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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
WEST WASHINGTON,

During the fishing season report concerning the
condition Of the water at Great Falls will be pub
lishcd each day, as furnished by the Washington
AqucduCt office, Georgetown, using the following
scale ormeasurcment: Very turbid, o tn S; turbd
$ TO 10; slightly turbid 10 to DO clear, - to &C.
Condition Of the water, Tuesday, April AT Great
Falls is; at receiving reservoir, 49, at distributing
reservoir, 0.
Steamer +. c. Knight arrived ut the New York
Steamship Company's wharf yesterday heavily
loaded with goods for District merchants. she
leaves for New York again Friday morning, seven
o'clock. The warehouse is rapidly filling with
freight, among which ARE iunumeTabe boxes con.
tanning furniture, household goods, &C., belonging
to the Russian Minister.
The first arrival Of grain this season came on
canal boat IL. NJ. Talbot yesterday, invoiCcd to
Hartley Bros consisting Of $500 bushels of corn
ana 800 bushels of wheat The corn was sold at
ninety cents and the hcat at from Sl.iO to tli3 g.
The same firm also received five hundred bushels
OF wheat by rail.
Some four thousand herring were brought into
market yesterday, selling ut 5000 ucr thousand
A few tnilors were disposed OF ut s2.1j and So II
hundred.
quite number of the Columbia hoys were try.
ing their muscular powers last evening in II dry
row. From the business-like manner with which
they enter into an undertaking II i evident there
Is 10 lack of Interest or fear Of hard work among
them. our friend Mute while pructic!ng became
SO interested in bis attempt to pull luI strokes to
the minute that lie not only broke the machine
into small pieces, but damaged the furniture in
the room considerably before lac succeeded In get.
ting his strength under control If there were
three others among the Coumbias like him we
would wager the last cent our mother. in-law pos
sesScs they could beat four HanlHn's, and take Il
Sales at Growers Rcst-Monday, April 3, 20 cat.
tie IN and sold ut from CSC to = &C.; 100 clipped
sheep, at from 5l9C. to1c. only n few lambs were
offered, and they brought l2lac.
High Iide.-April 5Wedncsday) SAL n. m, 9:o6
u.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The April term Of the Corporation Court will be
devoted almost exclusively to civil business.
The Israelites here commCmOrated the Passover
at the Washington Street Synagogue yesterday
morning,
Gwin Garnet, esq. n prominent lawyer Of Chi.
eago, is visiting at the residence of Judge Charles
f. Stuart,
Judge Meade has been requested by the Read
justers to appoint iourcolOred mGn-one from each
ward-judges OF election.
John Penn, while at work on the new wharf Mt
the Pioneer Mills, had his head badly cut by be-
ing struck by n falling piece OF timber.
The first tent OF the new camp equipment now
being manufactured for st. Johns cadets was set
up near the academy Monday afternoon.
Deputy Collector Of this port J.. l.. johnson re-
ports that during the month of March there were
exported to Cuba cOoperage to the value of Sl2gj0.
The steam tug Samuel Jackson, Captain Samuel
English, having been examined and passed by
Steamboat Inspectors LOwery and Savillc, has re-
cCived its papers from the custom house.
Mr. d. A. Windsor left here Tuesday for Rich
mOnd to appear before committee OF the Legis-
laturo to give some reasons Why the police COM
mission bill for this city should be passed,
The funeral of the late J.. c. Claughton reached
here from Washington via the Alexandria ferry
early yesterday afternoon, and the remains were
accompanied to the cemetery by number of
leading citizens.
The stockholders ofthe Alexandria Marine Rail-
way md Ship Building Company met yesterday
and the old board of directors were elected, as
follows Park Agnew. !. Elchberg, Joseph BrOders,
Arthur Herbert j. Schneider, and J. \. Rodgers.
only uNc marriage lCCllseS were ETdlllCu curing
March by the clerk of the Corporation Court
There were more than five marriage licenses
granted to Alexandria couples in Washington
during the same month. In March, 1881, eleven
marriage liceuseS were granted.
Albert Butler, the negro grave robber, has been
discharged from jail by order of Judge Meade.
Butler had served the term for which he was SEN
fenced by the jury, and was held for the non-pay-
ment of the fine imposed. The Judge thought II
better to release the prisoner than to have him
lying idle i'll jail feeding at the expense of the
ity.
Mr.. aud Mrs Joshua Ellis celebrated the tenth
anniversary of their marriage at their residence,
on FairfnS street, Monday night A large COM
pany was present including friends from Wash
iugtOn, Georgetown and New York. most en-
jOyAble evcningoi dancing and Teasing was spent,
and the couple were the recipients of many hand
some and valuable presents
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DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current TrnnsncHons Mt the various MS.
trict Offices.

The Commissioners have sent the following to
Hon. II. s. Neal, chairman Of the House District
Committee, which explains Itself:
Sin' The Commissioners desire to call the atten-
exists for the immediate extension and Improvement
OF many lmpQTtant thurqughaI IN the cry WHEN Hte
me order OF their importance may be specihed as Iol
First. The removal aud replacement Of about ten
miles ofdccaycd wooden pnvCments.
second The Improvement Of imp9rtant aNNenuCs
ana streets within the present city limits winch nave
meyer been paved or improved, ,-...-..... ,, ..
Third The extension, according TO surveys ana To-
cations now In progress. Of several of the principal
avenues and streets beyond the present city limits
mcnts are Demanded by grave considerations affect.
Ing the public health and convenience and by justice
the payment Of heavy tuNes for which they have re-
The extension OF several Of the principal avenues
and streets beyond The present Sly boundary n
Tsk OF greatly Increased cost aud diihGulty IN VIZ
iuturo enlargement of Washington, ana mas already
served and extended over The outlayng territory Of
the District.
District are entirely inadequate to accomplish these
necessary improvements within any reasonable tlme;
they respectfully request that the committee VIII
TecommSpd an 9dyance or @ppTopr@G ipr i h
annual nsiallments from the District revenues.
As the United states stand charged on the books oil
265Oi assessed for improvements made bythq District
IN ront Of the Federal property Nud rs congress mas
mssoncrs think this request reasonable and u the
advance be made 1t would enable them 70 provide ut
once many urgent and almost Indispensable improve
mcnts, the want of which must otherwise remain ior
many years u subject of continual complaint by citl-
Zens, retard the growth und prosperity OF the capital
mar It's present magnificent plan, ana indirectly III
NOlVe great loss Of revenue
In order to secure an impartial application OF the
funds advanced the selection OF streets and ayenpGs
to he improved and extended could be embodied III
the act making the appropriation.
The special assessments division have completed
the revision Of assessments against alleys square
AS.
The District Commissioners yesterday sent COM
munications to about fifteen owners of rented
school buildings and school rooms, notifying them
that the rent paid by the District authorities is too
high and that they will decline to renew the
leases at the expiration of the present ones
The Commissioners, in response TO II request OF
Parish Bros, grOCurs of Baltimore, To suspend the
execution of the law requiring license OF COM
incrcial brokers in this city pending the action of
Congress upon the bill in relation to this subject
state that they have no authority to suspend the
law
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

A flourishing club of CAPITOL Ill., known as the
Red Ribbon, met last Monday evening at The resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Lcitrh, jr. most de-
lightful programme was carried out. Mark Twain
being the author for the evening, highly inter-
esting article was read from the author himself
by the president ofthe club, Captain A. Il. Prntj
then followed n piano duct, by Mrs. De Frouvile
and Miss Lawyer; an original essay, by Miss Nellie
Mack; vocal duet, q Know Bank" by Mrs
Ieitch and Mrs De FrOnyille; tenor solo, mo
Cross, no Cruwu,"b by Mr.. II. Sherman JcnnisOn; II
beautifully rendered soprano solo THE Nightin-
gales Till" by Mrs. Lciich reading (rw0iu), 10y
Miss Mack. q sweet Scotch ballad, "Thc Maid o
Dundee by Miss Lillian A. Norton; reading, by
Captain Pratt: "Twickenhum Ferry" sung in fine
style by Mrs. De Frouvilc. Those present were
Mrs. Pratt Mrs Clark Mrs. Leltch, Mrs. DE Frou
vile, Miss Lord, Miss Love- Miss Jennison, Miss
Blodgett, Miss Mack, Miss Norton, Miss Oulnhnn,
Miss Lawyer, Miss llauke, McSsrs. FmlCy, Hurt,
Major IL. u. Norton, DR.. JcnniSOn MCssrs H. s..
Jennison, Leitch, ROane, and Taylor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The Methodist Church Union met last evening
at McKondree Church. Religious services were
conducted by W. r. Woodward, esq, The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and approved,
and Bishop Andrews was then introduced by the
president, John r. Mitchell esq. III his address
the Bishop urged the need of effort to save man as
based on the imperishable value of mans soul,
and spoke ofthe success of miss lOns in the East
Indies, where for the first time in the history Of
the church n native HindoStance had been ap.
pointed to the charge of u presiding elders dis
trirt. Addresses were also made by John \.
Mitchell, esq, Rev. G. Herbert Richardson and W.
Il. Woodward, esq. a number of persons handed
in their names as members ofthe association, and
the meeting then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
S14 SEVENTH
St M 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, 1882-04-05

The regular monthly meeting of the National
Veteran Club was held last evening at their head
quarters in CorcorHn building. 1t being the an
nual election Of officers, the following comrades
were unanimously reelected to the several posi-
tons named for the ensuing year: j. Hale Syphcr,
Whitaker, second vice president; II. d. Bennett,
recording secretary: A. H. g. Richardson, finan
Ciul secretary; J. X. Thompson, corresponding
secretary S. W, Clarke treasurer, and several new
members were accepted, and II motion adopted
transferring the headquarters to more suitable
rooms in Lehman building, on New York avenue.
1t also decided to lend all possible aid to the
manned and disabled soldiers in their efforts to
secure proper recognition by Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
Tn. washington Prc,bytery

The regular meeting OF The washington Presby.
terry commenced its session in this city yesterday
evening at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The
Rev. Samuel H. Howe, Of Georgetown, opened the
conference with sermon. To-day the regular
business will be transacted, and the session prom
braces churches IN this city, Georgetown, Alcxan.
drln, and in the adjoining counties of Maryland
and Virginia. At present the body consists OF
thirty.two ministers and thirty churches and has
under Its care one licentnte and twelve candidates
for the ministry, together with 4,lOi cOmmuni.
Cants. During the last year there was contributed
for benevolent purposes Sl03S5, while the amount
raised for salaries and the support of the church
\yns SIS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The Nth nnnnNI metIng OF The NORTHWESTERN
Building Association was held last evening ut the
Office OF the secretary, ut 6ls Twelfth street north.
west. The annual report showed: Receipts
S5,3l31s disbursements, s5,25G9li assets, allow
ing per cent. per annum TO borrowers, So 2j3.7i
liabilities. redemption of siXty-seven shares out
Standing allowing S per cent. per annum, 81 800
surplus of assets, S}j3H The following were
elected President, i. q. SaXton; vice president
John b. Foster; secretary and treasurer, John
Cook; directors, c. G. DuncansOn, Edward Ham.
mersloy, p. II, Weber, j. H. l., Eager Martin
O'ConnOr, A. d. Cheseldinc, and Sd Gass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

meeting OF the yorktown Celebration Com
mitee was held at the city post.oiCe last evening
for the purpose of closing and settling up the af
fnirs Of the committee. There were present Com
missioner Loring, HoratiO Browning, James s. Ed.
wards, Colonel Amos Webster w. j, Stephenson,
NJ. l. Weller, NJ. NJ. Parker ana d. b. Anger, DIT.
Ioring acted as chairman, in the absence OF Judge
Dent, and NJ. NJ Parker as secretary All unset
tied bills were paid, leaving balance on hand Of
Sl53 This sum, by u unanimous vote, was turned
over 70 the Society," of Associated Charities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The performance at Fords Opera House yester-
day afternoon for the benefit of Mrs. Mason was
probably the most genuine testimonial that has
ever been giveHhere, for Mr. Ford gave the house.
gas, orchestra and all the attaches, and the SER
vices of Mile. Rhea and company were also rem
dercd without any cost, Mr. Chase the manager,
bringing them over from Baltimore in special
train foT that purpose The play was Camille
which was rendered with fully as grcnt effect as
during the engagement OF last week. Mrs Mason
and the baby occupied box, and at the close of
the fourth act Mr.. ]: Newton Gotthod and
MIIe khea stepped forward, ana AFTER
the former had made brief but
effective address the latter handed the money
realized, S3l7, TO the beneficiary. Mrs Mason was
weeping freely, and the bnby began to cry, Mile
Rhea took the little one out of the box and caspCd
1t to her breast. The scene was most affecting
nearly all the ladies in the audience being in tears,
while many of the stronger sex could not rcprcss
their emotion. The applause was spontaneous
and dCufening MS the actress returned the baby to
its mother and retired
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

Monsieur Albin, the Iron horseman," Of the
Forepaugh combination started on his mammoth
bicycle from Philadelphia on Monday afternoon,
at half. past three o'clock, arriving here yesterday
afternoon at about the same hour, trayersing the
entire distance of 1855 miles in twenty four hours,
besides making an extra journey of twenty-five
miles by taking the wrong TOad somewhere dur
ing the Trip. His bicycle measures ten feet In d.
ameler, making thirty feet at every revolution.
lie subsequently took spin down the Avenue,
local WleelmCn,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The following business was transacted yesterday
in the Probate Court: Isabel J.. Adams appointed
administrators of the estate Of Tighman II. Adams
and appointed guardian to her two minor chill
dren. In the estate of Annie t. Steele; Mary c.
Morris presented petition TO correct the admin
Order admitting will of Joseph Moynihcn To pro.
bate Petition of Carrie b. Evans, administrators
of John o. Evans, to sell certain personal prop.
erty; order giving consent, In the estate of Fanny
w. Callahan; order passed to correct record.
Proceedings against James Henning, trustee OF
Elizabeth Cunningham dismissed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The Authropologlcal Society met last evening in
the hall of the National Medical College, Colonel
Gauick Mallery U. S, A., in the chair. DR..
Hawkes., L. S. A., was elected to active member
ship. Professor Otis 4, Mason read Il paper upon
the treatment Of aborigncs by colOnists of more
GslDli@eG peoples, me 4ulhoF dTSW MS maIGTial
especially upon the settlement Of England, and by
tie subsequent nirusions olthc English into India
and South Africa.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
KINGS PALACE,

G'S PALACE spring o
ther notice, to obIige
opportunity to inspect
opening with new and
European steamers.
and extensive stock Of
ms, PIumes, Laces, Sill
DDS, trimmed and unit
in every shape, style,
chiefs, and Lace Caps
need Of. Millinery Goo
BID 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, 1882-04-05

Miss Maggie Mitchell drew another good house
last night in the Little Savage" which increases
in favor with each representation, There viii be
a matinee this afternoon at two o'clock,
"ThC Tourists" party Will arrive at Ford's
Opera House next Monday night
Joe Jefferson will present the Rivals at the
National Theatre next week,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
LOCAL HIENTION.
GRAND PUBLIC PROCESSION.


The magnificent spectacular street display ofthe
Great Forepaugh Show will take place Thursday
morningNndwille xCeedi in ent,variety and gem
eral excellence any procession ever seen upon the
streets of Washington. Twenty-Five monster ele-
plants will appear in line. The route will be as
follows: Leaving the grounds at Ninth and
streets promptly Mt nine a, M, twill move through
to Seventh. through Seventh to Pennsylvania
avenue, through the Avenue to Bridge through
Bridge to Washington, through Washington 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. 1t will be seen that
this route includes portion of Georgetown, spe-
cial permission having been granted TO cross the NJ
street bridge
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The executive committee of the Jockey Club
held a meeting at It's rooms, In Vernon Row, last
night, at which the work of the spring races was
Land out. Select committees on printing and adj
yertising on order .and grounds, and on invita-
lions were provided for and il was stated that
every indication pointed TO the most successful
held
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.


For INC Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy iccd'her
occasional rain high ioinds shdng 10 norihcdseriy
higher barometer iortr temperature
For Washington, 1 a. NJ colder aud partly cloudy
heather
Thermomctric readings q. M, 1850; II n. M,
1850; p. M, CSC; D. M, SO; II p. m. GO; maxi
mum, 674o; minimum, 1852
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

The southern division Of the Pension Ofice, l.
T. Dickey In charge, has contributed the sum OIL
SlOs5 10 the fund FOL" Bette and the baby"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
NJ W. CALF
.BEo- & CO


display all the novelties in
Rich JEWELRY, the newest
patterns of Sterling SILVER
WARE, the best American
and Foreign WATCHES. Fine
Fancy Goods, Plated Table.
ware, Fable Cutlery, the finest
Stationery, &c.
Particular attention is given
to repairing Watches, jew
elry, SilverWare, &c.
Arms, Crests, and Mono
grams correctly engraved in
metal and stone.
llO7 Penna. ave.
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llO7 Penna. ave.
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Our stock Of Diamond Lace Pins, Finger and Ear
Rings. Fine Gold Jcwclry, American Watches, Stcr-
hing Slverware in great variety, Plated Tea Sets,
Baskets. Bowls. Ice Pitchers Butter Dl,hcs, ,nstors,
Soup Tureeus, Forks ana ~ppuus. Rogers Bros. Plated
Table cutlery, Joseph Rogers Il sons sheffield Ivory
Table Cutlery and scissors, French Clocks, Opera
Glasses Brass Scpncos, Mirrors, CRndlostCks &c
was never complete which we call to The attention
Of purchasers, as they vii! find our prices low.
HARRIS & SIfAFER,
mrlGtf No.lll3 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
wmbor,s Cod.Llver on and Limo.

The friends of persons who have been restored
from confirmed Consumption by the use of this
themselves, have, by recommending II and ac-
knowlcdging its wonderful efficacy, given the
article n vast popularity in New England. The
Cod Liver Oil Is in this combination robbed of It's
unpleasant taste and rendered doubly effective in
being coupled with the Lime, which is itself n
restorative principle, supplying nature with just
diseased Lungs. A. b. WILDoR Boston, propric-
tor. Sold byall druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

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,
ohus, Soarfs, Handker
competition. All in
at KINGS PALACE,
shall carry through the
and fashionable, and
a saving Of 25 per ce
ACE, 3D. Seventh ST,
United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
"AIderney Dairy wagons"

Fresh Alderncy butter churned every morning,
and delivered in 1Slb Ward" prints ut 55c per 10.
Also cottage cheese, Sc, per ball; buttermilk, &c.
per quart and sweet milk DC. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05
An neonoInicaI Floor Co,erlnr.

LINoLEuM, being composed of cork, Is as elastic
ms n carpet; Is neat, waterproof, accumuatcs no
dirt and will outwear the best Oilcoth three or
four times. 1t manufactured in handsome pat
terms, ana sold by all class carpet dealers
None but the genuine article has the word LIN
cloth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-05

c %IlAR dG;.od FitcP C9rsG Doyle RS5n
j N. Naylor, " H. De Winnie, New York g ~
Cheney Boston; Edward nay Brooklyni u. H.
MInna Hon. ], H. Pomcfy. Pennsylvania; Frank
Lyman, Virginia.
Ennirr.- rev W. r. Eshcr Jersey City y. u. w.
bricks ' syracasG rS. .Y IL q. BdiSR R Canton O
Ohio; Henry, s., Cunningham, st. Louis j. g.
Edwards Texas; ] n. Leonard, Connecticut; q. T.
Ncb.' Richard IL. wcthcrcll, Philadelphia.
RIGUs-ti J. Scott, w. H. lInp, l.. q. Fay, Augustus
Thongs, Philadelphia; V. y. Bishop, j. b. Robertson
H. and Edgar Whitehead, lhOmns Dunlap Virginia
y. wnsor, W, Grnydon, q T. Duny, J. X, Roberts
Will9pr NV York; John ani i. p. ,h,iIshgli cIIa.
ronnsylvpnia Marshall parkcs Norfolk, Va; G. l.
MagGd. rilt:bursi p c. Bradley Chicagoi W. H.
Recommendations Chauncey. George De
Haven, Philadelphia William y. shelton, NCw
Haven Conni Edw4rd raSson, Harry G. Howell
ligslehurst, Tennessee; \. b. Long, Norlh Carolina
IIo3 WiI9qr NewporI II l., George Wilson, PITS
ST. MARCH. w. Pompcl, Manchester; william
Brodhcad, New York; John H. Davis, Maryland
Charles W, McFec, Delaware: j. +. McGmucss,
Sands, Kirkvilc Moa James W. sands Maryland
w. w. liutchins, Virginia; \. ID. StctsOn, New York.
Sr. JNMEs.--B. Donohuc, W. q. Rankin New York;
John Burton, Il. ". WooIryid, Chicago II. IL. Boy.
Kin; petersbgrg, Val J. $. Gresswell; New York &.
y. Gilbert, Wilmington Del; j.. NUsburgh, New
YORK: c. W. Williams. Philadelphia
AnLtNuToN.-J. l.. Thompson aud = G. Blanchard.
Boston, q. Cramr, Ncw London Conni Aln9rt
ton, n, Y.
WonNLEY's-T l.. Henry, New York; Edward
Atkinson ana Sebastian Schlcsinger, Boston.
WLICRER's.-M II. settle, l.. Stcrns, and f. :.
DickcrsOn, New York.
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