davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Regular Monthly Meeting Yesterday -
Three DenthA Renortcd.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Oldest In
habitants Association was held yesterday afternoon
in the Corcoran building. In the absence Of MIR.
Jcnkin Thomas, the president ofthc society who is
confined to his house 10y severe attack of rhcuma.
tiSm, Mr.. George 4, RohrCr, vice pre- SdGni acted
ms chairman; Nicholas CHlan esq, SECRETARY. The
secretary rCpOrtd that since the lust meeting thrr
members, McSsrs William b. Wise, james Donnld,
and w. Il. Lord, had died. A committee, consist.
ing OF MCssrs. AmidOn, Martin, CaSsell, Wineber-
ger and Williams, was appointed to prepare rcsO-
lutons conveying the gret Of The society at the
dea aud expressing sympathy for the families OF
the dozens d.
Mr.. Wincbcrger reported that there was due from
members for monthly contributions s2G7 and the
secretary was requested to issue II circular to be
sent to delnquentS, in order that such dues might
be paid
Treasurer Nasl reported that there was but $3.50
In the treasury.
The committee on elections recommended, by
Mr.. Mas, the admission us members of John J. cal
vert, William II. johnson, George W. Cochran, aud
james ". Jones, all of whom Were admitted
The application Of Lewis Clcphane was received
and referred 10 the committee on elections
select committee, consisting of Messrs Wine.
berger, AmidOn, Brutf, Poor, and Tnsestro. was mp
pointed To classify all the archives of the society,
and collect as far as possible all fhcts and rcmn.
isccnceS in relation 10 the early days of Washing
ton, The vice president was requested to extend
to the president, jenkins Thomas, esq, The decp
regret and sympathy felt for him in his illness by
the society, and the meeting then adjourned until
the first Wednesday in May
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

James W. Jones and Others have commenced
suit in equity AGAINST John d. Jones and Others to
have the last will and testament of Ann NJ. Acton
construed by the court, so that the devises and be
quests therein made 10 William Acton be declared
to have been made 90 him in trust for the heils Of
the testat1r. Also that the decd Of trust made by
Wi lam Acton TO Iirniuard H. Warner and John
JOY Edison lc declared void aud set aside The
bill SETS up that Acton came N this country from
Ireland, and in 1859 married, or pretended to be
married 70, Ann NJ, Jones, who died In 1873, aud
made Will leaving all her property To her hus.
band 10 appear, that Acton WasHleady married
having wife and child In Ireland, and that he
concealed the same rom her aud she was I'm *.
nOrance Of IL Mt the time OF her death The bill
has boen filed once, before under the title of Jones
against Acton. The present one is substituted
Tor IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
No More Raid Heats Panacen.

10 lhe EdtOr OF The hFPIRIICAN:
bald. headed journalist IN this city received the
following as an Easter offering from lady friend
" When you want to plant patch of hair apply to
me. Once an old bach called upon me who was
very bald, He said he believed hair would bear
transrlanting. | said I'd plant few of mine irhe
wished; so l took small needle and prickCd holes
all over the bald spot pulled out some of mine cut
them short, and rooted them in that barren soil |
dug awfully, and he grnned and bore II like a
martyr lie was in dead earnest, thinking they
would grow. ! never smiled (was like George
Washington, did all my laughing inside while the
young lady who was with him almost went into
cOnvulsions. The poor fellow didn't realize that
my hair was dark brown, while his was the color of
sweet cream. He looked so innocent. Ills scalp
swCcd up and grew sore, and itchCd so that he
had to scratch them all out, There was all my
labor in vain
a, ,s.-lfanyb dy thinks the aboveis reflection
on Nestor shaw Judge Rumsdcll, A. c. Buell. r. b.
Wight, Colonel Adams, Byron Andrews, Congress-
man Scranton, Ben Perley POorc, Ned Brady, C.
NJ, Barton Billy Copeland Ben Gaines, or Wilson J..
Vance he is sadly mistaken. s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

The Equitable Building Association held It's
thirtieth regular meeting last night at Marini's
Hall. ThcSecretary John JOY Edison, offered the
money on hand to the stockholders present and
slS4O0 were disposed of, at an average premium OF
81 per cent, which Is the lowest laic for many
months. This is IN unusually large amount OF
money 20 be handled IN one month by a building
ass citation, but the receipts are increasing
monthly, and the Equitable" will soon be, if Il
continues to prosper IN the same degree that II has
since its organization, one of the lnrgo financial
institutions of this city, 1t is evident that the
company is in the hands of managers Of expert
encc and good Judgment
At he sixth monthly meeting of the Perpetual
building Association, held last evening ut 40. Gl5
Seventh street northwest, W, H. Goods in the chair
and John Cook secretary, twenty-five advances
amounting to s3,GGS, were sold, averaging SliG -
To each share, or 81 ,O27 for payment Of sli rcr
month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

Mr.. Ketcham, from TIE Committee on Appropri-
ations, reported the District of Columbia appro-
prlation bill Printed and recommitted.
The morning hour having been dispensed with
the House lat 1925 went into Committee of the
Whole (Mr. Haskell in the chair on the army ap-
preparation bill.
The pending question was on the appeals taken
Tuesday from the decision of the chair, Euling in
order that portion of the clause under cousldcra-
ton which provides for the transfer of the claims
pending in the Quar,crmHster. Generals Depart
mcnt to the Court Of Claims aud out of order that
portion which regulates the manner in which that
court shall proceed to the adjudication Of the
claims.
The Chair stated that he had not yesterday dc.
cided on the point Of order as an entirety but had
merely indicated what portions Of the text would
be and what would not lie in order, had Sepa ate
points been rnised against them, There were
Therefore, he said no appeals pending and he pro:
Of order anu holding That, as the transfer feature
was in part obnoxious TO the rules, the whole
clause must be eliminated.
Mr.. ButterwOrth appealed from the decision
The decision was sustaincd-g3 to 81,
MT Eiscock then Offered nm amendment proyid.
ing that no money appropriated In the bill shall be
used Ia the Investigation ofclaims by the Quarter
master.Generdl's Department
Mr. Thompson, of Kentucky, moved to amend
the amendment by transferring the claims to the
Court of Claims when the claimants may so desire.
Aher q, q long discussion the, amendment offered
by Mr., Thompson, Of Kentucky, was rejected, and
that offered by Mr. Hiscock adopted-ayes, 81 /;
nays, a.
MIR. Holman moved to strike out the clause ap.
proprialiug $4,000 for army transportation over
land grant railroads. Rejected,
An amendment was adopted increasing to $4,000
the appropriation for The Army N, diCal Museum.
AT hali-past four the committee rose aud re-
ported the bill to the House
Mr. Reed demanded vote upon Mr. Hiscock's
amendment providing that no money Appropriated
by this act shall be expended in the investigation
Of claims by the QuarleTmastCr- Generals Onice,
Adopted-yeas, 100; nays ds
The bill was then passed, aud the House lat 500
adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

The tsttie or THE WEEKLY NATioSAt RErunLicAN
eortHeeced on Thursday, january ., ISL ne hand,
iope double Shoet oreigh pages and HHysir columns.
u ooptut's hc oin al pl'i or me trorii ana Is
uocctdly Interesting containing me procrcdups N
Ro Executive Legislative, and judicial branches orhc
Government, including me appointments promotions,
astfgnmcnts aud diSnisSJis b all departments OF Cor
ortH1ert scrrico. contains hiN rCUpv or army and
nory and ordcrs. n ii,ciUdS, tpcctdt
feature ne poiicdi psrSoUd' and social nslc' and 50
etoty potStp NJ The Nation sthpunL
~ hhOrt II Is ne best and ou'V irSStiy pnpsr IN
America Dirinp addition 10 rH general nctcs from
oil parts or ne irord. complete photograph or tUc,
dotnns, and proceedings dt ne Cupitdi or he Nation
7erms: Single ooDies, ONE DOLLAR AND PtFrY
v,dr Ten copie' 10 address, oNE
DOLLAR per copV. Postage prepaid Gy Ho pUbttshcrh
Hfsnpie copies ree.
hOiD Es ne time 10 s,ibsrribs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
LOST AND FOUND.

ar - REV RD.-LOST - BETWEEN HAMIL-
'pC ton Hotel aud star office, small black.and-
tau Dog; answers to the name "Uno," or " skip"
return TO lOl5 Fourteenth street northwest ap6'3"
4 LIBERAL REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR
"A the return OF the black kand-whte Newfoundland
Dog, called Rover, to corner Brown and Laurel
streets, Mount Pleasant. ap6Jtt
GOO REWARD. LOST. MARCH 49, AT ST
tpGO Johns Church, little, shaggy, duck-legged
Skyc-Ierrer, about 0pouuds weight, faNcn headed
blue back yellow underneath whole length legs yel-
low; for his return to l52s street, or at any place
where he can be found, go will he paid and no gu s.
tnns asked. Call on or address MRS, DIR, WALLIS,
1928 street northwest. RpITu, ,Th,S.3J
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

The prtcc Of THE NATIONAL RErunticAN bV natl
a. at ne counter IS TUBEE CENTS for single copV;
hro trecks, TWENTY-FIVE cESrs; one month. FtrTY
GENTS: tro months ONE DOLLAR: three month"; ONE
DOLLAR Ann 4 uAiF; sir months, TuRUE DOLLARS,
ereyodr, SIX DOLLARS, postage prepaid by he pub.
Kshcrs.
no dcIircred m Washington and NE suburb, by car
virrs al he sdHle rats.
There g better time than ne present 10 subscribe hor
Be htcitc't bGtesf, and best nciCspdpsr published az
ne National CoDitdL Send copies to your friends
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, will be issued
to-day, with its fil1y-six columns of inter.
esting reading matter, varied and attract
i've and adapted to the agriculturst and
the home circle. Copies in wrappers
ready for mailing may be had at the
hnsinnss Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
IncendInry Fire at MorIboro,. ND.

fire broke ont in the large two story frame
building of Mcssr. Fowler Bros, at Marlboro
Nd, occupied by them as a dwelling and black.
smith ana wheelwright shops Monday night about
twelve O'Clock, totally demollshing the building
and contents, including the furniture, clothing,
cooking utensils, tools, buggy, and carriage of
McsSrs. Fowler Bros and wagon belonging to
Mr. Thomas Ciagctt, of Weston, The stable caught
lire from the house and II and lis contents mclud-
ing eight hundred pounds OF hay, two barrels of
corn Two barrels Of pork, and about two thousand
feet Of lumber were totally destroyed. owing to
the late hour but few persons came TO the fire and
owing Ia the cOmbuSliblc material in the house
and stable their efforts to cNtngush the flames
were mtic. The tlyc is supposed TO be the work OF
an inccndiury, for the Messrs Fowler were In
Washington, u. G., and there had been no fire in
the building during the day. II is Tumored that
there Is no insurance,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
HEALTH IN WEALTH.

DIR. E. G. VESTS NERvEASn BRAIN TREATMENT
yous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss OF Memory,
Spermatorrhua, lmpotenCy, Involuntary Emissions,
Premature Od Age, caused by over-oxertIon, self
cay, and death. On6b viii recent cases Each
box contains one mouths treatment, One dollar
cure any case With each ordsr received by Us Cor six
boxes, accompanied with Ave dollars, we will send
the purchaser our written guarantee 10 return the
money 4 the tTeatnent does not effect cure, Guar
sylYania avenue Washington, ID. O., wholesale and
tention. Oclsiy
~ ENTLEMEN CAN HAVE SCIENTIFIC
VeneTea aud Nervous Dis eases no matt er on What
cause, without the use of mercurl or other oilo-
acute cases prescriptions advice given fret.
Oiices strictly private No one seen but The doctor
honrs = To o, to 2 exclusively. DR. LEON, 90
Pennsylvania avenue. apJ
C,PERM ATORRHd9A, INIPoTENCY, AND PR
= vate Diseases quickly curedi also Lucorrh@a
ana female MeAhnesaen no talonel or mercury
between IL and streets, fe2l'lms
DR. LEON, ,THEoLDEsT ESTABLISHED AND
- on reliable Ladies' Physician IN The city, can
Female Complaints and irregularities quickly re-
moved. Prompt treatment Correspondence md
for ladies' oalce hours, 2 to a and 7tos ap3
CURE CURE FOR MALARIA, CAROLINA
= TOLU TONIC.-Sure cure for Dyspepsia in All its
STAGES also for Coughs Colds Bronchitis Asthma and
remedy that Is beneficial IN Malarial climates This
Is a pTeparaton Of BAISAAI OF ToLU, ROCK
ca In above diseases the 6Sss BASIS being the parest 4aes
Rice and Rye Whlsklesi harmless and very pleasant
AZ u per quart bottle The trade supplied at liberal
'B2RBoUR q HAMILTON and FRANK HUME,
Blsohor e Co. New York and Charleston q O. sole
manufacturers and proprletors. de2l-iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

Al communications must be addressed "Tbhs Editor
a THE RrruBLiCAN,' and 10 insure publication must
% trtnen te0tby on one SUE NJ Ne paper oHV, irh
ndfnc and residence OF ne tCyier attached No com.
nitinicdti0ns iciU be returned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
BOARDING
MEDICAL,
VOTING MEM

If you have failed to- receive proper treatment in
cases OF OF Heart Disease, Kidney Complaint, Nervous
Debility, lmpOtenCy, Premature Decay, Wea ness
Dyspepsia Nervous Reliability, &c, send two stamps
for our new book,
1.-THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH"
Address Secretary Medical and Surgical Institute,
ia7ly III East Fifteenth street, New York,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

Women everywhere use Parkers Ginger Tonic,
because they have learned by experience that II
oyerComes dependency, indigestion, weakness in
the back and Kidneys, and other troubles Of the
seX.-HOme Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
EDWARD C. TOWNSEND,
Al IIIs Ninth street porthwes

res Az lll5 Nlnth street northwest.
Il ATTN, GREEK, MATHEMATICS, NATURAL
n Science, and English, privately OF Ia class. stu
dents prepared for College and competitive eNamina-
tons, Address A. JANUS, A, NJ,
icl Room ~, CorCOran Building.
GPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, CORNER
- Ninth ana ID streets northwest, occupies It's new
and attractive hall In the handsome edince known
throughout the United States as LINCOLN HALL
BUlIDlNG, Day ana Evening sessions for Ladies'
and Ncnuvmgn. sons and daughters educated for
real life. students Tcce we'd throughout the year. A
pamphlet, cOutAlulng AZ eloquent address to the
dents on Elements Of Success" by James 4. Gar
Held; also iull Information concerning the College
VIII be sent free upon application by mall, may bo
obtained nt the College ONCE HENRY q. SPENCER
Principal MRS, SARA A, SPENCER, Vice Prn
clpnl,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
on Salnrdav TnE RrrunLIcAN

OK Saturday THE REPUBLICAN will be
issued in double-sheet form, as usual,
with its great amount of care fully-pre-
pared reading, including the latest local
and political news, social gossip book re-
views, notes of fashion, the stage, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
TOR SALE AND RENT.
SUTPHEN & ROGERS,
Real Estate and Rental Departm't t,


Real Estate and Rental Departm't,
STREET. e7e NORTHWEST.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE.
BUSINESS PROMPTLY TRANSACTED.
FREE ADvERT1SEMENT IN THE DAILY
PAPERS.
FOR SALE
Positively Great Bargain TO an Immediate pur.
chaser In Choice Building Lots aud Fine Residence,
with modern improvements.
FOR SALE
HOUSES WITH MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.
No. 1914 10Th st. n, W., l0-rOom House.
No. 1916 10Th st. NJ W., I0-roOm House.
No l6lS 18th st. n W., llroom House, cor. Corcoran
street.
sroom House on + street. 5000
7-room House on street. S2750
New House and 1900 feet, for sale for $500.
NOS. llO3, llOo, llJl ll09 I'LL and ll3 st. w,nlce
Groom Houses, and at bargain.
A nice Groom, twOstory House, modern Improve
ments, st., between ilth and 18th pressed brick
front nice parking, &c, t1,0Dl
Nice Broom Brick House, on 9th ST.. between and
Il, for $500
Nice threestory Brick House. o rooms, modern i'm.
provements, with two-sory Brick Stable No 100 iith
Al. s. O.; price, $500.
I2i l2th a. n W.. House and Lot 2oJs by 100 feet at
5000; terms 10 suit
Very fine Farm, about miles from city, under good
cultivation.
Also other Farms and Lands.
Six beautiful Lots on NJ ST., west Of Connecticut
ave, q feet each, at 6S cents.
Three Building Lots, near 10Th and p sts. n. W., at
Also 10 beautiful Building Lots In Georgetown,
overlooking Washington city, on i ST.
Very desirable Building Lots comprising whole
WANTED
mrT sUrPiEN a ROGERS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
FOR RENT-Unfurnished Houses

TOR RRENT-FURNIsHED OR UNFURNIsHED
II Cottages, at and near ClinOn. Address OWNER,
Clifton Station, Fairfax County, Virginia. apG9tt
ITOR RENT-HOUSE No. us TWENTIETH
IL street northwest. with stable; $40 per month
key next door apG-3tt
ENOR RENT - AN s-ROOM HOUSE, WITH
II hall; gas and water No. II Sixth street north.
east, three doors from East Capitol street Ap
ply at 3l5 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. apL3f
INOR RENT OR SALE-A COTTAGE OF SEVEN
II rooms, at College Station, Washington Branch Of
B and o. II. II. Apply to D. O. CAMPBELL. Col.
lege Station. api3tn
VF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, RENT, OR
i Trade City Country Property, come and sec the
great bargains at WILLIAM II. MAIN & BROTH
ERS, ST. Charles Hotel, Third street and Penn.
sylvania avenue northwest. mhlg-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
WASHINGTON, y. c, APRIL 9, 1850.
Population Of the National CapitaI....lSO,OOO

NArIoSAL TnEArRE-Mngsle MITCHELL Gdul
Savage"
NiNTH Ann ssTREErs-Torcpaugh' Circus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

j. j. GEORGES,
Fashiona6le and Easy fltting BOOTS and SHOES
Under National Hotel.
COrnS BunOns aud Ingrowlng Nails, 90, perma-
nenty cured. Lasts madeto order and preserved for
customers se23
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
CIIIROPODISTS.

SSUNnE WISE FOR HEALTH ON DAILY
4 walks depend" Feet relieved without pain
IN q few minutes. Thousands irOm far and near,
visit DIR, WHITES Chiropodal EsAblishment, lllB
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite WillaTds Hotel, for
relief irom ana as9idance OF Hard and son Corns,
BunOns, Club anGAIngrOwlng Nails, ana all com.
plants Of the feet. Hours A. m. TO q D. m. Office
Zee, 81 per visit. Established in Washington, ID. O.
mn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
SECONDHAND GOODS.
OLD WINE AND OLD FRIENDS

are known as the best.
so is JUSTH'S OLD STAND
known for years aB the only place where tirst-class
SECONDHAND CLOTHING can be sold At respect
able prices, Address or call at
JUSTH'S OLD STAND,
No. bl9 ID street northwest Branch store, No 409
Ninth street northwest
N B-Note sent by mail promptly attended to.
BARGAINS IN CLOTHES.
SecOndhgnd OvercOats and Ulsters little worn,
made by merchant ailors 20 order ~ large varieties
ana styles, for leAs money than shOddy roady-made
also suits Of Clothes and odd Coats aud Pants at
- AHEHLOG's Sos Ninth street northwest,
de2 near Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
EDUCATIONAL.

DROFI&SSOR ALEX, DE WOLOWSKIS NEW
Il method for Singing and Piano, shortest and best
saving years of practice for pcrls concerts and par
lOr, at SU7 Eleventh st II. bet, II and /. mr2ltf
L LESSONS IN ELoCUTION, oKATORY, AND
Il DRAMATIC ACTION, By
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A FIRsI.CLAss COOK; N NE
w need apply but those who have good reference.
Apply at 500 sixth street northwest apGA-
" ANTED-uOOD COOK tMAN OR WOMAN,
w 10 80 mile and half from the city; good
wages VIII be paid. Apply at Room 3, 81 Cloud
Building apb3t
w ANTED-A WHITE WOMAN WHO Is A
w good Cook aud Laundress, In private family.
Call at 1871 COrcorau street. ap53tF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rooms

LIoR RENT-TO SMALL FAMILY adults
- preferredl. Separate HileRlent of 4 unfurnished
Rooms, on second floor: gas. hot and cold water sink
and closet references required and given; separate
fuel she'd 9l2 Massachusetts avenue apl3t%
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

For the sake of variety the Post rises
up once more to question the title by
which Mr., Hayes held the presidential
Office, Whatever the Democrats may
have thought Of Mr., Hayes, they knew
that he was President to all intents and
purposes when he sent back their vicious
bills stamped to death with his vetocs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

As THE line must be drawn somewhere,
we should say that hamlots ought not to
expect appropriations for public build
ings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
WANTED-situations-Female.

WANTED-BY A YOUNG WHITE GIRL, A
w place as Chnmbermaid or Nurse; ls willing 70
leave the city. 1910 Jhrtysocond street, West Wash
ingtOn. npg-9tR
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

PROHIBITION Republicans can help the
Democrats materially whenever they in
Eist on making prohibition party issue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06
WANTED-ROoms.

WTANTED-MAY /, 3 PARTLY FURNISHED,
w pleasant Rooms, near Connecticut avenue; ref
erences exchanged. Address PERMANENT. Re.
publican Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

WHEN Mr. Tilden hurls epithets and
things at corrupt officials he does not
mean those rascals who gobble the funds
of lame railroads and hold on to them
year after year, until the law compes
them to loose their .thievish grip. We
want to hear Mr., Tilden speak right Out
in meetingagainst this class of scoundrels
and then let Bayless w. Hanna come
into court and testify.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-06

ALTHOUGH Sara Bernhardt has matri-
monially allied herself to Greece, her
leanness las not entirely vanished.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-23
WEST WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Millle Garner, ono OF tho Oldest Nom.
bers OF Mt. Zion NJ. Il. Church, died at her
residence on street on Thursday last, con-
slderably upward OF 20 years OF age. Her
funeral Will take place from her lato residence
this afternoon.
Tho Rev. J. W. Boothc, the popular pastor OF
Mt. Zion NJ. Il. Church, was taken completely
by surprise on Thursday evening by an Incur
sion Into tho parsonage OF some forty or nifty
OF his congregation, leaving about seventy-nvo
packages OF groceries OF all kinds, completely
Milling the PASTORS larder with good things and
his heart with gladness.
1nvlncible Council, No. z, s. OF j., had n good
attendance at tho regular weekly meeting last
night.
Potomac Commandery, No. 8, X. r., held n
meeting last night at which tho installation
OF the following officers, recently elected, took
place. Daniel johnson, i. O.. W. II. Griffin,
generallssimo; "A. u. Johnson, captaln-general; ;
Edward Turkenton, 3. W.; J. l.. Cox, j. W.;
John Smith, warden; ]. II. Schulze, treasuror;
@. L. shekell, recorder. Tho installations
were made by p. E @. John Lynch.
on Thursday evening the West End Socials
held their initial meeting I'm their hand
somely.furnlshed parlors, No. 1910 Thirty.
cessary measures were taken to procure
literary matter, and otherwise provide for the
general comforto the club.
Miss Stephenson gave very pleasant lunch
to her pupils yesterday morning at 1 o'clock,
which was very much enjoyed by them.
The store.keepers on Thirty.second street,
between NJ and z streets, have employed aa
private watchman Mr.. william Donaldson,
who entered upon his duties last night.
Mechanics Lodge, No. 1S, l. o. o. f., held
Its regular meeting last night.