation into city finances has been
privately conducted, and all the details have
not transprcd. 1t is alleged that thousands
of dollars have been collected, and returns
made to the boollkeeper of only hundreds,
and that tax bills amounting to $4,000 were
duplicated by forgery, and turned into the
collectors Office as part of the assets. The
officers deny all charges, and claim that
they can set themselves right. The invcsti-
CATION will continue. A member of the com
mttee thinks the deialcations will reach
100000. The officers implicated are David
Ferguson, formerly tax collector, now collec-
tor of back taxes, and Capt George w. Levi,
formerly deputy assessor, now assistant chief
of the fire department. The entries on the
assessors books which led to suspicion are in
Lewis's handwriting, but he claims to have
made no entries except by order of his
superiors The affair causes excitement i'll
view of the good standing Of the parties con-
cerned and because further important devel-
oDmcntS are cNpcCtcd,
National Republican., 1882-12-11
"oood Words sor a Neighbour

A provoking accident in the press-room of
our four-page neighbor on yesterday morning
caused the remarkable Disagreement of one
of its inside pages, which every one of its
cight-page constituents must have noticed. 1t
seems that one of the pressmen had carelessly
left his lunch basket ON the press where it was
entirely overlooked during the hurry and
excitement of getting the plates in position,
and the dire result that was to follow was not
even suspected until the machinery was in
motion. Most unfortunately it was ground
between the rollers in the exact place whore
it had been intended to insert magnif-
cent steel engraving of Col, Robert G..
Ingersoll An effort was made to
stop "the id" (the four-pago editor
says this means demoralized) press, but it was
in a particularly ugly humor, and refused TO
" let up" for an instant until the entire edi-
tion was worked of. This is probably one of
the most remarkable accidents ever known in
newspaper office, and it is hoped will
National Republican., 1882-12-11
Theatre Conique.

Manager Snelbaker announces an extraor-
dinary sensation this week in the persons of
Profs. G.. M. and ]. +. Kennedy, whose repu-
tations as mesmerists and psychologists are
said to be world wide. These gentlemen are
far beyond the ordinary attractions, and will
no doubt induce the attendance of those in
terested in the subjects of which they are expo
nents. In addition to these there will be seen
Beanie and Gilday sketch artists; the Parker
sisters, the beautiful duo of song and dance
the Quaker City quartette; and the Mac Nae
dancers. With such an array Of talent it is
but reasonable to suppose that the Comique
will be crowded each night during the entire
week. There will be the usual Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday matinees.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
.gospel Tempernnco Meeting.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
held grand meeting in Masonic hall yester-
day at p M. Mrs. Roach, the president, con-
Quoted the service, and, after prayer by Mrs.
Cohen and short scripture reading, intro
duced Rev. George L. Hite, of Wheeling, w.
Va, who made most eloquent and stirring
address, telling of the great magnitude of the
temperance question and its constant agitation
in his state and gave cheering words in refer
ence to the probability of the submission of
prohibition as an amendment to the state
constitution at the winters session by the
state legislature. The effective prayers of the
women of Annapolis on election day in Mary
land was the theme of an earnest, soul-stirring
talk by Mr.. Lee.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD,
Amounts Estimated rs Required for New
Buildings In the Various Districts.

Amounts Estimated ns Required for New
Buildings I'm the Various Districts.
The school board held another special meet.
ing Saturday afternoon to consider the report
of the building committee in regard to the
amounts needed for new school buildings
After general discussion, the following ma.
iority report of the committee was unani.
mously adopted.
Resolved 1. That in the opinion of this board the
urgent necessities of the public schools require
the erection during the next fiscal year, of school
buildings, as follows One eight-room building in
the first school division, S2l 000 two cight-r room
buildings in the second school division, $780, 900
one eight-room building in the third school divi-
sion, $4,000; two buildings and annex i'll the
county, $4,000; one eight-room building in
Georgetown, for the colored schools, 0O0 total
Sl39.000
Q That 1t would be measure of economy to
erect more school buildings and purchase more
sites than those named above
The offices of secretary to the school board
and secretary to the superintendent were
united, and the salary fixed at 81 1000,
National Republican., 1882-12-11
Want Pay for the Damages.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 10.-A peaceful demon
stration of several thousand of the poorer
members of the foreign colony here was made
to-day before the consulates of the great pow
ers to protest against delay in the payment of
indemnity for losses sustained during the
bombardment of Alexandria. Nearly all the
consuls promised to send kilograms to their
respective governments representing the de-
mands of the people. The French agent
warmly sympathized with the poor appli-
cants. He expressed apprehension that long
delay in the payment of the indemnity would
cause serious disturbances among the lower
classes The English consul is absent.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
To COnsuInptIves.

"Goden Medical Discovery" is n concen-
trated, potent Alternative, or blood-cleansing
remedy, that wins golden opinions from all
who use it for any humor, from the common
scrolullus swelling or ulcer. Internal fever,
soreness, and liberation yield to its benign
influences. Consumption, which Is but Il
scrofubus affection of the lungs, may, in its
early sages, be cured by free use of this
God-giyen remedy. See article ON consump-
tion and its treatment in Part Ill of the
Worlds Dispensary Dime Series of pamphlets,
costs two stamps post paid, Address Worlds
N, Y.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
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Garfield EniI Echnes.

The exact amount realized at the Garfield
fair has not yet been ascertained, and it will
probably be some time before final settle
ment will be reached.
The clerks in the general land Office who
subscribed $2S2.40 to secure the watch offered
for the most popular chief of bureau at the
Garfield fair are in quite a state of excitement
because no watch is forthcoming. The Ian
caster watch company took umbrage be-
cause they were omitted from the official cata-
logue and wouldn't give any watch. Col.
Corbin agreed to get q watch from Tiffany or
Gait, but at last accounts no watch had been
heard from, #..r .. ...,..
National Republican., 1882-12-11
Ocean Steamer Arrivals.

New YORK, Dec. 10.-Devon from Bristol,
Gladidus from Newcastle, Germanic from
Liverpool.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 10.-British Prince
from Philadelphia for Liverpool, Brittanic
from New York.
CADIz, Dec. 9.--Habana from Baltimore.
HAVRE, Dec. 0.-Le Chatalier from Balti-
more, Pereirc from New York.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 9.-Mariner from New
Orleans Thanemore from Baltimore
GIBRALTAR, Dec. 9.-Nio from Charleston
for SchaStOnOl.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
DR.. HnlI,s Lecture.

The lyceum lecture of Rev. John Hall, of
New York city, tomorrow evening at the
Congregational church on "The Scriptures
and the Sciences" was yesterday morning
commended to many congregations by their
several pastors. The people of Washington
have so high an appreciation of the wisdom
and character of DIR. Hall that they will be
glad to hear him upon topic that grows in
interest daily. Tickets for the course of six
lectures will be ON sale at Frees bookstore un-
til o'clock tomorrow, seats being reserved
without charge. Tickets for the single lec-
National Republican., 1882-12-11
Local Items.

The Potomac is frozen solid from Analostan
island up the river. This is the earliest
freezing of the river for many years; in fact,
the memory of the Oldest inhabitant is neces-
sary to reach the date,
The funeral of Mrs. Smith, of Baltimore,
sister of Assistant Chief Drew of the fire de-
partmcnt takes place to-day at 8 o'clock from
the Baltimore and Ohio depot to the Con-
gressional cemetery.
The police made fOrty-eight arrests during
the twcnty-four hours ending at Z a. III. yes
terday
National Republican., 1882-12-11
Dnshn,yay REFORM Club.

A large and intelligent audience assembled
in Odd Fellows hall last evening, on the occa-
sion of the usual Sunday meeting of this club,
the president of the club, Mr.. G. NJ. Nye, in tho
chair. Addresses were delivered by G. M. Nye,
Bud Eagleston, Mr. Nugent, president of a re-
form club of Pittsburg, and William Boyd.
Prof. G. G. Burlew had charge of the musical
part of the exercises, assisted by Mrs. Daniels,
William Watson, II. G.. Isel, NJ. A. Swingle,
and G. L. HOdgkin.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
DESTROYED bV Fire.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The cooper-shop of
John Gitz, on East SiXty-iourth street, was
burned to-day. Loss, $4,000.
AMEsBURRY, MASS, Dec, 10.-The old cath
olic church was burned to-day. Loss, $4,000
insured
four-mill was partly burned to-day. Loss,
$4,000; two-thirds covered by insurance.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
WEST WASHINGTON.

Street lamps will be lighted tonight at $40
and extinguished at 5:15 a. m.
High tide Monday, December II: s:06 a. IN.
and 6:26 p. m.
About 2 o'clock Sunday morning burglar
entered the house of Mr.. Patrick Callahan,
living at 1880 Thirty-third street, by forcing
open a rear window of the basement and made
his way to the bedroom of a son of Mr.. Calla-
han in the third story, who, being awakened
by his movements in the room, gave an alarm,
frightening off the burglar, who, in his hasty
retreat, left his hat and shoes outside of the
window through which he had entered, Moth
ing was missed from the house.
Eliza Mclaughlin, white, 43 years old, liv-
ing at 1896 NJ street, was sent to the hospital
yesterday through the sanitary office of the
Metropolitan police.
The pulpit of st. Johns church was filled
yesterday by Rev. John II. Chew, in the alb
sence of Che rector, DIR. Lindsay, caused by a
slight indisposition
Notwithstanding the inclement state of the
weather. the attendance yesterday at the meet
ing of the Women's Evangelical Temperance
association was quite large, and the services
were of highly interesting nature.
Mr.. Frank Baden left last night for Dayton
Ohio, to accept position at that place in the
Mutual Union telegraph office,
National Republican., 1882-12-11
A ProIific Pnliccnnn.

Lieut.. Kelly, of the seventh precinct sta
tion, wore smile of considerable expanse on
his kindly face yesterday, and inquiry re-
vealed the fact that No. Ia had arrived-a
bouncing girl of twelve pounds avoirdupois.
Mother and child are both doing we'll.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
A NYau FaIJs In n Fit.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning John
Ansley, white man, fell in fit near the
patent office. Sergeant Heflner and Officer
Jones took him to the emergency hospital,
where DIR. Markriter gave the necessary medi-
cal attention.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
She Broke Her Leg.

About 6:30 yesterday morning an old white
woman named Mary Gleason, aged 60 years,
fell on the sidewalk on I street, between
North Capitol and First Streets and broke
her right leg She was carried to Providence
hospital in the police ambulance.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
A Row I'm the County.

About a. IN. Saturday an alteration took
place between two colored men, named James
johnson and Martin Brown, on Columbia
road, in the county. johnson fired three shots
at Brown, but none of them took effect. Both
! of them were arrested
National Republican., 1882-12-11
The Washington Monument,

When the weather moderates sufficiently to
enable the men to work eight feet moro OF
stone -four courses) will be added to the
Washington monument before housing over
the shaft for the winter. The shaft is now
334 feet in height from the base.
National Republican., 1882-12-11

satisfactorily account for the mincc-pie cx-
preston which nobody ever saw before in the
great orators countenanco. This explana-
tion should lead Col Ingersoll to reconsider
his intention 20 bring an action for damages
against tho fnmr-nnre CnnCprn.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
CONSIDERED IN COURT.
Suits Begun or Tried in the Local Courts
| The Record.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP


In the equity court Saturday bill was filed
by Messrs. Quinn, Hart 81 r. II. Guinnip
against George Il. Day, comprising the firm OF
Guinnip, Day & Co., dry-goods merchants, No.
$50 Seventh street northwest, praying for an
account, injunction, and the appointment of a
receiver to settle up the business. The COM
plainants' bill states that the firm is not em-
barrasscd, but that Day has neglected the in
tercsts of the business that he has been con-
tinuously absent from his place when he was
most needed, and that his action is a hindrance
and embarrassment to their interests. Judge
Hagner passed an order fixing the argument
on the injunction to be heard to-day.
DAMAGES.
In the circuit court Saturday the case of Asa
p. Knight against s. s. Backford-an action
for $4,000 damages for defamation of char
acter-came up before Judge Macarthur.
The plaintiff sues for damages sustained by
reason of the defendant having made certain
statements and written letters which led to
the plaintiff being removed from his position
as clerk in the sixth auditors office by Secre-
tary Sherman. The defendant filed a demurrer
and was granted leave to amend his plea.
NEW SUITS.
On Saturday b. j. Darneille filed bill for
divorce for Kate Il. Cole from William III.
Cole They were married here in July, ISL,
and the plaintiff charges the defendant with
ing adultery, drunkenness, desertion, and nom
support. She asks to be allowed to have pos
session of her child.
Lena Brown has entered suit on the law side
of the court against Belva A. Lockwood to re-
cover the sum of $2S573. She alleges that the
money was given to the defendant to pay the
interest on a note held by Maria G. Page, and
that she failed to pay it over.
GENERAL NOTES.
The will of William Williams has been filed
with the register. He bequeathes his entire
estate, real and personal, to his wife, Lucinda
Williams.
In order to'provide more accommodations
for spectators in the criminal court room
during the progress of the star-rOute trial. the
criminals dock has been removed. Two ad-
ditional platforms have been erected for the
bailifls.
THE RECORD.
| Circuit COurt--JuStce Macarthur, Brown VS..
| Chapman; demurrer sustained, Truesdale VS..
| Shltherd; same action. United States eX rel.
| Windsor vs. Johnson; demurrer 10 defendants
I three pleas sustained. District of Columbia VS..
| Johnson bill of exceptions signed Hanson VS..
| Branson, Brown VS., Lucas; causes consolidated.
! Waters VS.. Hutchins Judgment by default.
Court IN BdIc-Iho Chg Justice, justices Cor and
JdMoS.-Assignment for to-day-Nos, AZ, 4S, 81, 5S,
| 69 co. 81, G2, 63, and 6i
| Equity COuTt--JuStice Hdgner. Davis VS.. Dstner
relaxation of costs ordered, bowman VS.. Kelly (;
petition dismissed and sales confirmed. Ran
dali VS.. Reed; trustee directed to accept compro-
mise Gunnip VS.. Day hearing of injunction
fixed for Monday. Adjourned until to-day.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
IONyn ElectAOng.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 9.-Thc total vote
for secretary of state at the last election was
as follows Hall, republican, 149,O59 Walker,
democrat, 112, ,1s0; CASTOR, greenbacllcr, 30,S17,
with number scattering. Halls plurality,
36, 81; majority over all, 5,70l.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
A rire nnd Panic at the sturtevant House


New YORK, Dec. 11.-About 1:3O a. m. q
fire broke out in the kitchen of the Sturtevant
house, and was cxtingushed in ten minutes
with out much damage. A panic arose among
the guests, but as far as could be learned no
one was injured.
National Republican., 1882-12-11
REPA YMENr OF INTEREST.

The report sho'Ss the amount of money ap-
plicable to Prepayment of interest" " five
per cent RI net earnings" and sinking fund
requirements derived from transportation
receipts to be $16,s ,0i4.67.
The total cash payments to December 81, ,
1881, which have been required from the COM
panies, in addition to the retention of the en-
tire compensation for services, are as follows !:
Central Pacific. Sl,2o2264 "a
Central Branch Union Pacifc......... 1,953.77
Union Pacific. Observation-Disclosures. 90l, ,S37 .03
National Republican., 1882-12-11
LANSBURGH 4 BR0.,3
420, 422, and 424
Seventh Street.
Price Bulletin for the Next Two Weeks !:
420, 422, and 424

At 10 Cents.
Hve cases Wool Filling Fancy Dress Goods,
UdLue, 10 cents.
At 121 Cents.
Fiue cases Wool Filling Fancy Dress Goods,
udlue, % cents.
At IL Cents.
Tcelue cases Plain Colored Cashmere, value,
10 cents.
At 15 Gents.
SiD cases Brocaded Dress Goods, value, 80
cents
AT 121 Cents.
Eight cases S0-inch ,Cide dark Rubans, good
Uoil,e, 25 cents.
At 15 Cents.
Ttuelve cases beautiful High Colored Plaids,
Udlte, % cents.
At is Cents.
One case beautiful IStecl- GREY Natures, value,
20 cents.
At 20 Cents.
TtCo cases beautiful Dress Goods, assorted,
Cdlue, 35 cents.
At 25 Cents.
Three cases 40-inch ride Shoada Cloth, ualue,
40 cents.
At 25 Cents.
FTve cases 45-inch aUide CoIored Cashmere,
Ualue, 40 cents.
At 371 Cents.
.Sir cases 45-inch wide Plaid Dress Goods,
actual Udite, 70 cents.
At 45 Cents.
Three cases 40-inch WidG AH- Wool Cashmere,
uolue, 60 cents.
At so Cents.
Three cases 40-inch uide AH- Wool Cashmere,
UdlttG, 90 cents.
At so Cents.
T'Wo cases 44-inch aride AH- Wool iShoada,
Udluc, 75 cents.
At 62I Cents.
Tro cases 44-inch Uide AU- Wool Cashmere,
UdIue, S74 cents.
At 75 Cents.
TtCo cases 44-i,lch uide Az Wool Cashmere,
UaLue, $l.00.
We have lust opened fifty pieces nve.quarters wide
AlWool Biarritz, in steel-miNed and other dark
shades, nt 55 cents; actual value, 81.
One case Billiard Cloth-the finest and heaviest
imported-in all the leading shades, at sil5; value
$3.50. Also IS French Cloth Robes reduced TO 81
from sls One case Cashmeres 4Oinch wide, in cream
and all the light opera shades at so cents One case
AllWool French Dress Goods. in Stripes dark coors
rs cents; value, sl25 Thirty pieces 45inch wide CoL
ored ottoman, in all the dark shades. warranted all
wool and silk. at sl25; value. sl71
National Republican., 1882-12-11

To steal an umbrella is at last a crime. But
! if man steals bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup to cure his cough, can it be called a
| crime2