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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
COURT IN GENERAL TERM.
Suit Against the Washington nr.. ocorgc.
ltLIln KnIlrnad Gnnlnnmx

A suit Of considerable interest to the District was
head yesterday In the Court IN General Term
Some time ago the District commenced suits
against the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company nrd the metropolitan railroad Com
pany TO recover the amonnt expended In paving
the streets ana avenues aGlnuiuy the Cumpnny's
tracks. The defendants set up the statute OF linn
itatiNns, the plaintiff dcmurrcd thereto. aud the
case WAS certified to the Court In General Term, TO
be heard there. The demurrer to tie second and
third plea, was sustained. Ater discussing the
powers Of corporations and the strangely anon.
alous relation the District government to that OF
the United States, Judge llnEncr "aid that the
charters of the roads requires them ~ Keep the
track aud adjacent street In good order. and that
the right faction grows ont Of the 9hligntinn I'M.
Of the streets, and IL Is II continuing
power, and II authorized to levy taxes 10 psy for
heir repair aud such tax Ms alien OH the property
benefited In the case Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad against the District Gecded In Nue.
Arthur, this court had held that the ruiirOnd COM
pauy was liable for taxes for twenty years. It was
true IN this case there had been no regular assess.
mcnt, but under the charter there WIS the Oh
legation and they must he held accountable i
had been claimed, too, that the companies were
not responsible when the rclGvingwos made ncCts
sary by change OF grades, but the charters provide
that they shall keep the streets adjacent to tho
tracks well paved tail times, and both companies
are subjected to municipal regulation. The act
OF 1874 provides, too, that the board of audit
shall find what Is due 10y the railroad companies.
They are not only required to pave the streets
once, but TO keep the street paved anu in repair,
and, as said before, the companies are subject to
municipal regulation The suggestion had been
made that the District should have proceeded by
muIIdnmus to compel the companies tu change the
grade Of the track to conform to the grade Of
streets. municipality which would allow rail
road to remain above grade while "A mnndamus
was pending In the courts should he condemned
in the strongest terms The entry would be made
sustaining the demurrer, ana they would suggest
assumpss, 80 that the Jury could find reason-
able sum. 1t would not do to charge the railroad
company for what had been expended in such q
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
BOLD ROBBERY,
Over S7Oo Worth of SioiI,ing and JcwcIry
AInIen In Eraud nuNlir-Lit.

About eleven o'clock Saturday morning one of
the most daring rDbOerics ever perpetinted IN the
West End occurred ut the house of Dr. William
White, 1925 Connecticut avenue. u Is SUI posed
that the robbery was committed by two young
white men, who made inquiries ola Mrs Baldwin,
who lives in the adjoining house, as To where Dr.,
White lived. Entrance was effected by cutting
away light OF glass in the window In the rear
purt OF the house, aud after gaining admission the
thieves commenced their deprcdatOus They
succeeded IN securing scalskin sacque valuod ut
800 aud articles Of jewelry belonging TO Dr. and
Ms White. pin belonging TO DR., White was
torn from lis scarfhnd The scarithroWn on the floor
\ small pet dog WAS quoted by being wrapped in
II piece OF carpet and tied up. Mrs White was alb
sent at the time and did not return until evening,
Tho case was II, reported to the police until late
Saturday evening, which gave the thievcsu spen-
did opportunity to dispose of their plumber No
clew has yet been obtained as TO who the thieves
are. The whole loss will amount To over 500 II
is said that policeman was standing on the cor
ner of CONNECTICUT avenue and street ten min.
utcs before the robbery was committed, and
noticed young man walking up and down before
The house, evidently studying II attcntIvcly. The
policeman then went up l. to sixteenth street, and
1t is presumed that soon as the officers back was
turned the entry was made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
Mntnnl rlrn Insurnnce Comnnnr.

A large meeting of the members Of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company was held last evening
AT the Hoard of Trade rooms, for the purpose Of
nominating suitable candidate for manager in
place of MI Samuel NOrment, who declines n re-.
election. Mr. william II, ClGget was elected
chairman aud Thomas BrOdeTick secretary, on
taking the char Mr. Clagett stated the object OF
the meeting aud spoke In the highest terms Of the
qualifications Of Mr.. james y Edwards Tor that pc;
siuon, Several other gentlemen present Endorsed
the remarks Of MIR. Clagett, afrr which the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted;
Resolved That this meeting recommend and place
I'm nomination Mr. James ;, Edwards rs manager IN
tile place Of Mr. HOrment, who declines reelection
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

An nVNTNllCh OF Ill p.UNOktU by INC lnlWlLltI Q
duo of cumedinus Mes II. Robson and Crane,
III our Bachelors" delugcd the stage AT the M
tional last evening, and swept away all dull care
IRON the hearts Of the large audience that Wit
messed the antics and luoicrous dilcmmus Of
Bachelors Bli.q'e and JoicieT. The two slars are
Just as full of life und jOllily as when the,
played their last engagement here, and
II may be said of item that their re-
spcctiyc part arc played with more vim
than ever before Volumes Of laughter and mp
plau,e expressed their hearers satisfaction with
the carnival Of mirth presented by these artistic
men of Wit, aud the curtain fell on merrill, dis
torted faces und sides aching with surieit con-
vu!Sve enjoyment Mir. As. L!pmau, rs Nod lPT.
ina Played lhelOyer opericCiun. and Miss Rob ou
as tie dashug widow tMs. U,HiOiO, was extremely
good. "Our Bachelors wlti W AK u oil lnug.
day even and "Shnrps and Flats" substituted iur
the remainder OF the week, with Saturday natl
nee There will he no matinee "Wednesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

Representative and Mrs, Cannon, OF Illinois,
celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their
wedding last evening There was II very pleasant
gathering of their friends NJ the parors In the
National, and the array Of china presents was not
only extensive, but of pleasing variety
aud utility. The bridal couple were
the REGIMENTS of many good wishes,
and they entertained with the graceful hospitality
for which they are so pleasantly known Among
those present were Representative Hoge and wife
OF West Virginia; Representative Mckenzie and
wife, Of Kentucky; Mrs. Adams, Of Boston Judge
Thenker and wife, Vice. President Davis, W, II
Barker and wife, Judge H. II. blackburn aud wife
Representative Huhbell and wife, and Genera
Strothcrs e. Porte Crayon").
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The elegant home of Mr.. Richard Rothwell, on
Ninth street northeast, was the scene OF Il gay
wooden wedding celebration last night, being the
fifth anniversary Of the wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs,
J. II. Peake. The presents were numerous aud
ing strains of au excellent orchestra. At eleven
O'Clock the guests sat down to an elaborate sup.
homes that Mr.. and Mrs Pcake might be spared
10 celebrate their diamond wedding. Among
others present were: Edwin Lawton and wife,
Richard Rothwell and wife, Fred Longley, Mi.
Lewis, W. p. peake, Mr. Richardson, Mr.. Carson
and wife, Mr.. Darr and wife, Mr.. Chiseldne, MIR,
Wagner, Mr.. MCltay, Mr.. Walls, Il. II. Barnelts,
MIR j. 81. John. Mr. J. l.. McElresh, Mr.. Foos, the
Misses Nellie Allen, Florence CarracO, ST. John,
Helen and Bessie Luwton, Emma CaIrnco. Annie
Jacobs, Emma McNally, jamie Reid, Mrs. Norton,
Mrs, Campbell, and Mrs. William Wagner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The reception ut the National Academy OF Fine
Arts lust evening was numCrOuSly attended, In
addition to II very interesting description Of the
classic painting of the Decline and Fall of
Rome" and other paintings, the following pro-
gralnme was carried out, namely Vocal solo,
"Kathlcen MHyourneen," by Mrs, Newton; reel
sullivan; vocal solo, 1.-THE Warrior Bold Mr..
James r. Collins; reading Nell" Mrs: lsadorc
Lord; vocal duet, Holy Mother, Guide His Foot
recitation, 1.-THE Owl Critic" DR.. Frank White;
piano solo march from "Tannhauser," Miss Lncy
Murphy: reading, The Drummer Boy" Mr., Il. l.,
Townsend, assisted by Miss Lulu Murphy; vocal
solo. "Good Night, Farewell" Mr.. Collins Miss
Murphy, piano.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The regular Monday evening social and literary
reception of Or. NJ. Cora Band last night was II
grand success Tie ample puriOr' were crowded
with cultured people and the programme WIS e%-
celent. Miss LYDIA Tillon olcnCd with II hvutl-
fu poem; then came Mrs. Lincoln with II prose
nOcm; MIR. McCrccry gave II phil, sophie poem, al
original; Miss Biu com reciltd tie " bead Duiiy;
Professor BNmsun tod his own story IL The
" Shrine of the Sacred Donkey" Mis-, Kate Curry
rcCiled the "StrnSburg CocE,' AMI ,uirf Clerk
Stevens, of the IudiPu OniCe save humorous reel
tation, "a Georgia sermon;" Miss liauig Craft
gave the beautiful legend Of the Origin OF Indi' n
corn, from lInwatha." Where all is good SPEC
nrn isa Npnnll M n plnpp.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The Starlight Social Circle, of East Washington,
gnvc q very pleasant entertainment at Washington
Hall, Capitol Hill, last night 1t was numerOusy
attended, all having splendid time. Among the
ladies present were Misses Ada Mathis. Nellie
Cioaby Allie Dant, Anna FentOn. Mamie olive,
Fannie Stewart, Carrie Byron, Maggie Morgan,
Gertie Dodge the Misses Collins, Rose Sands, Mary
Donch, Jennie Maeill Annie Downcy Mamie
the gentlemen were pr. Chaplin, John DAILY, &. A.
., Boyd, II; J, Bradley, NJ, Ebert +, pant, T., r..
Martin, e. koHrns, II, T.. Bennett J. DOlan, James
Lair Richard Morgan, A. Smith and many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

Yesterday afternoon Detectives McDevtt, Voss,
Acton, and McElfrcSh arrested Edward McRae,
and john NJ. Williams, on suspicion Of being con
cerned in the robbery of DR.. Whites house on
connecticut avenue, mention of which will be
rested parties are NIL young mon deccntly dressed
and appear respectable. Some of the parties were
identified by Mrs. White and some by the colored
woman but A. they could not be positively identi-
fed they were released. Mrs. White said she de-
pliuph d
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The Gcrmania MannerChOr gave an entertain
ment last evening TO It's members and friends At
Abner's Hall. The hall WAS completely filled, aud
a hop followed the evenings programme, which
consisted Of the rendition of vocal composition
for male chorus, Das Deutsche Lied" with
orchestral Accompaniment and the German
drama " DcutsChe EinwandeTeT," in which Messm.
Niebel, Coiguon, NiemeyeT, GIeetoch, and Ester,
rendered and received with freQnent applause,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The fourteenth annual convention of the Ma
tionAl Womnn Suffrage Association win convene
al Lincoln Hall January is, and remain In session
until the 10Th. A meeting of the executive com
mittee will be held AZ the Riggs House on the after
noon OF the l7th instant Mrs. Stanton, Ma.
Hooker, Miss Anthony, Mrs, sewell, aud Miss
Lille d. Blake will be present, beBides Others
prominent In h0 wOmAn's cause.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

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such as tasting he Jood lelching hea, IN he stomach
heartburn &c. The only Iron Preparation that iOll
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B Book 30 pages, amusing aud usetiA reading, sem
free.
Brown CHEMICAL COMPANY, Baltimore Md.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
GIna. Manufacturer.

The semi annual convention Of the glass manu-
factulers of the United States will be held at the
Riggs House thisi morning NJ ten o'clock. The
HollOware Association viii occupy TO -day and tho
Window Glass Association on Wednesday. The
convention Is TO consider the welfare OF the asso
Citations in America. James Whithall Is the
president and W. Elliott Smith the secretary OF
The Hooware and Mr., j, L. Bodine is the presi.
dent Of the Window Glass Association, About
Rfly delegates viii be present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

The farmer poet, Bobbie Burns, will formltho
subject of lecture by Miss Howison, Of Cincin-
natl this evening at the Congregational Church.
Tucfe Is hardly character In literature which
presents so many points of interest and about
which there is such a diversity Of opinion. Crit-
cisn has not yet exhausted the subject, and the
world while recognizing his genius, has not
agreed upon an estimate of his character. Miss
Howison will treat this fascinating subject with
the ability which has given her wide repntaLlOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

There was q great crowd atthe rink last evening,
the main attraction being the exhibition given by
Mr. Thatcher, of Philadelphia, who not only
showed himself 10 be good skater but very
which he boys Will probably break their neck;
trying to initiate, Amor ihc expert had concluded
the majority Of the spectators took possession o.
the door
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
LOCAL MENTION.
TR,. -;,ed,I asntJ,a.

Turkish, Russian, and Sulphur BATHS sos +
street. only frst.cIaSs bath in the city.
THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing. watches, iewclry, &c. Call on or adj
dress HerzOg, sos Ninth street, near Pennsylvania
M
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
DISTRICT BREYITIEs.

FIR The Made ARdpbc states generally far ioediher,
nortUcese " uinds, sli'ug 10 cat and soiHh, ting
followed b. GtllinD bdrOB.,fiE
FIR WlssisTon, o..m.-Ehtr, JoRo,ced By c'oudi
tccdihcr no cArHGs IN temperature.
The following arc the thermomcric readings fol
yesterday: 7 o. IN, 40 IL \. M, SOC; 3 D. M bo'
Z p. M. ido; IL y. M, $50 maximum, Js6'; mini
mum, $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

TO his mother. written oil his lCnth. bed (fac slm
copy, can be procured at TIE REPUBLICAN Office
Price 10 cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10

OFFICERS.
r cifI,NfF s'p 2 Gu III Wee e Prss.aent
EHBE q L Al secretary n9d Treasurer gno.
fhs aa IS IN
knOwn the Pioneer Mining District" pral
believe that this lock viii prove profitable invest
mcnt and do not hesitate in commanding 1t to their
rrGIpcctHS containing nill particulars OF the mine
made by Professor Taylor chemist Of the SmtlsSon-
ian Institute; r. a: Brown assnyer and superintend.
tokar Holmann, metalilirgIst and mining engineer,
yGr KigS Mining So gnd MT George A dH
stone Mines, Arizona. will be cheerfnlly furnished on
s n t sooE o G e MIN be
received by G. T. CULVER special agent, at bis Of
&C.. n" }3 street northwest or by any oS e the
,,1ys. Mr.. J., r.. CRUrcHET, FRENCH ca.
~ tcrer, wishes tG inform his Customers and the
ness at No. 1894 II street northwest, where he will
Having had 50 many years e%p"rsnGc IL he French
HSTS al - ire g Sss 1ss % Pc
would respectfully refer YOU for inorinaiion Of his
standing - urnshs parties to any or A. 91ths lead
All orders left at Nine Denioncts will be promptly
attended to ms usual By Mr.. Cruchet. de2s'2w-
wa HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES OF EVERY
-, kind Hnmphrey's specifies Extract W,iSs
al C0uGmLiS'S amman "'' '''''' ''N ~ seis
,~Siss PURE AND FRESH COD.LIVER OIL
Freshly made Em =, g. PahGTphHce H Emnl-
ncr Fourteenth street ana New York avenue. Stiff
t55ss THE LAnGrST ASSORTMENT OF TOT
cH, on s ArS 81 III Te s pS siors
tGSa PERSONS WHOSE RESIDENCES ARE
sGSS y hi fy sTs a. on to ns
Police department do not appear to want the matter
made public, uuder the erroneous impression that
secrecy leads To detection ofcrme. selatf
r,5ag" WE HAVE ON HAND Al LARGE AS
'orment of Water Waves the finest ever made, in
The newest and most elegant styles and sliades-the
finest ever exhibited in Washington, ri DEMuNGEOT
~ CO.'S, GlG Ninth street northwest,
The lad requested to call and see them. de73m
H z0rDoNn'
sparkling non-alcohollc beverage,
as agreeable and refreshing as CHAMPAGNE
Very grateful and strengthening to invalids and
convalescents
Descriptive pamphlets furnished
w. S. THOMPSON.
oc2I-iy Pharmacist. 7O3 Fifteenth street.
s~755s IFYoU ARE SUFFERING FROM NEU.
49, ralsia IIemi1rhe io2thache ornny pain, one
sY- CITIZENS F ElRRE INSURANCE COM,
a S% Ss . by s a. Sr
save money by "snrrtn IIi i.t1 hsms
M4yrTEM, Ea$ X f$ $is F e gsH arr
wash PW&5EAhsa r|%$$!5%
n; 9; EMEliY, President, GSsTAyE LhNS
| LEN - CLEpIIANE Treasurer.
ofiice-Second National Bank Building Seventh
street northwest, aul6m
wI5ys H. ROSS PERRY.
~ Attorney at-Iaw
Onice:
No 49, d street. opposite City Hall. nosGn
| N~ZISs GAS
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| ii. " DI3MPSIER, Dentist,
sea7.iy 400 Seventh street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-10
Rebuilding and EnIarging

Contemplating an enlargement OF our Store and
building back 70 Eighth street. trade having n-
creased to such AN extent that we find our present
space has become too small for our increasing bush
ness, We intend 70 extend 10 the entire depth Of 800
feet covering nearly 5000 feet Of ground and, when
finished, will make the LARGEST MILLINERY
STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
As we do not wish carry any stock over, we have
concluded TO sell our entire stock way below MAR
LET VALUE, consisting of of the Largest,
Finest and Most Magnificent, as we'll as the Most
stylish aud Select MILLINERY and FANCY
GOODS ever offered in the city. We offer
a,oOo PIECES OF RIBBoNs, all widths, shades,
and styles, at less than manufacturers prices.
10 DOZEN PATTERN HATS AND BoNNETs,
sold formerly At 49, SIS, 60 and s, at A S. IS, and
$40 Also other desirable Trimmed and Untrimmed
Hats at less than market value.
5000 HATS, in Felt Beaver. silk Plush, and Seal
skin. In all colors and styles, comprising the Finest
and Largest selections evyE offered.
800 BOXES OF CHOICEST FRENCH FLOW
ERS, ut Strengthening prices.
400 BOXES OF FEATHERS AND PLUMES,
in all shades and quality at 80 per cent reduction.
large stock Of LACES, Made-up Lace Goods,
Satins Silks Plushes, Velvets.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS below cost. Elegant
Ulsters, Cloaks, Dolmans atts u, and So
woRsTED GOODS 10 per cent less than cost
We ore determined TO sell 10 be ready for the Spring
Trade. Do not miss your opportunity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-09

LONDON, February SIN the House of
Commons, Justin Mccarthy, member for
Longford. on behalf Of the Irish members,
gave notice of a long amendment to the
address, categorically condemning every
point in the governments Irish policy, and
urging an immediate return to constitu-
tional methods.
Mr.. Forster, in cofirming the statement
that an explosive letter had reached Dublin
Castle after his departure for London, said
II he he had opened It., as the senders de-
sired, he would certainly have lost his
hands, and he might have been killed.
About eighty Liberals abStained from Vot-
ing yesterday In the House OF Commons in
the division on the question of allowing Mr..
Bradlaugh to take the Parliamentary cath.
In the House to-day in the debate on the
address in reply to the Queens speech, Sir
Stafford Northcote, following lines OF the
speech of the Marquis of Salisbury in the
House of Lords yesterday, accused the gov
ernment Of allowing matters to drift 10 re-
gard to Egypt and Ireland and the COM
mercial treaty negotiations with France.
Mr. Gladstone made long and eloquent
speech, during which he vehemently at
tackled the Land League, and highly eulO-
giZed Mr.. Forster for his efforts to restore
law and order in Ireland without bloodshed.
With regard to the commercial treaty he
said the question had for some time been
whether TO break off the negotiations, but
that they had not yet arrived at a point to
warrant this course.
He upheld the impartiafity Of the Com
missioners under the land act, and said the
average of rent reductions so far was % per
cent. In regard to the Land Leagues war
against all property, he said he thought
there was every indication that the great
conspiracy had not only been confronted
but defeated.
Mr. P j. Smyth, Home Rule member for
Tpperary, moved an amendment to the
address In favor of the repeal of the union.
The debate was then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-09
STOCKS IN PARIS.
The Union GeneraIe-The Feeling
on the B urse.

PARIS, February S.-La Paris announces
that the public prosecutor has taken sum-
monses against eight directors of the Union
Generate. The directors who were examined
yesterday were NM. Rloutesh and Prince
DeBroglie. The Lyons Tribunal of Com
merce has announced the dissolution of the
company Of brokers.
PARIS, February s, Evening. Bourse
was very bad to-day owing to sales on the
part of Overladen buyers, who had become
completely discouraged. The bears are
now directing their operations against the
credit establishments, whose shares are
much offered. There is a complete absence
OF business in the outside market,
which is consternated by the an
nOuncement that the official liquidator of
the Union Generate will require settlements
of the Union Generate and new shares in
which outsiders are heavily engaged. For
eign securities were heavy because the for
eign markets appear unable to absorb any
more stocks from Paris. Purchases for
cash continue here at an estimated rate of
one hundred millions francs weekly, but are
now sufficient to check the decline.
LONDON, February S.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette, in its financial article, says: "The Stock
Exchange was fat owing to the report,
which 1t believes to be correct, that an Aus
trian off-hoot of the Union Generate has
suspended "
The Times, in its financial article. says
"The Union Generate had received 30 ,000,-
600 francs on account of the Servian obli-
cations 1t issued. This sum would have
been entirely lost but for the seizure of the
Unions securities in Servia and the attach
m mt by the Servian Finance Minister Of the
4 000,00 francs deposited by the Union Gen
erale in the Bank of France as security. The
loss is thus reduced to eighteen million
francs. The Minister states that the collapse
81 the railway project would lead to the fall
of the Ministry, and possibly to the repu-
dlation of the loan. He is seeking another
French company to replace the Union Gene
rala