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National Republican., 1883-12-29
Lost Falth in Phyalclans.

Why is II that 30 many PERSONS use proprietary
medicines, or patent medicines, as they are COM
monty called? Is II because people lose inith in
quently the case. There are innumerable in
stances where cures have been effected by SEQ
Wills sarsaparlla or Blood and Liver Syrup for
all diseases OF the blood when they had been
given over by their physicians 1t Is one Of the
best remedies ever offered to the public, and as 1t
certain dseASes II is no wonder that II should be
more eifeotia than hastily written and carelessly
prepared prescriptions made by incompetent
physicAns. Take this medicine for all disorders
arising from impure blood. II Is iudosed by
leadlug professional men as well as by eminent
physiclais and Others Try IT,
National Republican., 1883-12-29

A SPLENDID place for refreshments is the Vienna
cafe and restaurant of Mrs Louise Spraul, No. 3l3
Pennsylvanin avenue northwest where excellent
drip coffee con fectous oysters and all delicacics
of the season can be had AZ reasonable prices
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Wesley ChapeI CeIebratlon.

There was large attendance at the Christ
mas entertainment of Wesley chapel last
night. The singing and readings. were of a
high order and loudly applauded. The pro-
gramme was as follows: Prize Christmas
cantata, by selected chorus and soloist from
the school; duet, by Mabel Wheat and Eva
Williams; trio, by May Walker, Clara Wharf,
and May Lane; quartette, by Misses Turpin,
Curtis, Fowler, and Chancey; recitation, by
Mabel Platt and Maggie Fitzhugh. and
Blanche P0lkinhorn and Charlie Helmick,
and Clara Merriam and May Rollins. There
were also Christmas choruses by the school
and a short address by Rev. w. j. McKenny.
After the cantata cake and cream were served
To the scholars.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
cARsrA1Hs, MCCALL & Co.'s Famous Pure Ry
Capt. TAN. Military Record.

The war history of Capt Joseph Tall,
whose death at his residence on Capitol hill
occurred Wednesday night, is an extraor-
dinary one. BY reason of the many wounds
received by this gallant soldier, and the suf-
fering he endured at the same time, his case
was considered one of the most remarkable
on record in military medical Jurisprudence.
The funeral will take place from the family
residence, 23O First street northeast, Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Foundry FestlynI.

There was large attendance at Foundry
church last evening, the occasion being the
Christmas festival. The church was deco
rated with evergreens, and on each sido Of
the altar was a large Christmas tree, from
whose branches hung presents for tho chill
dren, which were distributed after the exer-
cises. The programme consisted of music
and recitations, and prayer by the pastor.
The singing and recitations were of the
highest order, and were loudly applauded.
Among those who participated were Misses
Bessie Fill, Sadie Springer, Katie Brown,
and Annie Wood.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
&ntiiun SuIts.
Weeks g. Co.,
AuUTIONEEn9.


PunL1C SALE OF VALUABLE IMPRoyBD
PROPERTY ON J. STREET, DErwEsN sEv-
ENTH AND EIGHTH STREETS SOUTH
BY virtue Of a certain mortgage dated the seven
teenth day Of October, a. D. 1882 and recorded In
Lher 1910 fOo 223 81 seq OF the land records fthe
sn The interest Ssreon, w aT sei at public saS
ton " mont Of the promises to the highest bidder,
On :, ,M,0IsNsPpAf Isspf the fourteenth day Of January
real estate in the city on washington in tie District
9fColumbia being parso square numbered nine hum
the south line Of street south, sxtysnve and eight
one hundredhs 90 ~ feet east nom the east line Of
seventh street and the northwest corner Of the said
hny-nine and nnety-two hnndredths l5D.g2) feet
10 the west line Of twenty-five foot alley In said
square; thence south with the west line Of said alley
ieot thence west parallel with Il street thirty (30l
feet thence north parallel with said alley Ave and
siNty.seven ono hundfedths (b.0O feet; thence we4
two ono hupdredihs go D2 feat; thence north paraL
lel with said alley and said Seventh street fffyx
Of id squire numbered hine hundred and seven t6oT
IN lid city, hsgnnng at point slxtyone feet eight
inches e1 n SIM south line Of street and
foot alley In said square, the said point being the sout
Francis A. Mccormick aud Dcrothsa Repetti on 2pt6
point north ave ct eight Inches Is r. SIN, u thence
west thirty (a0J fcet thence south five feet eight
Inches % n and thence east thirty 800 feet 70
sold In one piece together with All buildings aud i'm
provements thereon and all theappurtenances there
Terms ofsale: One half of the purchase money In
csh the balance In one and two years with interest
from the day ofsalo, TO be secured BY u mortgage
at sale Il she 81 terms w of
complied With within ten days the right TO resell nj
dei,ultng purchasers cost IS reserved All convey
w. +. JOHNSON, Mortgagee,
National Republican., 1883-12-29
DIR. JOHNSON ELIOT.
Serious Illness OF tho Ncstor OF Washing
ton Physicians.

DIR. johnson Eliot, tho oldest active medi-
cal practitioner in the city, is lying at the
point Of death at his residence, $40 L street
northwest. DIR. Reyburn and Surgeon Con-
eral Hamilton, Of tho marine hospital service.
are in constant attendance. DIR. Eliot's dis
ease is pneumonia. He was rapidly improv-
ing several days ago and seemed in a
fair way TO recovery. In fact he
became so much better that he attended
tho annual meeting Of the Columbia hospital
directors during rainstorm. This caused a
relapse, with the above result. The venera-
BILE gentleman is in his soventieth year, and
is we'll known in this city, Baltimore, and
the surrounding country. He was dean of
the medical department Of Georgetown col
lege for many yenrs besides being identified
with other medical institutions in the dis
trict.
Late last evening a REPUBLICAN, reporter
called at Dr. Eliot's house and was informed
that he was resting more comfortably.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

The first annual reunion of the class of 's3,
Washington high school, was held last night
at Sheldon's hall. An elegant ropast was
served at 11:30 p. IN. Among the ladies
present were the Misses Hammett, Hutchin-
son, Orcutt Perry, Hilton, Brecht, Eastwood,
Nowlin, Enthopper, Sipe Dalton, Kelly,
Hartman. Hines, Holmes, Simons, White,
Towner, Heilprin, and OF the gentlemen no.
ticed were Messrs. James ii. Brown, III. q.
Sherwood, II. English, II. Taylor, jr., Z. g.
Foster, +. III. Calhoun, A. A. Fisher, A. p,
Clark, jr., IL. Stack, G. Sites, G. w. Curtis,
and II. D.. Hoover The pleasure of the even
ing was in a great measure due to the untir-
ing efforts of the committee Of arrangements,
composed of Messrs A. A. Fisher A. 7. Clark,
.jr, and IL. s. English During the evening
the election of officers for the ensuing year
took place, with the following results Presi-
dent, A. English; vice president, Miss Sipe;
secretary, Miss Hilton; treasurer, Miss j..
White; historian, Mr.. Sites
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Nlght LOdgIng nouge.

Tho night lodging house opens tonight,
and all worthy persons--mon, women, and
children--will be permitted to enjoy its hos
pitable benefits which consist Of a supper,
breakfast, bath, clean night-shirt and bed,
free Of charge The house is located on
Twelfth street Just south of the avenue, and
next door to tho police station house.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Christmns on the IIelchts.

The Christmas celebration Of Mount Pleas
ant NJ. p. church Sunday school, West Wash
ington heights, took place last night, and was
one of tho prettest of the many happy gath
erings Of little ones for which this Christmas
season is notable. After the children and a
large number Oftheir friends had assembled
a curtain at the rear corner Of the church was
drawn, revealing to the delighted gaze of the
children, cornucopia, over eight feet
in height, covered with the brightest
colored papers, and hung around with
innumerable smaller cornucopias, filled
with good things" the whole
slowly revolving, and rejecting the numer-
Gus bright lights surrounding it, presented a
beautiful appearance and elected shouts of
delight from tho little ones. The arrange
ment and manufacture ofthis cornucopia was
due to the artistic taste of Miss Emma q.
Dulin, assisted by Mr. G. o. Tavenner. After
singing by the school, Rev. DIR. Mills, of tho
Ninth street NJ. p. church, presented on the
part of the school, u gold-headed ebony cane
to Mr.. James Hays. After singing another
hymn, the children were presented with the
smaller cornucopas. Miss Jennie Britt,
for diligence in Sunday school work,
was awarded gold. medal, the present
alton speech being made by the Rev. j. w.
Kirk, of the Western Maryland college. Miss
Matte Hunt was the recipient of a handsome
plush dressing case, Rev. +. I. Tagg, of Con-
gress Street NJ. +. church making the pre-
sentatiOn speech. Amid much amusement,
Rev. A. ID. Murray, pastor of tho church,
presented to tho superintendent, Mr.. T.. Il.
Hall, q huge stocking filled with candies.
Several other presents were made to the
teachers, and after singing more hymns, the
benediction was pronounced.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

About 400 inmates of the government in
sane asylum ,ro treated to a theatrical en-
in tho opera house Of that
institution last night, A stock company of
actors has been formed among the attendants
and employees. The stage is supplied with
appropriate scenery and properties and the
unfortunate inmates hail their Friday night
performances with delight. Tho comical
portions of tho programme were received
with shouts of laughter.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
NEWMARKET overcoats EIscman Bros. 7th & E
81. stnniinn,a Day.

st. Stephens Roman Catholic church will
celebrate the feast of its patron saint on Sum
day. The following programme will be rem
dered by quartette choir, consisting of Mrs.
Barringer, soprano; Mrs. Gillen, contralto
William Stockman, tenor. and G. E. Kearney,
barytone: "Aspergus," Ballman; Haydn's
Mass, No. 2;"veni Sancte," Dietch offer
tory, "Gaudeamus." Diabelli; vospers, Giorza;
"Magnificat," Enrich; 30 Salutaris," Cursh-
man "Tantum Ergo" Roswig.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
vrrpuorrs picture stores, ele and All Seventh

GENTLEMEN needing the services OF an ex-
perienoed physician who makes diseases OF men
II specially should send II cent, in postage stamps
for THE Laws or LIFE AND HEALTH" a new book
of inestimable value. 1t gives sound advice and
information, and Is comprehensive in detail. Ad-
dress the author j. BRYAN, NJ. D.,
147 East Fifteenth street. New York
National Republican., 1883-12-29
NEWMARKET ovorcoats. Eisomaa Bros, 7th & e
The Georgetown Lutheran Church.

THO OeOrKetOWH LutHoEHH NHuECH'
The Christmas festival of the Sunday school
of the Lutheran church, West Washington,
was held last night, all of the children and
many of the congregation being present. An
address was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Nixdortf and after several appropriate hymns
and carols had been sung by the children,
each one received present from the Christ
mas tree, which filled each little heart with
delight. Many of the teachers also received
presents from their classes.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Busprsssuits great reduction, Ei.eman's. eth &
A Sabbath school Teachers Party.

A pleasant party was given last evening by
Miss Sallie Mcdonald to her Sunday school
class of Waugh NJ. L. church, at her residence
on First street southeast. The evening was
pleasantly spent by the little ones IN songs
and recitations. violin solo was reGeered
by one of them. The entertainment WAS
hugely enjoyed by all present. After the
entertainment Christmas collation. was
served.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

of Trinity parish, at least 500 Of the little
ones being present, and we're bountifully fed.
In the evening dance, for the large children,
took place, and proved an enjoyable affair,
the dancing being kept up to q late hour.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

William Klingman. the cab driver, who was
chaFged in the police court last Monday with
cruflty to animals, yesterday forfeited So col.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
NEWMARKET ovorcoats. EisOmAn Bros, eth & E
Tho Comet.

Many persons in this city gazed skyward
last night. With the exception of a very
thin and transparent haze tho sky was unob-
scured. 1t was the first clear night for
nearly two weeks, and the gazers were look
ing visibility. The observatory authorities
announced over one month ago that the
"fery visitor, rushing through space" could
be seen by the average vision on New Years
day, and 1t is probable that it will be family
visible at that time.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
nAldcr,,ey Dairy wnUons.r

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in 4 Ward" prints, at SOC. perlb
Also cottage cheese. &c. per BALL buttermilk, 90.
per quart, ana sweet milk, &C. per quart
National Republican., 1883-12-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Messrs. George Il. Hamilton and g. A.
| llliot yesterday for the Home Savings bank,
ID Norfolk, Va, filed n Judgment creditors
, N against Mary A. Bohn and other heirs Of
sssimer Bohn, deceased to satisfy Judgment
Htained against him in Norfolk, Va, for
N,176.11. Mr.. Bohn was engaged in business
"Tho Norfolk News Company" when this
Abt was incurred.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A New Marine HOSPITAL.

Surgeon General Hamilton, of the marine
hospital SERVICE returned from Baltimore
last night, where he attended the meeting of
the board to select a site for the proposed
marine hospital in that city. The location of
the site will be reported to Secretary Folger
to-day.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Sudden Death.

Jerry Stephenson, coored man, died sud.
denly at his home, in an alley, between
Nineteenth and Twentieth and l. and NJ
streets, last night The coroner was notified.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
American Wine,

No American wine has received the indorse.
ments that has been accorded to Speers Port
Grape Wine. Inquire about 1t at your druggists
Foor sale by druggists
National Republican., 1883-12-29
For the HOLIDAYS.

PuRE Old Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, and fine
assortment of bottled goods. JAMES THAltP, SlS
n Al
National Republican., 1883-12-29

SECONDHAND CLOTHING OF all descriptions
bought ana the highest cash prices paid. Call or
address S. Guggenhemer 623 Seventh street
southwest. Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
G0ntatinnaI.

IJOWE'S BoOKKEEPING--THE SHORTEST
IL method In the United States; months of study
saved by an experienced bookkeepeer: no text books
10 study. as they practically useless with PEN
maushlp, &c, Is month; sI2 for three months
Howes Rapid Business Penmanship alone, o. Howe's
business school, 5l7 9TH 81.
TIME FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE HELD IN
L the Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing, 1909 New York avenue; Monday-Elocution.
Miss Mary X. Schriener Observation-Disclosures, Mr..
Clement L. sites; Latln. Prof A. S. Marye Thurs
day--French, Prof Henri Larogue; photography.
Prof NJ. Porter Smell. Terms, 81 per month. For
full Information inquire at the Association Office
nol9.tf
National Republican., 1883-12-29

During tho temporary absence of the sur
Rethn general United States army, Maj David
l.. Huntington, surgeon United States army,
will, by direction of tho President take
chs trge of the Office of the surgeon general
andl perform his duties.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Trinity Parish children.

Father Rocc fort, Of Trinity church, West
Washington, gave, yesterday afternoon, at
Forrest hall, Christmas feast to the children
National Republican., 1883-12-29

William L. Dorse, alias Wilson, was SEN
tend led to six months in Jail in the police
count yesterday, for stealing n silk dress and
otheIr apparel from Mrs. Sarah Grass, at 525
Newt Jersey avenue northwest. In default of
rest tatuton, six months in jail were added.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

NoEJ all want the best. Don't take my word for IT,
but ofder q case or dozen Rochester Beer malt and
hops aud If not the best your money will be refunded
Il. H. FINLEY,
12O6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

WHAT is the use carrying lunch in your pocket
when you can get nice steak or chops or hs, with
potatoes, bread, and butter with coffee tea for
10 cents, at Mllers Temperance Dining Rooms, 023
L street, between Ninth and Tenth streets.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

No CHRISTMAS table should be without bottle
of Angostura Bttcrs, the world renowned appe-
tiZer OF exquisite favor. Ask for the genuine at
ticle manufactured by DIR. j. q. b. Siegert d Sons.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

qapt. John S. Miller was presented on
Wednesday night, at his homo, on Il street,
ne4r Second northwest, by company ID, WASH
rink and pin.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

II yOu are In need of pure Wine, Whisky, Liquors,
&c, call at Xandcrs, OIL seventh street northwest.
Everything puIe und unadulternted, and at rea
sonnble prices. a large stock of his own and other
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A MILITARY BALL.
The National Rifles Cadets Spending
Christrnaa CnyIv.

INC NAtionni tttHeP Naueta bpenutnS
Christmas GayIy.
Tho capacious armory Of the National
Rifles presented bright and pretty scene
last night. The occasion was compli-
mentary soiree by tho Rifles Cadets The
room was tastefully and elaborstely decorated
with flags, bunting, evergreens, and pictorial
mottoes of the several states. Music was
furnished by section Of the Marine band.
Tho costumes of tho ladies were gay and
varied, contrasting in a picturesque manner
with the dark blue Of tho Cadets.
The committees were as follows Floor
director, T. Arthur Tomlinson; floor commit
mittee, William Foy, John Chesley, Walter
Wellington, John j. King, II. V. Wurdeman;
executive committee, Chas. Il. Ringwalt, Jno.
J. King, Frod. l.. Siddons, Frank A. Hop
kins, Chas. S. Domer, and 4. Arthur Tomlin-
son.
Among the guests were:
Misses Williamson, Moore Wolhaupter, Powell,
Carmen, Lewis, Read, selby, yandanter Nellie
Clary, Fannie Mahon, Lolo Bshrens, Schlagol,
Gunion, Manger, Roberts, Mrs ]. Hardster. Misses
pumphrey, Jennie Jarboe Della Jarboe, Maggie
Dunn, NJ Knight, Wright steward, Josie Moore,
Anna Shepherd, Rathbone, Walker, Gunion, Man
get, Asburn, Emma Goodacre, Bayly, Fisher, Bor-
tha Armstrong Blanche Craner, nnd Mrs. Gowell
J. Hoffman, Chas Blackwood Frank Winter, Pol
lard, L. Reed, Edwin Goodwin, Hawk, VIM.
Rheem, A. L. Wilson, J. II. Cunningham, w. t..
nell, Walter Stevens Ned Dunn, Walington,
Donath, James DunfOfd, James A. Baxter, John,
Ashburn, Coleman, Cranmor, Doyle, Newton Cal
liner, George Kennerley, aud Harry W. Smith
A SPLENDID place for refreshments Is the Vienna
cafe and restaurant of Mrs Louise Spraul, No, 5l3
PennsylyaniH avenue northwest, where excellent
drip coffee, CONNECTIONS, oysters and all decacies
of the season can be had at reasonable prices.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

NlEw YEARS CARDS will be received daily unit
Nefs Years day ut ChRpmnn's book store, $40 Penn
sylfania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
ASK your grocer for the Orator Rye Whisky.
He Got a observation-disclosures.

Mr.. Daniel Reigart, one of the bookkeepers
at the Bank of the Republic, was yesterday
the happy recipient of xylo-metallophon
from his fellow clerks. Mr.. viii Baldwin
made the presentation in short speech re-
ferring to Mr.. RS ability in performing on
this instrument, to which Mr.. Reigart neatly
responded.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

SIIoP and look at the new engravings at Veerhohrs
storIes, 9l6 and Al seventh street
National Republican., 1883-12-29

NO not toaste your money buying inferior articles.
rckl your Druggist you want ALLCoCK's Porous
PithsTERs, and do not take others made to sell on
tht reputation of the genuine article.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Holiday Good.-nIust so sold.

Vail rArER and window shades at vcerhors,
0l6 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Christmns Butter.

Tho receipts of tho district collector oi
taxds yesterday amounted to $l,320.66.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Of pinion OF DIR. Mott, Late Government
tChenaIst, on AlIcook's Porous Plaster.

IVY investigation OF ALlcocK's Porous PLASTER
sh II to contain valuable and essentidt Ingredients
noY present In any other plaster. These ingredients
ArNl so perfectly proportioned that the ALLCoCK's
PolRous PLASTER viii not Biis,srs FIcessiUe
bIhdton aud find 1t superior to and more efficient
thI IN any other plaster.
HENRY A, MOTT, JR, Ph. d., F. 81,
L Professor of Chemistry N. Y. Med. College, &C.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

otto Jos. c. Fearson's Sons lfyou want Pure A
dernley Butter.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

Special bargains III Plush Goods Books, Stationery,
Toys, Toilet Articles, Fancy Goods, &c,, AZ
FREES,
14i3 + street, 700 Market Space.
Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

wv LILLIAN WALDECKER,
wv lGraduate OF the Lelpslc Conseryatory Of Music
TEACHER OF PIANO, ORGAN, AND HAIR
MONY,
Has removed to 1908 o ST. N. w.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
AIdcrneY Hulter

you want Pure Alderney Print Butter go :,
Josdph &. Fearsons Sons.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

A GOOD medicinal tonic with real merit il
Browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Al the Insane Asylum.

WELLS HEALTH REVIEWER cures Dyspepsia, I'm
National Republican., 1883-12-29
t5 A MONTH.

E,vENING CLASSES t5 A MONTH
Arithmetic, English Grammar. Bookkeeping, PEN
manshp Geography, History and Spelling s. w.
FLYNN, A. NJ, southwest corner Of Eighth and K
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Glass OF 's3.

JUDGE FILLEY, Of Pittsteld, Mass, was cured oil
rheumatism by st. Jacobs oil.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

N.Y. THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRSuS- S!ls
kssS tees by the stockholders of the Satonal N.Y. ~
ropolItan Fire Insurance Company, District OF 70
luinbia. will be hold on the . . . ..,. -. 500.
~ SEC,OND MONDAY OF JANUARY 1854,
Al tho office of the company, $40 Market space;
Polls will be open at ~ O'clock m. and close at
oSSSE sSi.Iit i in SAM. CROSS, secretary.