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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
business TRANSACTED AT The Monthly Meet
ing-Reports Submitted.

The regular monthly meeting of the Fire Com
mlssioners was held last evening, President w. X.
Collins presiding. Chief Cronin submitted re-
port showing that fourteen fires had occurred dur
ing the month"; ontaillng loss OF s5I,500, fully
covered by insurance, lengthy report in regard
to the fire of the Jefferson School building and
subsequent actions of the District Commissioners
and School Board accompanied the report.
Applications for positions on the force were re-
Ceived from g. W, Burrows, Columbus NJ. Barnes,
Philip W. Nicholson, William H. Topping, L. A.
Hurd, and George W. Boyd, and placed on file.
communication from General Meigs was read,
suggesting the use of bow and arrow to shoot life
lines In the windows of burning building. This
communication was referred to the chief engineer,
with instructions to confer with General Meigs,
and If they can be utilized, to purchase bows and
arrows for Trucks A and b.
communication from Mr.. Y. j. LauTitzen, rep
resenting the National Rifles, was read stating
that billiard table Is to be voted for between
Trucks A and at the coming fair of that organ
izatlon, The secretary was instructed to notify
the Rifles of the modified order ofthe District Com
missioners in regard TO voting.
After concluding the business of the meeting
Mr. f. W. Sanborn exhibited and explained Ger.
tain fire. escapes and re.Rarms and, as the board
thought II advisable 10 make a test of these in
struments they instructed the chief engineer to
arrange with that gentleman for public exhibit
ton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Treasury Department We trust hereafter Tho so
who are fortunate enough to find n valuable pres
ent in a can of ter or coffee purchased from us
will cheerfuliy and unhesitatingly give us tho ir
names as II assists us 10 advertise our business
Here is the list
MONEY FOUND YESTERDAY ny
Walter Robinson colored 1899 Sampson street
northwest, So in coffee; Mrs. G. w. Van Sickle,
AS Eleventh street northwest, So, IN tea clerk in
Pension 0nlcc, $50, in tea G. Cunningham, $40
Sixth street southeast s.. in tea; Frank Miller
(gardencr) 406 Fourth street northwest s., in tea
Mr.. Strong, S2j Z street, 5000 gold In tea; q. w.
Miller, Annapolis, So, In coffee; NV Bayliss 81
street northwest So, in tea W. d. Montague, tax
officer, So in tea James Bretn, American Tele.
graph Office, 1927 Pennsylvania avenue. $40 In cof.
fee; Paul Brown, Winchester, Va, $50 in tea
Charles Smith, Lynchburg, Va, Sl5 In coffee
Sergeant Leach police force, ST. in tea J. Il. Sulli
van, sos or $40 street northwest, s2O in tea; II.
Raft, 2l2 Twelfth street northwest, $40, in coffee
Miss Woodbury., 9l2 Twelfth street northwest, 50,
IN tea Henry Austin Baltimore, Md, $50 IN ten /;
IT, 7. Atchison, doorkeeper, White House, 500, in
$50, in tea William Sands, soldiers Home, near
Hampton, Va, $40, IN tea; T.. J. Duvall, police
man, 80 II street northwest, 81, IN tcni William
shaw. Hagcrslown Md, s5. in tea II. C. Bowers,
man, L street 500 gold, in tea Dickson, Dicker-
son, or Dickinson, we don't know which, clerk IN
Treasury Department, 800 gold, In coffee. We
viii continue the sale all day day, and, remem:
cents cent sfo $3.50 Sum in Oh every S".' can o sold
Orders by mail promptly forwarded to all parts of
the United States Mt 81 can, cans for 49, IL cans
for $40 % cans for $50. 60 cans for $50, and n
present in every can. Store open till alf-past
nine tonight. To-day will probably be our last
" MONEY DAY" in Washington. Don't forget IL,
and Us to-day promises to be fur day, be sure to
step in aud TRY your luck" You may go to bed
dress Importers Tea Company, $40 Market Space,
Washington, d. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

william Davis, u youthful beggar, was sent TO
the workhouse on the charge of vagrancy
James Smith stole some blankets and u dOg-c
lar from Robert Riley and Cornelius Harrison, and
was sent down for thirty days.
James Clark was arrested for disorderly conduct
by Officer Kuucher, whom he assaulted and kicked
twice in the breast, Clark has been sentenced to
jail
Mace Bruce. colored desperate ami terror Of
Hell's Bottom, was sentenced to six months in
jail for cutting Winfield Brown seriously with a
knife.
Matilda Willis, q colored woman, was sentenced
to sixty days confinement for striking Mrs. Hen
rietta Gross with large stone and knocking her
senseless.
Richard Shorter colored, was held in default of
$500 bonds for the grand jury yesterday charge
of grand larceny which has been pending for sew
eTal days.
colored man named Frank Douglass, who MS.
saulted Alexander Peterson for trying TO put him
out of his saloon, where he was drunk and en-
deNyoring TO kick up row, and also Officer Buell.,
who arrested him. got fifteen days and two months
for each of the assault cases.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Warren Patlen, agent at the Southern Ute Indian
Agency, informs the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs that he has used every available means to
get information regarding the threatened out.
break on the part Of the Utes, Piutes, aud Navajo
Indians. lie says " l have the satisfaction to re.
port that my Indians are seemingly perfectly sat
ished and contented, and have no fears of any
trouble from them Reports reach me almost daily
of threa tened hoStiities from the Navajo and
FLUTES but | do not consider the informant on rs
wholly reliable although the reports are very con.
flicting. do not think my Indians are getting
any assistance from the MormOns, but II is we'll
established iUot that the Mormons have been fol
years and are at present furnishing the different
bands of Indians that frequent their border will
arms, ammunition, and whisky"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
The SIissIssIppi River improvements.

The House Committee OH the Improvement of
the Mississippi River gave a further hearing
Wednesday to Captain James Il. Eads, who occu.
pied nm hour in a defense and explanation of the
jetty system at the mouths of the Mississippi River,
by which, as he claims, the depth of water through
the South Pass has been increased from eight feet
0he average depth before the work was COM
menced) to twenty.six and thirty feet at the pres.
ent time. He laid great stress upon the
importance of gradually closing up or
lessening the discharge of the Mississippi
River through the Atchafalaya, few
miles below the mouth of the Red River, and pre-.
dcted that otherwise the whole volume OF the
Mississippi River would in course of time take
that route TO the sea- Captain Eads was asked by
a member whether he had any confident theory
of plan that would prevent such disastrous over
flows as the present one; and he stated in reply
that II the gaps in the leyces were repaired which
could be done at an expense of 81 100000, such
overtlows would not occur, and the low.water
navigation Of tho Mississippi, from Cairo down,
would be greatly improved.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
Eou,t.bIe nulldinr As,oci.,iou.

The twenty ninth regular meeting of the above
named association was held last night at Marinis
Hall. In the absence of the president J. II. Sa-
vile, esq, II. H. Twombly, first vico.prcsideut,
occupied the chair, and John JOY Edison, the Sec
retary attended TO the financial business, assisted
by A, A. Brooke, the attorney. The attendance, as
usual waslarge, ndmuch interest was manifested,
the bidding for money being very spirited. Eleven
thousand one hundred dollars were advanced at
an average premium of 81 per cent, being at the
rate of about 67 per cent. interest per annum.
The secretary announced that he would before
the next meeting occupy his now office, located on
street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, next to
the Washington Endowment Insurance Com pany's
building, which he hoped would afford better nc
commodations 10 the stockholders than his present
quarters. Notwithstanding the large sums dis.
posed of monthly by this association, the demand
for money is still OH the increase, showing the
popularity of the plan Reorganization and the con-
ldenGe that Is placed In the management.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
Thomas Il. IEune's Life Insurance.

In the case Of Perry and Fcndall, administra-
tors, against the Life Insurance Company of Vir-
ginia and others the answer of Annie e. Hume,
one of the defendants, has been filed. She denies
the insolvency of Thomas l.. Hume on the LIST day
of January, 1871, and that he so continued to the
time of his death, and knows nothing of her own
knowledge in regard 10 his Indebtedness. She
admits that the Life Insurance Company of Vir-
gnia aud other insurance companies issued
policies OH the life of ThousAs l., Hume,
payable to her for her sole use. She de-
MES that Thomas l.. Hume was insolyent
when the policy was taken out and the premium
paid. She denies that the estate is worth 100000
and claims that in consequence of certain suits
against the estate, if they decided against it,
the estate will yield nothing. She denies that any
body except herself and children have any in
terest in the policies, and that they were issued
for her sole benefit. She makes general denial of
the allegations in plaintiffs bill, and claims that
as the policies were taken out for her and her
children's benefit, and were paid for when the
deceased was solvent, they cannot be transferred
or used for any other purpose.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The preparations for the Emmett celebration at
Odd Fellows Hall on saturday night next are
making rapid progress, The Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives Will preside on the oc-
casion. splendid musical ana literary pro.
grumme is arranged, and several of the most
prominent and eloquent Of our Senators and Rep
rcscntatyes will deliver suitable addresses.
There is agTGat demand for invitations. Many OF
sembling at Association Hall and marching
headed by PistOrios hand-to the celebration.
The scene in the court at the trial will be pre-
scented at the opening, thus giving greater effect
10 the delivery of the MARTYR patrOs dying speech
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The interest in the fair and bazaar of the Vet
eran Corps continues to increase, the hall last
night being fully rs crowded as OH the first even
ing The "Vets' have struck the keynote OF
success in attracting people instead Of driving
them away, by enforcing the rule that there shall
be no soliciting for chances or any Of those de-
vices calculated to annoy visitor Last night the
fair was visited by the Light Guards, under com
maud Of Major II. D. Norton, and there were the
usual speeches and congratulations between Off
GERS and men. Tonight has been designated as
Army and Navy Night" when the officers in the
city are invited TO honor the Veterans with theiI
presence and requested to appear in uniform.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
LOCAL MENTION.
II ut First You Don't succeed, Try, Try
AgnIn-MOncS by the Handful, Money
by the ATmfnI, Money by the barrel!

II ut First You Don'I succeed, Try, Try
Agnin-MOncS by the Handful, Money
by the ATmfnI, Money by the BarreI!
Yesterday, In accordance with our promise, was
"MONEY DAY" with us. Our store was packed
from early morning until half-past ten p. m, by
crowds of eager buyers. Hundreds Of people, after
waiting for an hour or more to get near the cOun-
get n chance to lay in supply Of tea and coffee
and at the same time try their luck"
Owing to the large number of buyers our supply
of coffee run out about noon and many bought what
they did not want-tea, This morning we expect
to have in store six car loads of coffee, having been
in every instance where preferred We have at
the request of large number of people concluded
TO make to- day also u MONEY DAY" and will con-
unue the business Of yesterday all day to-day,
giving sum Of money of from 10 cents to $3.50 IN
every can OF tea or coffee sold. Most positively
no blanks. Each and every can win con-
tain either 10 cents, 10 cents, % cents,
% cents, 80 cents 40-oents, so cents, 81,
81 49, S. So SIS, SO 52b $50 $40 $50, $50 s75 800,
SEQ $500, or $3.50 No can Will contain over $3.50
nor less than ten cents this we guarantee. Mon
day was our " DIAMOND DAY" when we gave away
different articles Of diamond iewelry worth in the
aggregate g $50 at fair retail valuation Tuesday
watches, all sorts and kinds, worth at any jewolry
/ establishment IN Washington fully $1,000. Yes
terGNy we gave away nothing but money 10 the
following named people. Read the list carefullyi
| perhaps you may have friend or debtor
! among the number The reason we speak
OF debtors Is owing to the met that ono
| gentleman, who said he way In the Pension once
/ found $40 In can oftea aiw refused point blank
| to give HE name and another one found 500 In
/ gold in can OF coffee and declined peremptorilY
| TO give his nAInt which was atterWaTd Learned ID
be Dickson Dcl erEon, or Dieklhson' CLERK ID INC
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Yesterday while General W. S. Hancock was
making visit around the Capitol he went into
the committee-room of Military Affairs of the
House, where he received the warm congratula,
lions of number Of Democratic friends, chiei
among whom was Messrs Sparks, Of Illinois, and
Maginnis Of Montana Sparks at one elbow and
Maginnis at the other proposed to take the General
on The floor of tide House. This the General no.
fused, saying that when he wished TO be retired
from the army he would then obey their request
The farewell greeting was then given by the Gp-
preGutiye statesmen, aud the General left for his
carriage which was in waiting,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

High tragedy is the complement of Italian
opera, and the week will be finished at the Ma
tional Theatre by the Lawrence Barrett Dramatic
Club, who Will tonight present shakspeare's
Julius Cesar" This tragedy was given by these
young gentlemen last summer in II manner that
elected the most emphatic praise. They have
since had the advantage of Traditional practice and
even their former efforts will probably be sur
passed. They deserve the earnest support of the
play going public,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The select committee of fifteen, representing the
Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Joiners, met the
master builders in conference last evening. Aner
an interchange of views in regard to wages 1t was
agreed that the demand of the carpenters was Just,
and that the estimates on contracts would here
after be based on the terms of the union, and that
they would employ none but union men. Upon
the adjournment of the conference the master
builders formed organization, and then ad-
jourued TO meet next Saturday night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
TAYLOR & HUFTY.
Io1iaayGoodS

Our stock of Diamond Lace Pins,
Finger and Far Rings, Fine Gold
Jewelry, American Watches. Ster-
ling Silverware in great variety.
Plated Tea Sets, Baskets, Bowls,
Ice Pitchers, Butter Dishes, Gas.
tors, Soup Tureens, Forks and
Spoons, Rogers Bros Plated Table
Cutlery, Joseph Rogers e. Sons
Sheffield Ivory Table Cutlery and
Scissors, French Clocks, Opera
Glasses. Brass ScOnceS, Mirrors,
Candlesticks, &C., was never so
complete, which we call to the at
tentiOn of purchasers, as they will
find our prices low.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
The washington Light infantry.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Washing.
ton Light Infantry Corps last night thirteen active
members were added TO the rolls aud the follow
ing gentlemen were elected as honorary members;
J. W. Ome II, l., Biscoe, G. i. Hyde X, II, Taylor,
II. o. Towles, c, G, Bryan, j. V, n, IIuyck, Il, W.
Der Of ladies were also presented for honorary
m0ubprghin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The Italian opera has had no effect upon the
audiences at Fords Opera House, which have
crowded that establishment nightly to witness the
excellent entertainments of Haverly's Mastodon
Ministries. There are forty of them, and each one
Is an artist in cork. The end men are peculiarly
funny, the songs well rendered and the olio is
filled with material for amusement. To particu-
larize oil the good things would be to print the
entire programme. Tonight there will be u
change of bill, and many new features will be in
trnI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

L, 4. Frstoe, professor Of chemistry Of the Ma
tonRl Medical College, has submitted to District
Attorney Corkhill the report of his investigation
for poison in the cases of Mrs, Johannah LoveioI
and Miss Kate Keofe. The Professor says he tool
portions Of the stomach, liver and spleen of Mis-
tails TO find traces of poison. The exact cause o
their death is sill Il mystery,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Let those who languish under the fatal severit,
of Our climate through any pulmonary complaint
or even those who are In decided Consumption, b,
cdy at hand, and one easily tried. "Wilbor'
Compound of Cod Liver oil aud Lime" withou
possessing the very nause0ting flavor Of the Oil
heretofore used. is endowed by the Phosphate o
Lime with healing property which renders tn
Oil doubly effCacious. Remarkable testimonial
Of its efficacy can be shown. Sold by A. b. WilboT
chemist, Boston, aud all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The following informal revenue appointments
have been made; James NJ, Kindred, storekeoper
for the seventh district Of Kentucky Peter Bolster
stoIeReeper for the twenty third district of Penn.
sylvanai Thomas Il, POsNothwait, stOrekeeper for
the seventh distriCtol Kentucky, aud Henderson
tncky,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The grand jury yesterday presented true bills
against John W. Dorsey two indictments) and
John II. Minnix, for perjury, and Kate NJ. Arm
strong, James W. Donohue, William W. Jackson,
spiracy These are all in connection with the star
routa nrOnnndiups
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
MEMS FANCY AND STAPLE FURNISHINGS

Our stock Of Ladjcs' Underwear has been
moued down stairs and large additions hare
been mate 10 il, making Il The most complete
assortment IN the markci. There wM oicays
be found plenty Of Goods as 0dcertiSed, and
netcr any comp'dtm Of dssortmentS running
out The first DIM.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

The Otis Elevator Company will be awarded the
contract for constructing an elevator in the north
wing of the State, War and Navy Departments
bui ding, bids for which were opened in the War
Department "wednesday,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
|OUBLIC VOICE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80, 1881.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80, 1881.
GENTLEMEN:
My husband, who for years was
n sufferer from Dyspepsia, and
from which he could not get re-
lief under the use of the most
popular medicines, was cured
from that terrible complaint by
Browns Iron Bittcrs. can
most cheerfully recommend 1t
to sufferers from the disease.
MRS. HUTCHINSON.
browns Iron Bitters not only
cures Dyspepsia, Weakness,
Malaria, Lnssitudes, but prevents
aud relieves wasting diseases of
the Liver, Sungs, aud Kidneys.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

s. T. MASON. late of Rowland Dental Associa-
ton. has removed TO 80 Four-and half street,
where he will be glad to see his friends. Gas ad :
ministercd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Fresh Attorney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in l9b "Ward" prints, at Coo. per 10.
Also cottage cheese Sc. per ball; buttermilk, &c.
per Qmnrt, and sweet milk Do. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
DISTRICT BREVITIES.


Pr the Middle Atlantic States generally fair tosdtler,
icesely to soUttoiy ,ohds higher barometer, slight
rise IN temperature.
Tor Washington TO- ddy-Edir ,cedther, no change h,
tenpcrdttre.
Themometric readings; a. M, so; IL q. M,
1885, r. M, $780,; 2 p. m, $50; II p. m, 56o;
maximum, G03o; minimum, A76o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

Turkish. Russian. and Sulphur Baths. 9o3
street. Open Sunday till one p, IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

s~1a59 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
w. Stockholders Of the National Life Insurance
Company of the UHitcd suites of America for the
election of Directors Of said Company for the ensu-
Ing year will he held at the Office Of the Company 4Oi
Ninth street north west, of street. ON TUES
DAY, March H. 1852, at 10 o'clock Il, m.
mr2-td j. II. NITCIIIE, Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

We are receiving daily our new styIes Of
SPRING GOODS, and haze some lopes
iyles ready for inspection.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

<-ING'S PALACE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

You can publish thrcc.lino advertisement Of
Wanted" For Rent" "For Sale" or Lost
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REPUB.
LICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02
NEW PARASOLS.

SUCCESSOR TO "PERRY & BRoTnER,n
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
TNstn nh Ghal t7-4D
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-02

sI4 Seventh street.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-08-24

At the second battle OF Bull Run re.
cruit who had just joined New York regi-
ment turned around upon his captain as
an order was given, and asked
"Say, Cap, what are We gong to do
now?"
"Move by the flank to tho left OF the
regiment" WAS the reply.
"All right-Just as soon move as not.
After the company had held its new pu-
sition fora quarter Of Al hour there came
another order aud the recruit asked:
''oay. Cap. which way uUsf
"Going to advance.
"All right I'm with you.
The company moved forward with til
line and was presently hotly engaged with
Jackson's men. They had not been at it
over five minutes when the recruit slid up
to tue Captain aud shouted:
Say, Cap, hoiler AS loud as you can aud
let's SEQ il eau hear you.
"What in - do you moauY Back into
inc with your shouted the officer.
"All right, CAp-all right! The reason
II wanted you to boiler was to see II could
hear your voice when you ordered a re.
treat It's all right Il gasss can hear it
il them rebs don't brl1 up any more
guns"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-08-24

Mr.. T. T.. HeIford presents some i'm.
portant facts on painting houses. 10 tbs
American Agricuhwia, from which We
select the following:
For country houses ] would advise ior
open, exposed places, pale gray, or drab.
There are complaints made frequently that
drsb looks cold. II cannot look colder
thaa white does, and there Ia no reason
Why il should look cold st oil. II. proper
care is taken 10 have the trimmings Of the
house Of some warm cheerful color.
know . drab house with deep warm toned
brown cornice aud blinds. with plenty oi
vines elambering up ii 10 break the moao,
ony Of the surface between the ~iaIo.s.
aud II is Que oi the warmssi looking house.
| knos of II does not PAIN the eye with
its glare. II does not assert Itsell tbs
moment you reach the top Of tho bill aud
come Ia sight Of II. white house