Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1874, Page 4

-December 29, 1874. Weather Probabilities To-day. Orrics oF Txs Cuizr Siowat ead | Waehington, Dec. ©), 10:30 a. m. For New England, the middle states, and lower iake region, generally cloudy weather, and areas of rain or snow during the day, fol- | lowed by partly cloudy and ecidedty ' cold | weather, north or west winds, and rising ba- rometer. Amusements, Tonight. Ford's Opera Howse —Seven Sins or Passion’s | ‘Paradise. National Theat Madame Jauauschek in the “Earl of Essex." Theater ¢ —The great sensation of “Les Coguettes P: nes or Shadow of Paris and the reign of Napoleon Third.” Lincoln Hall.—The Royal Marionettes. Exhibition and Concert at the Grace M. E. chureb, corner th and S streets. saclay lena pata: Condensed Locals. The school teachers and janitors will rezeive their pay on Thursday. ‘The steamboat lines between this city and Baltimore suspend thetr trips for the seazon T to-day. Captai E. A. Iiyther is v0 seriously il! at hi residence in East Washington that his life is de- el of. Fhe Sunday echco! of the Foundry BM. E. | Churck enjoy Christmas entertainment in the lecture room of the church last evening. » tunas exhibition and concert will take . E. Chureh, corner of 9:b and | 1 to-morrow ev Sociable, at Marini's all on Thursday evening, will no doubt bs a | as their former entertainments | diately went to his assistance, | ®p, laid bis head on bis (Clapp’s) knee, when LOCAL NEWS. | | confined to his house b | istry of the | Pennsylvania conference for a ‘time. | tion 1b | Cayton was | member of various temperance organizations, } an | He was an active member of the Jackson Dem- Gay evening. Yesterday Detective McEl express an alligator skin ves chief of police of Charleston, 8. C., in appreci- ation of services rendered bim. | ‘The funeral of the late Dr. Francie S. Watsh | took place yesterday morning from St Alossius | Chureb and was largely attended. Kev. Father | resh received by and saw him with his face on the bench, asif he had fallen forward. Mr. Clapp imme- , and, taking him ond that the sufferer’s face was excessive- ly red and that his breathing was becoming more labored. Mr. Clapp called for assistance, and yn and others led. and Fespond: physicians were at once sent for, but Dr. Clay- ton was dead before their arrival. Dr. D. U. Patterson, the coroner, was sent for and re- sponded promptly, giving a certificate that death was caused by apoplexy. The body was Temoved to the late residence of the deceased, No. 611 F street northwest, and telegrams sent to his sons, Joseph C, and James C. Clayton, re- siding in New York. Dr. Clayton about two years since had a yery severe spell of sickness. ever entirely re- gained his heaith. A few weeks ago he was earbuncles. He was born in Adams county, Pa., December 8, 105, ard resided tuere until he had nearly reached manhood. In bis 19th year, he entered the min- Methodist church, ne in the je con- tinued in tue ministry for about 30 years, being most of the time attached to the Virginia cor ference of the Methodist Protestant charc! From 1540 to 1543. he was stationed at Charie: ton, S.C ; and also during his life filled appuint- ments at East Wasuington and Georgetown. a long time he considered Norfolk, Va, his © of residence, having married there. In sot he came to this city, and entered business as patent and claim agent, in which occupa- bas been engaged ever since with the exception of a few yeara during the war, when he filled the position of police magisirat2. Dr. lways & cold-water man, and a 6 f this cause he was an earnest advocate. ocratic Association. Mrs. Clayton died a few | years ago, and the deceased leaves no family except bis sons, Joseph C. and James O., (rc- pattern from the | siding in New York,) and Virginius, who was associated in business with him. The funeral will take place from the 9th- street Methodist Protestant church, at 1 o'clock to-morrow atternoon, and it is probable that € religions services will be participated ia by McGuireofiiciated, and the remains were in- | Hers. L. W. Bates, John R. Nichols, F. Swent- terred in Mount Ulivet Cemetery. Dr. George Chapman Lee. son of Dr. Lee, who reides on the corner of 12th and I streets | zel, of Baltimore. and other ministers. a INTERESTING ScHOOL Exercises. —The northwest, of this city, fell dead at Chappaqua, | closing exercises, for the Christmas holiday, of New York, last Wednesday morning while vis. iting 3 patient. Mre. sided at the corner of I; th street and Pennsyi- yania avenue, died yesterday at 122s lith street im the ninety-seventh vear of her age. Mrs. A. ‘was a native of Petersourg, Va., and came here with her husband in the year 181s, Fanny, the four-year cid chiid who was left on the instant in the care of the officers of lenry Aylmer, who for many years re- | The sch the Rittenhouse Academy, Mr. O. C. Wight, took place on the 24th inst., at noon. room was crowded with the friends and relatives ot the boys. A number of well- elected and finely-spoken deciamations were delivered and prizes were given to the boys who had the highest ave: in the examinations, held Tuesday and Wednesday, in Latin, spell. ing and arithmetic, and for improvement in writing. Mape were drawn during the exercises prineip: the ist ward station, was yesterday apprenticed | by two classes. First class covsisting of Mayna- by Judge Olin, of the Probate Court, to Wm. mech until she attain her eighteenth year. Mesers. Wm. P. Gretter, Insurance mond city, arriv: with the remai mentioned in @ delegation from Hines’ Lodge, Kuights of Pythias, of which the deceased was a prominent member. Yesterday, Sergeant Acton and Private comb, of the sth precinct, took to the Cen! Guare house a colored imam named Jerry Sichols, who bad seriously injured himself last Saturday evening near Alexandria, Va.. in fali- ing through a bridge, and, like ail Virginis un- fortunates who are near enough to do so, come to this city. Dr. Walters rendered medical aid, aiter which he was sent to tue almshouse hospital by Sanitary (fficer Connell. Morgan, esq., the Superintendent of Assessments and Taxes of the ‘District of Co: lumbia, received @ message to-day notifying him ef the sudden death, in Alexandria, about 5 of the Richmond r. Beach, of Kich- us of Wa. Ott, whose death was o'clock this morning, of his father, Wm. Mor- Mr. &: sr., the oldest inbabitant of that erty. Organ Was a hative age. aud has resided for arsin Alex. and for many years a boot and shoe mercha: there. He was beid in high estimation for his probity of character. A committee of architects and builders, com- pored of Jobn Fraser, C. B. Church, Thomas B. Entwicle, T.A. McLaughlin and U. B. Siuith, hare, by request, examined the warehouse on Louisiana avenue occupied by S. Hill & Co., the t Of which rec cipitating a lsrge quantity of g: to the grourd floor, and state that th were built according to specifications; an: ahe weight of grain placed on the thir ‘1 ‘was much too g*eat for buildings not spscially he storage of grain in bulk. constructe: ‘The fourth annual ball of the Knights of S ight Patrick came off st Odd Fellows’ Hail last and was avery successful affair throughon delegation of the St. Patric more was present, thirty in. number, dre fell uniform. They arrived in the #.3) p.m train, spd were met by a delegation of the Washington Knights, er command of Depsty Commander Connell. escorted to tie hall, where they were drawn up in line, and Com ander J-F Kelly addresesd them in word: welcome, which were appropriately respontod to on the part of the Baltimors Knights by Dep- | uty Commander Col. Eugene T. Joyce. stter which they were escorte: e hall and pasted theevening in socis! amusement until the wee sma’ hours. = “HE NEw NorTHEEN Linen bOUSE, on Sth, between k a approach Completion. The architect, Mr. Jas. H. McGill, bas arranged for the dra‘saze by inserting in the fieor 41 large ceespoo! tr connecting zh aise 12 pavement wa: placed in pos floor t up the iron work of | Washington Mona t be . one as to the drainage and beating. po shore mame A Merroret leat Ta¥ Beance oF tur Evaxas Branet gol'tar Y the United States was beid Young Men’s Ch afternoon; Dr. and were jowing officers were elect year -—Presizent, I idents, Protesor J ny Moved to inser: + “Suppression of the evils of int and some debate ensued thereon Was not aiepted Sr er Of the long au honor on of the deceased with bis chure jife of unobtrusive piety : private duty. Flowers in the to: crosses and boquets y ted with plate. The hearse, with the : was followed by the relatives and frient« of deceased, Ailing a long line of carriages, to Kock Creek church cemetery, where the last M Tiles were performed over ace of the departed one. ——_-——— Deorzz or P. D.—The street pumps and making cessary bas been turned over to Mr. Pingham, superintendent of streets, of bas , wDO fitted up ashop near the foot of 6th street sua L- | hington last evening | Pr yesterday's Stam. They compose | handscme booke | from tomes to r | mere to | sevther The veuerable pastor spoke | p nie | a | vier, Wright, Bailey, Patterson and Colgate— Batley taking the prize. Second class—Thomp- fon. Middleton, Macfariand, Johnson and MoFaila—Macfarland taking th ize. A com- mittee consisting of Messrs. Du Perry and Chickering, decided the respective merits of the declamation and map drawing. Many ¥ distributed to the succerstal scholars: Shillington, Moses, Thomp- son, Bailey, Webb, Patterson, Bryan, Francis, Wedderburn, Robinson, Linville, and Mactar- land. The last named (Macfarland) carried otf five prizes, one in each study, and one for writ- ing, @nd the second class prize for map draw. ing. He was warmly applanded by his school- mae and the audience as he left the platfo: with his five handsome volumes. He is tha «on of Mr. J. Macfarland, correspondent of tie Philadeipbia Press. Shillington, Moses, and Webb spoke with an emphasis and a dignity of manner which would have done credit to boy ot a much larger growth. The merits of Shil- lington and Web» were s0 nearly equal in de- clamation that the judges were unable to decide between them, aud prizes were awarded to both. Young Joseph Shillington is the son of Joseph Shillington, the well-known book-seller, He carried off three prizes on this occason, and received warm applause. A handsome group of Rogers statuary was presented by the scholars to Prof. Wight. in a thert address he referred to the twenty-five Christmas anniversaries which had passed since he tock the echool and to the many echolars in high and responsible positions, whosa succeas Was a sonrce of pride and thankfulness. A handsome pen knife was given to Mr. E. B. Riay, the professor of writing and book-keep- ing. He responded pleasantly. ‘The entertain- ment was a very enjoyable one to all who were £0 fortunate as to be present. ———__ ? PROM Wroxrnc.—Last Tuestay when the Pacific expresss train hid Jersey City, on the Pennsylvania rail- road, ® bright little boy, about ten years of ge, struggling with a satcbel and a Manket, get down from one of the cars, a making a seat of his baggage on the platform, attracted the passing attention of thousands during the day. He bad nothing to say, and eager'y scanned the faces of th 3 the trains arrived and departed. When day ebanged to night the employes of the railroad company gathered round him to find ont why he tarried. He told them his name was Geo. Hildros, he was years of age, had come Lawrence station, W. 1T., where his father used to be ticket agent, and he was ting for his mother, who had preceded him to New York with his three sisters. She had promisedto meet him in Jersey City on his ar- tival. The colored woman who has charge of be laties’ waiting room at the depot, gave him his supper, and fixed up a place fora bed. This f See as | has been the order of events for the succeeding five days. Yesterday Geo. W. Barker, mastcr of transportation on the division, sent the to Chief of Police Champnev, of Jersey City, with request that he be rent to the Children’s bome. The treasurer of the home could not re- m, 88 there was scant accommodation r ¢ already in that inetitntion, bat yoian- tecred to pay for a half-tare ticket to Was! on, where the boy said he had an uncle and nt, who lived On Penzsylwania avent REE will be many brilliant receptions dnr- he present week, and the new year will bi ered ia 1 the usual social fest! vi stomary b al tes for which the ed. The ladies Preparing the most bew ve their visitors in on 3 ets will doubtless be as bes a8 ever. To complete thess be necestary to have appropri- Iry, aud to secure these we r 0 the popular store of M Ivania avenue, who bas now ty of Coorado day, and the Bobs, co} nd settings; new buc nufactured expressly for Mr. P D. @n exact copy of the si , the samo color and desigi te initial Mr. Pri or the generous p him during Uberal hot »Rs of the Baltimore and Poto- avy held their rday. Mr. J. N. Da- bo has been the general manager of } to this time, resigned that 2 Was accepted. &. Frank was last week elected general Northern Central railway, was * position made vacant by the Mr img Mr. DoB. will re- jacelt hia and take charge of tho bureau of the Pennsylvania railcoas, onlinue aa vice pre: nt of the B.& Supual meeting, which will take batw ti! the Place shortly o— TBE APPRENTICES’ TYPR-SETTING TOVANA- Merr will come off on Saturday, the 25d of January, and the prize to be contested for will be & German silver composing stick. ‘Tae tims for entering is limited to the 16th of January, snd $ientrance fee will be charged, this fact shevld not be fc ten. As far as known, ten proof-reader have been selected. Tae rules governing the tournament ef December 5 will also govern in this contest. a Ov rag Royat OgigyTar MaRionnertas, ne- | which appear in their unique performauces at Lincoin i this ee the York Herald of October 12th says: ** hen at the fail of the curtain the audience depart, it isonly to marve! West by direction of the Commissioners for that | that art on the stage could be so close}, }, abd has had the degree of P. D. con- | to Buppet life as to exact so much of penuioa ferred on nim. and will in future be pump doc- | praise. When mere do so m: tor for the entire District. Any communication 'n dialogue and sction the would-be-actors acaremed to bin at the Columbta buildings wil | OF the Bour criticism must be silent.” eee ae 0 | Me. Haxny ‘Tromr, for years past Action mm Two Divorce Surrs.—in the driver on the 7th street line of cars, aad y ;im, the divorce cese of | latterly the watchman at the stables, died yoo, Wylie dismissed bw y Gm at bis residence, corner of 8th 1 and cross bill, and directed each | streets, in his 50th yesr. Mr. T. had | ~ us looki ebar, pe ir. , ves bis pameas John ome in Green’s alley during the rain storm, and wi ing him rather free fer an entire stranger she requested him to leave, which he reiuct- antly did after to do so on Sher daughter Ophelia as to her knowledge of him, and she stated that she had never seen him but once before, which was in that alley some weeks Yerions, when he impudently winked at her. Nothing ‘more was thought of it, and yesterday ley having occasion to go ont t> do some work, left Ophelia and a little half-brother lone, and when she came home aboat 5 o’clock she saw this fellow sneaking ont, and at the same time the little boy called out to her that he had been hurting Ophelia. She canght the retreating negro by the throat, and held him with the strength of a tigress with one hand while she gave him @ boaatiful head with her fist—beating him until be could a oe at the same time begging for mercy. Her has- band came home about this time, whea Ellen handed Smith over to him fora polishing off proces-; after which, hs took him to the station-house, where he spent the night, and this morning in the dock he was about the meanest looking darkey imaginable. BY aes states that he camefvin there yes‘erday after ber mother left and asked to light his pipe, which favor was ited. She and her hers brother were playing with her dolls, and he seated himself on the stde of the bed and entered into conversation, and ee ge bg hold of her and forced her on the bed, she at the same time screaming for help. Her little brother ran out for a policeman, when Smith threatened to kill him if he did. Smith, it is ssid, lives in Carring- ton’s alley and has a wife, who, hearing of tha a outrage, vieited the house of Mra. Balie decliued to interfere In behalf of her brutal hus- band, telling him that she would not raise a finger to get him from the clutches of the law. He was committed for a hearing, —_-___— FUNRRAL or THE LATE Rev. J. N. Coomns. It has finally been arranged that the funeral of the late Rey. J. N. Coombs, (who for about fif- = pest had been in charge of the West- ern Preabyterian cbureh, and who committed suicide on Sunday, as stated in yesterday's Bras.) will take place from that church on Tha one o'clock E m. The body has been at in asnit of black cloth and placed inan ice box, where it will remain until Thurs- dsy morning, when it will be placed in the cof- fin and removed from the residence to the church, and at 10 o’clock the lid ill be opened, in order to give all who desire an opportunity to view the remains. Yesterday the father and mother Mrs. Coombs, residing in Lounon county, Va., with whom Mrs. C. has been for some time, ware in. formed of the death of Mr. Coombs, and they immediately started for this city and arrived Jast night. “Mrs. Coombs was informed of the death of her husband, but it was not deemed advisable to scquainther with the sad particu- lars, The arrangements for the funeral are in bey of a committee—Dra. Sunderland, Noble and Mitchell—and Hiram Lodge and Mt. Ho- reb Chapter as also the Grand Chapterand Grand Lodge of Masons will attend it. The body will be taken to Oak Hill Cemetery. pond eyalicoa Tre THEATRES. —Matame Jananschek was welcomed back to Washington last night by a large audience, and made the usual protound impression by her wonderfal acting of the dual characters in “Chesney Wolt.” To-night she will appear for the first time in this cityin the new historical play “The Farl of Essex,” and the National will doubtless have its comforta- ble seats filled on the occasion. The rpectacular drama of the “Seven Sins,” with the laughable afterpiece of Fun in the K tohen,” interested and amused the patrons of Ford's Opera House last night to an extent which ensures @ successful week at that popu- lar theater. The same bill to-night and until further notice. The new programme at the Theater Comiqne is lively and exciting, and ought to draw good houses this week. It embraces variety enough to sult every taste. awykn’s Orriog.—Yes- 3 Perry, member of the Washington bar, and Captain A. Grant, of Capitol Hill, got into a dispute in a lawyer's of- fice about the sale of some of the property of the latter, which had been ordered to be sold by decree of the court in the case of Carter vs. Grant, which resulted in rather hot word. Grant called Perry a very offensive name, which Perry promptly resented by striking Grants severe fist blowin the eyes. Grant thereupon got behind a table, asif to draw a pistol, and made use of aetill more offensive epithet, when Perry threw a chair at him, which knocked him against the stov Recoy- ering he drew a pistol—a Smith & Wesson four- sheoter—at which interesting polnt of the pro- ceedings mutual friends interfered and Mr. Perry stepped outside the door. Ropp2ns.—Aboat 2.45 o'clock this #* Private Watchman James). John- und Police Officer Atkinson were passing tuengh Marble Alley, bstween 44 and sth § treets and Missoari and Pennsylvania avenues, tiey discovered two colored men in the rear cole & Hume’s grocery, who started to run iserving the officers. Johnson and Atkin- sn ordered them to halt, and fired two shote at them, but they made good their escape going towards the Island. ‘he officers found tho ows in the rear of Poole & Hume’a store broken ont, and the beading around Wyvil stove store #0 loosened that it could be easily removed, Rear Estate Saves —Mesers. Duncanson Bros., auctioneers, sold yesterday for Joseph H. Bleckfan, esq., trustee, all of lots 51, 62, % 5, , 58, of Mayhew’s subdivision, in 4quare '4, situated on V street, between Lith and 15th streets rorthwest—lot 53 at 21 cents, and the remaining seven lots at 29 conta per syaare foot te the Arlington Fire [nsurance Gompany. 2 picasa THE COURTS. CerminaL Covet—Judye MacArticr. ‘The court has been engaged all this morning nhearing the case of the District of 0o} agt. Jeremiah (ainn, charged with sel Hiquor without liceuse—an appeal trom Police Court. Povice Covrt—Judge Snell. ‘Te-day, Eila Williams, a bright little colored girl, was charged with stealing one doliar in money and a pocket handkerchief from Alberta Jobnson. ‘The money was restored and the case dismissed. Charles Holman, colored, atole a robe from Representative Heyes, of Alabama, and was selling it at@ rag shop when arrested, told the jadge that he found it; Eugene Van Keswick was charged with obtain a plow and a plane from Julia Getz by fal: mony showed that ag in tlie absence of the Inter and pretended that he had been sent tor th Getz testified that he never saw Ps A Ross ling the gene before; Henry Edwards, larceny some gas-pipo worth $1 25; 85. Alfred Snow lea I guilty to threate: le; £190 bonds to ke ie and Laura Cole, as eo Ham. John paid $5 for slicing that Ha 1 Laura was discharged. Walter Williams d guilty to aseauit on J Was sj ucezed for 25. Jnlius We: sault and f 1, BP Macabar, » Who testified that he when West accosted h he wood. He replied | driving a'loas of wo “wh ng to do abont it. ont.” West said, “Pat He then drew out a pistol und a. occurred near the Kaliroad depot; grand jury. FEKVED EM RIGHT. Ducket, Gabriel Waiker and John colored mon, went to sea night at a variety theater, aved in a disorderly manner. Spscial cer Young, with some others, went up stairs jerk them ont, when they were met sistance, some hundred backing up the roughs. Quite a scene followed, but these taree wore scooped and waltzed over to the Central gvard-bouse through the rain and mud,-where they had all night long to reflect on their situa- tion, and as @ further reminder this morning were tasped for $2) each, in default of which they were ordered to be clothed in striped auits and to work it out on the streets. ‘The court stated that hereafter these offenders would meet the same fate, as $5 was too cheap allt ther. Jobo Keneally was pulled for disorderly con- ductat s ball last night, and was nipped for $20. Aspirants for this kind of fan are now ~~ fied that the price has been raised. Andrew Marr and Robert Tilden were charged with participating in an affray at the Balti- moreand Ohio railroad depot Simon (There was a mistake in printing the name of Polics Court pro- dest, se the who was fined 85 for . Mr. Hulse, isa of Washington, does ih i ‘ Erie oe ie ane ibid; N.¥., Alex., Wash. and George- ‘Ky iked. Grim) “WS oS" Gente ta do. do "8 ‘ablic Work:—Oer, + 1574. 9) bid, 91 asked; do.. io", 1876, 91 asked; do'y 187, bid. 91 asked; do., series. cates. Sewer. 8's, ‘1874 Did; do., 1876.73 bid is bid; do., series, 72 bid, 92 bid, The mark. Rareimone, December 29.— Virginia sixes, reel- do, consol ideted, Wee Virginia, 2; Sorth Caroling sizes, ola, 23; do., new, 10; do | special tex, 5 Did to-ca: UT 1.1.10; red Maryland, 190@i 2%: 3@1 85; do, white, 1 2@1.35. Gora ry white, which is scarce aud wanted; TIGSS. yellow, 78@32; mixei west: -"Oats dull and 40,000 pounds of old sides at 14@95. Bacon urebauged. Bi L--d ureharged. Western butte nil 30@32: roll, Aas Petrolenm ucchaneed. Coffer strong and qui ices unchanged. Whisky nom- pal. Sugar uncisnged. NEw Youx, December 29.—Stocks active. Money. 3 1» 1X. Mxchange, long, 436; hc rt, 49033. Governments ud stron NEw YoRE. December 29—Flour dali and un- Sponaet: Wheat firm, orn quiet aad un- LONDON, December 29, 12:30 pv. m—Consols f: money, 9% @9% ; for account, 917,@92, Bonds, 10T4; new fives 10%. Loxvon, December 29, 2 p. The weathor throughont England ts fair to-day, Brie. 25. Loxpon, December D. m.—The rate of discount in open market for three months’ billa ts © ver cent, which is § below the Bank of En, Ini d rate Paris dispatches jaote rentes at 6] francs, S75e centimes CITY ITEMS. Firty Cent Brack Site Neoxttei Inch and 1), inch wide, and of extra length quality, of my own manufacture. Fine Ties of Bonnet’s sik. Fine wide-end Ties. Black silk serge Windsors for $1. Black silk Italian Cra- vate. Black silk and satin Stocks. Ggo. C. Henwrya, 410 Seventh street. Witnor’s Cop Liver On axp Liue.—The great popularity of this safe and efficacious preparation is alone attributable to its intrinsic worth. In the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthm: Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Scrofulous H: more, and all Consumptive Symptoms, it has no superior, ifequal. Let noone neglect the early symptoms of disease, when an agent is ti hand which will alleviate all complai Chest, Langs or Throat. Manufactured onlv by A. B. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston. Sold by all druggists. 203 a Doorry’s Yeast Powder is the cheapest, but not the lowest priced, Baking Powder. Elegant Biscuits, Rolls, &c., prepared in a few minutes, Lh ciate CHarves Haerpsteck, Sillery or Extra Dry Champagne, Excelled by none. 12,14,€03: For sale by HALL & Home. es = ASK YOUR GROCER or wine merchant for Charles Heidsicck’s sillery or extra dry Cham- pagne. Excelied by rone. s,t,th,o: Tur Nationat Savinus BANK, corner of New York nue and 15th street, pays 5 per cent. per annum on deposits for each calender month. Banking houre,9to4, Satui iays,9 to dand 6toa 23,1406 Corns, &c.—“The wise for health on daily walks depend,” sed thousands patronize Dr. White's establishment, 535 15th atreet, opposite U. S. Treasury, to avoid painful Gorns, Bun- ions, Inverted Nails, etc. pinwas Sig To BE CURED of Rupture wear the Elastic ‘Truse, 235 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. 5,6 TRY rus LAsTIO TRUSS, 25 Pennsylvania avenue. a2 TAX-PAYERS TAKE NOTICE! An errouevus impression has bsen ands on the minds of some that Oongress will ridace the resent levy, or make some changes in the mode of Meet esitton ie made thereto by faic- neet the same prompuly. This is very im- br bale, ag about fifty per cent, has already Leeu Collected: Enve one percent. by payirg vour taxes before tho expiration of the carrent month. dec22-3: ‘A MEKTING OF THE STOCK HOLDERS GF THE NATIONAL METRUPOLITAS. FIRE INSUBANOE COMPANY of the District of Columbia, forthe election ef Directors, will be beld at the office of the company. nal’ Metr: politen Bank Enildiog,on MONDAY, the lth mnUary,1s75. The polls will be opened st 12 m. aid clesed at 2». m. Transfer Books will be closed oD the Ist of January, 18/5. and opened January 32th. S75. MOSES ALLY, Presid: SAM. CROBS, Secretary. des DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 3-65 LONDS bought and sold by the NATIONAL CUBBRENOY RANK, doc22-tn.th.s. 29 92 Broadway, New Yc WASHINGTON MARKET OOMPANY. he anrual meeting of the STOCK HOLDERS OF THY WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY Will be held at the Uffice of the Oom| Morket Grounds, tn the Oity of Washington, at U2 nihs lat MONDAY, bing the €th day «f January, 1875, for the cholce of thirt Directore for t other stb,ect w BENJ D. 1eNE Washington, D. 0 , Dee 31, 1874 TAX PAYEER TAKE NOTION! _ On and after FRIDAY, January Ist, 1575, the pensity of three per centum will be added to your tax bilin; paymout therecf daring the rosidu2 of this month will secure for the tax-payer a saving. decaa. TAX-PAYEES TAKE NOTIOE! Ab erroneou pression has been made on the minds of seme that Congress will redace the _— nt levy, or make some chargers inthe mode of ita celleci ion, tf opposition ts made thereto by falt- tog to meet tho same promptly. ‘This ts very im- probable, as about fifty percent. has already collected. Beve one per cent. by paying your taxes beforstho expiration of th. decd? &t PBOTEOT YOUR BOOFS.—Rust ts streying hunéreds of Reefs fa Washing’ pt will proserve them. [have the best iu Exemination free. Address F, BURLINGAM 307 gh street northwest. deol7-Lin™ A MEETING OF THD STOOKRHOLDERS of the WASHINGTON AND GBORGE- TOWN BAILROAD OOMPARY, for tho election 6f Directors, will be held at the office of the Usm- pany corner cf lst street and Pennsylvania Oy on WEDBESDAY, the 13th of January, 1375. Tae Dolls will be openod at 12am., and ciosed At ap in ‘Transfer Rooks will be closed on the Ist of Jana- ary, 1875, and opened January 14, 157. : i HULT, Procite. ocd t ‘been eT! a = 0. M. KOONES, Becretary. [57 Notion To CLAIMANTS. v1 of every dercription sgainst the Dist of © 1a uot previonsly Gled are now bsiag re ceived aud prosecuted YY Oo. LAY & CO.. No, 293 street. ceci7-Im =pT4 XPAYERS TAKE NOTICE! ‘The prompt payment, of the present levy of tax willbe the beat tudacenfont to Oongress to fix upon a lower rate of tax for the next levy Save cue percent. by paying your taxes before the expiration of the current month. 3022-8t OO-OPEBATIVE PUR- Ss OULATION.—Ladivs or gen- t een ed seorae ee by nee boda) nizing all commodiites ata discount of from 10> fuiPderillion orabruaa dcovoact ot oD . ae Tetary, 617.7th stresty Opposite Post Office, delim YOUNG MEN'S, CHRISTIAN ‘ABSOULA- roning Classes in Latin, Greok, English, French . irculating Library—Terms only $2 por quarter, 1 ¥:15, 6 9 p.m. alpen sora cee jormel i Norary Bosley Sak Broning, 7:20 p.m. Young Men's Meeting, (exclusively) — Sabbath = ‘Bisll Services Sabbath at 3:30. decll-tr BR. McPABLAN, Dentist, has retarned &G ‘s aN Tesumed practice. Of T3i0 Wow York avencer @scoIm" Se HOT AND OOLD 80Da, aT MILBURN’S PHARMACY, 1429 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, noi-tr MINEBAL WATEB O® DRAUGHT. HOLIDAY GOODs. JOSEPH 3. May's PARIS KID GLOVE DEPOT, 939 PENNsTLVvaNia AVENTE. THE €LD ESTABLISHED GLOVE HOUSE. ®7 KID GLOVES FOR SEW YEAR'S “= B7” Ladies and Genth: hite: ‘arty Col ore, from One tosis buttons Wneand Harty So 1875. 1875. — NEW YEAR SPECIAL. ALAGA end LISBON GRAPES, AM CANDY, 250. Use f-r new year our Pate Old Government JAVA COFFEE, pure TEAS and CHOUOLATES. —— stock of LIQUORS and WINES at redacet ices, C. WITMER, Fine Groceries, decas-tr 1915 Penuaylvanis aveane, NEW YEAR'S SPSCLALTIES at WAPRERN CHOATE & CO's, PHYSICIANS’ VISITING LISTS. PIAKIBS FOR THE OK POCK BT RIMMEL’S PERFUMED ALMANACS. THB ILLUMINATBU ALMANACS, FOR tUNDAY SCHOOLS: Commentaries on the Lessons in Joshna; Joshua and and His Barces- =, Jscobs, of Chicago; jcetion Books, and general Sua- TING CARDS: Year Cards, artistic ani hani- ik. Bpecial engraved cards ex) ly for nee on Now Year's day, bnt orters shoul be sent. in as early 8 possible. Visiting Cards engraved and printo! Im the latest style op FASHIONABLE STATIONERY. We haven large stock of a nnmber of different Faricties of fiae Papers in boautifal tints, with tho long cr equare envelopes, and put mp in neat boxas. Monograms designed and engrared, and no extra charge for embossing initials. NEW BOOKS. Emerson's Parnassus, $4; Norhoff ’s Communis. tie Rocteties, 4: Remains of Lost Empires, by P V. 8. ys 180; Lost for Love, by Mie Brad: sense cents: Gladstone and the Vatican Decrees y Scheff, 6 cents; Ugly Girl Papsra: WAREEN OROATE & 002 Booksellers and Stationers, Vernon Ro: _tecdé-tr Oorner 10th street ‘and Pa. aven $20,000 Wo2ts oF cHoice wings : fer the Hotida: ©. G. CORNWELL & SONS, Wine GRocens, 1418 Penna, avenue, dec36 tr Opposite Willara’s H. FOR HANDSOME, USEFUL, OBNAMENTAL, ATTRACTIVE, SHOWY, NEAT, DURABLE, AND REMARKABLY CHEAP HOLIDAY PRESESNTS, 4S WELL AS FOR THE LARGEST Variety of Toys EVER OFFERED, DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT THE GREAT METROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORY, a, 312 SEVENTH STREET, REAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. BZ” For partial detailed List,soe fall colamn at- jrement iu SATURDAYS Iesno, docls ¢ MOEUN’S BOOKSTORE. SPECIAL NOTICE. We bare now reedy on our tables @ snperb stock of ifinstrated Books aug Staudard W oe these gorda are fnsrked as low asthe grate and quality justify, wmallynstily. 2B. MOHUN & CO, elitr 1616 Penra. averac, corner Mth strest. ‘OR MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Us MASSEY'S PHILADELPHIA ALE, OINUINNATI LAGER BEER, PURE APPLE CipEs, ann SWEET CATAWBA WINE, FROM SAM’L ©. PALMER, GBXYENE STREET, GEOBGETOW +d. 0 N. B.—Orders for above goods in bettles, kegs or arrels, promptly filled, No charge for dvliv- ry. doci?-tr Bargeand select sssortment Embroidered EES and SLIPPER CAS: SHIONS, OHAIR STRIPES, LIGHT BCRERN®. SUSPENDERS and CIGAR CASES. Choice parity of fultist aod Bmbroiteres HARDERRCHIRFs, Lacice SILK MUFFLERS, FANCY SOARES. CRUNTLETS asd KID GLOVES fn all new shades Embroidered Morino SHAWLS and or Children of vf 3 fat *s, G14 9th street, opp, Patent Omico, NO BRANCH STORE. eckl tr FURS. FURS. FURS, HOLIDAY PRESENTS, Enlarged stock ia— SEAL-BEIN EACQUES, MUFFS AND BOAS Mick Sablo, Black Mi: Grebe and L} ffs an joal-Skin Caps, Gonile- ey Muliors and Gauntlets in Seal, Beav ey Gt issos’ Furs in great varieties, A carly call ts polictted, H. STINEMETZ, Hatter aad Farrier, 1937 Penasylysnia avenue, Near corner 13th strost. SPECIAL PREPARATIONS ar WEBB & BEVERIDGE’S, 10 cicen eo STOCK OF CHINA, . : ANOY GOODS, sd FINE "euarep WARE, 5 HOLIDAYS. BRONZES, Xo. ——. fall stock of above, we offer especial PRESENTS DESSERT SETS. BRONZES, A TETE-A-TETE SETS, PARIAN STATURS, GIFT CUPS, de. ¢. TABLES, COLOGNE JARDENIERS, dc., VASES, VIENNA BRONZE GOODS. deczi-tr BEFUL, IBLE. OB , VALUABLE U Wn Dasiaanus HOLIDAY PRESENTS! Ties. Maftiers, Fancy i eet decld-tr Tea ese weet, FROM JERUSALEM. A choice selection of articles made in Jerusalem olive and other woods grown in Palestine, one on the Mount of Qlives, For saleby WH. BALLANTYNE, Gect-te 495 7th stroot, HOLIDAY GooDs. THOMAS RUSSELL, 1213 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (Golden Bagle Over the Door,) 1 4 Invites an inspection of stock before you purchase wo pieces DEER aD is mentee 98 conte WINES, BRANDIES, WHISKIES, _ fall line cf Kid @toves, Handikerchits, Be RUNS, GINS, CORDIALS. Ate Soaks eee HAVANA SEGARS, BLACK SILKS from 75 cea 40 84 50 POCKET FLASK: SEGAR CASES, GEO, J. JOBNSON &00., CORKSCREWS TA Market Spsce. 10,000 °88Ds cf cuoios FBENCH CRBAM BON BOXS, PB 30 CENTS PEE POUN om Chobe supplied at Hew York prices, aod & ic Merah, thau any bouse ia the elt 25 = Aner Se #,000 LBS. SEW BUTS, 20 CENTS PER LE BATIONAL CANDY MANUFACTORY, 620 Purxevivamwia Avance, 1S. 2w « on POCKET MATCH SAFES. CHAMPAGNES omaMeTy Cusiesu D'Ay, Also, MINIATURE CHAMPAGNES, SELTZER, VIOBY ana EBS, $ bar} SCOTCH ALES. wisi p_ Metropolitan Hotel NESS and LONDON STOUT, aUst RIVED i ABGOSTUBA and BOKEE’S BITTE RS EW GOOMS FOR CHRIST WAS BF Goods de'tveret promptiy. doe3s Tt jonatifal Witdenr Tost, aatens > MGS SAK cas aa RS = for Ladias ant ¢ DESIRABLE PRESET, " : Something that wil! he appreciated by a Lady. Geman, Misste, Bo;, or Child assortment of FANCY GOUDS ans 8) JUST IN BECE!IPT OF A CHOICE STOCK OF MR M. 3. HONT, ceclt tr = 691 an1 625 1 street ust Girt 4 WALKING AND DRESS SHOE M itcew disses meee, SRE, ROLIDA ariety, at low GL. WILD & BROg, Street uortnwea:, half ayuare Office ne PLANS for ront TOILET SLIPPERS, deci? PATENT LEATHER R8D-LEG BOOTS FOR CULLDREN Georgetown Advertisements SHOES OF ALL COLORS FOR LN- FANTS. Past six months, ry 34,3575 od W_ LATRD, 35 Ww. N. DALTON, >CRORGETOWN fi ILbIN« deeds 6t 903 PENNSYLVASIA AVENUS i€ Peot MENT OONCAEE BAND, TE ease a Qpen for subweripitons for ntnck any on Bavextufr.{ CHorce fo sseitede Wires dnyer at tue Georeteecs Baie Be sabee for By order of the Board of Directors _éech-tndelm BW. Tt HOLIDAY GIFTS B® Momas bow 17 ‘loge sires, Goorgetown TEUSTEES SALE OF VALTARLE EAL EY aT TATE Bo eT, T. oEORGETOS ND ct IMPROVED BY TWO ONE-STORY AND AT Fig Paice DWELLING HeUsEs, aT abe: Ry virtue of = deed of trast to us, dated the Ra Puenaets IA D ist¢, ana duly resort, edin Liber Bo Tet, foti 9 forthe District of onrst o arty secared vir. cet bidder, on MOBDA ¥, Jani MAREKRITER’S, No, 439 71n STREBT, BETWEEN D «xB ©clock p.m..e!! that pivoe or parcel Eight Doors above O44 Feliows’ Hail Dine ice ey Coins in the Clty of Grorgeow fest & dupth of lot ramt ‘three, (133,) in Bea: 4 Georgetiwn, together with the t Mi poe the same, Yelvg two(d) one-story and sitic Brick Dwelling Terns of sale: One-third cash; balance in six and teelve months, with interes; deferred pay ments to be secured by deed m tbe property wold A deposit sia wired at t c fale All con’ cing 8} sat ofthe It the terms cf sale are not complied Gaya the tractecs reverve the right t> ress Fisk and cost of the defanlting purchaser GEORGE wee Tom. Trustees, DOWLING, Avct._ dec HHO 1b4Y PREseNts BLACK SILKS, BLACK ALPACAS, CHUICE DK BSS GOODS, ali wiados. SHAW SCARFS, GLOVES Eiphonzo Youngs & Co. MAKE TRE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PRICES HANDKEPCHIEFS, NECKTISS, BLANKETS, CARPETS, vere gecntr At 10S Sgunsauiy MILLE: ec? HOLIDAYS OLY. ~ nett dha Ls (ph oteEs SALE ¢ NDY, (OME TON IN STOOK,) (Made by Slanson & Co., Now York.) one Choice Creom Mixtures... Four pounds for @1 trict Broken Candy, (Fresh)... Bix poundstor S | atthe re ‘at public wad ous of the premise I thet part of b ‘Dis f Coli a cen. ber. 174, in BANANAS, FIGS AND ORANGES. | $(ci0%F-® the same «n = adn ad runvice NUTS. the line MIXED, (incIndin Soft Bheli Almonds,)six potnda for Si. . : et sixteen foot « © firet line fifty -£ Dd too honwiththe line of Bridge * beginning, with the two the eam: story Brick Batiting opon SHELLBARKS ‘erme: One third cash ‘ORT USHELS GENUINE NEW FORK ™ . BuTATE HICKOBY NUTS, the residne of th se money in six wd twelve a ie. The ty terest at 10 per os of trost taken to »: ; ROKSON | Troetoo DEHESAS, eres VALERCiAS, eee MATS AND BULTANAS. SSENTS! eta dhe nipedog pee 13 oa — wees Good Raisins, 18 cente, or Tbe: fore dw Ladics’ and Cbtidrens receit ure tn Deantifnl sete cst a ELEGANT HOLIDAY PRESENTS. f every description worn, st Prices. GENUINE GOSHEN BUTTER. TON CHOIOS, IN HALF FIRKUNS, BE. i CEIVED DECEMBRI 17, i574. deci6-1m* BY GOODS! DRY Goops HO: FoR ™ D NEW STOR ae LEMONS, SITRON AND FG@ENCH PRUNES. ZANTE OUREAR~6, 10 a 130 Bridge Btreet, between Congress and High, NEW ZANTOR SOUNDS Fok O12. nate OF ee eee = Gane P. Bree eet GOOLB, cheape: than ever offered tn the District, striped Drees Goods, only nin Camel's ‘Hair ts, cost 40 cents; Imported AL beautifci Mobal: flaieh, only 3) cents; pure Mowatt, $8 cent; one at 25 cenin; beautiful Biack Whal. bone Ocrect= only 80 oont-; excelient Kid ? , Hemstttched crate bed Bardkorchiet Boclist Half Bose, 25 cents heavy, ovly 78 cents; Black Cashmere only 62 cent«; Black Merino trom 50 cents to 2); besatit Shawls for $100; very heavy Love Towola, 19 8 a: SAUCE, (CANNED) EDAM OHEZESE, BEST GOODS aT $1.1 PINEAPPLE CHEESE, BEST GOUDS at 91.75 ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO., Grocers, (MASONIO TEMPLE.) 9th street, opposite U. 8. Patent OMloe. ELPREONZO J ONGE,t J. F. JOHNSON, ‘. 5 cents; Orash only Bcenta: Colored Cambrics, 5 tat Jeans, 1 loom Oo HeLipay Goops ; : propuma’S & covs., | fatvensee one BAD PS... | [cated Flannele, 45 ‘conte; bi 1206 F steeet, Between L¥rn any 1378 Bre, ete G2 ter noea Uanson es GREAY VARIETY feather proof Ticking only o — in or ee raivety iy od WONDERFULLY LOW PRICES, tomers free of Charge na furnished to clty one acCH as Drees Goods, Wool Shawis. W. F GIBBONS 4 « Sheetivgs, SH irting _ aw {decs6. lice, Bed'and White Table Damask, OWN SAVE Bkitts, Initial Handkerchiefs, Paris Kids, #1 HIGH STREXT, aud Gents. Neck-Tirs and’ Scarfs orwear, Bank hours, ¥ a.m. te 4 p.m.,andon Satordays Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Hair Brashes aud | (to receive Geposita) cntil 6p Wrapper Goods, &c, &c. Doubio witth | Ceosife. Gencral Banking Unsines dvno, aud Ool- a ‘oneogein Cotton, 1254 | Motions made ga all secessible prints. “Discorut is Kick, 05 cents aud up; Onntn | dave, Mondeys " rd wp; Prints, 5% conta and and a heat of other @OCDS equaily tow, Cail early and secure choice bargaius. BRODHEAD & Cu, Accl6-tr__2QVS F street, between Lh nnd 1 HOLIDAY PRESENTS! A, POURANBORS, cent. HB. W. BARRETT Gooner ee Prema r 2. T. Mitonelt, ced. W. Jor ‘Thor, Kaowie, ()o2 SEW RSTABLISanENT ‘With sularged promises, tm the best talent to be bad in ¢ revi machinery coantry, tm fact every facility for doing the bert ‘% ot low prices, We would respectinity inform cur Crienas and tee = tbat pre-emineut a2 may have hewn car repo me in the 5 MOTTO IS EXCELSIO“ ALL TUE NEW PRESENTATION BOOKs, with an immense Bamber adapted to Alss.clegant FANOY GOODS, embracing every- ‘Aitbe thing that is Novel and New. Becquen rinse masbenee ee hy ou [ged gost = Pee, sad © =e 2 an SOLOMONS AND CHAPMAN, home toe’ . euthh « from yeti 8 AOTS. LAWRENCE'S PURE LINEN” PA- | Send celabiiohod ial, mow the laekices ‘come And see ax. decd tr 911 Pennsylverisa avenns, HOLIDAY Goops. TOILET SETS—Ip Bacharat, Oat Glass, and Hand Decoration, trom $1 to $80 per set. .WOBSTLEY, 9 Jefferson arent. Georg-rown, P.O. W. BAUER’ TEN PIN SALOOD », 1110 D STREST NOBTEWE#T, Near the Siar Ote Open éuring the Day and Evening. decd? 6t ve He “ is Bi 8. inclediog tuk Wells, Messe eates ee BRONZE, FUE® Youn crams: Ash Receivers; in Out Glass and Bronze; Lror Hair Brashes aud Shell Combs, Hand se All && prices aston’ vlow. - ress Lav ing extended the power of the Board declo-tr____W. 8. THOMPSON, 703 15th st. | ot Auditto award claims for Fj°Oks MAKE THE BEST PEESENTs. DAMAG 8, MATERIA snd SEWER TAXES BHILLINGTOH, BOOKSELLER, Surette witout Berea tls ae ~ e@ted to Onee hand a fine of Iuastrated iCKSON PATTERSON, oes . Ontbotic and Episcopal Reaper veut and insurance agente, omer} See arerer” : 2 i ip i ‘gammon juvenile Books, Sedaris RE ee Pole: : ’