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National Republican., 1883-03-06
A coon CITIZEN CONE.
Death OF Mr.. John MnrlSritcr -. Brief
Sketch OF His Successful business

Death OF Mr.. John rIRrlSritcr -. Isrici
Sketch OF His Successful business
Career.
Mr.. John Marlsritcr, the we'll known paper
hanger, died at his residence yesterday morii-
ing. The deceased was native of the dis
trict, having been born in Georgetown, and
having passed the entire sixty years of his
life here. lie entered the papcrhanging
establishment of the late S. p. Franklin when
n boy, and by his fidelity and attention to
business acquired the confidence Of his en-
ploycr, and att the same time obtained thor
Ough knowledge of the business. In 1854 he
commenced business for himself, being
located on Seventh street, between ID and Il,
where he remained for nearly quarter of n
century, and few years ago removed to Il
street, just east of Seventh. His artistic taste
and enterprise brought him an abundance of
custom, and he soon acquired comfortable
fortune, yet his devotion to his business was
undated, and although he has been in failing
health for the past three years. he has been ut
his store whenever his rallying powers would
permit. Mr.. Mark ritter was n man who was
universally respected for his value as u citi-
zen, his moral worth, and his many acts of
genuine but unostcntatious charity lie was
IN his Glst year. He leaves u wife and eight
children; three sons aud five daughters. The
eldest, DIR. John j. Marllrter is the resident
physician ut the central free dispcnsary. Mr..
Stephen Markriter, the second son, has been
for some time connected with his father in
business. Tho remains will be buried at Mt.
Olivct cemetery in the family lot.
National Republican., 1883-03-06


squeezed my hand Just rs hard Got another
Igyurl further up candy store gytuL Fact i3,
old fcl, I've parayzcd nearly every creature
on the street,
The department clerk masher also endeav-
ors to entrance department clcrRosses, but
the latter class are not usually susceptible to
the charms of their male colaborcrs
and so pass him ANONYMOUSLY by. The de-
partmcnt clerk masher, like his diplomatic
mashcr, also gets kicked occasionally by irate
brothers or pugnacious fathers, but such cpl
sodos only serve as spice TO his laudablo voca.
tion. without him Washington would be
woeful and the shop girls inconsolabo.
The mashcrs prevail in all classes, from tho
diplomatic down to the "whaddcr yer so"
boys who drive beer wagons and believe I'M
slugging. These arc necessary evils of civili-
aation and as long rs the dear, sweet wcarers
of skirts and dresses open their pretty eyes Mt
the sight of pantaloons just so long will the
mashcr beam rcfulgcnt glanccs upon them.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
TIE coMNIIss1oNERs.
Current transactions at the various Dis
trict Offices.


The failure of the owners Of the building
occupied by the board of health to take steps
looking to tho restoration of that portion re-
Gently destroyed by fire is causing consider
able inconvenience. The offices are being
filled with bad odors, while the chief clerk
and many of the officials have been made sick
by the cold and discomfort.
The commissioners have granted liquor
licenses to John Baum, Michael Dorsch, and
John p. Hickey.
Capt. f. V. Greene returned yesterday from
his official visit to Boston and New York, in
spccting the underground telegraph tcle-
phone, and electric light wires in those cities.
The commissioners have been petitioned to
continue permanently the present arrange
mcnt of having the inspectors of plumbing
and buildings located in the same office.
Within the past ten months since the death
of Slajor Twining, an entire new board of
commissioners has been appointed, Messrs.
Dent, Morgan, and Twining having been sue
ceedcd by Messrs. West Bydecker, and Ed
monds.
Assistant License Agent Raft yesterday pro-
cured warrants against John Bull and Lowe
u NOwlin as unlicensed real estate agents, and
Alexander Peterson as an unlicensed restau-
ranteur.
The clause in the deficiency bill which dis
poses of the stOppagcs of pay of district en-
ployes, made at the dictum of Comptroller
Lawrence, is as follows: "The salaries due all
district employees for current services shall be
paid in full, notwithstanding suspensions
heretofore made in the accounts of the COM
missoners of the district by the accounting
officers of the treasury"
National Republican., 1883-03-06
Death OF Mrs, Ann Hitx,

The many friends of Mrs. Ann ITitz, the
venerable rclict of John Ilitz, deceased, for
many years consul general to this country
from Switzerland, will be panied to learn that
she died last evening. Deceased had boon
confined to her bed for some time and death
was not wholly unexpected. She passed
quietly away at $ o'clock, at the residence of
her daughter, Ali G street southeast, sur
rounded by those who loved her. Mrs. IIitz had
reached the advanced age of IS years. was born
in Switzerland, although she had been u
resident of Washington for fifty years and was
loved by all who knew her. Her many deeds
of charity will remain as n living monument,
and her memory will be cherished by many
iriendS in this CITY.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

1t isl cll-known fact that the law provides
for ut least one gas lamp at every street cross
ing. In this particular the law is not strictly
carried out in East Washington, as a number of
crossings are minus the lights so necessary on
dark nights The corners of Fourth and X
and Sixth and X streets southeast are with
out beacon lights, besides being quite muddy
in wet weather, and as Fourth street is one
of the principal thOroughtares in southeast
Washington the citizens are naturally COM
planning.
An old man, gray with dust, and nearly 20
years of age, named Folk Murphy, passed
through East Washington yesterday morning,
en- route for New Orleans on foot. He carried
an old gripsack, u skillet, and tin coffee pot
swung on the end of II stout staff over his
shoulder. In answer to the inquiries of u
reporter, he said that he had come all the way
from New London, Conn, and expected to
reach his destination before the fourth of
July. His wife died at New London several
months ago, leaving him all alone in the
world, and he therefore decided TO start for
New Orleans, whore he has relatives living,
lie looks the long journey in the face cheer
fully, and says he don't mind walking If the
weather continues good.
Another lot of laborers We're put to work on
the old canal yesterday by Lieut.. Botelcr, of
the eighth precinct The applications for
work are still pouring in,
The dancing academy at McCauleys hall
will be managed hereafter by Profs. Welch
and Miller. The latter gentleman will take
the place of Prof, Mccoy, who has gone to
New York. A phantom soirec will be given
by the new terpsichorean firm on the six
teenth instant.
The three-year.old child of George O'BTien
was severely burned about the body last night
by the explosion of coal oil lamp. A physi-
clan was summoned and medical aid rendered,
IL is hardly thought that the child can re-
cover,
number of now members will be admitted
into the Washington Light Guard at theiI
meeting tomorrow night.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRs.

There was an alarm of fire here yesterday
afternoon about o'clock caused by the burn
ing of u frame house on South Asaph street,
owned by w. n. McVcigh and occupied bv n
cOlorcd family named Quill. The house was
set on fire by the children lighting the dry
grass around it, and with its contents was en-
tirely destroyed. Loss about $500; no insur-
aucc.
The revival meetings which have been held
Mt the Methodist Episcopal church for the last
three weeks were closed Sunday night There
were about twenty conversions among whom
was the president of the Reform club of this
city, Mr., H. NJ, Foltz DIR. Poulson, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church, will preach
his last sermon next sunday, the eleventh in
stant, before the Virginia conference, held at
Sydney, w. Va. The congregation of the
Methodist church have unanimously asked
the conference for the return of DR.. Poulson
Capt. Graham was u little better Yesterday,
but there is no hopes of his recovery. He is
rs years of age, and is an old shipmaster. lie
was ut one timo captain of II vessel running
between Baltimore and Europe, aud Is nj
present owner and captain of the steam tug
Tcmplar, of this city. lie is an old citizen,
and has resided here for thirty or forty years
The st. Johns cadets paradGd the streets
yesterday.
A number of men from New York were
here looking for farms in this vicinity. One
company Of four, az apparently solid farmers,
were nquiring for good farms. They ex-
pressed themselves well pleased with tho out.
looks and the coTdiality of the people who
welcomed them. Virginia is to-day the cheap
land state of tho union, and her great want is
men Of means to develope her numerous re-
sources. Men with families will find good
homes good churches, good schools, and good
society ready for them.
About g o'clock Saturday morning the large
farm barn and corn crib owned by Mr. Elleson,
situated at East Falls Church. Va, was dis.
covered to be on, fire together with the con.
tents consisting of about forty tons of hay,
farming implements, market wagon and
nearly 200 bushels Of corn was entirely con
suned, Loss estimated at $780, partly in.
surcd The fire is supposed to have originated
from sparks from II freight engine which had
passed by short time before tho fire was dis
! covered.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
lico.

BROOKFIELD.-OnS Sunday. March 4. $50 n M,
Of heart disease, ALEXANDER BROOKFiELD, aged 81
years aud II months.
Funeral services at the Church Of the Epiphany
Wednesday at p. III. prompt
The friends Ofthe family and the orders OF which he
wns amember are respectfully invited to attend.
1hc remuius will be taken to New York for inter-
ment. -
CAUSIN.-In Georgetown ID. C., March 8, 1888, at
$3.50 II. in NATHANIEL POPE CAUstN.
His ir ends are tuvt'd TO attend the funeral SER
vices at o'clock D. to-day, ut the Central Presby-
terinn Church. Third and Slrtois.
Baltimore sun please copy
FITCIT.-On Sunday. March t. 1883, of Addlson5
disease WILLIE r., son of James H. and the late
sarah H. Fitch, in the 18th year of his age.
The funeral services Will take place at the residence
of his father l3U2 RhOuC Island avenue, ON Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock.
GORDON.--On Saturday, March 3, 1883, GEORGE
GORDON, In the 10Th year Of his age.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the fli-
neral n his late residence G1j Massachusetts avenue
northwest, Tuesday, March 0, ut o'clock y. m.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

sine die when Prosecuting Attorney Moore,
who was present, jumped up and called his
honor's attention to the fact that If suC. an
announcement was made IL would nullify all
the previous proceedings in the pending case.
Judge Wylie Immediately countermanded his
order, and the court adjourned until to-day.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
womnn's Co-operntlve Association.

The third regular meeting of the Woman's
Cooperative Industrial association was held
at 5lG Eleventh street last night. Since the
last meeting in February more than thirty
persons have been aided to find work of
different kinds, principally sewing, useful and
hncihl, and domestic service. Many beauti-
ful pieces of work have been received
for sale. The agent of the Howe Sewing
Machine company, and Mr.. Oppenheimer, on
Ninth street have kindly donated sewing
machines for the use of the association. Many
letters have been received expressing cncour-
agement and sympathy in this good work.
Some of our most prominent ladies have be-
come annual members of the association by
purchasing the S5 certificates, such rs Mrs.
Senator Miller Of California, Mrs. Senator
Davis of West Virginia, Mrs. J. w. Thompson,
and many others.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
The I. o. NJ. Rclicr AssocIntIon.

Mutual Relief association in Timm's hall last
night the following officers and directors
were elected for the ensuing year: President,
l.. II. Patterson; vice president, ID. G.. Eich-
berger secretary, Thomas l.. Miller; treas
urcr, George f. Timms; directors, William
ii. Seward, Il. A. Scaggs, Ed. Jurncy, G. w.
Bnllingcr, WI. Rcdstrakc, A. A. Winfield,
J. NJ. Richards, r.. X. Heath, George
o. Burke, J. j. Unsworth, George
q. Wilson, j.. II. Trcmbly, |. $. Lane
J. w. Waplc, N. A. Ball, James Holmes, j.
Z. Sender, and j. w. King. The entrance
fee for the year ending with March next, was
fixed Mt Sl,5O and the reinstatement fee for
suspended members at $l25. The reports of
the secretary and treasurer show the associa-
tion TO be in q prosperous condition. After
encouraging remarks from the officers and
several directors, the association adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
The United states steamer Nlps,c.

The board of survey ON the United States
steamer Nipsic at New York, consisting of
Capt Kimberly, Naval Constructor Thomas
L. Webb, Philip IIichborn, and Assistant Con-
structOr John b. Hoover, met in the Brooklyn
yard on the second instant. They report that
the vessel can be made ready for sea in the
department in about thirty work
ing days, and at an expense of about 81 900.
She will be made ready for sea with all posi-
bic lisDatCh
National Republican., 1883-03-06
Nearly a mini NIlstnlse.

On Saturday Judge Wylie Internationally
came very near putting an end to the pres ent
star route case, aud maklnga new trial neces-
sary. lie had discharged the grand jury, AMI
had Just dir Hted the crier to announce that
National Republican., 1883-03-06
That PrIze nnrhcr Chair.

The following explains itself:
ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Feb. 2G, 1sS3.-F. X.
WARD, ESQ, WASHINGTON, ID. c.: Your letter
at hand containing order for bang up"
solid mahogany silver mounted barber chair
and foot stand regardless OF price, donated by
you, TO be given to the barber shop receiving
the largest number Of votes at the coming fair
of the Washington Light lntuntry
In answering will state we will get you up
specially, the finest barber chair and foot
stand in the world at about cost, which we
think will be from Sl25 to $50, the chair to
be silver mounted, solid mahogany, with all
the latest patent improvements, the very
finest upholstery. trimmings, &c.
The gonteman's shaving "kit" you write
about, to be given to the gentleman who gives
the largest individual subscription to the
barber shop that gets the chair, will cost from
$50 to $40, for which can get them up very
fine and in keeping with the chair, razors,
puff box, case, towels, &c.
We expect to send you the chair and gents
shaving kit " in about two weeks, and in
conclusion will add, the barber shop who wins
the chair and the gentleman who wins the
shaving kit may well be proud of them. as
they will be way up in the lace curtains"
and magnificent paying advertisement for
the successful competitor. Yours truly,
GEORGE w. ARCHER d Co.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

The votes for this beautiful outfit have been
placed at ten cents each. The amounts of
each individual subscription will be written
in the book furnished to each barber or shop
competing for the same, rs I" by name " or "by
cash." Sets. The books, with printed in
structions to subscribers, will be furnished by
the undersigned, and charged to the barber
receiving it. No money must be accepted
without it is written by the party paying the
same in the subscription book or by the
party receiving the same in his presence. This
is to prevent shops pooling issues" rs the
shop receiving the largest number of votes
lcgitmately is bound to receive this hand
some outfit Each shop will be entitled to
one subscription book for each shaving chair
and one for the shop. This will enable all
employees to work fairly and squarely, and
make the most energetic and industrious win.
The money collected by each employe each
day will be turned over TO the proprietor of
his shop that night, with his book, and the
proprietor of each shop will turn over all
moneys SO collected with books, to be bal
anced, every Monday morning, at 41i Third
street northwest taking II receipt for the
same and upon the last night of the fair all
the books, with all tho money on hand, will
be turned over to the undersigned at the same
place. All the books and the money, with II
statement of ofrcceipts for each shop, will be sent
at once to the judges at the fair for announce
ment. All moneys received from propriotors
of barber shops competing for this outfit will
be kept absolutely secret until announced by
the judges. No barber or shop is authorized
to solicit votes for this outfit except with n
printed subscription book All the books will
be returned to the shops from which they
were rcceived) the next morning, to keep as
souvenirs II. X. WARD.
Committee on Management of Barber Chair.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

SAID the Coverpor of North Carolina
TO the governor Of South Carolina,
For all pains we endure
st. Jacobs Oil rs the cure;
In the world there is nothing finer.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
LOCAL MENTION.
CASTER cAnDs--J. Jay Gould, 42l Ninth street
UAIdcrnev DnIrv Nynrong,u

Fresh Alderney butter Churned every morning,
md delivered In y Ward" prints at Soc per Id.
Also cottage cheese, 5c. per ball; buttermilk, DC.
per quart, and sweet milk, DC. per quart.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches. jewelry, sc. Call on or
address Herzjg, No 30S Ninth street, near Penn
sylyauia avenue
National Republican., 1883-03-06

DIR, PIERCE's "Favoritc Prescription -
perfectly and permanently cures those dis
eases peculiar to females. 1t is tonic and
nervine, oitcctually allaying and curing those
slciGning sensations that affect the stomach
and heart through reflex action, The back
ache, and dragging-down" sensations all
disappear under the strengthening effects of
this great rtitorutivc. BY druggists.
National Republican., 1883-03-06
.lnh HsrlnlinE

OF every description executed neatly Mt the short.
est notice ut THE KEpuBLIcAN job Rooms.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

n95Js THE WEST WASHINGTON CoNsERy-
ES2 atOry Of Music, j, l.. Cuuliield mus,Cal di.
rector, principal, No 2l7 Thirtyrst street one door
above the pOstoiice. Pupils received nt any time
IL, D. COOKE, President
II. n, BARBARIN, Secretary, ipl3-Jf
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p. O.. NEW YorK. Mnr. .. 1893

9-1Igs FRED'K sPRINOnfANN, q. T.. SPRING
80 MANN, sprlngmann Bros, Nos. GIG, 6ls, go
maryland avenue southwest, are prepared to do all
KINDS OI local express business delivering TO and from
the railway depOts aud steamboat wharves. Hand
Orders solicited We give our personal attention.
Springmann Bros. Rcierences: = s. Sheod, 400 Ninth
near p northwest; Manager w U. Tel Co.; Manager
Nat. Tel, Coz Nat. Rcp. Pub Co.; T. Tourney.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

n|3aye DENTIST. ROWLAND DENTAL Asso-
49, ClATlON, No 2ll FourHnd-a-hHlr street.
three doors north of Pennsylvania avenue east side
HerealtGr extrnction' under Nitrous Oxide, without
pain VIII be 81 for tho first tooth nnd 30 cents each adj
dtonal tooth at the same sitting Extrnctlons with
oat gas, 90 cents each tooth. Best Artificial Teeth
made. 81 per set. Gold ana Amnlgam Filings from
81 TO 81 All work warranted first class. Have ad.
mnstered Nitrous oxide TO over $40 W patients. Old
sets ofaritical teeth repollshcd aud made TO looh
and feel like new for 81. mr21-iy
National Republican., 1883-03-06

e~SFe THE FORTY-FIRST REGULAR
NY monthly meeting of the Equitable CO-opera-
live Building Association fjr recei ylng dues ana
making advances will be held WEDSE SDAH,
March l. 1888, att o'clock p M, at Marinrs Hall,
TIIos. soMERYILLE,
National Republican., 1883-03-06

n[5asD NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
W. the partnership lately existing between
ROp" H. Magruder and William T. Manning, under
The II m name and style of H. L. MAGRUDER IL
CO. nus been d ssolved by mutual consent, Robert
L. MagTuder IL authorized To settle all debts due to
and by the firm, WM. l.. MANNING,
II. Il. MAGRUDER.
FrnnuARy 90 1881. maCi3t+
National Republican., 1883-03-06
SprtinI Slutitrs.

s(Sfs THE ASSOCIATION or THE OLDEST
RSS Inhabitants will meet AT their room. Cor
Coran Building, on WEDNESDAY, March Z, l,SS Mt
3SO o'clock. ). MASl,
ne Marshal
National Republican., 1883-03-06
THE UNPAID DOCKET FEES CASES.

Yesterday morning Messrs. Stilson and
Miller, attorneys for Catherine Dentz, who
was tried in the police court for retailing
liquor without license, presented petition
to Judge Wylie praying him to rcscind the
order rcmanding the case to the police court
The application was based upon the ground
that the appeal was taken and the bond filed
before the court in banc ordered the imposi-
ton Of u 50 docket fee on the appeal cases, and
upon failure to pay to return such cases to the
pnlicp rnurt
National Republican., 1883-03-06

A petition was filed in the equity court by
Joseph Sykes yesterday praying for divorce
a vinculo matrimonii from his wife, Mary
Ann Sykes. The petition states that the par
ties were married in Cincinnati in 1867 and
lived together as man and wife until 1880,
when the defendant left tho plaintiffs bed
and board, and has since refused to return.
Mr.. Bundy appeared for the petitioner.
National Republican., 1883-03-06

Chief Justice Cartier, in the court in gem
cral term yesterday morning, dismissed the
appeal of DIR. H. b. Noble, who claimed cX-
that he was dentist. The chief justice said
there was nothing in the case upon which the
court could act, as there was nothing going TO
show that the petitioner was suffering lie
should have made q case by refusing to an
swer the jury summons, and then there would
have been something for the court to have
acted unOn
National Republican., 1883-03-06

Offers will be received by the Secretary OF the In
terror until noon OF WED ESDAN, the 9Th instant,
for rooms or building, to bp Occupled by tht Civll
Service commission; must be well lighted, heated,
and ventilated and as near ss possible centrally To-
II. NJ. TELLER,
National Republican., 1883-03-06

Supreme Court IN General Term chief Justice Cart
Ter and Justices Coz and Hd0R6r- % Day vs. NOR.
SAINT; opinion delivered by Justice Cox reversing
the Judgment of the court below and ordering a
new trial. Anderson vs.. Smith opiuion by Justice
Cox reversing the judgment of the lower court
appeal dismissed. Bigelow vs.. Arms; mandate OF
tho United states supreme court liled. United
States VS.. National Bank of the Republic on hear
ing Assignments for to-day unchanged.
The equity and criminal courts were not In ses-
sion,
Circuit COuri-JuStice MdcAIthT.-Heiuline W.
Washington and Georgetown Railway company
verdict Of $500 for plaintiM