Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1875, Page 4

WEDNESDAY... December 15, 1875. Weather Probabilities To-day. OFFICE oF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. WasHineton, December 15, 1875. For middle abd eastern states, northwest Winds, back to warmer southwest to sonth- east, with threatening weather and possibly srow, and in middle states falling, but in the eastern states, rising followed by falling | barometer. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements. &c., To-night. National Theater Mr. John T. Raymond a8 “Colonel Fellers.”” Lincoin Hall —Theodore Thomas’ grand con- Theater Comique—* The Ice Witeh.” MeCauley's Hail, (209 Pennsviy sia ave- | nue.) Fair and festival by the North Caro- olina avenue (M. P. anion. St. Joseph's Halt, (corner 5th and H s:reet.) Fair for St. Jo-eph’s parish school. Masonic Temple—Levee and re2ption to James H. Hopkins,Grand Master Knights Templar, United States. Condensed Lecals. ‘The sale of pews in the new Ascension Chureh will take place this evening in the ch ureb at7 o'clock. Ata meeting of labor leagnes last night a r-selution was adopted postponing the «+ nopstration in bonor of Congress until Tourscay evening. December 16.at8 o'clock. Last night Sergeant Dinsmore took a col- ored man named Murray Remond into cus- tody while he was in the ict of pawning a uniqve ard valuable gold shake bracelet, on the suspicion thai he bad stolen it. Cr1ds are ont for the wedding of Mr. D.TE. Cabill, a well-known memb-r of the Wash- Ingien bar, and Mis: Sailie O'Meara. dan¢h. ter of W. C. O Meara, which will take place at the residence of Mi. O'M., 227 B st. north- ‘West on the 21st inst. The tyneral of Miss Rebecea Harmon sia- ter 0: the late Charles P. Harmon, took place yesterday morning srom the family resi- Bence on K sireet northwest. The services Were conducted by the pastor of Mt. Vernon Place M. E. Chereh, asicor which the re- maine were removed to Alexandria and buricd by the side of her brother. Miss Har- mon died of preumonia contracted while in terdarce upon her brother during his sict.- sR. The Oysterme! Association. SUNDAY TRAFFIC DISCOUNTENANCED. The Oyster Captains’ Association met Monday night—Captain Lewis in the chair, with C. W. Thomas secretary. Various mat- ters pertaining to the putting in suecessfal operation the new system of furnishing oysters to our markets were discussed, after Which the following new members signed the articles of the association and were en- Tolled:—C. H. MeKenny, schooner Cora L. MeKenvy; Jobn T. Lewis, sehr. Columbia F. ©. Walter Wood. schr. Anna Merrill; Joseph R. Storgis, sehr B. F. Marsh. Anamendment Was made to the constitution, making a three-fourth vote necessary for the election of new members. Captain Sturges requested to be informed as to what action the asso- e le of oysters at the wharves on the Lord’s day; he thought something should be done. Heretofore there had been no concerted action. Most of the capiains were oppo:ed to if: yet there were some who would te gon their batehways and supply the demand on Sunday; consequently, they rea) the it, while those who declined doing so reugh conscientious scruples were the losers. He did not believe that any one Pr ge by it in the long run, yet it would be tter toestablish a system more in conso- mance with the moral and religious senti+ ment of the public, and all would profit thereby in the long run, as the demand for oysters would be’ just as t and consumers would soon learn to in their sopely for Sunday on Saturday. c A. J. Lewis took the same view of the case, and said he did not think any man made anything by desecrating the Sabbath day. He wished ‘0 show the public that the men engaged in oyster dredging were not an immoral and reckless set, as is supposed, but that they are gentlemen. Mr. A. B. ‘Warren submitted a resolution discounte- pancing “the sale or offering for sale of oys- ters ov Sundays, believing the practice to be demoralizing in its influences and against the plain teachings of the word of God.” The resolution was discussed by Captains Fleury, Tasker. Tyler and otbers, when the views of Mr. Leisbear, tne consignee, were solicited. He stated that the resolution was in perect barmony with bis sentimen!s, and it met his hearty approval. Un putting it toa vote it Was adopted unanimously, and a committee of three was appointed to communicate this action to the absent members. An informal discassion was here held on various topics of de.ail connected with carrying out thenew system adopted, and congratulations were exchanged at the prospects of better times. —e—_ MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.— Ticxtore Thomas’ Orchestral Concert at Lincoln Hali last evening called forth one of the mo=t re attentive audiences ever within its Walls. The excellence of programme resented by Mr. Thomas only equaled yy the warm enthusiasm of t! > andience, which through his instramentaiity has beea educated to understand and appreciate the immorta! works of Beethoven, ‘n, Gluck and Wagner, composers of the highest order in the art. Every selectionon last evening's programme elicited rounds of applause. Tae any srierds of the cultivated and careial artisie, Madame Antoinette Sterling, gladly Welcomed her reappearance in this iyo and ber reception must have convinced her of their sincerity. Her selections were admira. bly suited to her grand contralto voice, and the two venement encores to Barnby’s i “When the Tide Comes In” were aptly re- sponded to in the “Lullaby” song of Scott, a@nd the “Thre Fishers,” always @ favorite. This evening every seat should be filled. Beethoven's sth symphony. Wagner's Tann- hauser,and Rubenstein's Ballet-musie and ‘Wedding Procession, with beautiful songs by Madame Sterling, are promised. Tre Shakspeare Club.—One of the largest and most fashionable audiences of the season a3- setnbied last evening at Ford’s Opera House, the occasion being & complimentary enter- tainment by the Sha Club. “The ‘World of Fashion” was performed admira- bly, and the club deserves great credit for the really excellent cast of the comedy. Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Carusi. Miss McConnell and Miss K. Schmidt are deserving of speciai mention, although all reflected great credit upon themselves and the club. The enter- tainment concluded with a farce in one act, entitled “One Too Many for Him.” Among the ee ene = last evening were President Grant, Vice President Ferry and the Attorney General. National Theater—Mr. John T. Baymond drew another very large audience last night. and bis impersonation of ‘Colonel Sellers’ ‘Was fully appreciated. With one or two ex- ceptions, he is ver ell supported, and there is bo more enjoyable place to spend an eve- ning than at the National, for it is impossi- ble not to be amused. “lee Witch” is Treater Comique—The placed u the stage at a great expense, pointments scenic effects &re gotten up in good style. ——— ee and ail t SUITS AGAINST THE DISTRICT FOR WORK ‘ORCORAN MARKET.— Yesterday Mr. Wm. A. Cook, for Thomas Lewis, filed a declaration in the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict ainst the District of Columbia, claim- ing © as damages, setting forth that on the ist of September, 1573, the commission authorized by the act of Legislative Assem- bly entered intoa contract with the plain- ut for building @ market house on the Zth-street front of square No. 416, known as the Corcoran square market, for which they Were to pay S* that he performed work thereon to the amount of $¢.7#1; that he fre- «quently demanded payment from the defend- apts, which they bave wholly refused and neglected to pay; wherefore he prays judg- ment forsaid suin, with interest and dam- #2e8,0n his discharge from the work. —.—_—_ REAL Estate Sars.—Thos. E. Wi P man, real estate brokew has sold. for Jas. E. Sawyer; Maine, 16 et .ront by 10 feet deep of lot 12, in sq 75, to jas Broderick, for $555 casb. Alco, to Miss A. C. Carroll, Jots 49 and 59, in rqvare 58, for $175 cash. Also, for A. P. Howe & Bro., the four story building, No. —. on the south side of Penn sylvoula avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, cceupird by Parker Eros., for $16,500 cash. Messrs. Duncanson Eros., auctioneers, sold — for Philip F. Lurner and Chas. T. avi ees, part of lot 8, in square 869, fronting 7 feet on south H street, between €th and 7th streets east, aud ranning back 12s met 10, 8 35 foot niey, improved by an un- inished three-story brick dwelling, lo Mar: Wilkinson Aikers, for $150.” : ——— es THE OLD JAIL VACaTED.—This morning the prisoner Green, with C.G. Fisher, Bat Noonan, and Watson were brought from the old jail in the new “Maria” and Janded at the Court house door, and after the adjournment of the court they were taken to the new jail, these being the last of the 0: SS to be transferred, and the old build- is Dow vacant. oa CARRIA TICKETS for the De Motey | rg go this evening can be hat | from R. it, No. 2) G street, or Charies Earl, 19th street, at $3 to and from the bail. + ——e—_— UNKS and Schoo! Satchels for chil- Gusti tenes 8. Topham's Trunk Manufac- 425 7th street. t ———— ‘LROAD conductors should wear Elm- ond wclien®, as dirt will not stick to | vember showing: Whole number of pupils THE CHRISTWAS SEASON. Where Te Bay Holiday Goods. In order that the hundred thousand readers of THE STAR may know just where to go for | a such articles as they may need for holiday use or holiday gifts, we note Levitin agp where they cap be best accommodated, and —— to continue this useful directory rom day to day during the festive season, as new advertisements appear. A_ STRAUS, 1011 Pennsylvania avenue, has mace large reductions for the holidays. He ix Low offering astracan overcoats for #20, fur beaver overcoats for#15, diamond beaver overcoats for #10, and chinchilla over- coats for $6. Business suits he places from £8 to $18, dress suits from $15 to $30, fine French diagonal worsted suits from $15 to #22. &c. Children’s suits on hand, of every re and durcription. Call early, for TRAUS’ geods sell rapidly. Holiday presenta in unusual variety, and at popular prices. at the well-known holiday headqvarters of SoLOoMoNS & CHAPMAN, Notice! [ilustrated books, specially import- ed. and the newest from the American pre3s; pl otograph albums, handkerchief cases a glove boxes, dressing cases, ladies’ reticules and belts; Redgers' cutlery, chromos, mantel ornaments. These are a few of the innumer- able articles stored at 911 Pennsylvania ave- rue Make your selections now, while the assortment is complete. Carpets! Carpets! English-body Brussels, Fngl'+h Tapestry Brussels. Roxbury, Tapes- try Brussels, best ingrains, gennine home- wade rag carpets. velvet rugs and mats, ta- ble cloths, oil cloths, &c., in the greatest va- riety and at low figures. Call and see for yourself at the C. O. D. Carpet House, 9047th street STRASRUELGER Bxos., proprietors. BAkTRA™ & Co., the importing tallors of Vernon Row. confine themselves strictly to tailoring of the highest order, and keep a very superior line or goods. Uniforms for the army and lon spite. ladiew’ ‘g jackets and riding hab- its, &c., made to order promptly and in goo1 style. And now METzEROTT & Co., who for the last twenty years have been established in cour midst. and whore standard goods and re- Hability are as household words, call the at- tention of the public to their immense stock of gocis on hand for the winter trade, for which they always need an immense stock. They offer Mason & Hamlin’s cabinet organs from $55 upwards; and as for pianos, they bave a complete stock of gran?, square @tu vpright pianos, from the most celebrated manvfacturers of this country. Metzerott & Co purehase for cash exclusively, and are enabled to offer great inducements to all who will favor them with a call. W.M Suvster & Bro. invite particular attention to thei, large and elegant assor'- ment of silk goods, which they are sure will compare favorably with stocks in any of the northern market. 919 Pennsylvania avenue T. A. Rover, corner North Capitol ard H streets, is offering a very large assortment of groceries and family supplies tor the holi- cays, including Scotch whiskys, rye wais- BYS, Potions maple syrup, malaga grapes, ae, &e. beg in at BURCHELL’, 1352 F street. and examine his Japanese goois, which are so suitable for Christmas presents These goods are increasing In costas they become more rare. Now is your opportunity tosecure a bargain. Buy useful articles for holiday presents, and buy them at S. HELLER’S, 715 Market Space. ‘Cloaks, neckties, siix muffiers, kid gloves, pocket books, guipure and cashmere laces, &c , and at —_ to suit everybcdy. Call early; you wi! paper pend ‘When the weather is and ‘the kivers be thin” callat JOHNSON Bros’. woot and coal yard and lay ina stock. Offices, 1202 F street and 1112 9th street. ror the holidays! Watches, jewelry. sil- verware, opera glasses, English table cut- lery, &e., of every variety at W. 8. Tap- Pan's, the jeweler. Holiday and bridal pre- sents & specialty. oe Our Public Schools. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. * A regular meeting of the Board of Public School Trustees was held last evening, and a communication from Engineer R. L. xie io Arcbitect Plowman (referred by the Dis- tr.ci Commissioners to the board) in refer- epee to the heating of the Berret school building was referred to the special commit- tee in charge of the building. A communication from John H. Cook, at- torney Jor Dr. H. E. Augusta, late a teacher ‘n the colored schools, in reference to his claim of $50 as saiary due him was referred to the sub board of the seventh district. $20,000 FOR A NEW COLORED SCHOOL. The secretary read the reply of the Com- missioners of the District to the petition of | Messrs. Bowen, Collins, Baltimore and other residents of the fourth district, fora higher grade of sebools and better school accommo- dations jor the colored schools in that dis- trict. The report of the sub-board and the | accompany ing documents were endorsed by the Commissioners as follows: “Respectfully referred to the Board of Trustees of the Pub- Ne Schools who will conier with Mr. Plow- man as to the character of the butiding re- quired in this locality, and be will prepare and submit to said board plans for the same, which, when approved by the Board of School Trustees, will be forwarded to the } Commissioners. The plans will be base | upon an expenditure, in no case to excced $20.000 for cost of building co:npiete. Noex- tra expense will be allowed tpon any condi- tion whatever.” TEACHERSHIPS. Applications for teachers’ positions from Miss Lizxfe Larner and Miss F. Crafton, of Wasbington, D. C., and Mr. James R. Free. man, of Biddeford, Maine, and for the [rope Miss tion of assistant music teacher from Lucy M. Williams and Miss Maggi Clark, were received and referred. Mr. French presented the resignation Miss Alice Oulaban, teacher, of Secondary Schcol No.5, third district, which was accepted. Mr. French, from the sub- of the third district, reported ihe following changes in that district, which were approved by the board; Miss Martha E. Armstead = moted from Primary No. 3 to Secondary No. 5, vice Miss Alice Oulahan. resigned. Miss Martha J. McCutchen transferred from Pri- =ary No.1to Primary No. 3. Miss Mary inderson from Primary No.2to Primary No.1. Miss Florence Hinton appointed act- ing teacher of Primary No. 2; all to take effect from December 1; confirme1. TBE SCHOOLS IN NOVEMBER. The superintendent submitted abstract of reports of the schools for the monih of No- enrolled, 16,617; white, 11,020; colored, 5,597; ‘Washington, 13,722; G town, 1,310; coun- 1585. Average in daily attendance, 15,- white, 10,161; colored, 5.151. Percentage of attepdauce—white, Washington, 955; Georgetown, °5.8; county, 86.0; colored— | Wasbington, Georgetown, 96.6; county, | 87.4. Teachers employed in white schools, 2 lored, 106; cases of corporal punish- ment, 79; white, 37; colored, 42; pupils dis- missed, 26; white, 14; colored, 12. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. Mr. Curtis, of the sub board of the fifth district, submitted the following statement of the cost of the Georgetown school build. Ing: Cost of site, 815,009; cost of buildi 884 299. cest of heating apparatus, $5,559; cost of 1urniture, $5,630; total, $100.379.43. A communication from R. M. MeKee, prin- cipal of the first district, was read in refer- €nce to the condition of the school rooms in | the basement of the I5th-street Baptist church; referred. | The secretary read a communication from | the District Commissioners, stating that the | teachers would receive their salaries for current month upon the ist inst. The proposition of C.B. Church & Co. to erect a building in tne fourth district for school ge og was referred back to the beard by the District Commissioners, and referred to the committee on property. Mr. Champlin ited a resolution which Was adopted, requesting the Commissioners toallow Mr. John H. Brooks $250 for com- pensation as secretary to the board, from the Ume that the office was created up to Janu- ary 1, 1576. SCHOOL BUILDINGS. Mr. Champlin, from the committee on proy erty subiaitted recommendations,which were pted, viz: that new heating 8 atus be furnished for the school on Conduit road, near Drovers’ Rest, in the first district, and for the assistant’s room of school No. 1, district No. 2; that a new floor be laid in school No. 2, district No.6. Also, the pur- chase of additional furniture for the use of the colored division of the Mount Pleasant School, in the county. Mr. Johnson, from the sub-board, colored schools, upon the wretched and filthy condition of the Randall school build- ing, and recommended the ae of gravel and plank ee about the ~ oe recomnmerdation was approved 5 Mr. Packard, from the committee on prop- losets be frequently inspected by thi water-closets juent eo teachers; led. J THE PROPOSED NEW COLORED SCH! A resolution offered by Mr. Johnson re- lating to the erection of @ school-bullding in the rth district, ( ling for the pawterge = 5. a afters longi subject,) was up, and after a debate the matter was referred to the ci “A the | each, or 30 di | ceny of three coats, a School Trustees John H. Brooks and Henry Johnson were before the District Commis- sioners to-day, to tion of the order pendent of theschool board. . ie Commis- sioners, in reply; stated that they wauld see bone saben at — tee bape pas mermncond oe after enjoy a righ: vileges given them by The Jaw, and be tairiy represented nm the committees. ——_.—_—_ WHILE the interchange of gifts will be Probably as extensively observed this sea- son &s ever, notwithstanding the scarcity of money, many people will be compelied to exercise economy and prudence in their se leetions.. Jewelry will, of course, form oue of the most favorite mediums for this pur- pose, and we observe that Mr. J. E. Prigg, Proreiete ot the old-established house at 457 ‘ennsylvania avenue, has made ample ar- rapgements to supply his customers with sn- | ended articles at very reasonable prices. To his end he has had inanufactured to his or- der @ superb line of 18-karat oe goods with gold fronts. These designs are close imitations of the gold patterns. For gentlemen's wear he has buttons, chains, sleeve-buttons in dead and bright gold, witn raised initiais, which promise to take the place of solid gold buttons, and are more durabie. For the ladies he has a splendid assortmen. of opera chains, chatelaines, and neckwear, sleeve-buttons, with or without stone centers, Mason’s patent gold-platet bracelets, with go.d chains and charm:, and Lake George diamonds and ear-rings in gold. Mr. Prigg has also received an exten- Sive assortment of silver wear and a full stock of fancy goods especially for the holi- days, such as card cases, vases, work- boxes, work baskets, albums, pocket books, brackets, and numerous other articles, use- fal and cnieeel — undiy Chronicle. New Insurance CoMPANTEs.—A certifi- cate of incorporation bas been filed in the office of the Ré corder of Deeds in the name of the “American National Fire Insurance Company,” the objects of which are the granting of insurance on all kinds of prop- erty and buildings and contents, against lo: or damage caus i by fire or marine or i: land navigation, with a capital stock of £50,000, to be divided into shares of $100 each to be managed by a board of trustees, vi George W. Balloch, Seth A. Terry and R. Ealloch. Also, one in the name of the “Hom> Fire Insurance Company,” with objects same a3 the American National, with a capital stock of £25.000. divided into shares of $50 each James F. Russell, R. Beresford and John W. Frazee are named a3 trustees. paces sett A_ PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER INVESTI- GATED.—The Presbytery of Washington city met Monday in the North church, to hear the report of the committee appointed some time ago, at the earnest request of the Rev John Brown, to investigate eight charges presented against him by O. E. Hine, a resi- dent of Vienna, but not a member of the ebureh. In relation to the more serious charge, “:ailing to account for fands expen: ed by bim in building the Vienna church the committee report that it 1s unfounded. The committee recommended a dismissal of the other charges, saying: “While we depre- cate the spirit and manner in which he con sucted hjs part of the controversy, we are =e to acquit him of absolute false- —__—_e—___ Tue RoARD or HEALTH met last night, and Hea)tn Officer Keene submitted a synop- sis of the operations of his office for the week ending December 11, 1875, showing 353 nuis- ances abated; 27 causes of death investigate i; 9 pecuniary conditions inquired into: 7 burials at public expense; 136 patients treated by the physicians t: the ir; cost of medi- cines furnished by druggists to poor, $37 deaths from zymotic cause: reported and removed, ; dead animals tons of garbage removed, 30; with the usual details of food inspections and condemnations. prope MASONIC ELEcTION—Stansbury Lodge, No. 21, F. A. A. M., of Brightwood. D. C. last night ele officers: od the towing J. Middleton, jr., W. M.; BW. Summy, S. W.; C.E. Troutman, J. W.; B. D. Carpenter, sec.; G. W. Balloch, treas., and T. M. Dow- ling, tyler. ——— MABERIAGE LICENSES have been issued t> Charles C. Yoe, of Chicago, and Ellen Beall, of Georgetown; Robert Rollinzs Divine, of Georgetown, and Anna Elizabeth Sattell; Edward Cox and Georgia Websier; William Ricketts and Franc Calvert. — BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.—At the second 123alar m< sting of the Second Co operative Building Association, held .n Potomac Hil on Monday evening, $4,209 was sold at an average of 108 percent. A few shares of this stock remain that can be subscribed for. ~— o Y.M.C. A—Look out for a good time at the sociable on Friaay night. Readiag quartettes, duetts, solos, and a great vari of other good things. The thoroughly drill 1 Columbian Cadets will be present. FInE Pocket Books, Ladies’ and Men's Satchels, in great variety, at Topham’s, 425 7th strect. t —_—__. THE COURTS. Cracuir Court—Judge Orin. Yesterday, Embry agt. E. A. Sawyer; ver- dict for plaintiff, $250. To-day, Hestor and Ryan agt. Corregan; verdict for plaintiff, $100. Nottingham agt. Stelwagen; on trial. PxoBATE CoURT—Judge Olin. Yesterday the will of the late Frederick Adolph Gonzenbach was fully proven and admitted to pens and Louisa Gonzen- bach qualificd as executrix; bond $800. Also as guardian to the children; bond $1,209. A decree was authorizing Emma Ten Broeck to sell certain real estate. The will of the late B. W. Reed was fully proven, and | letters were issued to the executrix and exe- cutors; bond 310,006. In re. estate of J. P. Hilton; citation issued. In re. estate of C. .\. Zimmerman, deceased; cause referrcd to special auditor Lambert. In re. estate of Ann Hurke, guardian; decree to sell real es- tate issued. In re. estate of Joseph 8. Wil- , Son; order directing the register to settle accounts. POLICE CouRT—Judge Snell. Yesterday, James Freer was tined $3 for cursing. Sothern Diggs, riding over footway; $2. Tillman Lee, violation of cart law; $3. Daniel O'Brien, profanity; $5. Jacob Hall, | colored, indecent exposure of his person to scbool-girls near the Congregational church; $100 or 90days. Joseph Pryor, profane; $5. Anna Smith, vagranc;; down. James Par- ker, disorderly; $5. Martha McNally, keep- ing’a vicious dog: $1. Belle Washington, threats to Josephine Washington; $100 vonds. Mark Wilson, assault on Lavinta Lewis; $2. TO-DAY. Solomon Wilkerson, Dorsey Wiiliams and Charlies Diggs, assault on Owen Cox; $20 jays. Henry Wood, colored, lar- ef of nts, some shirts und boots from Nathaniel Johnson, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months in jail. Jube Tyler and Taylor Kaoll, disorderly conduct; $5 each. GEORGETOWN. 89 barre! G. & J. M. Waters; J.8. Welch, with 2 009 bushels of wheat, consigned to H. M. Talbott, and 200 bushels wheat to T. C. Wheeler; boat Loudoun, with 2,800 bushels of wheat, consigned to Hartley fie es 1,100 bushels of wheat to H. M. 0 MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE.—Offerings on ‘change this morning amounted to 9,500 bushels of wheat, with sales from 1.1548 i euntcont 51@1.52a1.53a1.5581.55\4 per ushel. f ‘ENTION, KEEPERS OF HOTBLS, BES- i UBANTS, BOABDING-HOUBES: ND CONSUMERS OF ovSTERS GENERALLY. ‘The undersigned, having Comignee by the cay for the dis of their yee ereooe mall queptities, and Watdioan mre Ail rtery are meat By ing toall. be guaranteed \. We dcel4-6t_Consignee and Comuistion Mercueht, Geonpon's FooD rok Mon: Es aND THE GREAT ECONOMICAL FOOD FOR 7 STOCK. READING NOTICES. THE CRowN Toots BRUSHES.—Bristles will not fall out or break off while u ing. To sccure the genuine see that The Crown Brush is stamped on handle. A FULL LINE of the Crown Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes and Combs, by W. 8. Thcmp- son, druggist, 703 15th street. CITY ITEMS. Correction, Col. Donn Piatt in an editorial of last Sun- d3y 8 Capital, after mentioning the many in- ventions brought out in the past one hundred years, such as the Spinning Jenny, Chris- iian Statesman, é&c., asserts: that no wash- ing machine is yet invented. He should call on L. G. Close & Co., Patent Dealers, Room 31 LeDroit Building. and see one patented by our friend C. C. Bishop, of Georgetown, D. S last March. One halo this valuable patent for sale. These gentlemen are sole agents for the Ox- ‘genated Patent Gas-saving Burner, which as won such & wide people for ita beantiful ight and saving of gas. Price, 50c. each, or $5 per dozen—put upin Nag oy of the District. Send in your rs. Room 3: LeDroit Building, corner F and &th streets. Se UPFNING of Winter Millinery at Davis’, 119 Market Space, on Thursday, 15th m- ber. Don t fail to be there. LONGFELLOWw AND HARRY BASSETT.—Ed- wards & Hutchison’s Stimulating Liniment is the best thing for injuries in Horses. 4; o> soko EXTRACT OF REPORT from the celebrate’ pssiclan, Erasmus. Wilson. of Erg: * * “Several severe cases of Cortumpiion have come under my obse tion that have heen eured by the timely use of Liebig's Liquil Extract of Beefand Tonic In- vigeraior.”” —— NATURE GIVES US TERTH, brit she does not preserve and purify them. That must he done with fragrant Sozedont. The dental bone and its enamel casing are made invul- nerabile to all destructive influences by the daily use of this beneficent preparation. —o—— CROAKING I8 NOT CONFINED to the Frog Ponds. At this season almost everyboty 18 hoarse. The bleating of distressed lungs is heard everywhere. Why is this, when it is notcrious that Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar will cure any cough, cold or hoarse- ness in forty-eight hours? Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute eee The Buaffale Lithia Waters, The extraordinary curative powers of these yi Diseases of i in rections of the Urinary Organs; in_ Dyspepsia avd in Gouty and Rheumatic Affections is vouched for by some of the best medical talent of the country. They are for sale 4 Kidwell & Son, 1531 I street; Charles Stott Co., 480 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C.; Fickling & Welch. 17 High street, Georgetown, D. C.; and E. 8S. Leabeater & Bro.. 587 Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va. &7 Pamphlets can be had of the houses. 'HOMAS T. GoopE, Proprietor, Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va. ——__-———— eing- larged ins, corsbiignaaesit by removing to his new building, 906 G street. 3 doors west of 9th street, just a few ste from his former place on 9th street, where he is ready to do any work tn his line In his su- rior manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes, Srape Veils cleaned at a very short notice. Ladies’ Dresses cleaned without taken apart and spots removed without cleaning the whole garment. Gent's Clothes cleaning and dyeing & specialty. 11,27-tr — Tur NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner of New York avenue and 15th street, pays r cent. per annum on deposits for each calendar mouth. Ganking hours, 9 to4 Saturdays 9 to4and 6 to8. ‘21t8,16816 Removal—Corns, &c. an and aoe Propet mes Dr. fetid iroporist, will occupy the very eligible apartments of the new brick bulldin 1418 ‘ennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard’s Hotel, where be will continue the successful treatment_of Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, pects Excrescences, Club and Ingrowing ails, &c. ——_¢__ FRECKLESremovei by Nature’s Beantifier ——— GEORGETOWN ADVERM’TS, CR * Y 117 Bride «treet. Georgetown, D 50 dozen WINDSOL SUaBFS, beautitul cote only 25 cen's. decls 2 PENED FOR THE HOLIDAYS With ® choice assortment of Houss-Furnisbing and Fancy y rated and White Freuch China, French Cst and Eugraved Giaes- Ware, Cutlery and Plated- Ware. Tin, Wo vier avd Willos Ware. Also, a fine assortment of Toys aud Fancy Goods, Wagons, Velocipedes, Shoo- Fly c. At the New House- Furnishing Store at VaLiayT & OGDEN, 47 High strest, Georgetown, D.C. Bloighs, Beautiful Silk Handkerchiefs for Ladies, Hendkerch: in beautiful fancy boxes,for Ladies. " d Sitk Handkerchiefs, as. Black Silks, Gioves, Bcarfa wocy Boxes, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Blankets, and many other useful articles suitable for Holiday Presents, at 103 Bridge street. dec8-tr BENJAMIN MILLER cau ON H. GETTINGER, 101 BRIDGE STREBT, For DEY GOODS, CARPETS and FUES. _MILLINERY a specialty. noviz-Sn H, WHEATLEY’S STEAM DYEING SQLEANING MSTAB- js Georee D.o. 49 Jefferson Street, Georg Cs ws. |, 1881. le itlemen's larged and improved, 1574. Ladice plone ‘e Ee. aciynioty cleaned or dyedy als, Curtains aod the Summet mouths, eee Send us your address and we will call for and re- peg ee reas trom and to any piace in the country. opi tr ‘and cheapest, Also, 20) cases of Philadelphia and ore manu factare, which \d for want y.. Gent's Button Gaiter, 94.50; worth, 96. Gente Buckle Walking Shoes, @F. value, @7. "New . $4: cheapat 85. ‘8 Getter: B18" Gente Onlt So aiters, gts. Gent's’ Box Toe Gaiters, $2. Gent's Kip Boots, 82.50; Gent's Galf Boots: x 5 deci-tr J. W. SELBY, 1914-1016 Pa. ave. Lc IsHOP, Druggist, 1113 Pex. Ave., bet. llth and 12th sts, DBUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS. DRUGGIST'S SUNDBIES and TUILET GOODS English HATH, WAIL and TOOTH BRUSHES BOAPS UM ES. ; and PERF MODERATE PRICES, 1113 Pennsylvania avenue, between ‘nov3d-Im streets. Mth and 12th p4Beans IN BOOTS AND SHOES, Having commenced the manufactare of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES TO| ORDER, Gentlemen's Toady- mado WOOTS sed HOS at vost, octtote__ 610 Sth'nrecty opp. Patent Oltos. D®* e0oDs, CARPETINGS, OILCLOTHS, AND KERPS TENT PARTLY-MADE DRESS SHIRTS srertizing new capplicn daily for the fall and win- from Tthat:eot 19 KH. 938 Tui etront oad TOS eovt-tr W. W. BURDEFYE & €0. INFELICE. Lay new novel by Sacro in CI one must read it. vein every- ARLETON & CO., Publishers, oct20-m.w {2m EW YORE PA 3 nove | utation with oar | HOLIDAY GooDs. PRESENTS is UNUSUAL VARIETY AND aT POPULAR PRICES! ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, from the Ameri- Specially imported and the newest from the PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, Elegantly Iuminated, 81 to $35 each. HANDEBCHIEF CaSES AND GLOVE BOXES 1 Wood, handsome, really » Rowifgl, ed cheaper than ever oaered S3ING CASES For Ladies and ‘cmos for travelling or home LADIES’ RETICULES AND BELTS, Latest Paris Styles. NEOESSARIES AND POOKET COMPANIONS In endless variety. CHAMPAGNE ENIVES, (new,. And a full assortment of RODGERS’ CUTLERY. Gold (16 karat.) mounted PENCIL CASES and CH4 BMS end GOLD PENS. DESKS expecially weil made and highly orna- mnta!. INKSTA NDS in over 300 varieties. CHROMOS equal tn appearance to the finest O11 P.suting, and Uiluniusted MUTTORS. tor, house decorations. and t! vandsof USEF ULand OBNA- MENTAL ARTICLES adapted to the seacon, MABE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW, While onr assortment is complete. SOLOMONS & CHAPMAN, Agents for Lawrence's “ Pare Linen” Papers. dee27-tf 911 Pennsytvania avenne, T. A. ROVER, FINE GROCER, 18 OFFERING FOR THE HOLIDAYS, NEW RAISINS, CUBBANTS, FIGS, CITBON, MINCE MEAT, ALMONDS, ENGLISH WALNUTS, PECANS, FRESCH CANDIES, &c., PRIME NEW YOK CIDER, JAMAICA SPIRITS, SCOTCH WHISKIES, FINE BYE WHISKIES, A fall line of Duff. Gordon's Celebrated SHERRIES. Gcod SHERRY WINE... $2 00 per gallon. “ (OOKING BRANDY... 200 + N.E. RUM... - 200 CATAWBA WINE, very fine...... 150 MAPLE SYRUP, MALAGA GRAPES, BANANAS, & T. A. ROVER, FINE GROCRKR, CORNEB NOBTA CAPITOL AND H 8TS., decls 3t* Opposi'e Government Printing Office. Pianos! ‘We bave now on hand a complete stock of Grand, Square, ard Upright Piance, from the most cele brated ‘manufacturers. of this country, which we cfler tor sale at the lowest factory prices for cash, or mot thly inealiments ‘ing been established for upwards of twenty years. and porcha-ing for cash exclusively, we are epabled to offer irducements to all who will favor us with acall W. G. METZEROTT 4 CO., Peunsylvania aveane, Between 9th and 10th streets, decl4-6t Oth Street Market. WA. LINKING. GEO. W. LINKING, No. 720 20Ts STREET, POULTRY RECKIVED FR&8H EVEBY DAY. WILL HAVE A LARGE STOCK FOB THE BOLIDAYS. decls-te WM. LINK & $0) PIANOS, GREAT BARGSIN® IN PIANOS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED One Rosewood Bacon & Ka 3175 0 Ove Kesewood Hallett & 180 One Rosewood 6: 750 One Walnut Stoddard. 0 One Mabogany Hapman. eee SS 00 One Prince Melode 0.0% for saie upon easy terma, to make ro. at the ware- rooms of METZEROT® & CO., betwren 9th and 10th street: sole agents of Steinway 's Fisnos and Mason & Ha: Jin’s Cabinet Organs. decls-2t EFUL ARTICLES FOR HOLIDAY CY Us: res TS AT PRICES TO | T THE TIMES. Ladies’ a) 4 Childrens’ Cloak«, Ladies’ Undergsr- ments, Neckties. Silk Mufflers. Bid Glove fi Braids. Corsets» Ladies’ Bondy made Suite, H. Felt Bkirte, Combe. Brushes. P. ure and Cashmere Laces, Ribbons, A ns. and Mill ‘The largest stock im the cit every- 7. HELLEA 715 MARKET SPACE, decl4-tDeczB Between ith and 8th streets. JAPANESE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. THESE GOODS ARE #R4DUALLY IN. CREASING IN COST AS THEY BECOME MOKE KARK. AND IN A ®EW VREARS WILL BRING VEKY LARGE PRICES. N. W. as decl4 St STREET. Organs. Penney Ivania sw MABON & HAMLIN'S CABINET ORGANS, frm §55 avd upwards For sale upon easy terms, at the Warerooms of W. G. METZEROTT @ Co., PENNSYLVANIA AVENTR, decl4-6t Between 9b and Ith streets. ERECT FRET ia mos MsCEDOINE, = 7 BBL "3. KOLETS fins, TBUFFES, N. W. BURCHELL, decls-6t 1332 F street. For HE HOLIDAYS! ATCHES. JEWELRY. SILVERWARE. OLOOKS, BBONZES. OPERA GLASSES. ENG LISH TABL' TLERY. PLATED WARK, etc, BOLIDAY and Pew gg deo a specialty. * |, Jeweler. deci ly 905 F strect,( Masonic Temple.) M. BALLANTINE 2% 710 Greer, Would call attention to the largest and most com- HOLIDAY GOODS ithes been bis privilege to offer to the public, con- gant Tilustrated and Bound PRESENTA- 108 BOUKS. Setaof STANDARD WORKS, in calf and half-calf ndings; 5 KAT BIBLES, PRAYER LS, in cases, ovewiai and most comnpiete tock of JUVENILE ‘and TOY BOOKS in the District. WEITING DESKS, over thirty different styles. Work Boxes, Dressing Casce, Papeterios, Fancy mer; x #, Gold Pens and Poacil Carcey Mottoes, Gums, Chess and er z A neat Writing Desk for 20 cts. Now is the tims to make your sslectioas. decl3 tr (aistmas coop, FROM IMPORTRRS AUCTION. Which will be sold at GREAT BARGAINS: 100 dozen Ladies, Gents and Children's Hemmed, seragcifcert Bleck Gros Grate Blk, 1.90 8 yard fy cent ros Grain 7 ie cof @ 1 Black Osahmere in ths city: Colored and Btriped Stocki og Sin. Buck and Ooth Gloves. le. and Mafilers ies. Hoods, Nubias and ee Jackets. Embroidered C.1 and Cuffs. ‘Oapvass Slippers and Uusni: at half he wae a fow sets of FINS FUBS that will be sold - ‘ CHEAPEST STORE IN THE CITY. ate CONNOLLY'S, decl8-tr 605 9h street. opp. Patent office. ww PABIAN, MAJOLIOA, FINE PLATED WARE. And Foreign Fancy GOODS «nitabla orelgn FOL DAY TRADE We tek ii yhether partion deere toparchase or wet n cooam © decli-te* Bo. 1608 Pook eron meee siiest, No. 439 street. WEBB & BEVERIDGE, Are pow operi invoices New and Goods in CHIN. tl SF ae atc Cail VOR BOs Fon Shoite ea pitas Viok those wet iS Ft i Faia ‘Paper! *irwe can J. decT-26* Kightdeors Gad: | Moscow Beaver in biue aud is ! Hobs Sa WNoRAQIE | Fine CLE tod VELVET PHASES, the fincst | ine, with 8 variety of ane FANOy ae, ow | Window Shades ard | sa | | | T HOLIDAY GOODS, RE ATTENTION OF TUE PUBLIO 1S CALLED TO OUR FRESH STOCK OF CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES, opened THIS MORNING, which ircletes all the bew im from London. Paris ant Vieuna, Also. the latest Nowrrautes in our | ne of Go ds vo be found in the New York ret, am. ng them we ‘would direct special potice to the DECORATED CANDLES fp all colors, ftinminated tn ofl ers, Ferns and Autumn Leaves. WILLOW WARE, Tet ‘sto FLOWER STANDS, TARLE ORN- AMENTS. CARD BAUF IVES. PIN CUSHIONS. PANNIERS Ti FILLE DE MADAME ANG OT. BERONZES AND OXYDIZED SILVER, CARD RACKS, ULIP® and | = HOLIDAY Goons. LARGE STOCK DREss Goops, AND CARPETS THAT MUST DF sOLp, EXTKA 19. CCEMENTS iN BOTH FoR ‘4 HOLIDAY GOODS OPENING— =e for Obristmas Present - - 09 Market Space deol] T.N.NAUHAT |HeELIDAY Goons: ‘We offer the articles, nfl ee new, end some entirely Dew. mi 28 to M per cont leeteeg, | similar goods can be bought tn any jeweiry etore in this or any other ci AND SILVER WA TCUES. Ge MINS if SOLID & Yl PL order to ax fi In CANDLE STICKS, INKSTANDS. PAPER RIGHTS, THEBMOMETSRS aud PEN RACKS. RUSSIA LEATHER AND VIENNA | Goopbs, ten. plion, tuclnding PORTFOLIOS. BS. WALLESS. PORTE M ON M BOOKS TABLETS, CASE. CARD CASES Oar tables are crowded with the most SUMPTUOUS BOOKS from the leadir mblishing now d represent *) Poets aud Artists ENGRAVINGS AND CRAYON SKETCHES, EL CHBOMOS and MOTYORS are very art- istic tv dc sigu and isite In the shad! - fatto tv dente exquirite In the shading and col OUR JUVENILE DEPARTMENT i well stocked with the latest BOOKS of TRAVEL and ADVENTURE, by Sea nat ~ FANCY STORIES and SERY RHYMES. to which Variety, smong them the | arior Amasement, called ILE.” SELECTION AND BAST MOHUN BROS., Com. Lita StRERT AND Pa. Ay. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. PIANO STOOLS, == PIANO COVERS, Of great variety and colors. MUSIC BOXES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Of all descriptions. At the Warerooms of W.@G Mm decl3 8t EROUT & CO, Sole Agent» ay * Piagos aad Macon & Hewlin’ inet Organs. decks 6t Heh Pay asouncemenr. anpord assort- GOUDS, and olber rv iepection onwur ta usually found ia « Arst- MOHUN BHOTHERS, 1015 Penns av .cor. Hth street dec tr For the Holidays. Large ard select assortment of EMBROIDERED LIEPERS, SLIP 8. SHLONS, « BA GAR OASES. AL Hs NOKESCHLEFS. KS. in fancy boxes ua CLOVES and Ladies’ SILK MUFFLERS, iren's MERINO CLOAKS, of superior ele- NO TES. FANCY aod WORSTED GOODs, for Christmas Presents. Ar MRS. SELMA PPERT'S, dech}-tJan} 614 oh wt p_ Patent Office, USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS. LADIES’, MISSES’ AND GENTLEMEN'S FURS. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT OF STOCK FOR THE HOLIDAY TBAPE Sal Skin Sacques, vas Silver Fox, Hudson B. Block Mat and qualities v For Trimmings of » Kinds “a Oaps, Muttiors aud Guantlets in Seal, Geothemen s or 1d Be Ge headed Canes, Siik Umbrellas, For Carriage Kobcs, White Fox, Black Boar, Wolf aud Buffalo. B. H. STINEMETZ, HATTER AND FUKKIER, 1237 PENN-YLV5NIA AVENUE, deci. Next to corner 13th street. Cc. M. Tows & Co. WILL OPEN MONDAY, Deceweer 13TH, J7B IN CALICOES. 75 pieces perfect Caliceos at 8c. per yard Pieces double width Rep Poplia at 0c., sell- fi verywhere at Job 2u dozen Beady-made Cloth Skicts at 600. Job 83. doz. Ladies’ Merino Vests at Sc. eld at 0c. Job 76 doz. all: Linen Tows stripe Bie Job 12 4 home-made Twi'l Blanket HO. FOR THE Ho USEXAMPLED ATi RACTIONS’ Le r SOF THE SEASON’ ATC. M TOWSON & COo,. 34 doz. fine ‘H'med stitched Hkts, fancy boxes, we So Ont Son's ere “ “ 9 - For 26 dor. Brocade Windsor Scarfs all Silk) at 20. Job 4 doz. Dy clone Scarfs aad at 26c, Job 0 dz kt~ at be ies’ and Gent's Imitial Hkts, in fancy boxes, 36 doz, in a box, at . $2 25. §3, jent 8 Hemmed-<thiched kis. very lo: "Silk Mufflers, white and fancy, 35 and S0c. Gent s Sik Muftless, in aid, scroll, aud Uor- poeple patverns, from {Oe up. Ladies’ Embroidered Sets as low ws 25, 30, 37, S00. Jeb in Marseilies Trimmings, Sc. aprece (12 yde.) Lace Hkfs from 50c. upwards. Hotting’ poo Levee, full wid bh, as low as 25, 30,37,45, + Dpwarde. 30 different designs in Ladies’ and Misses’ Fancy Hosiery. from 12}. vs - 8, 18 25, Bolbrigenn Hse ti ioeed jose yc loved. Turkey Bed Damask, ‘bed Damask, Buf! Dam- rs = Cm Bed Bordered N.pkins, Tarkey Bed Double width Black Alpycas at 25, 30. 37, 80e. Jeb donbdle warp uble-tace Mvdair, extra Weight, at toc ACQUES: H FOR LADIES’ 8. Diack. n Castor Beaver tj avy Drap db $15. $2 Gor 23g. 15, 20, 250, edditions of choice Goods tu thr above. C, M. TOWSON 4 Co, 636 Pennsslvauia avenue, near 7th street. lew ___South side. dec: Holiday Presents, McELROY, BAIRD & CO., NINTH STREET, 404 NINTH STREST GILDEbS AND UPHOLSTERERS. E STEEL ENGRAVINGS, FIBT, SNEL-PLOWERS, URS, FINE Esse PASSE PABTOUTS, VELVET MaTs, ENGRAVED FRAMES, 4 4104 NINTH STLEET. 404 decid. WARREN CHOATE & CO., Call attention to their splendid stock of HOLIDAY BOOKS, i Ee i be 2 oi n2O ONES OTe oe ny CHOICE WINES, duc mente Pave call early,and have the first choice of e geod selection. 8.60) POT UN Loan an deettr | Northes DRY Goopes. CARTERS, 707 MARKET SP Camel's Hair. 35 French Cashmore, all w: a Seal Brown, very assortment Black Dress G wots ol Black Cashmer 175, 0, , $2 00 ke If wide Blick Warerproof, 75. balf wite Sumeting, 23 anne, 8 6. anf sory t Sand very beet Cotton, yard wide, 10, 10 re mm 4 yards and 5 yar ne RO GOODS SOLD ONO EDIT ocd te fPOR THE GREATEST Banca To all Kinds of DRY GOODS, Visit WYLIE'S POPULAR ONE PRICE STORE, No. 1014 7th street corthwnat BF Ageccy for Demorest’s K Pome: Wh, sine wri, deottt (Late B gan & Wylie) NEW GOODS AT REDUCED Paices Owing to the unprecedented cial circle- in New York cits to purchase me FRA LS act DOMESTIO DAY Goous slight advarce en the original cmt flake and Kuickerb: sulttngs. to all qualities, from 2 cent Dress Goods from 25 ce Black Alpacas aod Mobair- Yard: Black Stike, ‘vincluding ‘BR . Bollors, aoe and Cote & Poe ca ‘brated makes, ‘al Brown Silk. a: @1t0 ak orth Ceshmeres, original Preach ave, ques at re *: 4 Voi ‘ore <4 AM Bik Velvet giz oer verde ‘ice:) Tarkey Rel Table Damask, ; 3 burton Paris Twear. of the very best from the manufacturers, at w lev Biankers. fre 1 to Boal FROM Aue < L OPEN MONDAY ¥ Wa vatain Carpe. fre rae aaleon “flor the eam~ 12's cents per yard pe bonght tn the District. +2). 35. 37. 56 ingrain, 80. ple: did Inerain Supert Inerain. 7 Ext Tapestry Kags, all sires “ ™ Tewset & co, det-cotr 636 Pa avonue’® QYEN THIS DAY FROM AUCTION, INCLEDING IN CAMELS HAIR; NAVY BLUE, BLOW NS AND LONDO! MOKB FROM AUCTION AT GREAT REDUCTION. PRINTS. WOOLERS AW TTONS at great discount from nsual prices. _— = 300 PAIBS WOOL BLANKETS at positive bar- HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR for Gents and Children aye poschaees trom } Fy | J. C, WISWALL @ ©o., 310 SEVENTH STREBT, povis-tr Near Pennsylvania avence. LACE CURTAINS, NOTTINGHAM LACE, PILLOW AND SHEET SHAMS, LACE PILLOW AND SPREADS, SLANEETS, QUILTS, TABLE DAMASK, NAPKLNS, TOWELS, GLASS LINEN, SHEETING, And all Binds of superior BOUSEKEEPING DRY GoODB. We 2 fall stock hand ul extre large TABLE OLOTHO and NAPRING JOuN ‘The “Centennial Cashmore” ts the best BLACK SILK tn the market novia-tr PIANOS, &c. DECKER BROS.’ GRAND, SQUARE, ann UPRIGHT PIANOS RE MATCHLESS. @. KUHN, SOLE AGENT, 407 TENTH STREET NORTSWEST, Above ennsylvanis Avenue. iene acl BLU oes, et Sil ee aenney,