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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
Great Cast of Comedians,
-IScLuDISG-
w. x. MESTATER
THERESA VAUGHN
New York Press Opinions.

Tho success of the performance was un-
questiouable.-NelU York Times.
Mestayer has msdo such hit at the
Fifth Avenue Theater that Mr.. Ststsou
would very much like TO retain "We, Us
q Co. for an indefinite period, but, inas-
much as Edwin Booths engagement fol-
lows, 1t is not in tho limo of possibility
The Times.
The Fifth Avenue Theater has done
signally large business the past week. IL
Is rather an extraordinary statement to
make about tho Fifth Avenue Thester,
which il usually tho hardest to fill Of
any theater in the city but Mestsyers
"We, Us & Co." have managed to mako
a most decided and undeniable hit-Thc
journal.
ave, Us & Co." Is attracting the larg-
est audiences ever seen in the Fifth
Avenue Theator. Tho piece is evidently
a great success. The re iegram.
The piece was an immense hit. People
roared until they had hoarse voices.
Fifty per cent. better than THE Tour
is."-Nep York journal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24

w. A. Mestayer and Theresa Vaughn
packed the Fifth Avenue Theater again
last night with 1--WE, Us & Co." This
piece is the most astonishing success seen
in New York.-The World.
Caused roars of laughter. Full of
mirth.provoking situations. The play is
funnier by far than Tho Tourists" and
deserves longer run.-NelO York Herald.
The material is bright with
newness.-NelO York Sun.
The object sought in the piece is hilar-
ity.-Nep York Tribune.
Mestayer- Vaughn and their excellent
company have made great hit in eve, Us
& Co." at the Fifth-Avenue Thoater. The
piece is extremely funny, and will no
doubt be q great success wherever pre-
scented. 1.-The Herald.
Tho people screamed with merriment,-
NelO York Star.
eve. Us & Co." has caught tho funny
side Of New York, and all laugh-seekers
crowd the Fifth Avenue Theater to the
doors at each represen tation.-T Tribune
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
D2z54s JOHN a. PRESCOTT,
eSsS Real Estate Broker,

Is now located IN his new Office, In tho Kellogg
Bulldns, so, l4lB T. 81. y. W., whore he has
perfect t.ril.ius iof The Rn-acIlpn Of the Real
ESTATE Business In all ili branches Fine resi-
denca5 tur snln. llOu,p4 iu ui parts Of the city,
The choicest bud'n sites In tile northwest, aud
mall other locations,
A specially X made In the rental OF houses
from tho lOWeHt 10 tho highest Vtlur' mo uHst Of
care exercised In this special branch Money
consideration ~ In security All business Will
he transacted In strict fidelity public patronage
IA solioltel.5 Telephone lOB-2. Notary Public
jal0'lm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
CHARGING With A TRAIN.
now GEN. sCHENCK WAS SURPRISED AT
VIENNA COURT HOUSE.

He Thought There Wore no COnfedcrates In
Front OF Hin, but Found TO the Contrary
when They Opened on His Train from
Masked Batteries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
.PERSONIL COMFORE.


VTSEFUL FEET
Are requisite to health, hence tho hlgho't mCd.
cal. surgical, judicial, political, military, and
naval dlgntarles OF his country, representatives
Of leading foreign governments, ana thousands
Ot pther Well-Nnuwn prraunAy0s visit Or,
WHITE & SON, lAld penuSylvanm nyenul,
Washington, and | | North Eutaw street, Raltl-
more, for relief FROM ana avoidance Of OOrns
Hnnl6ns, Diseased MALT aud other foot ailments.
Feg, u sitting Established In Washington In
1901.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24

LIEBiG Co.'S Arnicated Extract of Witch
Hazel quickly relieves periodical suiGrings OF
females. at possessesa peculiar power" says
Prof Pattlson, in his celebrated work on Dis.
eases of Women, "Oi relieving the sutierlngs
of painful periods. IL wards OIL the suffering
without in any way interfering with the
proper and natural hOw," Invaluable in many
of the commoner diseases OF women.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
REAL ESTATE, Looms, ETC.
CHAs e. BIsuop
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
No. zoos + St. bet. Tenth and Eleventh SITS.
REAL ESTATE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Money to Loan on Flrst-Class Real Estate
Security.
LOANS NEGOTIATED.
RENTS COLLECTED.
| FIRE INSURANCE IN FIRSTCLAss COM,
. .,
FIRE INSURANCE IN FIRsToLAss COM,
PANIEs AT LOWEST RATES

FOR SALEi
Elegant residence on Iowa Circle Is rooms,
large buffers pantry, bath room, ana all mod
crn improvements $50, 900 terms easy
Fine dwelling, on NJ street, ~ rooms, modern
improvements; price, 10000
Fine three-stOry brick dwelling, NJ street, o
rooms, all modem improvements, lot 2J by
100; price, $1,000 cash.
Fine farm, 30 acres, with all necessary i'm
prOVemun,S, In fine state OF cultivation, Two
miles from Tong Bridge; price, $1,000
crn improvements price, 5000 aud $1,000
Cachi terms easy,
rwo,st0ry brick building 30 By 90, lot 30 by
SO, ruOlus, including store, Eighth ana IL Sta,
n, Wi price, sl,OOO; terms easy
Two dwellings, o rooms each, on Ridge street;
price, 81, 200 cash
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
WayrED-NIsCEI1ayEoUs.
XWANrED-
DERMATOLOay,
DERMArOLOUY.


lfyou have plmples. blackheais, liver spot,
freckles, sallowness deep pores, rodness ollihesL
and enlarged veins Of tho nose, thin, harsh, dry,
hded, and premature gray hair; badness, scaly
scalp, letter; scant irregular eye brow3 AMI
lashes; any rash humor, eruption blood or skin
disease; any cutaneous hair or complexion blom.
ish, consult DIR j. VAN DYUk, Dermatoosi st,
ut once. ONCE, No. ~ Grant Place. between
Ninth and Tenth and q and II sta uoura u
m. to z y. M; SundayA to-
"ANTED-ToA ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN
At. n. W., lisa Reconnaissance OF DEEDS Tor every
state and Terri tory. United States Commissioned,
Examiner. and Notary Public; always IN otfice
from u NJ TO o D. IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24

ASIA number Orwell lDrAted furnished houses.
Gail at Office for WcuEly tiullutu. issued every
saturday AIT rnnOh Landlords can have lhvr
housed advertised lrCU by placing thUm In our
hands. n, II, WARMER,
Old street no Invest
NOR RENT-23 D 81. - E.-O WuONS, ALL
II cOuyenienccs, S3Oa3. THOMAS n. WAC
CANAAN, OH Il NJ. ~ w, Utt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
For RENT

FOR RENT
FINE RESIDENCE, IL Rooms, mod,
orn Improvements, elegantly furnished, 80.
near llOmaS S-OuO W
FINE RESIDENCE, lS Rooms, mod.
ern Improvements, near Thomas cir 80
tlc'ss'sr louuu
FINE RESIDENCE, IL Rooms, mod.
ern improvements, GIG 18Th st",.,,,, OO'B6
Bi5- All property placed In my hands Will be
literally advertised without cost 10 owners
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
IOST IND FOUyD.

LOST IND FOUND.
u DST.-AT NATIONAL TllEATER ON
IL evening of January 20 n small Imitation al.
lgutor pOCketbOok, containing small amount OF
money and papers. Please return book and
papers to this office aud keep money. u. q.
BANGS. 02I
So so R hSSy ~ WILL RE PAID TO
two keys, with one small one Gs pendent, Re
turn to d75 Mlssourlav 0-2l
I oST.-A CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO
IL children dressed IN white. The finder Will
be suitably rewarded upon leaving 1t at Kendall
Green. D-2I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
SPECLAL NOTTCES.

TRY three lines in THE REPUBLICANS "Want''
columns. Three times % cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
THE LYCEUM COMPANY.


Monday Feb. (only time l.......... THE BELLS
MAIHlAS, ,....,,,,.. mir. HENRY IRVING.
Ills original character, proceeded by the come
delta Of THE KING AND THE MILLER
Tuesday, Feb. 2, shasespoaTos Comedy,
. THE MERCHANT OF \ ENtCE
SliHLoCR o.......,."..M MIR, HENRY IRVING.
POltll \ ..,..,,..,.,..,. NJ lS5 ELLEN TERRY
Wednesday, Feb. 4, O.. w. Wills Poetic Play
,. tonly time, CHARLES !.
QUEEN HESRIErTA MAHIA, ''..'' y ~"
Miss ELLEN TERRY
Thursday. Feb. D, q. W. wins Poetic drama
,.,,,,,, (only limo, EUGENE ARAM.
EUGENE AltAM .,,..... " H. HENRY IRVING
RUTH MEADoWS,..nMISs ELLEN TERRY
Preceded by the CnmGdietta OF
THE KING AND THE MILLER.
Friday Evening, Fob. q (unly timeD, MUCH
-. ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
BEI;NITEiblII t,IS ,,",,.,...."Mh HENRY Trying
SATURDAY MATINEE nj = p. m,
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Saturday Evening, Feb. Z, Farewell Performs
ancc, RlCIELlEU.
Cardinal Richellen,,,,,.,MR. HENRY IRVING
scale of Prices $3.50, az. and 81, Reserved
Scatsi Gallery, 5uc; Private RoNes, $40, sl5,
aud sln Tho sale OF seats will begin al box
office Thursday Jan. 20, at % "a. m. Ju9l II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
BUSINESS CTfyCEy,

A GENTLEMAN NOW IN BUSIN ESS ON
IA u good corner would for a bonus be willing
to give possession; store suitable for grocery,
fancy goods, dairy, or confectionery. Address
BROWNLOW, Republican Office ja2l-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24

EIsl 12ru ST n. w. NICELY FUR.
ONIO nshed rooms newly painted aud pa
p'roii "a storyi mouern improvements near
car. 4a31
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24

4 l.. KERVAND, 1912 PA. AV.-ENGRAV-
81 ing plate aud 90 visiting cards so cts; 80
cards from same plate. 40 cts. 100 cards printed
from plate 10 cts,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-24
BUSINESS CARDS.

A WNING MAKERS, ]. HA1SLETT-S17
"A Market Space.-Awnings made and repaired
and stored during the winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
LETTER FROM FAIRFAX,

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
L1NcoLNIA, Dec. 25, 1S95.-Xmas has passed
by pleasantly and agrceably. Turkey was much
STIMULATED and the constitution of the subjutstors
being thereby propagatcd. enhanced merriment
Alphabetically, we believe crops are satisfacto-
ry and generally secured.
Politically, it seemeth to boom as opinion watts.
struggle again pendeth, specially to fill the va
cancy as delegate, vico Hon. Judge Chichester.
In this section of the county, whore Lively and
thorough work has been done, we don't want any
old fcssilated candidates, and we believe that live
active workers OF the party should be recognized
and entitled to the honors bestowed.
The Lincolnia aud Annandae Farmers Club.
is an institution of interest in this section for
winter socialism. meeting monthly, J thursdays
proceeding full moon The Ladies Mite Society
is also another social organization, fortnghtly,
when festivity is supreme FAX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
Distressing Accident.

VINcENNEs, Ind, Dec. ga distressing
accident occurred Christmas Eve at the
home of Absalom Jordan, a farmer who lives
five miles south of the city. Mrs. Jordan
absented herself from the house for brief
period, and when she returned she could
not find Dot, her little four year old daugh-
ter. Upon seaching for her, the mother
went to the road, where she saw an object
by toe roadside smoking, and discovered by
two little shoes sticking out of the charred
and burnt remains that it was her child.
She had evidently been playing with the
fire in the CRATE when her clothes took fire
and she ran into the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

sUIoIDE.-Mr. James Green, aged about
forty years, a resident of Stafford county,
committed suicide on Tuesday by hanging
himself While his family were absent from
home in attendance upon funeral, he got
a rope, and going into the woods. climbed
up tree and tied one end around his neck
and the other around limb. He then
jumped of and hung there until he choked
to death, the fall not being sufficient to
break his neck. His little son was the first
to find his father hanging and gave the
alarm to neighbor. Mr.. Green was we'll
to do farmer, with no dissipated habits, but
is said to have been of very morose dispo.
sition. He attempted to kill himself once
before by swallowing an ounce of laudanum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
THE STATE DEBT.

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Will the GAZETTE inform one of its read.
ers if the democratic party in convention
assembled in Lynchburg in the year Of 1888,
did not lay down ,as plank in its platform,
its acquiesosnce in and adoption of the Rid
deberger settlement, whether from every
stump in the State, the pledge was not made
to the people, that if restored to power the
party would stand by that settlement and
faithfully execute the same.
After winning the fight, was it not one Of
the first acts of those placed in power in the
General Assembly of the State, by joint re-
solution las shown on page Acts of Assem-
bly,, 1sS3.4) to declare that the people Of
Virginia have accepted the act known as
the Riddloberger bill as the ultimate set
Element of the debt of this State, that it is
their unalterable purpose Lhat that settle.
ment shall be final, and that any expectation
that any settlement of the debt, upon any
other basis, will ever be made, or tolerated
by the people of Virginia is bsolutely
illusory and hopeless"
Is it Lot not further true that for the Sec
ond time, when the party was to 60 before
the people with its declaration of principles
Il refer to the campaign of the past fal) it
fully endorsed all that had been done by
said legislature towards perfecting the set
Element under the Riddleberger bill and
further renewed its pledge to the people to
stand to the last by said settlement.
ask, Mr.. Editor, if these things are not
true? Not are they wise. IF true, then
permit me further to ask, how any demo
crat, who has worked under its clearly
defined declaration of principles, and seen
his party restored to power under the same,
can now step forward and ask or advise
that settlement upon another basis shall
be hadf Public sentiment, as we'll az the
courts Of the land, are divided upon the
question of the fairness and business of the
settlement under this bill. There is, how
ever, no division as to the emphatic pledges
and promises of the democratic party to the
people Of this State. Were those promises
made in good faith, or was it cheat and
fraud?
Does good faith to the creditor require
that all these pledges shall go for nought?
It the party that made them should prove
false to their execution, would it not de.
serve. to be hurled from power by an indig-
nant and betrayed people9 INQUIRER.
Clarke county, Va, December "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

JOHN NJ. LANGsToN, of Ohio, one OF the
most offensive colored republican partisans
in the Union, so offensive that when an Of
icer in the foreign service of the Govern
ment be abandoned his office and returned
to this country to take an active part in a
political campaign, having been elected by
the Mahoneite hoard principal of the State
colored normal school at Petersburg, has,
nfter taking long time to consider, finally
determined TO accept the position. Why
some capable colored man in Virginia was
not selected, the Mahonite boad referred to,
and no body else. can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2e.
FORTY SEVEN coupon cases were on I'M

FORTY SEVEN coupon cases were on the
docket at the last term of the Hastings
Court of Richmond. There are some, Du'
how many is not known, on the docket OF
almost every court in the State. Each one
of these many cases involves considerable
cost, which, of course, has to be borne oy
the State, and the total amount OF which
would go long way toward paying the
interest on large portion of the State debt
These cases are rapidly increasing in num-
Der, and the expense attending them mount
ing up accordingly, and, though the people
are taxed to pay it, the Legislature, instead
OF creating . com mission to meet the rep
resentatives of the creditors of the State
and arrange settlement of tho debt upon
the liberal terms proposed by the Latter
.nends most of its time in devising schemes,
which, baving for their vain object the rob-
berry of the creditors. must Of necessity in
crease the number of the suits referred to,
and the amount the people will be taxed to
pay in the end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
EEWs OF TIE DAY.

A desperate battle between q dozen col
ored men and tramps at JohnstoWn, Pa,
Yesterday, in which stones, clubs and re-
yolyers were freely used, resulted IN the
mortal wounding of one man.
Early Wednesday morning the large
hotel and ballroom building at the Healing
Springs, in Bath county, were destroyed BY
fire. The fire, it is thought, was the work
of an incendiary. The property was in.
sured.
It is reported from Duncan, Arizona, that
party Of Indians while stealing drove OF
horses killed three men. There is also
trouble between the Indians and settlers in
the vicinity of Port Townsend, W. l.: and
United States troops have been dispatched
| to the scene.
A correspondent of the London Post re-
ports that an outbreak among the SerVlan
troops is not improbable, and that the life
of King Milan is constantly threatened. A
portion of the Bulgarian army has returned
| to Sofa and been received with great nopu-
lar enthusiasm.
On Wednesday night of last week the
fine barn of Dr.. Roszell, near Marshall
Fauuuier county, was totally consumed by
fire, together with its contents of hay, Tod.
der and corn, and one or two head OF stock
The fire is supposed to have been the work
of an incendiary. The building and contents
were insured.
After the death of Emory A. Storrs, Of
Chicago, a life insurance policy for $50, 900
dated Jan. l, 1885, was found among hi:
papers. The premium had not been paid
the agent accepting Mr.. Storrs' promise
A question arose as to the validity of the
policy, which resulted in compromise
by which the Equitable Life Insurance
Company of New York paid Mrs. Storrs
$4,000.
A huge Christmas tree, bearing all kind:
of gifts for the patients and attendants al
the County Hospital, in Chicago, and Law
ishly illuminated with wax candles, caught
fire yesterday while hundred or more peo
pie were packed closely about it. The tree
and its contents blazed SO iercely that the
clothing of some twenty persons standing
nearest to it caught fire. At least one hun
dred persons were injured, the greater par
receiving bruises by being trampled on By
their panic stricken neighbors. A number
of children patients, who had been brought
into the chapel in their cots, suffered from
the smoke and fright, and one or two were
slightly burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
To the editor of tie Alexandria Gazete:

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
This day, December &c, is the anniversary
of the tragical burning of the Richmond
Theatre in 1911. Those among your readers
who remember the awful event are probably
but score or two, but the tradition of a
casualty which hurried nearly four score
people, of whom many were prominent,
into eternity, is almost as familiar as the
recollection of the Capitol disaster in May,
1870, in which the loss of life was about the
same. While such melancholy things agree
but ill with Christmas rejoicipgs, your read
ers may still be interested to know what
were the plays enacted at our metropolitan
theatre that dreadful night "a years.
ago. Through the kindness OF the secrc-
tary of the Virginia Historical Society, |
am enabled to append copy of the pro-
gramme.
San Entire New Play
Translated from the French by Gentleman
of this City, called
The Father: or Family Feuds,
Concluding with (for the first time here)
The Favourite New Partomjme
of
Raymond & Agnes,
The Bleeding Num-"
1t was during the performance of the pan
tomime that the fire broke out. L. NJ. B.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Terrible Crimes.

Terrible Crimes.
GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. pa special
dated yesterday, from Austin to the Nc'rs
says: Two terrible crimes were committed
in this city last night after midnight, which
will undoubtedly result in three deaths, and
there is no telling how many lynchings.
During the past year Austin has been horri-
fed every few weeks by some dastardiy at
tack on servant women, both white and COL
ored. Fully dozen servants have been
outraged, and eight murdered within this
period The crimes all bore evidence OF
being perpetrated by the same person.
Every effort has been made TO apprehend
the criminal, skilled detectives being en-
ployed. Many negroes were arrested, and
put through rigid examination, but moth
ing came of the efforts. Many citizens and
some officials held to the theory that the
crimes were perpetrated by some insane
person, who cunningly devised how he could
she'd woman's blood without apprehension.
About midnight last night W. Fl. Hancock,
o well TODD carpenter, residing at 203 Water
street, was awakened by groans. Entering
! his wife's chamber, he found the vacant bed
covered with blood spots. He followed the
| trail out of The trout door, around the house
aud into the back yard, where he found his
wife weltering in q pool of blood. She had
| been struck twice across the head and face
with a blunt axe, and her skull was
fractured. Although still alive ply.
sicians say she will surely die from her
wounds. Mrs. Hancock is 40 years of age,
and is still a handsome woman She bears
an unblemished character In the midst Of
the great excitement produced by this out
rage the citizens were appalled, at learning
of still greater crime that had been perpe-
trated about the same hour several squares
distant. At one o'clock Mrs. Phillips, re-
siding at sos Hickory street, was awakened
By the cries OF her grandson. Entering the
room of her son, James Philips, she found
the infant On the bed covered with blood,
and Phillips lying senssless from terrible
blow across the head. Ella Phillips, the
wife was missing. The afrighted neighbors
followed the bloody trail and found her
body lying in the back yard Of the adjoin,
ing premises. Death had resulted from q
blow on the forehead with an axe. Across
the body lay heavy rails Her person had
been outraged. There is no clue in either
case. The excitement on the streets during
the day was very great. Christmas was for
gotten. The mayor called meeting Of
citizens at the State House and nearly o
thousand responded to the call. A commit
tee on Public Safety was organized. The
feeling over these last outrages is intense
A house to house search for the bloody
| handed murderers will nrobablY be made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

The Southern Planter for January has
been received from its publishers, in Rich.
mond. No Virginia farmer could subscribe
to this magazine without profit to himself
Littelrs Living Ags for December 2sth
has been received from its publishers, Lit
tell & Co., Boston. This magazine contains
the cream of al! the best English periodicals.
st. Nicholas for January has been received
from it's publishers, the Century Company,
New Fork. The new volume commences
with an e1csllent number. st. Nicholas is
acknowledged to be the best magazine OF
its kind published either in this country or
abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

WHEN Mr.. HoAR introduced his bill in
the Senate to repeal the tenure of Office act
some people who do not know him supposed
it Indicated change Of heart, and that
generous and patriotic influences had,
though late, at last begun to inspire bis
senatorial actions They were never more
mistaken Mr.. Hoar is too old to change.
His partisan malignity is much a part OF
his nature as his heart, and will only stop
when the latter shall cease to beat. His
motive in introducing the bill referred to
was to prevent the removal of offensive re.
publcaus from Office even at the expiration
OF the terms for which they were ap.
pointed