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The Development of Washington city,

The Development of Washington city.
LEES than a hundred years ago George
Washington and the French engineer
LEnfant were examining the fields aud
woodlands between the Potomac aud the
Eastern branch to arrange the plans for a
beautiful city.
Fortunately, the father of his country
was a man Of broad views, who had faith
in the growth and endurance Of the repub-
lie which he had done SO much to establish
Ills early life as a surveyor had carried him
TO and beyond the "beautiful river" and
lie knew something of the vast extent Of
lich valley and mountain lands that
awaited the sturdy settler.
And still more fortunately, In L'Enfant
he found an engineer who could translate
his ideas into the avenues and streets nee.
destined to expand even far beyond the
widest expectations Of It's founder.
For years the city OF Washington, with
its broad avenues and streets, its numerous
parks, great and small, was the shaft at
which the small wit OF foreign visitors was
freely expended. The infant was in its
6waddling clothes, and these people could
not see the sturdiness and beauty of its
limbs.
Finally 1t burst the bands that had so
long held it, and, after twenty years OF
modern growth, is to-day recognized as the
coming beautiful city OF the world.
Various causes combined to hold back
the growth Of Washington so long. One
was that the federal government, owning
much more than half Of the property In the
city, refused to pay its just proportion of
the expenses, throwing the burden upon
the few people who owned the property.
Unti 1877 Congress voted whatever sum
II chose toward the expenses of the Dis
trict, and as the class Of men to which Mr..
Holman belongs has always existed, these
sums were, of course, Insignificant. In
fact, ithe United States tgds to-day 10 paythe
entire LOadcd deJt Of The District, il pJuli
not than hare eLpended, though IL owaS half
he property il il, the amount equal to that
paid by The citizens Of Washington for Dis
hict purposes. Since 1877 the government
has paid about its share of the expenses, as
shown by the valuation OF property.
Various causes have contributed to the
rapid growth of the city in the last few
years, A vast floating population was at,
tracted here by the war, aud most of these
people were men not only of money, but
brains, Some Of them saw that the future
OF the city was assured aud remained here,
investing their money.
The greatly increased number OF civil
employees rendered necessary by the i'm
meLse increase in the business OF the gov
eminent because of the war, wai ouq OF
the elements which tended TO make Wash
ington advance rapidly These civil EN-.
ployes and officers, not having been SO.
lected by civil service rules, had practical
experience, and were men Of intelligence
and standing in the communities from
which they came, and they brought their
intelligence and experience to bear In be-
half OF the city in which their new duties
compelled them TO reside.
The fact that 10 1877 the federal govern
ment agreed to, aud since that time has
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borne It's proper share OF the expenses Of
governing the District, added greatly to
the value of property, and induced num-
bers Of capitalists to invest their money
here in business and in buildings.
Washington is the political center Of the
nation, and while 1t is customary to sneer
at 1.-THE politl,ian," 1t yet remains a fact
that the ablest men Of the nation are its
politicians, and they are cougregated here
to govern the nation, Of course attracting
the lesser lights as the light attracts the
moth.
The enormous business, daily increasing,
OF the executive departments brought here
an army Of lawyers and agents TO conduct
that business, and these are being continu-
ally added to-
The officers Of the army and navy who
have the ability to do so prefer residence
for their families at the fountain head Of the
authority for their respective branches Of
duty. And the retired officers OF both army
and navy seek homes here that they may
keep up their old associations.
The congressional library, one Of the finest
In the world, draws here literary men aud
women who find upon its crowded shelves
books that can be obtained nowhere else.
The splendid climate which resembles
that church which the apostle said was
"neither hot nor cold," the advantages of
association with the leading men of the
country who are here as its rulers, brings TO
the city many persons Of wealth and leisure
to spend a portion Of the year, and the
number OF this class is increasing more
rapidly than that OF any other.
These are some CT the things that have
contributed to the growth Of Washington
city. There are others which we will note
hereafter.
National Republican., 1886-12-21

GEN. LOGAN has been suffering for the
past few days with an attack OF acute rheu-
matism. He has suffered great pain, but
his physicians hope that he will be about In
few days. The immediate cause was
severe cold. The general himself undoubt.
edly expects to live until the people elect
him President Of the United States. Thus
we have Democratic incumbent and Re-
publican expectant with rheumatism, show
ing that the disease is no respecter OF per-
sons
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"yyhat I Saw in AIasl.au -

Prof J. W. Chlckering, of the Columbian
Institution for the deaf and dumb, lectured in
the free course at the Young Mems Christian
Association last evening on "What Saw in
Alaska" 10 large. and interested audience
be delivered by DR.. O. NJ. Muncaster next
Monday evening, his subject being the relation
OF the teeth to the general health.
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EDUO6TIONAL.

ENVENING CLASSES-FRENCH, MATHE-
week, conducted by the best teachers. Elo-
cution class and literary society weekly.
Gymnasium classes six times a week for men
and three for boys. Professional instructor.
These, with other privileges, free to members
Of the Young Mems Christian Association.
Membership, $40 a year. Gymnasium alone,
eS. Season Just beginning. Now is the time
to make application for membership. Details
as to privileges may be obtained at the recep-
tion room the association, 400 N. Y. ave.
lnp11.gt
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nSSasPECIALIsT.
FEMALE NERVOUS, AND RHEUMATIC
DISEASES.
DIR. II. l.. B0VEE,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN,
Late of 14l7 street N. W., has removed to 1894
New York avenue, where he Is prepared to re-
ceive and treat his patients.
Read the following testimonials:
OVARIAN TUMoR, DYSPEPSIA AND IN
SOMNIA.
After suffering two years with these trou-
bles, and trying various forms oftreatment
with no beneficial effect, resorted to electric
ity, and was completely cured In four months.
(SignedD MISS NJ. s.
PARALYSIS OF RIGHT ARM.
Have suffered from partial paralysis OF right
arm for two years. Had tried the usualTeme-
dies, also had tried ELECTRICITY from others
with no benefit, under your treatment six
weeks and entirely cured.
(signed) MISS A. s.
While 1 could fill volumes with authenti-
Gated cases showing the beneficial effects OF
ELECTRICITY as a therapeutic agent, the
foregoing testimonials are but two OF the large
number that / have in my possession and
which will appear from day to day.
National Republican., 1886-12-21
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SPEOIAL NOTICES
hxzs CHRISTMAS

eSss CHRISTMAS
RS AT
CENTER MARKET.
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
The Center Market will be open this
week on
TUESDAY, Dec. 81, from n. m. tin-
WEDNESDAY, Dec. %, from a. m.
until p m,
THURSDAY, Dec. %, from q. m.
FRIDAY, Dec. q, from 8 a. m. until
Nd MARKET ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
de2l-4t
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PICTURES OF all grades and sizes, splendid
line of frames and holdings, and q cheap as.
soitment Of albums, easelS. mirrors. cards, 60,
can be had at Veerhof7s, AL and 0l6 Seventh
street,
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THE BON MARCHE.
Different advertisement from that in the "PosT."
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Different advertisement from that in the post"
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Holiday Gifts. We have them of the Finest Linen,
Hemstitohed sngly in half dozen dozen in the box
Variety of prices Variety of styles For ladies' gentle
In silk Chinese and Japanese European and American
Mufiers full sized, fancy patterns. all prices.
TRAVELLING CASES
Holiday Gifts. For ladies and gentlemen Toilet
Ivory, Japanese and English Saddle Leathers fndis
pensabe to the tourist convenient on Journey handy
they are purchased for holiday gift stamp the
cpients full the leather without charge. Ask
for them at the plush goods counter.
giving discount purchases
DOGS.
Holiday Gifts Not animate CANNES, but life;size
eigies Hounds English Pugs, "Puss-i Boots " "Pup
in-Boots" Unique articles of bric-abrac As natural
life. Have only few of them. and they marked
the
JEWELRY.
Holiday Gifts Watches, rings, pins, necklace,,
brc oohes, oubuttons ear-drops, bangles bracelets
fob chains hair nagrettes in all styles patterns
prices Engraving any of these at 25 per cent dis
count fl ON usual charges.
United States until January
TERRA 1.-THE.
Holiday Gifts In these goods we have mantel ant. and
PEASANTS" down to little SRed Riding HOOD" and the
prices in to the size They are the finest
public. They can be packed and safely sent anywhere
will ship them free On amy oy Designate
FANCY BROOM HOLDERS.
Holiday Gifts. Of Plush or Hammered Brass Brass
handled Broom and all complete. serviceable, conve
nient and ornamental We have them in various styles
and at various prices. And aises wide you
will have difficulty in reaching the department atthe
foot of the broad stairway, first floor.
We do motel lose
LEATHER GOODS.
Holiday Gifts. Purses, Pooketbooks, Wallets, and
Satches. Finest Seal Alligator, Ivory, Japanese calf
or Saddle Leathers Wear for years. Always handy
servioeable to lady or gentleman, Never unapprec
ated as gift All prices We will stamp the recipients
in full the leather for 25 per cent. discount
from usual charges.
w givi perez o oil
a
HOLIDAY SPECIALITY.
A lot of four-button embro dered back fine Kids, in
tans browns, and street shades Embroidered in black
or in shades to suit color of the gloves. Price,
SO cents per pair.
T HE BON MARCHE. 3l6-3l8 9TH st. N. w.
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KERNAN's wAsnINoroN rnEArER.

Herman fayors us with daily matinees during
this week, which, II seems probable, will be al
most as numerously attended as the evening
performances. Judging by the reception of
Alfred Miacos cOmpa last night, so sincere
ana so hearty, those who seek highest Christ-
mas-time enjoyment will surely find IL here.
Each Of the artists is thoroughly accom-.
plished. There is Il certain dash aud facility
study and practice. We can't attempt to par
ticularize, and don't want to- where excellence
Is universal. Certain acts may be more ap-
plauded, but that is only on account of the
character of the acts. The general desire is
for good things. Now we know where they
afe
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Tuesday, DECEMBER 81.
Amusemcnts.

NATioSAL-Lotta,
ALBAuGHs-Lilian Olcott.
KERNAH's-Naco Pantomlme & Specially Co.
BIJou-"pcck's Bad Boy"
DINE Comedy and Varieties.
THE MANASSAS sPAEoRAMA-15ths ST. &Ohionv
EATioSAL ROLLER RISK-Crowded nightly.
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THE DIME MUSEUM.

The Worlds Representative Comedy Com
paDy represented the world charmiugly at the
Dime, last night. So thought and said the
the week through. 1t Is new and brilliant
idea to produce these amicable contests of ma
tionnliiies., The. audience Caught on to IT,
Immediately. Their delight was literally and
Justify EXPRESSED, of course. producing more
enthusiastic rivalry among the actors. We
predict for this week many aching palms, as
memorial s!gns of appreciation rendered.
National Republican., 1886-12-21
HAKRiss BIJOU THEATrH

A full house and u happy house last night at
the Bijou, for "PeCks Bad Boy" was the play
the improved play, and by an excellent com.
papy-that Of Atkinson. lleRrtier laughter
and more genuine applause were never heard
The ladies OF the audience were especially
pleased Many OF them were so ela,ed By tho
incidents that-will they pardon us?--they
iaitly screamed. though very swoCtly. Henry
PECK, the bad boy, was Jolly aud natural reD.
tsentation by Master Harry Brooks; Max
schultz, the gToceTyman Diary Crandal),
could not have been more true or more anus.
Ing, while the acting and singing OF Johnny
Prindle were admirable lie was applauded
and encored till he had 10 beg Off in a pretty
little speech. In the singing Minnie Clay CEme
LBSCells) and Mrs. Hannah Peck Helena Olaf
sop) were delightful The entire play passed
in the merricst manner, and wthou, any
trouble or doubt whatever will be Charming
through this holiday week
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Lz%ENEHRZAN
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

Burned out Dec. 8, REoPENED MONDAY.
DEC. 10, IN CoMMoDIoUs HALLS, Ma
T10NAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC BUILD
ING, SOUTHWEST CORNER SEVENTH AND
u STREETS. Established In 1864 More than
10000 students have been trained in this College.
Services of Its graduates always In demand. A
practical business education that qualities
young men and women TO support themselves
and successfully perform the active duties OF
life. Thorough instruction given in Rapid
Writing, the English Language, Correspond
ence, Rapid Calculations, Bookkeeping, Busi-
ness Practice, Commercial Law, Political
Regular day and eve evening % sessions. hi 4 f1iii
corps OF Ieaohers. Tuition iees-Day ses-
sionsIRegular business course, one year, $40,
payable $40 on entering and balance in
monthly installments Of $40 each; year
scholarship, In full on entering, $50; tut
tion per quarter of ten weeks, $40, paid
on entering Night sessions-Year scholarship,
$50 on entering; three months, SIS, payable So
on entering and balance In monthly install.
ments OF SO each, or SIG IN full on entering.
Illustrated circular sent free on application.
HENRY @. SPENCER, Principal
MRS SARA A SPENCER. Vice Principal
National Republican., 1886-12-21

n1Ss1 NoTICE.-A MEETING OF THE
~ Stockholders OF the Inland and Sea-
board Coasting Company of the District Of
Columbia will be held on WEDNESDAY, DEC.
20, 1856, at l o'clock p. M, at the National
Metropolitan Bank, No. 6l3 10Th St, Washing
ton, ID. G., to authorize the issue OF new bjndS
in the place of fthose maturing Jan. |, 1887.
de2l.st ALFRED WOOD Secretary.
nss F1REl FIREl FIRE PROTECT
~ your properly with Perfect Hand Fire
Extineuisber;" superior to oil others; a child
'''' ''' '''e''' ~ s. LLOYD, Agent
de2Oa i8S 7th St n. ".
n1SszwAsHINGTON MARKET COMPANY
W. An adjourned meeting Of the stock
holders of the Washington Market Company
Will be held at the office of the company, In
Center Market, in the city of Washington, d.
G, ut 3 o'clock p. M, on THURSDAY, THE
23D DAY OF DECEMBER, 1856, to act upon
the report OF the board of directors in refer
ence TO proposed second deed of trust and the
bonds 10 be secured thereby, and upon any
other subject within the power of the corpora
ion. S. w. CURRIDEN, Secretary.
WASHINGTON, d. O., Dec. 10, 1886, del16t
Rays NOTICE TO DEALERS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1853
We take this method ofiniorming our friends
and patrons that we have an excellent assort-
ment of toys, suitable for the holiday trade;
also full stock of Notions. Woolens, Fancy
Goods Hosiery, &c.
A call Is solicited.
Telephone call, 4l3I.
delG-2w slS Seventh street N. W.
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yJNHE BERLITz SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES,
- 72S nth ST. N. W.,
and all other principal cities. Recognized as
superior to all other similar institutions.
Unexcelled advantages for learning CONVEX
SATI0N. Best OF native teachers. Fee ex-
tremely low. New terms now for ladies, gen.
Saturday. octl-Sm
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DOGS.

Holiday Gifts. Not animate CANNES, but life-size
ehigies Hounds English Pugs, "Puss-in-Boots "Pup
in.Boots" Unique articles Of brio-abrao AS natura
life. Have only few of then and they are marked
way down.
will do
National Republican., 1886-12-21

A N EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY OFFER
Ia cd 70 all ladies and gentlemen to learn to
read write, and speak
FRENCH, GERMAN. ITALIAN, AND ENG
LISH
Correctly and fluently In the shortest possible
time ana at the very small expense of SO per
month. payable in advance, for eight hours
monthly. Schools and families attended. 14ll
New York avenue.
Extract from the Y W. c. A. Monthly, Octo-
bcr, 1886: Prof L. DeGhent, whose advertise
ment appears In this issue of the Monthly, has
been our teacher of French and German the past
year. His classes have been larger than those of
any other year. and the pupils express them-
selves rs greatly pleased with his method of
instruction. Hewill still continue us teacher
of French and German. We gladly recommend
him TO any who desire private or class lnstruc-
tion in any Of the studies named in his adver-
tisement
Other certificates and references on appica.
tion.
New classes now forming, including Rhet.
oric, Elocution, Italian, German, and French.
READINGS:
Half Hours With the Best Authors" !" In Eng
lish. French, German, and Italian.
Season tickets, for thirty readings, s.; single
ticket, for one reacing, % cents.
Translations promptly and correctly pre-
pared.
National Republican., 1886-12-21

Holiday Gifts. We have them of the Finest Linen,
plain, colored bordered and embroidered; Initial,
Hemstitohed sngly in half dozen dozen in the box
Variety of prices. Variety of styles. For ladies' gentle
men, and children. Lace Handkerchiefs all grades.
In silk, Chinese and Japanese European and American
Mufflers, full sized, fancy patterns all prices.
National Republican., 1886-12-21

SHoRTHAND CLASSES TUESDAY AND
- Friday evenings PHoNoGRAPHC
HEADQUARTERS, lab G St. no1-3m
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.JEWELRY.
Hnlidnu Gifts

Holiday Gifts Watches, rings pins, necklaces,
brc oches cu-buttons eardrops, bangles, bracelets,
fob chains hair in all styles patterns
and de gns plain and jeweled gold and silver, at all
prices Engraving any of these at 25 cent dis
count fl ON usual charges.
We in Unit
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atbreviation OF Roberta, kept her audience
last night interested and amused through all
yiciSsitndes in the career of a sound hearted,
though bOisterousy unconventional young
woman. The sChOol-rOom scene is particu-
larry Niyacious, and the pranks of Prof d.
sharpe (Nlr Berte Coote) afforded unusual de.
light. Miss Oracle Sherwood, as Edna Garnet
played the teacher and guardian of an IRE.
pressible romp with much grace and dignity,
and. In the slight part accorded TO him, Mr.. j.
a. Mahoney as Jansen Garnet, manifested
true dramatic force. Lotta and the professor
sing duct aud so through dance together
Ho'h performances are most credltaole and
are received with plenty of applause. Iotti
grows younger every daytand Bob" is an un
doubted success.
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WANrED-EMPLOYMBNT.

NXTANTED-BY 4 FIRST GLASS LAUN-
w dress, ladies', gents, aud family wash
ing. Address JANE sPELLMAN, ll3s Cushing
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WANTED---HELP.

NTANTED-A GOOD WHITE GIRL QN
wv small family for general housewors.
Apply at SOC ID st. N. f.. 2.2l
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AMUSEM EN rs.
ALnAuGn's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALDAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Lillian Olcott opened last night with the
great spectacular drama "Theodora," which
has been meeting with such success in New
York, Philadelphia, and Boston. The FIVE
acts, three with double scenes, are presented
amid splendid surroundings, and the dresses
are magnificent, as might be expected from
the fact that all the costumes and properties
have been supplied by the director of the
Theatre Porte de Ia ST. Martini of Paris. The
first act represents the grand salon
in the Byzantine palace. in which the
Empress Theodore receives ambassadors of the
different nations, and In the second scene ap-
pears the home OF Tamyris in the Ampithea.
tire. The two scenes OF the fourth act repre-.
sent the gardens by the Bosphorus and the i'm.
pelial box at the hippodrome the latter scene
being the occasion of n revolt against Justin
ian ana the empress. The death of The )dOra
takes place in the vaults of the hippodrome.
Miss Olcott in this play enacls with power part
which makes an enormous demand upon the
physical strength OF any woman apart from
the intensity of the mental strain. Miss Olcott
fully realizes the difficulty of the different sit.
uations, and by the aid OF indomitable will
power manages to sustain at high pitch the
almost overwrought emotions of an audience,
which Is profoundly impressed by the effect,
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TRAVELLING CASES.

at. discount on corscts.
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4NrED---lIIsCELIANEoUs

WY ANTED-A LADY's RIDING SADDLE:
w must he a bargain for cash or will ex.
.hanee for q light double harnesA W. MORAN,
~ 9TH At. N. W. 5.2l
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~ rooms, Kitchen TO parlor complete, for
two unfurnished rooms and boar Jan. 1, or
will rent in lots. Address T. D. BOX 63l,
City 1922
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THE STARVING LABRADORlAN'
Narrowing Details ofthe Hestttu
Prevailing North

ST JOINS N F.. July 27.-Ihe scnoohei.
uar1eft has nut in here, bringing the iatese
news from the Labrador coast. For nearly
two weeks she was biockaded n HcrF ha'-
bor. fortv miles east of Northeast RIVER. ,lN pN
fold Of ice She brings five fsmiieS WI"
had reached that point from Sandwich 6aN.
over 100 niles inland, in sledges drawn nv
nopias on which they subsistnd atter the'I
arrival York HaTbOT Is crowded wlVn Iu-
oifives. but these came from the southern
coast and know nothing Of their northeTu
Ueiphb0rs. . -.
on july 10. a two davs' snow storm o''r-
led Eastern Labrador, emitting OF all commu
picatiOn with its population Of 10 200 per-
sons. The snow has closed all the traits. Ioe
relief vessels will now 90 direct TO ! oTk
Raw TO relieve first the sufferers there
A White Bav dispatch states that wha 'ers
renort that Hudscc Bay Straitis again frozen
over. which is an unprecedented occurrence
at this season. 49,
The report that the temperature Is yer
DEGREES below zero Is, however, denieQ-
has not gone lower than ten degrees aooVe
! The cold results from immense masses o
/ Arctic ice alone the coast, and It does no
! extend beyond 200 miles from the sea I
/ to date 62O survivors have arrived here l I'M M
! number that have died is estimated az 6''oV
[ Since Saturday.an east wind has oloWn M Mol
| the banks. increasing the tirmness OF I'd
coast ice.