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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
soUrnEnN METHODIST GROWTH


Church Is Progressing.
The general minutes of tho Methodist
Episcopal church, south, for 1883 just pre-
pared by Rev w. p. Harrison, d. d., the book
editor, reveal some interesting facts illustra-
tive of the rapid growth Of that church.
During the past calendar year It's member
ship has increased 2i,9i9 and now numbers
OOi2lS. This g-owth lat the rate Of 3O7 per
cont. per annum. This is gain upon the
population Of the southern states, the rate OF
which is $50 per cont per annum compound.
/ Tho gain in the number Of Sunday school
scholars is equally as decided-2650S. For
the cause Of missions the gain in the amount
of contributions Is Sl9,osl.32-tho total
amount collected being $22GBlO.35 The
amount collected for wOrn-out travelling
| preachers and the widows and orphans of de-
/ ceased preachers was 57li6.0I, q gain of
#j,al3.25.
In this connection, 10 may prove interest
/ ing to note the wonderful growth of Method
/ ism in the south. 1t is u well. authenticated
! fact that MethDlsm has hOurished and
prospured better in the south than in any
| part of this country. Bishop McTyeiro will,
/ in his forthcoming History Of Methodism,"
| successfully demonstrated that American
/ Mcthodism was first planted in the south,
/ aud that he first Methodist church in
| America was quilt and organized in the south
/ by Strawbrdge in Maryland.
/ When tho Methodist Episcopal church in
| America was organized one hundred years
| ago--an event that will be appropriately
| celebrated this year throughout che bounds
of the church-threc- lourths Of the members
| waro to be found in the southern states.
| While this proportion has not boon main
| taiuod IL is true that the largest part of tho
membership of tho various branches OF
American Methodism is to be found in the
/ south.
! In 1866 Just after tho close of the late war,
/ the membership of the VI. Z. church, south,
was 5OlUDO. The statistics which we give
for 1883 show that IL has nearly doubled its
members. If the number of members that
| was given 20 the colorcd Methodist Episcopal
| church in America when II was organized by
| the Southern church in 1870 Is taken into the
account, il viii he shown that tho church has
| doubled its membership during the past
| eighteen years. This is Il remarkable show
! ing!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
A Police Officers Disappearance.

Police circles are rather disturbed over the
sudden and rather mysterious disappearance
of Officer ]. T. Thompson, Familiarity known
as Bud" Thompson, of the fifth precinct.
1t is stated that he drew his salary on the
first of this month and disappeared. Owing
to his continued absence a man has been APP
pointed in Mr.. Thompson's place. The cause
of his sudden leaving is not known, but it is
believed that there is some trouble behind
the matter. Mr.. Thompson was capable
and gentlemanly officer, and his many friends
in this city feel a deep interest in the mys-
FERROUS matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Exercises at the \. NJ. G. A. Rooms.

Great interest was manifested in the Bible
class of the Y. NJ. G. A. at $3.50 p m. yester-
day. conducted by Mr.. Joseph Boaves. No
previous subject having been selected. the
Sabbath school lesson was taken up, and as
presented by Mr. Boaves was made very in
tGresting and instructive Notwithstanding
tho Indictment weather q goodly number of
young men were present. The attendance at
these meetings is increasing, and all young
men are always heartily welcomed.
The 6 o'clock gospel service was accompa-
MED with its usual interest. The services
were conducted by A. r. Stuart, the lesson
being taken from the fourteenth chapter of
st. Matthew. These meetings prove pleas
ant aud profitable way to spend an hour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

~ FOOD, SEED, SAND, AND MEDICINE
BIZ for birds at COughlnH Drug store; also a
VARIETY rn, DIS not to be- found elsewhere. tel5tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

~ PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PRE-.
hsT pared az fair prices at lDl6iLlN'5 Fhur.
m.,. MWonC Iemple 1th and u 81, -
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THE Rough on" Tooth Powder, elegant l5o
Missionary Meeting at Mor1cndroe.

The missionary anniversary of the Sunday
school of McKendree chapel was held yester-
day afternoon in tho upper part Of the
church. Mr.. George Israel presided, and
Mr. ID. P. Winston conducted the religious
j. McDowell,W X. Stricken, John Edwards,
and Mr.. Schiveley, returned missionary
from South America. Reports showed 300
300 scholars, 80 officers and teachers, and an
members of the infant class. The amount OF
missionary collections was $3.50. The school
is in Il hourishing Condition. Despite the
rainfall n large congregation was present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Ordinntlon OF ElNera.

Notwithstanding the downpour of rain, n
large congregation was gathered yesterday
afternoon in DumbGrton Avenue NJ. T..
church, West Washington, to witness the
ceremony of the ordination of elders Two
candidates for the solemn rite presented
themselves, and were duly ordained, IN the
usual manner, by Rev. Bishop L. G. An
drews, assisted by Revs. Drs j. MilGy, Will
lam d. Edwards, Dashiels Lanoy, and j. J.
G. Webster. The ordination sermon was
preached by Rev j. Miloy, u. ID. At night,
Rev. b. f. Devries preached an excellent
sermon to large gathering Of the young
people of the congregation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

Rev. s. II. Calthorpe of Syracuse, N. Y.
occupied the pulpit at All Souls last night,
and preached an inter esting sermon to a
large and fashionable audience. Mr.. CAL
thorpe is an elderly gentleman, and he
handled his subject, Law and Gospel" in a
thoroughly mastery manner. "The old
style of teaching" he said. (which has now
become obsolete, taught that the law and
gospel were to be found in the Bible as one.
Now it is the law of the universe, and
it holds that the gospel cannot set
aside this law, as it is inviolable. The gospel
is in itself part of law, and must teach it.
Again, it illustrates the power of the infu-
ences of associations The stronger mind by
the law is enabled to control the weaker mind
and lead it FROM the lower paths of life, where
the weak are to DO found into the paths OF
righteousness. 1t is law that teaches man d.
vine power, and it is the gospel thatim presses
belief. 1t is both that help tho weak human
beings in their efforts to do right and good
when otherwise they would be guided by the
superficial laws of to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
A I,ccep,ion to Former Pnstors.

A reunion was held at the Fourth Street
Methodist Episcopal church by the Sunday
school, and a reception given to the former
pastors of the church who are in the city,
yesterday afternoon. After tho singing of q
chorus by the school addresses were made by
the following former pastors: Rev. Thomas
Myers, of the Clipper church, Woodberry,
Baltimore county; Charles L. Young, Appold
church, Baltimore; W. L. ID. Clemm, Towson-
town, Baltimore county; Revs. IL, Il. Savage,
Carrollton, Carroll county, and i. G. w. Reid
were present. Rev. Mr.. GLENN sung THE
Old, Old Story" and "While the Days are
Going By" The reunion was well attended
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Free Lectures to Young Men.

The tenth and last free lecture in the course
of ten to young men under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian association will be
delivered this evening at 7:30 by Prof. j. w.
Chickerng, jr. The subject, How We Are
Fed" is one that Prof Chickering will not
fail to make interesting. 1t is a subject that
we know too little Of specially in this day OF
adulterAton Of the food we eat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Home Items.
--"All your own fault
If you remain sick when you can
Got Hon Filters that neypr-iailu

-"All your own fault
If YOU remain sick when YOU can
Get Hop Bitters that nevcr-iail."
The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use Hop Bitters
with safety and great good.
Old men tottering around from rheu-
matism, kidney trouble, or any weakness
will be almost new by using Hop Bitters.
My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use Of Hop Bitters, and l
recommend them to my people.-Meth-
odist Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor If Hop
Bitters are not the best family medicine
on earth.
-Malarial fever, ague, and biliousness
will leave every neighborhOod as soon as
Hop Bitters arrive.
neuralgia all out of her system with Hop
Bitters."-Ed. Oswego Sun.
Keep the kidneys healthy with Hop
Bitters and you need not fear sickness.
Ice water is rendered harmless and
more refreshing and reviving with Hop
Bitters in each draught.
The vigor of youth for the aged and
inirm in Hop Bitters.
AT the change Of life nothing equals
Hop BitterS to allay all troubles Incident
The best periodical Tor ladies' to
take monthly and from which they will
receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bit
ters."
Mothers with sickly, fretful, nursing
children will cure the children and ben
eft themselves by taking Hop Bitters
daily.
Thousands die annually from some
form of kidney disease that might have
been prevented by timely use of Hop
Bitters.
Indigestion, weak stomach, irregulari-
ties of the bowels, cannot exist when
Hop Bitters are used.
A timely = use of Hop
Biters will keep whole family
In robust health year at little cost.
To produce real, genuine sleep and
childlike repose all night take a little
Hop Bitters on retiring.
That Indigestion or stomach gas at
night. preventing rest and sleep, will dis
appear by using Hop Bitters
-Paralytic, nervous, tremulous old la
dies are made perfectly quiet and
sprightly by using Hop Bitters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

w.. FLY'S CREAM Balm, COOKS BALM
ANzL' Of Life, saudl0rd's, Knights, Haruuys, VIE
l., Meyers, SGges, and other Ca1auh Cures at
tII t,llIIN'S.
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nieo.

wEIR.-At No. 1oo, Eighth street northeast on
Saturday, March \, at 1905 u. M, EDITH SUFFER-
daughter ofJames b. Weir and Jane Phillips Tod or
Weir.
Funeral from the above address Mt 4 o'clock p. M.
Monday, 10th instant. Friends are invited.
II. Wcsner, eyed years.
Funeral from the residence of her parents 1887
Tenth street northwest, Monday, March 10. 1854,
at $3.50 p. IN. Friends of the family are invited to
attend.
McINTEE.-;At6 a. M, on the 9th instant ANNIE
MCISTEF, aged SO years.
Funeral VIII take place from her husbands resi-
denCe, Tl2 Twenty-fourth street northwest, at $3.50
y. Tuesday, l1th instant, Friends aud aCquuint-
ances of the family respectfully invited to attend 81
MATTHEWS.-At the residence of her parents,
1902 sixteenth street northwest, on sunday the Oil
instant, ut l!l5 p. M, Of consumption, HALLE
PAULINE, second daughter of Charles Lewis and
Susan Amelia Matthews, IN the 18th year ofher ace.
Funeral at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday, 18th instant, ut y. m. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Prize Essays ON Cruelty to Animals.

The pupils of the Washington high school
are engaged in writing essays on Cruelty to
Animals" aud the remedy. The Humane
society of the United States, of which Mr.
George Angel, of Boston, is president, offered
a short time ago, handsome prize for the
best essay on this subject The essays are to
be prepared by the fourth of April, and the
prize will be awarded by committee to be
named by the society. The boys and girls
are working hard, and some able papers will
be presented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Sroposais.
pRoPCSALS FOR PURCHASE OF VEssEIa
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
March 1874


WASHINGTON, March /, 1884.
In accordance with the provisions of the 9th sec
ton ofthe aCt of Congress making appropriations to
SS wiz be- t aefa y
until noon on saturday, May 3, 1884. at which time
aud place they Will be opened, for the purchase of
Navy Register under authority of act of Congress
approved August o. 1882, and which 1t is deemed for
The vessels offered their apprssed value and their
locality, the Niagara, at Boston, MRss S24 200
Florida, at New London, Conn., s52, 700; Colorado
supply $500 at League Island, pa Pawnee ~, 200.
at Port Royal :. c. Benicia sl4 900, and Cyane
1000, at Mare Island, Cal
Proposals must be submitted I'm a sealed envelope
addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, Washing.
ton ID. G. and Endorsed proposals for the purchase
communications. No offer for more than vessel
should be included within one proposal.
The vessels win be sold for cash. to the person or
persons, or corporation or corporations Offering the
highest prices therefor above the appraised vau o
thereof Each bid or proposal must be accompanied
by deposit In cash Cor satisfactory certified cheok)
of not less than 10 per cent of the amount Of the
offer or proposal, and also "A bond with penal sum
equal TO the whole amount of the offer, with two
Navy, conditional for the payment of the remaining
w per cent of the amount of such offer or proposal
In default Is made In the payment ofthe reman-
ing 30 per cent? or any part thereof, within that
time said cash deposit OF 10 per cent, shall be con-
applied directed In the act of March 3, 1883. All
deposits and bonds of bidders whose proposals shall
not be accepted, will be returned 10 them within
seven days Rfter the opening Of the proposals
on application to the Department, a printed list
VIII be furnished, giving general Information con-
which must he used by bidders. The vessels can be
examined ut any time by applying TO the Command
ants of the Navy Yards.
chased from the limits Of the Yard within such
reasonable time as may be fixed by the Department.
WILLIAM f. CHANDLER,
mpD-wSt Secretary NAVY.
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An Old Citizen Pnnsen 10 Rrst.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary l.. Ward took
place Saturday afternoon from the residence
Of her son-in-law, Daniel Rothwell, No. 10
Ninth street southeast Rev. Father Sulli-
van, of St. Peters church, officiated. Inter
ment was had at the Methodist cemetery L
street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets southeast. Mrs. Ward WAS 60 years of
age at her death and an old resident,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

"The New Congregational Creed" was the
subject of Rev. Alexander Kents sermon last
evening at the Church of Our Fathers. He
took up several sections of the creed and
compared them with the Universalist belief,
with the remark that they were similar in
many important points. Especially was that
true with the section that made the Son OF
God and the holy ghost subordinate TO God
by not referring to them as G cd. On next
Sunday other sections of the creed will be
discussed by Mr.. Kent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
rIrs. IkcngIn,s CondItlon.

Mrs, Louis Kongla, who made an attempt
at suicide on Thursday last while laboring
under mental alteration, is lying in danger
ous condition Mt her home on the Tenally-
town road, with very little hope of her
recovery. Mrs Kengla is the daughter Of Mr.
Thomas Narnell. the well-known butcher.
She has been in bad health for come time,
causing great mental depression. 1t appears
that in the temporary absence of her family
she procured a razor and made the attempt on
her life, She had made two previous unsuc-
cessful efforts to destroy her life.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Drawing on the water I'm the Canal.

The water was drawn Off the Georgetown
level Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal on
Saturday night for the purpose of cleaning it
out. A great many men and boys were in
dustriously engaged yesterday in picking up
coal and other articles dropped from the boats
during last season, and some of them secured
considerable quantities of coal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Accuracy OF the Ground Hog.

The ground hogs weather prediction has
been verified" said an amateur meteorological
last evening. He came out and saw his
shadow and the event Was followed by rain,
snow, and fog, thunder and lightning. There
fore the ground hog must be regarded in the
future as at least as good weather prophet
as Virgins"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

The attendance ut the regular Sunday
meeting of the w. c. T. u, at Masonic
temple, yesterday afternoon, was large
one. After the reading of the Scriptures by
Miss Chase, Mrs Roach introduced Mrs. Jessie
NJ. Wellstood, of Edinburgh, Scotland, who is
an earnest temperance worker in her own
country. Mrs. Wellstood made a short adj
dress, and was followed by Rev. L. II. Pearce,
of Baltimore. who spoke of the evils Of in
temperance in eloquent terms. Gen. Bah
cock, of Colorado, was the next speaker, aud
he Endorsed the movement of the ladies in
crushing the demon of intemperance, and
said that the work was slowly but surely
making its way through to the land of the
golden gate. Several others made addresses
and the successful meeting was closed after
number of persons had signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

Miner the convicted wife murderer, was
an interested spectator of tho religious SER
vice by tho Y. N. c. A. at the Jail yesterday
afternoon. lie peeped through the iron bars
and at intervals Joined in the singing with
several hundred other prisoners.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
EXCITING GEORGETOWN.
A Young Girl Threatens n Car Conduc-
tor with an Unionded Pistol.

A Young Girl Threatens n Car Conduc-
tor with an Unioaded Pistol.
Considerable excitement was created at the
Office of the Washington and Georgetown
railroad in Georgetown Saturday night by
the sudden appearance in the conductors
room of Lille Wetherall, bright and good
looking mulatto girl about II years old, who
advanced to James L. Howard, conductor of
car No. 10, presented pistol at him and
asked If he was 60 the man who had thrown her
off the car and kicked her in the mouth"
Several Of those present seized her, and Off
GERS Lyddane aud NcGlue arriving on the
spot, disarmed and carried her to the third
precinct station, whore she was locked up
for her appearance before Judge Smell this
morning. Howard states that Lille was
very noisy and disorderly in his Cur at Sew
enth street junction, and also when she left
the car. Lilies story is, that she got on
car No. Is at Seventh street junction, and
while doing so Howard was very insulting
to her; that when she reached
the neighborhood, of the Wallach school
building, she asked the conduc-
tor to stop tho car, as she
wanted to get out. He would not stop the
car but told her to get oil, and "be id
quick about it," Refusing to get Off while
| the car was in motion, he seized her and
attempted to throw her off, when she caught
and held him so tightly that he could not
push her off the platform; but gave her a
terrible kick in the mouth, cutting 1t and also
her nose, both of which bled profusely. She
went to a drugstore in the neighborhood
where she had the blood stanched, and then
got into car for GEORGETOWN. On arriving
there she went into store and bought O
pistol, but refused to have il loaded, and Their
went to the railroad office after the conductor
intending to brighten him with the pistol
She made no resistance to arrest, and the
pistol, when taken from her, was found to BIT
| unloaded.
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family Supplies.


CALIFORNIA CANNED FRUITS.
WHITE OX.HE2RT CHERRIES.
GOLDEN DROP PLUMs.
LGG PLUMS. APRICOTs.
NECTARINES.
GREEN CAGES.
RED CHERRIES.
SHRIMP PASTE.
FIGS ~ CORDIAL.
BARTLETT PEARS I'm glass;.
Large Assortment of Gordon & Dliworths
PRESERVES AND JELLIES
GERMAN AND FRENCH PRESERVES.
Fine Assortment of
DECORATED AND COLORED CANDLES.
STUFFED OLIVES.
STUFFED PRUNEs,
CALVES FEET JELLY
Canned Fruits and Vegetables In Great Variety.
GEO. f.. KENNEDY 81 SON.
1909 f Street Northwest
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More Orders for Orange Blossoms.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Frank Inglehart aud Clara A. Schultz, John
S. Jefferson and Susie +. Gaskins, Wareham
II, Olcott, of Pittsburg, Pa and Alice He'd.
rick, Of this city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

UOIUmbInh Unworthy law SCHOOL,
The graduating class of Columbian Uni
vorsity Law school .havo procured as COM
mencement orator for this year Hon. d. W.
Voorhees,, of Indiana, who will deliver the
nd dress June 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

Mr.. strakosch will give tho farewell con
cert Of Miss Emma Thursby at the Congroga-
tional church on Monday evening, March 81.
The company will include Miss Thursby
Chovaer De KoutslIi, the celebrated pianist;
Mr.. King, who has been SO faYOrably received
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

The large and improved organ for the Me-
tropolitan Presbyterian church, on Capitol
hill, has arrived and will be placed in position
this week. The platform for its reception
was completed ON Saturday. The total cost
will be about So 500
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

GENTLEMEN needing the services OF an ex-
perenCed physician who makes diseases OF men
specially should send IL cents In postage stamps
for THE LAWS OF LIPE AND HEALTH" a new book
OF inesmable value. II gives sound advice and
information, and 10 comprehensive in detail. Ad-
dress the author, j. BRYAN, NJ. D.,
l47 East Fifteenth street New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

speci, sa.roi cmbruidcric, beginning Mond0y.
for onr week of finished aud commenced pieces,
comprising screens, Lambrcquins, Cushions,
Table Cloths, scaris, Tea Cloths and Doylies IN
Puno. TiWtu work at greatly du, cd prices.
An opportunity worthy OF aitgnuon.
NJ. y, BRUCE & Co.
i33 Ninth street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

A colored minister Of this city is preparing
an answer to Ingersoll's lecture on the mis-.
takes of Moses" The answer will be entitled
"The Mistakes Of Ingersoll more numerous
and glazing than those of Moses"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

in Washington, as tenor and the favorite
Washington contralto, Annie Louise Powell,
who will, no doubt, be heartily received by
her friends. The concert bids fair to be one
of tho best ever heard in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

The President has appointed Henry \. Will
lard and Alexander j. Falls trustees Of the
reform school for terms of three years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

A colored man named Frank Brown was
arrested yesterday afternoon about 1870 o'clock
by officer Breen on charge OF cruelty to
animals made by Agent Key.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

Mr.. William Smith, who was badly injured
in an ARRAY near Herndon, Va" last week,
was brought homo on Saturday and is somo-
what better.