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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
WASHINGTON PREsBYTERY.
ITS session Yesterday RESOLUTIONS Passed
mud TImaIncss TrnnsncicI.

The Washington City Prcsbytcry reasSomJlcd at
the Fourth Presbyterian Church yesterday morn
ing The Rcy. Edward II. Comston pre- idcd as
m,derator. Half an hour was spent in religious
cNcrciacs The Rev Drs. Howe, Chester and
Kelly were appointed committee for the installa.
ton Of the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church
on the 18Th instant. Mr.. G. i, Jewell moved that
the New York Avenue Church be per.
mitcd supply unil II regular pastor be
Obtained, which was adopted The selection Ofhe
minister Is left to the option of the congregation
The installation Of the Rev. Mr.. Wnicn MS plStor
OF the Eastern Presbyterian Church was decided
| 10 be held in that church next Monday evening
The RCvs. Howe, NynkOOp. Nnd Lite Will Otil'i.
Cintc on that OCCASION. The moderator the Rev.
Mr.. Comstuu, requested permission, on account OF
! ill-hCulth, to labor at his own NOtiun. The
request was grJutod The Rev. DR.. sunderland
that members absent from their church over two
years be placed ON the retired list; they should be
reminded Of their obligations and not he stricken
summHrily from the roll, aud that IL is the duty
Of the session TO see that every
member contributes to the support of the
church according to his best ability. Amer some
discussion the Rev. Dr. Bittcngcr offered the fol-
at Is the duty of the Il sSion to give to every
member an opportunity u contribute to the sup.
port of the church according to his ability, and
to admOnish, and, If necessary, discipline dclin.
| quents, using all wisdom and fidelity III this re-
81 CCt.n The resolutions were adopted us II whole,
| and ordered TO be printed and read in the
| churches At one o'clock the synod took an ad-
| thauicl Scale and Lionel C. Ioe were examined
| for the ministry aud passed most credltable oX.
! nminations. The Synod then adjourned sine die,
! ana decided to meet next year ut MANASSAS, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

G'S PALACE spring 0
Their notice, to obIige
opportunity to inspect
opening with new and
European steamers.
and extensive stock Of
ns, PIumes, L-aces, Sill
DDS, trimmed and unit
in every shape, style,
chiefs, and Lace Caps
need Of Millinery Goo
3D. Seventh street, be
whole season the Iarg
the best quality Of 60
MT. on all purchases m
N. w. The largest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current Transactions nj tile various DIs-
Iriri nmcca.

building permits were issued yesterday to John
r. Kendall, TO build one brick dwelling on s
street, between New jersey avenue and Flfth
streets northwest, 90 cost 81 leo; L Moore, to mako
repairs In Georgetown, to cost 5000; Pylcs 4 Nc
Nully, TO build addition to house In Uniontown,
to cost $500; c. l.. Wood, to make repairs ut 1917
Sixth street northwest to cost $50; L. T. Cart
wright to make repairs in Georgetown. to cost
sl2o; Annie NJ fully and Ella II. Jones, to build
one brick organ shop corner Of First and po-
tomNc streets, Georgetown, to cost 5000.
First Comptroller Lawrence has decided that
the District Commissioners have no power under
the law TO erect street lJmps I'm new locations, and
has declined to pass the accounts for such eNpen.
ditures
Rids were offered yesterday in the Engineers
Office for the reconstruction OF the Jefferson school
building The bids were I'm H. Hewlett, $780,.
300; Bnght " Humphreys $4,000 ana W. H. Down
The District Commissioners yesterday, in re.
sponse to letter requesting the grading, paving
and improving Of the alley IN square 1851, declined
to comply with the request. as they have no appro-
priation which is n&R,lnble
Mr. Ran, the special license agent, has received
letter signed by twenty-five prominent NOR
chants and grOccS, In which they say! I've, the
undersigned business men of the strict Of Column
bn, heartily thank you for your vigorous actor IN
sup rcssing the Importers Tea Company gin en-
Thc british Minister has sent letter of thanks
to the health officer, and through h IN TO the in.
srcCtor of plumbing, for inspection and report re-
Gently made by the health Department relative to
tn. drniungc system Of the lCgat on building
Health OniCcr rOwnshcnd has addr sscd note
to the Commissioners stating that the inspector of
plumbing reports difficulty IN securing compliance
with requirements of section 4 of the building
re- TGsG I g&'egg lum ,h ana ho ,hs
Health Officer Of plans showing the drainage system
nS pro uSCd for new buildings II |, suggested that
the building inspector refuse permits for building
hibitGd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

Shortly after two o'clock yesterday afternoon a
well-known patent attorney was walking on d
street, between Seventh and Eighth streets when
he heard a cry Of stop thief and saw big, buck
by some ladies The we'll known D. a. Joined in
the chase and captured the fellow at the corner of
Eighth and Il streets. The ladies came up
and explained that as three of them
were walking together tho man picked one of
their pockets Of u purse containing some money,
lie was discovered and started OIL on n run, aud
as he ran past lady on the street he managed, in
a very adroit manner, 10 slide the purse into her
pocket, so as todLyert suspicion from himself Mr.,
Parker, of q. w. Timms 4 Co., saw him as he slid
the purse in the lady's pocket The ladies de-
clined to rr seGutc, and the gentleman was in
rather u quandary to know what to do with his
prisoner, when Perry Carson came along in the
nick OF limo md look him I'm limbo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
S14 Seventh
ST. IT. W.

pening Of Pattern Hats
our patrons and the
our elegant display.
additional attractions
We will sell the BAL
Pattern Hats and Bon
ks, Tips, Satins, Kid
trimmed, for Ladies,
and quality; also Fl
at prices that defy
DIS will do we'll to call
fore purchasing, as we
est, the most select
DDS, and we guarantee
ade at KINGS PAL
Retail Millinery in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

The regular meeting of the Washington Monu-
ment Association was held at the rooms Of the
society in the Corcornn Building, yesterday after
noon, Mr.. W. W. Corcoran In the chair. The other
members present were Dr. j. c. yelling, General
William Mckee Dunn, DR.. Joseph NJ. Toner, and
Mr.. HOratio King. Mr.. King reported that the
committee appointed to see amer the interests of
| the monument in Congress aud urge the necessity
ofnu appropriation, TO he made Immediately avail.
able, had been assured that such an appropriation
| would be speedily forthcoming. Such an hprO
priatiOn is needed, because the manufacturers of
iron must have at least three months notice to en-
/ able them to OIL an order, owing to the immense
| business now being transacted at the mills. I'M
less the appropriation Is made MS requested active
! work on the monument will have to cease. After
| the transaction of some routine business and u
slight discussion Of the prospects for the early
| completion of the monument the meeting ad-
/ purup1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

In the Police Court yesterday the case OF John
w. Mcknight, Warren c. Stone, and james II.
Thorpe, charged with obtaining $1,000 by false
pretenses from NJ, c, Rerdell, was resumed Colo
mel CoIkhill and Mr. Randolph Coyle appeared for
the Government, and Mcssn, JeTe II. Wilson, X. r..
Mcrrick, and Colonel William A, Cook for the
defense. Mr., Coyle asked to have the warrant
charging false pretense Hoe prosecuted and one for
conspiracy substituted, Mr., Coyle wanted TO have
Colonel Cook objected 10 the warrants Were read
and the deiendHps pleaded not guilty. The day
was entirely occupied by tie testimony and cross
examination OF Mr., Rerde and At $40 the court
adjourned until to-day. The District Attorney
requests that all witnesses summoned yesterday
will be at the Police Court at twelve o'clock to- day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
EASTER CARDS.
Elaborate Specimens OF These Popular
Souvenirs,


Next Sunday Is Easter Sunday, when, after the
mythical sacEcloth and ashes of Lent society al
lows her voltaires to appear in all the gorgeous.
ness of spring bonnets and elaborate suits and to
resume the one continuous round Of pleasure"
Easter has from time immGmoral been
celebrated by many popular obse rvances. Every.
body has heard of the Pusch, or Easter eggs, and
the superstition that attaches to them. one of the
prctticst forms OF commcmOrnting the day Is by
the interchange, copied from the Germans, Of
Faster cards. The manufacturers Of these souyen-
irS have this year eNcelled themselves over their
preparation, and have produced several genuine
works fart They VIII be- retained and treasured
as being worth more than a passing thought. A
REPUBLICAN reporter 'ulcd ut the store of J. d..
Free, jr, to iuSuCC, d stock of Easter novelties.
one ofthis seasons novelties Is u hand.painted
sachet containing natural pressed flowers. An.
other Is delicate saChet with fringe, with an Ap-
proprinte verse inside aud a china egg, decorated,
outside. Another is u plush pucquG with bunch
of fine French flowers, and Happy Eas'crtide"
in German silver letters underneath. Mr.. James
]. Chapman has Il splendid line of all the very
--latest designs in English, German, and American
manufacture, The styles and varieties are so
numerous that TO describe them is impossible
they must be seen to be appreciated W. II. Nor.
risOm, Mes,rs. Paret &Whittington, G. A. Whitta.
ker and William II, Ballauyne u son also have
very large stocks, and make beautiful displays.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

Mr. Frank II. Cushing took the tribe of Zuni
Indians out 10 the circus yesterday afternoon, and
their delight and .nstonshment was plainly de.
pictcd on their countenanccs They recognized
most of the animals from descriptions given by
MIR. Cushing of them two years ago. Two o! them
expressed their nSOnShment UPON seeing the ele
phnntS by throwing their blankets over their heads
and exclaimed; "This Is the last of all the won.
dyrsl" The trnpeze performers engaged their at
tentiOn perhaps more fully than even the animals
expressing their appreciation and their fears flT
the safety of the performers by blowing their
breath upon their hands and eXclalming in theiI
native tongue ut the end of the act: Thank God
she's snfci I"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
DOVER RIGHTS,
An Important Decision Affecting Married
Women.


\ very important case, affecting dover rights In
this Districtwas decided yesterday in the Court in
Bnnc. 1t was the case Of Elcnora Hayden against
Sophia A. Wiser, and was to ascertain the amount
expended by the defendant for The improvements
upon her wards estate and by the decision II was
maintained that dover rights in the District can
not be sold tOf the satisfaction Of creditors before
assignment, mud that the entire cost of permanent
improvements be charged 10 the lien. The decree
yesterday reversed one made in the Equity Court
some time ago, Mrs Wiser Is the widow of
George Aier, whOlcn considerable real estate. The
plainlh Is his daughter, now maricd, and his only
heir-Rt.law, The mother assumed charge of the
estate, and had the management Of the funds. In
1873 Miss Ailer married Mr. Joseph f. Hayden,
against her mothers consent and in the following
June suit for an account OF Mrs. WieseTs guar
dianShip was begun, Mrs Wiser was very un-
husincsslike in her habits, and kept no books
showing her disbursements or vouchers for money
paid out, The case was referred 10 the auditor,
who found a balance Of some $4,000 against Mrs
Wiser and TO satisfy this decree was passed in
equity TO sell her dover interest in the real estate
From this decree an appeal was taken, and re-
versed by the upper court as stated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
Probate Court nusincsa.

In the Probate Court yesterday Judge A. b. Tag-
ner presiding the following business was trans.
acted Summons issued against jenkins Thomas
witness, to prove will of Aaron Lomax, deceased
rcturnable Saturday, April s, at eleven A. m En-
bonded and qualified in the sum of $500. VIII OF
Prus Rcith exhibited and proved by Francis Profit
who also proved the handwriting and death OF
Leopold OfenSten, another subscribing witness
First account Of Luther NJ L. Cook, administrator
of the estate of Catherine +. Cook, approved and
passed Consent to order extending time for filing
additional bond Of administrator dc bORis non u
Friday, April II, 1882. james II. Saville appointed
guardian to Percy Lee Waters, on petition of Mary
5. Fenton, his mother, and election by ward, on
h.,n ICTg IN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

The Vermont State Association held its annual
meeting last evening In tho private parlor of the
Riggs House aud reelected the following officers
John Il, Thompson, presidents NJ, NJ, Parker vice.
presidents G, T.. Persons, secretary; L. Green,
ueusnrGr and Fred Mack, l., 5, Emery, W. +,
Corey Isaac Thornton, and j. L, wilkins, eXecu-
i've committee, Tho association win hold its an
nual reunion and give one Of its characteristic
maple sugar parties to its friends at some time
during the present month,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
FoREPAuGHiS CIRCUS,


There was nothing but circus that would have
tempted people to sit IN canvas tent for two
hours and n half yesterday, enduring the raw,
cold atmosphere, which was highly suggestive of
snow. Mr. Forcl Ough has had bad ucll rs to
weather both last year and this, Last year he
parallel with snow on the ground and the most
beautiful woman in The world" looked blue ~ to
her nose ms She sat perohed upon the back of the
big elephant. Yesterday the parade was omitted
on account Of the threatening appearance
Of the weather but to-day, unless 1t
actually storms, the procession viii move.
Notwithstanding The iildiiy Of ne temperature
large numhcr attended at the afternoon per-
fofm0ucc, and mt night the immense tent was
filed In the first large tent that you reach aflcr
surrcnderiug your tickets one finds mcnngeric
comprising every species of Wild beast that was
ever known md MISC birds Of gorgeous plumnge
There are lions tigcr, and lCopurds whose restless
movements fully rove thCiruhili y to change thtir
spots Zthrhs and girnllcs, by .uNs and snGrling
wolves. bears, and the most Wonderful uiO,itythe
country TEcn there are tipirs, rhinnrrtosps, ana
the ugy hippOl Oumus. In u tent leading tom the
mnin mcungcric nrc the twenty-five lrIhnnis,
from the monster Bolivar down to small frl.
low about the size Of Il cow and the patient and
meek looking Cnmcls aud dromcdnrirs. The au.
dicnCe in the circus tent was noticeable for the
Chinese lCgn ion was present In full force, aud
many expressions of wonder aud satisfaction
passed over their MonCollNn inces us some
The DESCRIPTION Of the rehearsal in yes.
tCrdny's REPUBLICAN fDrshudOwCd the excellence
of the ring exhibition aud the various fcnls, both
acrobalic and ,qu, sriau, surpassed anything
ever seen here before. Tho Silhurn family in their
wonderful wra flight; the performing cep Lnnts,
under the Charge uf Adam FOrepAugh, jri Leon
mi. who shows what fcnts can be done on BIZ
cycle by riding up n spiral plaiu; the Herbert
BROTHERS, in their uCrObatiC performances; the
Lloyd Bgothcrs In their tight.rll acts; Won Wcs.c
aud Miss Lizzie Deacon, in their mon &c
act, aud with their performing pouies; Purvis, the
English clown, and his trick donkey, and Miss
Louisa REM. the beautiful and daring Cquc'tri-
cnne, In her graceful and fearless riding, turning
som,Naulls with the II rise In: full motion, all
combine to make the cntCrnnmu mt the most
pleasing circus that has even VISITED Washington.
Two performances will b. given to-day, and it IS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
wmhor,. coa.Lirsr om and LImc. nr

The friends Of persons who have been restored
from confirmed Consumption by the use Of this
themselves, have, by recommending It and nc
knowledging Its wonderful efficacy given the
article vast popularity In New England. The
unpleasant taste aud rendered doubly effective in
being coupled with the ime, which is itself Il
restorative principle, supplying nature with just
the assistance required to heal and restore the
diseased Lungs, A. u, WILBoR, Boston, proppie-
tor Sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
DURLHC VOICE.

1889 & 1871 + street, Jan. 8, 1889.
GENT EMEN:
cneeriully recommend Browns
Iron BiiterS as the best preparation
ever brought before the public
W. ii. KENEOSTER,
Office of Edmons,On q Co., Fine shoes.
Browns Iron Bitters Is an inval.
liable strengthener for the nerves,
muscles mud digestive organs, pro.
ducing strength and appetite.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

Harbor- Master Sutton reports the arrivals at the
river front us follows: Steamer j. W. French
Overman, fish for j. Morgan steamers Kate, Ellis
William Gales Chids, schooners Lizzie Regain, Il
A. Golden, and Charles Lewis, all with fish for II
A. Golden; PUNCHES G.. W. Driver, AleCk Shinn
Sarah Jane and schooner Martha W. Jump, ali
with oysters for market, and schooner Mary Ann
Shea, with cord wood for dealers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

is Easter cards. Nearly every business house has
its pretty cards and many are very fine and nrts.
in their selections this Year Their card Is hand
some placque which may be placed on table oil
hung up MS fancy dictates. There Could BIZ
nothing more attractive or tasteful, and with the
elegant stock of choice novelties to supplement
this new departure, they are sure of an immense
spring trade one of these cards is given with
enOh pnrChnse.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
LOCAL MENTION.
The Circus Procession Postponed.

IT WILL TAKE PLACE TO. DAY,
Owing to the rain and the liability of damaging
the costly and magnificent wardrobe used In the
street procession of the Forepaugh Circus 1t did
not take place yesterday morning. Weather per-
hitting It will take place this morning. The route
will be as follows: Leaving the grounds at Ninth
and streets promptly at nine n. m, il will move
through to Seventh, through Seventh TO Penn
sylvNnia avenue, through the Avenue to Bridge,
through Bridge to Washington, through Washing.
ton to West, through West to High, through High
to Bridge, through Bridge to Pennsylvania avenue
through the Avenue to X, through X TO Ninth, and
thence TO the grounds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

Tonight Miss Maggie Mitchell will take benc-
1T at the National Theatre, when she will appear
in the character Of FdnchoR, in which she made
her early reputation, ana in which, though she
has had many imitators, she has never had an
equal. Aside from her ability and popularity as
an actress Miss Mitchell has adorned and elevated
the stage by the purity of her private life and her
benefit Tonight should be a rOusCr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

The readings Of Miss Caroline r. lie Count al
the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church tonight
will probably attract large audience, as the lady
has Il reputation as Il reader which is well known
most carefully made. Miss lie Count will be as.
sisted by MIR. CArle and Professor j. w. BischOf.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

Treasurer Gilallan yesterday received from one
of the city banks $50 gold coin which had been
cleyery reduced in value four grains or twenty
cents, by Filings from the surface next to the
miled edges, and as II was one and one'h0lf
grnins below tho least current weight II had to be
refused.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
DISTRICT BREYITTEs.


Tor me Mddic AHdRtc States, parity cloudy ,ocd,her,
light ,ou, or"orly shgtnq 10 soudhuiy minds, toner
barometer higbcr temperature,
FOR Washington, a. m-lrdrmcr, parity cloudy
iCedid,r
Thcrmomctric rcOdings-7 a. M, 1850; ii q. M,
i52; r. m, ~; 7 p. m. iGo; Ii p. M, 40; maxi
mum, $50, minimum, 40.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

This space is reserved
for LANSBURGH & BRO,
who are so busy that they
are unable to write up
their advertisement. The
buildings are now being
pulled down for their new
and spacious building,
which they expect to Oc-
cupy by October |, 1882.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
KINGS PALACE,

Continuation Of KIN
and Bonnets until fur
public who had not the
We shall continue our
as they arrive by the
ance Of our beautiful
nets, Flowers, Ribbo
Gloves, and Straw Go
Misses, and Children,
chus, Scarfs, Handker
competition. All in
at KINGS PALACE,
shall carry through the
and fashionable, and
a saving Of rs per CO
ACE, 8I4 Seventh St,
United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
"AIdcrnrx Dairy Wagons

Fresh Attorney butter churned every morning.
and delivered IN ISlb. "WaTd" prints, at $50. per To-
Also cottage cheese So per ball; buttermilk, So
per quart, and sweet milk &C. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
.Eor w GdGLin. gSj
M. w. Gait Bro. & Co.,
Ieuuela1s and SilunrslnithS.

JeWGIGIS dHU 0IIVUTSIIIIUIIs,
engraVe Wedding Invitations,
wedding Announcement and
Visiting Cards in the ap-
proved styles.
They display a choice col
lection Of Rich Jewelry, the
newest patterns of Silver
Forks and Spoons, handsome
pieces of Fancy Silver. Plated
Tableware, in great variety.
Table Cutlery, Clocks, Bronze
Panels, Brasses, Pottery, &C.,
especially appropriate for
Wedding Gifts.
10Y Penna. ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07
SEATON PERRY,

SUCCESSOR TO "PERRY S BROTHER"
Pennsylvania avenue, corner Ninth street.
Established lsn. ap3-ip
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-07

You can publish threc-lne advertisement Of
"Wanted," "For Rent" For Sale" or lost"
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REPuB
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-05

who attempted to escape with 81, 900, has
been admitted to bail in 5000. Popular
excitement caused run on the Montgom-
cry County Loan and Trust comnany.
which paid out $780, 900 before confidence
was restored
THE authorities at Gore, o., rlaced a
guard about the residence OF Mrs. Terrell.
who was assassinated and preventd the OBJ
Iteration of the tracks of the murderer.
The latter was at daylight easily traced
ont, and proved to be farm hand named
Morgan Richards. He was taken to
Logan Jail, and narrowly escaped the
clutches of a party organized to lynch
him.
AT Gore. O.. an unknown man opened
the door Of the residence of Mary Ter
rell, widow and sent bullet through
her brain. Her son is serving term in
The penitentiary for the murder of the
Weldon family. Two of her daughters
were in the room when she was killed,
but failed to recognize the assassin. A
vigilance committee is securing the
country.