Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1876, Page 4

Weather Probabilities To-day. oF CHIEF SIONAL OFFIceR, ‘WASHINGTON, January 10, 1876. | For the middle states and lower lake re- | gion. generally cloudy and decidedly colier | ‘Weather and light snow. with brisk and bigh Borth to west winds; rising barometer, fol- use by partly cloudy weather during the | might. | LOCAL NEWS. | To-night. Odd Fellows Ha’ i Fords Opera Heuse.—Lecture by Victoria €. Woodhull. Theatre Comique.—“I. O. U., or the Way of the Wicked.” — Condensed Locals, Mr. Charles H Peake, employed at Gibson Brothers’ printing office, had the index finger of his and badly crushed in a press on Saturday. - The Washington Centennial Reform Ciub met yesterday, and heard the report of the committee appointed todraft a constitution, Which was adopted. The Dashaways held thei At the Temperance Ter last evenit after a number of addresses had been made several signatures were obtaine: to the total ce pledge v. Edwin B. Raffensperger. of the a eht Cumberland, nio, preached 3 3 at the Metre politan Presbyterian echureh. Capitol Hill Miss Tennie ( fin willmake her first regular meeting | appearance before a Wash fienceat | ‘ord’s Opera House this evening, tn areat- | ing previous to the lecture by ber sister, | Mrs. Weodbull. Miss Claflin is a pretty aud graceful woman, has a good yo ad bows how to uce it to the best antage. The funeral of the late Robert M. Potts, for several years acsistant cashier of the German-American Bank, took p day aiternoan from the Chareh of sion, Bisho y officiatin: Rev. Dr. The ini made at (ak ¥. This evening the regularly accrestite:t dele- Bates of the Catholic sccieties of the District ‘Will meet at Sengerbund sall for the pur- | atl electing achief marsh1! for the St. ‘atrick’s diay procession and for the year commencing on thatdate. Among the can- didates are Mr. Thomas McMahon, of Hi- bernian Society, No. 5; Mr. Kelly. of the ‘West End Hiternians, and Major Richard Dillon, of the Washinxton City Hibernian Association. oe Amusements. Ete. Nationa THEeater— Tue “Two Or- bans” racted another large amlience turday evening. and will ran through this Week. Boniface, always natural and grace- ful in speech and action, is at home in the leading character, the only drawback being that the audience do not see enough of him. Miss Harris :loes ample justice to the repul- Bive character, “Mother Frochard,” and herself a capable actress.” Miss ley’s “blind girl” is a distressing pic- md Miss Pike is capital as «Heorl- In fact, the roles are all in good bands. The scenery of the piece is well Worth a visit to the theater, and the snow- Storm is the best imiiation we have ever had in thisetty, although the paper flakes are rather large. No one who can appreciate goo acting and fine scenic effects should fail to see the “Two Orphans” tbis week Forp’s Opera Hovse.—V ictoria C. Wood- bull will deliver to-night her celebrated lec- ture. ‘-The Haman Iody the Temple of Got.’ Not lon re Elizabeth Cady Stanton said . Woodbull: “Theodore Tilton need Rot pave shirke-t an acknowledgment of his association with Mrs. Woodhull. Victoria ‘Weoodbull’s acquaintance would be refining toany man. In her own character and per- son there is never anything but refinement in word or movement. She has a beantiful faceathe ideal of spirtuality. Victoria ‘Woodhull has done a work for women that Bone of us could havedone. She has faced And dared men to cail her the names that make women shudder, while she chucked tie medicine down their toroats.”” Lows’ HALL—Blind Tom, the great musical wonder. begins an engagement bere to-night. The reputation of this re- Markable man is world wide, and the most ent musicians of this country and rope have testified to the accuracy with whieb hg plays the most difficult composi- tions from memory. He never fails to draw Jarge audiences. “There will be a matinee em: Eo Wednesday and, Satarday afternoor Tickets at Ellis’ Music store. Lixconxy HALL—Theodore Thomas will Bive one of bis orchestral concerts to morrow evening, assisted by Mr. Bischoff, a cele- brated tenor. Tnese concerts are so favora- bly known that no extended comments are reed We would simply advise ail to se- ts at Metzerott's. -.or the Way : on the Co: Jque boards this week, And the variety per- formance, in which cousiderable talent in Unis line will appear, is of such a character as to insure another successful week. Sr. Josern’s HALL, corner 5th and B sts. northweet —The first grand bail of the Koights of St. Joseph. No. 1, will be given on Wedvesday evening. and will coubtless be a pleasant social affair. ie YMINATING Con- | Movement To Have Them Meet A meeting of the citizens’ executive committee of twety-five was held Saturday night at the Arlington. Mr. Jong Van wick was elected president and Mr. atio Browning secretar, The secretary rea acommunication from J. F. Cake say. ing: “I bereby subscribe $1,000 to the fad ired to defray the expense attending the ing of the two national nominating cou- Veztions in this city.” Bir. Browning offeret a resolution, which Was adopted: “That the following gentle men be appointed 2 committee to prepare | addresses to the National Executive Com- mittees of the twonationai political parties, setting forth the wishes of the citizens’ com: mittee that the national conventions to Bominate candidates for the next Presiden- tial campaign be held in this city, viz: Judge J. a 3 Dr. C. C. Cox, Mr. John E. Ni: Col. 8.8. Smoot and Col. Wm. Wall” Mr. Norris offered a resolution, which was Also adopted: “That a committee of five be appointed, whose duty it shall be to ascer- tain whether a suitable building can be had | for the national nominating Presidential fonventions, and its cost, and that said com- mittee sball report at the next meeting of executive committee, to be heid on Wednes- day evening at eight o'clock, the commit! Loconsist of the following genilemen: Messr: J. Boteier. I. Fleming. George M. Oyster, J. H. McGill and Thos. M. Piow- man.” YENTIONS—7 ta Washington | & ——_e—__— A BAnyY USDER A PitEor Death Frws Neglect aut Exposwre.—isaac Talvut, colored, while removing some ashes | from the cellar of house No. 411 i2th street, Batarday evenipg, discovered a new-bora female infant under a pile of boards. He re- ported the fact to Policeman Nicholson, who carried the little waif to the Central guard- botise, when Dr. McBlair was summoned, and rendered medical aid. It was aseer- tained that tbe mother was Emma Wil- ams. a colored servant in the house where | ihe child was found, and it was accordingly went back to receive motherly care and at- tion, but it died soon afterwards from the | previous exposure and neglect. The mother @enerts that she thought it was still-born when she placed it where it was found. The body was returned to the Central guand- house, where an inquest was held, and a ver dict rendered thatdeath was caused by crim. Ina! neglect of the part on its mother. gh aiet_canr-bonecanieacic TEF MARYLAND REPUBLICAN Assocta- TION, At @ recent meeting, adopted resolu- ations reciting that the action of the demo eratic House of Representatives has shown What would be the policy of the democratic party if they should obtain control of the executive departments; and, as many re- pudlicans are out of employment, “we re- | spectiuily but earnestly urge upon the heads the executive departments the necessity of discharging the many democrats now boiding government appointments, and ap- em th in their places good republicans, ex-Union soldiers and sailors (all other qualifications being equal) to have the cein such appointments, and that secretary furnish a copy of thia resolu- ton to the kdent and to the hea! of each executive department.” - = eovemiess A LIEN Law CAsE.— Messrs. N. Wilson and A. ©. Bradiey have for Mr. Anthony Potlok filed a bil! against RI. Fleming and others for an account and an injunction to Prevent the sub contractors (21 in number) enforcing the cis: against him, bat to interplead ‘and have their rights deter- | mined and settled by the court. Fleving contracted to buili a dweiling for complains | @pt at the corner of 17th and | streets. and uring the progress of the work ha mate an { Assignment. when the sub-contractors served Rotices under the lien law on complainant. A temporary restraining order has been mate by Judge Wylie, returnable February ——-—__ MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issucd to Wm. Sweetw ud Martha Carter; F. a. ring and Nettie Strider, both of Alexan- @ria. Va; Jobn Michar! Ofenstein and Lou- isa Nat: Wm Hi Lee and Hattie F. Taylor: Themss W. Will and Se West; Frank Joyce auc Anna Davie | the Union soldiers fn the Forty-fourth Con | filing the bole. It was the custom of pas- | | sengers with these tickets to hold them in | them. | ductor both to | rich bomor and of his versatile and precise | springs of the bumor, while the passionate | Sincerity with which the old butterman con- | | omitted. | Lyceum on Saturday evening elected Mf. Fhe Union Satiors. THE DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY MIGHT— A SPEECH PI The ex-Union ay evening, when a comm’ one froma each state that furnished crush the rebellion was inted into consideration the ad 4 ings rere oereny Sm —— hal urpose of giving expression Foldiers and sailors on the matter loyment of rebels in the public service to he exclusion of men who have served their country faithfully. RESOLUTIONS. Lieutenant C. E. Joyce offered a resolu- tion, which was adopted. that “since the as- sembling of the it House of tatives, men w Union to use every effort in their power to defeat the party that supported these men and elec! them twofftice.” Dr. Crew offered @ resolution, whieh was also adopted: “That inasmuch as in every instance where the democracy has succeeded in the late elections it has shown a& disposi- tion to ignore Union men, both north and south and especially Union soldiers, that it is quite apropos on this occasion to define the relations of this government to those who volunteered to sacrifice their lives in its defense.” THE SERENADE. The procession was then formed, #nd pre- ceeded by Doneh’s band, marched up the ave- nue to Willard's Hotel, to serenade the Hons. .. Fort, of Illinois, and T. J. Casoa, of Indiana, 25 an expression of their approvel &nd gratitude for the course taken by these Representatives in defending the rizgats of gress. There were at least one thousand vet- erans in line, under the marshalship of Gen. Thomas Gregg, of Pennsylvania. Upon ar- riving at Willard’s, the crowd was greatly augmented, and after a few airs by the band, Mr. C. M. Barton introduced Hon. G. L. Fort, who, after delivering a stirring address, was sueceeded by Hon. T. J. Cason, of Indiana. The soldiers and sailors then took up their march for the White House. SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT. Arrived there the band played seyera! airs, and the President was called for, and dressed the assemblage as follows : Gentlemen: Iam fully in accord w Spirit of the resolutions offered by Messrs. ‘ort and Cason in the House of Representa- Uves, and any measures that may be intend- ed for your negt. I will find a place for any of your comrades that may be discharged from the Capitol, and aid all others as far as lies in my power. [Loud applause.) The procession then moved off, giving three ebrers for General Grant. THE STAR, Re- publican and Chronicte offices were then sere- naded, after which the assemblage dispersed. ges enc The Case of Pruit agt the B. & P. Railroad Company. To-day, in the Circuit Court, Judge Cartter, the case of Norman Pruit agt. the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad company—action for damages for being ejected from a train— (commenced on Friday last,) was resumed, Col. M. Thompson for plaintiff and Hon. Daniel Clark and Mr. W. Garnett for de- fendant. The complaining witness resumed the stand, and was further cross-examined. Mr. Kegan, the conductor, was called for ta defendant, and testified that a few days bs- fore this difficulty, Pruit.after his ticket had been punched, took up the portion punched and replaced it in the ticket, and they bad some words about it, when he (witness) threatened to take out two punches. Pruit then said that no cooductor could have his tieket. On the day of the difficulty he asked Pruit for the ticket four or more times, and Pruit refused to give itup. Witness eatled the brakemen. and they ejected Pruit. using no more force than was necessary. Witness presented a ticket with one of the numbers ut back, and explained to the court how it could be done. It was claimed by the witness that when these p'eves were reinserted in the ticket it was difficult to discover the fraud by the looks. [The Court.—“The feeling makes it apparent.” Witness, on cross-examination, said that Pruit,on being aceased of filling the hole, acknowledged that he did so. When he (witness) took the two punches, it was in the freight office, and he considered that he settled with him by giving him another rido. When he came to Pruit he (P.) held the Ucket in both hands, and the reason witness refused to puneh the ticket was because one of the holes had been filled. In the scuffle witness’ thumb got into Prait’s mouth. and be held on to it until he went to the floor, when witness choked Pruit to make him loose it. On redirect examination witness said that it was when Pruit backed himself against the door that he went tohim and got his thumb in Pruit’s mouth. A number of witnesses were sworn for the defense, among them Mr. H. B. Ridgway, who testified that he was formerly oa the Alexandria road, and had seen some of these filled tickets, my mel twenty-five or thirty. When he called the attention of holders to them some would say it was a mistake, and others would get angry, but they would geu- erally pay. The plaintiff was called in re- ,and testified that he had not filled the hoie in this ticket nor in any other ticket, | and never had attempted to defraud the company. Kegan had never accused him of their hands when the conductor punched The plaintiff asked the court to instruct | the jury that the words “to be shown to the conductor” do not mean that the conductor shall have full possession of the ticket, bat itehall be shown, and an ee. given to punch it. The court said that the mean- ing of the contract wat that the passenger should so hold the ticket as to give the con- ductor an opportunity to punch the ticket. The defence said that the conductor should nave a fair oj rtunity to inspect the ticket. The court said the words of the yer, ‘a fair opportunity,” would imply that ample opportunity should be given to the conduc. punch and inspect the ticket. It would not be fair to so hold the ticket as to conceal it, and he would grant the prayer. ——— JOHN OWENS IN “OcR Boys.”—Jobn | Owens, who Is bow performing at the north to big houses in “Our Boys,” will appear in Washington January 17th in the same piece. The theatrical critic of the New York 7vi- tune, Who is not apt to overpraise actars, says of Mr. Owens in this piece: The one thing of which the spectator is always sure, who sees his impersonations, is Sa and the artistic taste, which looks beyond enjoyment, is equally sure of finding spirit, form and finish in these works of art. Mr. Owens is now acting “Middiewick.” in Mr. Byron’s comedy of ‘Our Boys;” avd he has found, in this character, an ample and conge- nial medium for the expression alike of his | skill in depleting eccentric individuality. There is the joyous freshness of spontaneou: ease, in this achievement, which denotes something done by an artist who delights ip bis work, and there is the symmetry of | form which crystalizes out of countless little Getails of action, demeanor, dress, and facial play, animated’and directed by one clear central motive. The rosy ease and the in- certainty with which this ‘Middle- commonness of quality blunders into the tangles of polite custom are the Unnes to be unconsciousty droll through all | | bis emotions of wounded love, pride, and j anger, is the fiber of the character. Mr. Owens conceives “ Middlewick” as aman of strong intelligence and sensitive feelings, with odd externals of raspy bluntness and the variegated vulgarity which springs from com monness of blood and the atmosphere of the shop. Ifberent goodness checks this val- garity on this side of coarseness; but inher- ent delicacy is altogether, aud properly, ELECTIONS oF ¢ ‘The Y. M. ad, president; Mr. Tryon, vice president; L. Cabel Williamson, secretary; Mr. Free- —_ treasurer; and Richard Stuart Evans, jor. The Ryland Chapel branch of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society yesterday elect. ed officers as follows: Mrs. Robey, president; Mrs. G. 1. Hall, Mrs. J. L. Kidwell, aud Mrs. - H. Bird, vice presidents; Miss Hattie Davis, recording secretary; Miss Reche! Gar- rett, cor ing secretary; Mrs. A. W. Rewell. treasu The Columbia Turpverein has elected the following officers for the ensuing six months: M. Lonnenberg, it; L. Moskey, vice ; W. Brikmedde, ‘ing sec- retary; B. Sachs, finance 5 AL riech, treasurer, (third election;) E. Loeftier, con’ Bauman, librarian; P. Kohro; ies. The ization is the make a creditable jtennial. arrange- ments baving been made to visit Philadet- | ae time during the course of the ex- bition. COAL OTL AGAIN.—The o'clock night from the sixth while dri ner of 7th been precinct, was seriously ipjared the crowd back near the M streets, by the hose of engine No. 2, which struck bim to ground under the horses feet. He remained on duty anti! 12 o'clock that night, but has not been on duty since. ———9—___ OUR LADY READERS will be interested in the card of Mrs. Connelly, to another column of todayhipnpens pga | night, at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue | geese from Maria Jones, valued at $7. Maria | railroad; $5. John Gant, larceny ofan alpaca a = 4 THE CoLorED ScHOOLS.—The_ monthly report of the colored schools for December shows 76 schools, against 75 in December, 1574; whole number pupils 4,611, an increase of 287 during the year; average’ number en- rolled 4.461, an increase of 179; average num- ber in daily attendance 4389, an increase of ‘355; ity of attendance 98 4, being a gain of 1.9 in favor of December, 1875; cases of tardiness 46, being 300 less than in the co: ing month 1574; also 31 cases less of 1 punishment and 18 cases of suspension less for the same period. ——_.——— THE Pay Rout Conspiracy CAsE.—Oo Saturday the jury in the case of Guy H. Thompson, Thomas J. Lazenby and Samuel T. Luckett, charged with a conspiracy to de- fraud, after belng out several hours, brought In a verdict of guilty as to Thompson and Lazenby, and not guilty as to Luckett. Mo- tions were entered for new trials in the case of Thompson and Lazenby. postenatieas ae IMPORTANT FURNITURE SALE.—Wash. B. Williams, auctioneer, will hold, ,wilhin ture, consisting of fine walnut chamber suites, parlor furniture, marble-top tables, &c., co-signed by a Phila ‘elphia factory aud to he sold without reserve —_—_—_ THE METROPOLITAN Fige INSURANCE CoMPANY to-day elected!the following direc- tors for the ensuing year:—John B. Blake, Mcses Kelly, Wm. G. Metzerott, Wm. Wali, Ecward Ciark, Jobn W. Boteler, M. G. oe ale Jobn 1. Lenman and B. H. Stine- metz. i — ee ENAMELFD JEWELRY SETS, bracelets, buttons and studs to mateh, received at Prigg’s Jewelry Store, azents for the cale- brated Lake George diamonds, in gold, No. ioi Pennsylvania avenue, near 4\ street. ——_— — THE COURTS. CRIMINAL CouRT—Judye Olin. To-day, James Bell, charged with lerceny of money from Jeremiah Quin, (appeal) Was convicted. A motion fora new trial was entered and overruled. Mr. C. Carrington urged that the court would be leni: in im- posing the sentence. Judge Olin 8s hea marred man?” Mr. C.—“I think not; but I hope that you will not imprison him because he is not. Some married men are getting punishment because they are married.” A Voice.—“He can get married In a few days.” Mr. Carrington.—"I hope that your honor Will impose a fine—he can pay a small one.” Judge Olin.—“But if he pays such it will not be his money, and I think that I had better send him to jail to work out hfs fine. He can work there and credit will be given for his work.” Mr. C.—“I trust that you will beas light as possible.” The Court. Weill, rit consider it.” Henry Johnson, alias John Johnson, disorderly house; guilty. Equity Court—Judve Wylie. To-day, Holden against Lyon; snomitted. Savage against Savage; decree for sale. | Hitz etal against F. 8. and T. Company; restraining order denied. Yates against Cas- sin et al.; restraining order issued. Winders | against Hulse; rule on receiver ordered. Pica Rooang ‘Company against Tucker; | T ratifying sale and reference. Hubbard against Stetson; order for appearance of de- fendant. Gross against Barrick; do. Car- roll against Bright; decree faally ratifying | sale, Poricer Court—Judge Snett. To-day, Martin McNulty, street swearing; $5. James a. Walker, forfeited collateral Wm. H. Walker and James Barriss, for- | feited. M. Shaw, same. John Green, do. Joux Davidson,do. James Davenport, do. Edward Peck, cursing; forfeited. Elizabeth Wm. Saunders, Ferguson and Jobn Tilghman, lond an: boisterous In Georgetown; $5 each. Ernest Burgdolf. keeping a vicious dog, which bit Nelson Wade; dog ordered to be killed. Joshua Miller, loud and boisterous; 35. MAKING IT TOO LIVELY IN THE CousTY. James Buckner, Moses Lomax, Stephen Kinney, Phillip Smoot, Solomon Page, Geo. Long ax Lewis, seven disorderly young colored men. were run in by Sergeant Acton, assisted by Officers Marstiall aud Wormley, of the county, yesterday, for benaving ina most disgraceful manner at a house on one | of the county roads. Munch complaint is made by residents in the county of the con- | duct of colored men on Sabbath day col- lecting together In squads on the road and insulting passers by. In this case counsel for defeudant put in the defence that it was @ religious meeting, but Sergeant Acton settled this by testifying that when he rapped at the door some one from within subg out, Who in the hi—ll is there?” and other like expressions. Counsel for defence | withdrew the plea of religious exercises, and said the boys were only having a good time, for which the court charged them 85 each. Mahlon Best was charged with keeping open his store. on a county road,on the Sad- bath day. This is the place where Sergeant Acton arrested the seven disorderly colored men yesterday. The testimony was that Best Keeps a grocery and grocery, and the place was in full blast, lighted up, and Best behind the counter when the officers arrived there; $10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Samuel Benjamin, a young man charged With forging an order purporting to have been drawn by Maurice J. Young on Gustave Eisman & Bros., pleaded guilty, and the case Was sent to the grand jury. John Mooney, @ young white man, charged wita snatching a Silver watch from an elderly gentleman named John A. Levely, late on Saturday and 6th street. It was testified that Mooney ran down (th street and took refuge in the ard of the Baltimore and Potomac depot. Yhilea colored mau_who saw the act was giving his testimony, Mooney call out from the dock: “That is oue of the d—dest lies ever told in the court room.” Officer Rode- rick gave testimony as to aiding in the ar- rest, and the case was sent to the grand jury. Jobn Wright, larceny of a cart number Worth twenty-five cents; £10, or thirty days. James Freer and Thomas Keady, affray in the market-house; Free fined $5 and Keady dismissed. Caroline Mars, assault oa Wal- ter Dennison, a little boy; $1 and costs. | A GOOSE CASE. Cornelius Shea, charged with stealing five vestified that the were stolen from her Stable at night. She found thestable broken open next morning aud the geese missing. Aflerwards she saw the geese among Shea's geese on the commons, all except the gander, Which was gone. She missed them for two months, when she saw them on the commons and they came at her call. She had raised them from the eggs. She was taking them away when Mrs. Shea went for her and took ‘them from her, but @ search warrant brought them. The identification of the was bot complete and the case dismissed. Thomas Jackson and Frank Lee, larceny of a tin bucket containing the dinner of Charles Seals, @ laborer; $5 each and costs, or ten days. James O'Neal, assault on Den- nis O'Neal; continued. Thos. Chin, charged with placing a stone on the track of a street epee from Henrietta Ann Carroll, which he put up the spout in a pawn shop; $20 and costs, or thirty days. Alice Carter, larceny of some fractional currency. Gustave Mat- zig, assault on Angelia Cartia; $3 and costs. Jobu H. Newton, larceny of a bedstead from Avn Brooks, which he sold for forty cents, and paid $5 fine. ——+22e2- PRIze FIGHT IN New JERSEY—A Broken Jaw—A special to the Philadelphia City item says: ane epeesiog fraterulty from New York arrived in considerable numbers Fri- baw at New Brunswick, N. J., and the re- suit wasa prize fight between Sullivan, of Brooklyn, and Collins, of New Jersey, for a purse of $250 a side. ard stepped into the The men soon sirlpped ring, and the fight com- menced. It resulted in 16 rounds, when Sul. livan dealt Collins a terrible blow, the foree dislocating bis jaw and knocking him almost insensible. The greatest excitement was at once aroused, and the Collins backers seeing that thelr man was done for attempted to break cown the ropes and rush into the rirg. This was, however, prevented, amidst cheers for Sallivan. When time was callet Collins was unable to come up for another round, being in @ shocking ‘state. Sallivan then claimed the stakes, but the referee re- fused to give any decision. This created more confusion tha: and great indigna- ton. The wrangling continued until the crowd finally separated and returned to New York. The referee will Probably decide in Sullivan’s favor. —_____ executive committee of the can Jockey club have decided to brin; the first day of their fall meeti one week, so that the meeting wilt now gin on Saturday, ber 30, the last urday in the y it Ways begin Septem’ 30, = month, on which da; itek Gay in October is as lave on later ber4.— gy ¥. World. ret ‘Satar- Li ar than Octo- AN ATROCIOUS CASE OF A RSON.—Char: Friday, charged ite bern ee soawieg and her sister drunk on the Seevion: one discovered and ex! them, rescuing the women. answer, aod the women were —J. ¥. Journal of a7 Nevada wo atime proposes Punish hoodlams @7-At the university of s7Taliahassee's fire department cost $2) 50 87" Mr. Martin, member of the jal tO with it assault on Minnie Mills, has been (ted for trial. | der. 'O GEORGETOWN. | } THE FIRE SATURDAY NIGHT.—An alarm of fire was struck from box 731, by Officer Burgess, about 11 o'clock Saturda. the burning of the of Jas, Ridgeway, esq., 56 '» which, it is sup] » was by an incendiary. The Pievectel any Tah fo Themes prevented any in. Eriy. ail of whic are iidings, bat the wi aad consisting of coopering material: ls, were de- stroyed. Stock val ) at $2,000, house at same; insuran ce, PROMINENT CITIZEN.—Mr. Wm. G. bernie died, after a lingering 1ll- ness, at his residence,on Ist street, esterday evening. Mr. Ridgely was well known throughont this community, and was loved and ey for his many excellent quali- tes, He was truly a christian gentleman, GRAIN.— 300 bushels of wheat by rail to T. C. Wheeler, esq. ALEXANDRIA. U. 8. PRISONERS CHARGED WITH McR- DER AT Sea.—Arthur Randall and William awson, both colored. were brought to this e bs ed morning by the steamer Lady of the Lake, from Norfolk, for trial before the U. S. Cireuit Court, pow in session here. The former is accused of the murder of a sea cap- talo in Hampton Roads, sometime since, and the latter of being an accessory to the mur- Three of the witnesses are also in jail here. CoNSTABLE ARRESTED.—Richard Parker, colored constable. who was engaged in ar- rcs‘ing the parties implicated in the row across the canal, mentioned yesterday, was arrested to-day,on complaint of Henderson Dudiey, for shooting at him. Justice Whit- tlesey recognized him for his appearance on Monday morning. Gazette, 8th. A FRACAS—A personal diffienlty oceurred & cay or two ago between two Alexandrians employed in the Republican office, in Wash- ington, growing out of some late publications relating Lo the pretended meeting of an im- aginary elubin Alexandria. It is said the Jolly printers went for each other with lively and used their 9-67" well, and their Were fo strong it was with difficulty they were brought toa. Cutp THOMPSON.—The condition of Chip Thompson, which was Ot eee improving yesterday, has assumed an unfavorable phase, erysipelas having set in in the broken arm. Amputation may become necessary, though his physicians do not fear anythin; of the kind. His confinement to his bed wil be protracted longer than was indicated yes- terday, however.—Sentinel, 8h. W4Sstncton, D.O., Janvany 7th, 1 ‘The undersigned, Hatters and Furriers, agree close their respective establishments at 7 0’cl m., commencing MONDAY, Janu: Tinne nati] MUS DAY, ric 3d—t ed. JAMES Y_ B.A. STI WILUET ans 3t KER & GREEN ISSOLUTION.—The firm of BIGGLES & GADSBY is hereby DISSOLVED by mutnal ent. Signed) THOMAS RIGGLES: January 7, 1876, J. ESKIN GaDs I have this day associated with me in ba: IRA W. HOPKINS, formerly with Ruggles @ Gads- by. The Grocery business will be contioned at the id stand, Peunsylvania avenre, corner 19th strani, under the firm name of RIGGLES & HOPKINS, who will assume all liabttities aud collect ail debts due the late firm (Signed) {ans St") THOS. RIGGLES. CHOICE GOODs. TALLE OIL, Lf tiny own importation and brand FPRENOH GLAUE FRUITS. Com ee up tn Paris ORANGE MARMALADE, PaTE DE FOILS GRAS, In Tins and Tureons N. W. BURCHE! 1332 F atreat 7i9 Jaws 3t 719 NEW GOOD CASHMERE LACES and INSERLINGS. IMITATION POINT GAUZE Sand INSERTINGS, ETS, anil other NOVELTIES. Just received at DAVIS’, 719 ‘ket corner Sth st, WIDG TO THE SCAROITY OF MONEY at present, we offer to sell all the UNREDEEMED PLEDG@! on hand. Also, a large lot of COMMISSION, GOODS at prices to suit the times, Such extraordinary inducements have never be- fore been cfiered to the public. Lovers of FINE WATCHES, DIAMONDS. and all other FINE JEWELRY, sre respectfully in Vited to examine our stuck before goiug elsewhere to purchase, 5S. GOLDSTEIN & €0., LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS, _iavs-tr NE. corner 1th and D streets. MEtBoroLitan DEMOOBATIC CLUB HALL, No. 432 7th Street northwest, For rent tor the use of Clubs, Associations, &o. Apvly to B. F. BUOKLEY, Tobacco Store.” nn derneath the Hall. jan7-3t* CORRECTION The <Directory” for 1576, jut {nraed by Bord, on page 434. gives the name of Nathanie vausin as POTOMAO INSURANCE COM ‘There is a concern. 1 believe, by this name in Baltimore, and Mr. Cansin may be ite agent; but TBE Potomac InsvRance Cowras ae~ D. this Lewis Biackford, son. No. 519 7th . DEBBLS. +08 C.,#0 well and rorsvie known in . has for ite agent Mr. of wee firm of i a D BUOKWREAT, BREAKFAST WH BREAKFAST HOMINY, GRAMAM FLOUR. WITMER’S . 1918 Pennsylvania avenuo. BABTRAM & CO., IMPORTING TAILORS, “VERNON ROW,” PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, COR. an7-tr 10TH 87. We confine ourselves strictly to Talloringof the bighest order, and keep a line of goods the sale of hich in this city is given solely to ourselves. SPECIALTIES: UNIFORMS FOR ARMY AND NAVY. WEDDING AND BECEPTION SUITS. LADIES’ BIDING HABITS AND WALKING Ké’ dech4 lm <* neceesrr to H. F, Louden & 0o..) ° inoceesor to H. FF. OITIZENB, A AND NANY ey ANT EXCHANT TAYLOK Mm Hy rown's,) OTD SGD Ponta: are Weatvagton ‘HIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber has obtained from the Supreme Court of the District of Colambia, holding a Special Term, let- tere of administration on the personal estate of cused, all” perione’ Navingelaisay ante” se ns cl said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, £0 the orien, lay of December next; they may benefit of the otherwise by law be excladed from all said estate. Given under my hand, this 1st day of December, 1875. MOSKS [his “ mark] LEWIS. Witnese:—a. wesstes as decd m 3: Register of Wills, D.C. Tas 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That thesubscriber Distr: hare oluained, from the Suprane Court of the ol ; holding ® special term, let. i, panminiaar ‘on the “pereon jamb ‘sgainst the said bibit the same, with scriber, on or FRE! Lil INS, ‘HOMAS J.LUTT@ELL, * _Jarb-w.St_ Administeatrix ond Administrator. N THE SUPREME COUS OF THE DIST! 1 OF COLUMBIA.“ DISTRIOT Holding a Special Term, January 4, 1816 In the case ‘Ri of TEBRENCE W. Ri x bation or the of | Columb AY, J E i READING NOTICES. Ir you HAVE tic Remedy. It cures GREAT REDUCTION in the price of D: Goods. it feached The very best Wamsntta B! Cotton, Bs cents. The very best Calicoes, 3 cents. eps’ patent partiy-made Dress , 86 for six shirts. W. W. Burdette & Co., No. 928 7th street. {Rep} 3 CITY ITEMS. BEFORE YOUR LuNGS BEGIN TO FESTER, stop the congh that may otherwise destroy you, with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute. PASSING awa: issing away! Each Tooth Wash ofa former day. Sozaiont gives the coup de grace, Good bye to the humbugs! let them pass. LIFBIG’S LIQUID EXTRACT OF Beer, in = bottles, should be kept in every Amer- ican home as & physician. It penetrates the Stronghold of disease and Instantly begins the work of cure. — Corns, &c.—Dr. White's establishment now occupies the very eligible dwelling, 1416 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard’s, where he continues the successfal treatment of corns, bunions, chilblaing, club and in- Verted nails, vascular excrescences, &c. Es- tablished in Washington, D. C., in 1861. going to’ Dre, Strong's Reme dial Institute in winter, with eireatar de- Seribing its Turkish, Russian, Sulphur. Hy- dropathic and Electro-Thermal Baths, the Vacuum Treatment, Galvanic and Faradaie Electricity, &c., will be sent on aj Nervous, Luv Chronic dis: 24,m.,w,f,3: &, Female a ja Waters. curative powers of these Waters in the Peculiar Diseases of Women; in Affections of the Urinary Organs; in_ Dyspepsia and in Gowy and Rhewnatic Affections is vouched for by some of the best medical talent of the country. They are for sale by Kidweil & Son, 1531 I street; Charles Stott & Co., 480 Pennsylvania avenw: 3 Fickling & Welch. 7 Georgetown, D. C.; and E. 8. Leabeate: Bro., 587 Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va. #7 Pamphlets can be bad of the houses. 'HOMAS T. Goon, Proprietor, 1),4,méw,6: Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va. First-Class Scou and 9 al Fischer en ins cetabiteamest by rénoving to bis new building, 96 G street, coors west of 9th street, Just a few ste from his former place on 9th street, where is ready to do any work in his line in his su- manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes, ae Veils cleaned at avery short notice. les’ Dresses cleaned without taken apart and spots removed without cleaning tbe whole garment. Gent's Clothes — and dyeing & specialty. 11.2i-tr Ra i GEORGETOWN ADVER’M’Ts. TO PLEASE OUR FRIENDS. BUSA IS OVER. indulgence Fail, when such was the rash of work from all sections as to make it impossibie to fl orders ns promptly. aa we w Being assured that the work when finished entire satisfac tion, we solicit s contiauance of your patronage, and promise good work at fair prices in from one to eight days. Work sent for er deiiver ed in any part of the District; received and retarne d to and from aby part of the county by mail or expross.- WM. H WHMaTLEY'S Steam Dreing and Scouring Establishment, 49 rson street, Georgetown, D. 0. Estab: 1831 jens tr BA8Gains AND REDUCTIONS TO CLOSE OUT WINTER STOCK, T BENJAMIN MILLER® 10% Bridge street, Georgetown. Winter Drees (00ds of al!’ kinds reduced to clear A large stock of Biankets at greatly redaced prices, All Winter Gocds reduced to clear. tiearpets aud Oil Cloths at prices that suit the 8 Cottons of all the best makes st the lowest prices ever sold for. jaulir INSURANCE. Industrial Life Insurance Company WASHINGTON, D. 0. Net™ RAB. EUBDREDS TURNED AWAY NIGHTLY. | AMUSEMENTS. | | | , Owing to the enormou: Play it will continue its HOLIDAY Goons. TWO ORFHANS, | (CHRISTMAS GOODS. run for another week. SECOND WESE OF FUBBISH 8 FIFTH-AVENUE COMBINATION Continued Success of the TWO ORPHANS. GBAND MUSICAL AND as Taft ir HALL, ad With, BLIND TOM. Commencing MO* DAY Doors Open at 7 o Matinee W EDNkS +» Jannary 100m, 187*. K. Peri nace a* 2 9 'rloc’ i SATCRDAY rmance a 9 success of this beantifal BARY ENTER- | Aémteston 50 cts ; reserved sea: Tickets will be told at Phi Pa. ave., beginning Wadnesds Foaus OPERA HOUSE LECTURE BY VICTORIA C. WOODHULL, MONDAY EVENING At § o'clock—de asry 16th pen at 7. re Subject Bete xtra h inst THE HUMAN BODY rae TEMPLE OF | FO. j Bookstore. 909 jand oi Price of as tra. The L'iX*¢ous First appeerance o ven, A ie of seat at Metzerott & Co. HALL. THEODORE THOMAS AND HIS ary Lith. A. BISCHUFF, ME. 8. E. JACOBSON, Violin, Together with the GRAND ORCHESTS’ mals D. G1; reserved seats, 50 ill commenee thie Unrivalled Concert Company. POSITIVELY FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. ‘TUESDAY EVENING THEODORE THOMAS?* ONLY GRAND CONCERT. f the Distiognished Tenor, | T#®*A T Bievensr Sercet, de: COMIQUE, OPEN THE YEAR ROUND. Performance EVERY NIGHT. Matines for La: (pesend Children EVER FIRST-CLASS iN EVERY KESP ECT, Variety, Drams, Buriesque and Comedy. nov32 Oup No.) OpExhbibition (New No. ‘486 and Sale 439 7TH St. AT 7TH Sr. MARCRITER'S Me. 439 Tih street, between D 4 streets, exgat doors abor lows’ Hali. we Pennsylvania Avenue, 'Y WEDNESDAY and SA’ BDAY AFTERNOONS. ™ wi remember Hamesnd Namber. }yi-ly BALLS, PARTIES, &e. F of ST. JOSEPH, No ST. JOSKPH’S HALL. corner 8th an: streets northwest, on WEDN pe sty 12th, Is76 Gentleman and Ladies Tickets, § V ans Im* MEDICAL, &c. ;HY DO YE SUFFER When our Meaicated and C: ‘ill immediately recieve and cure Di Coughs, I'neumonia, Pleuri«y, Near: E and 7th p. w.. 10. LEWIS & IRST GRAND BALL OF THE KNIGHTS 1, to be given ” PLASTER heria,Colds, Bheum D® thes ; the oldest estsbiiebed Ladies’ Physicia Bas Bexo Baisimor: Ladies desiring trentment of any complaint can ED To 66 Suaxr Sr. me square from B. §& O. Mepot.) consult bim v itt the utmost confidence, Separate for lady patrents. JonN T, Ans, D. W. Bercuau ARMS & KETCHAM, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS, ADAME BESTELL, M. Le Droit Building, Corner of F and 8th Streets, M erienced and scieatige Midwife of 20 years’ yea, OF Comifortable private careful tng, and the best medical attendance at the Doctor's presents line of STRONG OOMPANI St and ‘iaeere SUILDINGS. MERCHANDISE, ang other PROPEKTY in the DISTEIUT against loss or damage by fire on the beat terms. sep2l EMOVAn. ‘The office of the LYOOMING FIER LN30 BANOE OOMPANY has been retnoved to Room No LeDrott Building, corner of F and 8t acrects staunch old company has been in operation for Soe? TRUSSELL BAP agent REDUCTION IN PRICES aT STRAUS’, 1011 Pa. Av. to rivary Organs, Gonorrhea, G lest > aoe ay aane of ERCOATS. inorr recently contracted cured oe = ypbilia tu all iu stages quickiy cured, ‘and the asTRACAn SEavee OVEROOATS selling for ap ey po A the system, with- FUR BRAVER OVERCOATS selling for $35, for- | opby excesses and abuse fe youth, causing lowe mer price a: end inssnity, general lity, organic ENGLISH KERSEY OVEROOATS selling st gi, | Weakuess, im irritability sym VelaN BEATER OVEROOATS selling tor | heart, pains iu Dack or giddiness, We Uae: former pees ie 38 TOF | evil forebodings, scif-distrast, &o cured DIAMOND BEAVEB OVEROOATS selling for | bY ——_ a — plactng wilthay AVES OVEROOATS selling for SiiemiScaliy end bonorebty treated. inslors the 19, former price restimontals which be now holds from lead oats ERC . or- | tag physicians of Baltimore. Office 424 10th street enfiusitig ov SHUOATS selling for 86, or Rhysiciens of Bat ro BUSINESS SUITS. DRESS SUITS. FINE BLACK CLOTH DRESS SUITS from gis t FINK ENGLISH WORSTED SUITS, Prince Al- bert styie, from Ci Ca FINK FE®NCH DIAGONA Lester Waliaok style, from & 15 to $25. CHILDREN’S SUITS. REN’S SUITS, from 4 te 8 years. DEEN'S OVENGUaTS, from 4 to8 years. SUITS, 9 to 14 years. ‘8’ OVEROUATS, from 9 to 14 years. SUITS, from 15 to 20 years. UTHS’ OVERCOATS, from 15 to 30 years, ST” Osil early to avoid the rush. A. STRAUS, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, eclt-tr Between Wth and 1th streets. DEVLIN & CO., &¥. ¥. CLOTHIERS. WASHINGTON OFFICE, 4106 F STREET. janb-tr QOrrician, | spores: ry , Taraneh et Cama no jnnk-tm 1999 Fecpres Oplcme tad Jer, above Camden, dects- tm 8. BUCKLEB JONES.—Twe rears’ ei D)'sace to Fessale Dissaseer Trvegciorition: Bd OF BO ChAT rian Tomors: cuarantecs Business confidoutal. 164 8. Howard st, } more eepi?-4m* Doe ,thoronghiy ox Sitends Indien at tet? are care of Bindine aetel'are ger teed scien tiie treatment and = ‘cure. Oitice aud resiaence, corner of South ‘and Dover sts, Baltimore. sepl?-ly* rooms, “UQATISFACTION, sultations 4 (Oclostration Building.) Dr, DARBY'S, 1 ae @1 PER BOTTLE. Gon- atm BESCRIPTION FREE FOR THE SPEEDY Semi: Lost M. Cure reas. janhood, and all diserders brought on by indiscretions Sees, “Any Druggist bas the ‘Address sepls-m.w fly onl Weak’ iente. DaViDsuN 2 00. Box 2396, Bew York. BERTSON, FROM BALTIMORE ‘opposite the Gas ate WEDNES: AY and GATURDAY, from a to 9 —————__ BOOKS AND STATIONERY. ALMANACH DE GOTHA THE“COUKT” ALD FOR 1876, Just imported by aus 3t L WORSTED SUITS, ALMANACI ROBERT BEALL, BOOKSELLER, 495 Pexs. Av i DE GOTHA FOR 1576. Just received by MOHUNS BRos, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, _Jjans-tr ANAC OF THE WOKLO 1615 Peonsylvania avonne. HE SEW ——— ry WARREN CHOATE & €0.°8 Bookstore iction of (bristiaa Antiquities, P tinal the *Diotionar y Surv " 2QgT GEER SESATE $02, rench Children at Hisme, sas Eos, FINE OLD 3) i per WHISKY, FINE obo Bez wausxs, FINE OLD RYE WHISKY Si per oF @8 per Galles. BUY USEFUL ARTICLES a Tae HOLIDAYS. LADIES’ OLOAKS, @5 eo AWLS. all prices BBOCHE SHAWLS, al! prices. SILK MUFFLERS, cheap and eleesut LINEN HaNDA BRCEIEFS, € coote. | GLOVES in great variety. } HOSIERY AND UENDEBWEAR very cheap. BLACK SILKS, 91.00 per yard. | BLACK CASHMERES, 65 cents per yard. "| FULL ASS )RTMENT DRESS GOODS, a ey Der yard nod upwards, | 2YBRYTHING CHEAP FOR THE HOLI DAYS j a ©. WISWALL 42 0o, jec?? tr Ne CBBistMas eooDs | PROM IMPORTERS AUCTION. ‘Which will be sold at GREAT 64 WM. MASSEY & €0’S PHILADA. XX CINCINNATI CATAWBA WINE, SWEET CIDER, &e. AL LAGER BEER, FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND BETAIL, BY SAWL C. PALMER, Se IS tr Depot 37 Greene #t.. Geo'town. D. 0. | FOR THE NEW YEaR. DIARIES, REMEMBRANCERS, and LETS (Epglish) Rough DIARIES in over 20 varteties. LADIES VISITING LISTS in improved forme. PHYSICIANS’ VISITING LISTS. aLMa | NAS for 1576, which we are happy co present t our customers. BLANK BOOKS, tn com ning of the New lear, or | mired expeditionsiy and at POPULAB PR: SOLOMONS & CHAPMA Agents Lawrence “Pate Licen Papers,” nwt 911 Pennsylvania avente F°*® is76, AND PHYSICIAN'S VISITING LISTS. FOR 8. S. TEACH ERS —Select Notes on the In- ternetion & Clark CALEND VISITIN ly. All the new Books as sn a dec® tr SELLEING TONS PATENT *S SELF-CLOSING DIARIES FOR 1676 A valuable Pocket Companion ; Intervet Tal PHYSIOIA NS’ VISITING LIST FOR 1876 HAGESSTOWN and other ALMANACS Whol: sale and Beteulat dines SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, rner decde tr FOR NEW YEAR’s. EPERGNES, WAITERS, CAKE RAS- KETS, FRUIT STANDS, UKNS, SETS, CASTORS, FORKS, SPOON TABLE CUTLERY. M. W. GALT, ERO. 4 00, _ dec?s-tr Hay. — DAV+S & 00. BIGHT PIA pe dia S11 9th street northwest CONFECTIONER 2 L E. Fra ‘pions, Weddin, All kinds Froit and 5 GEO. W. LIRKIBB. ». 720 20TH STREET. POULTRY “RIVED FRESH EVEBY DAY WILL HAVE A LABGE STOOK F< gOLIDAYS Fo* ‘HE HOLIDAYS: WATCHES, JEWELERY. SILVERWA ass BRONZES OPERA GLAsees BOLID. LE OUTLERY, PL. 908 F strect,( Masonic Temple.) WwW. deck ly USEFUL PRESENTS, 2 a Ledies’ ané Gent's TRAVEL! Si] TRUNKS, with McMaurray's Patent Trunk attached Obiidren'’s TOY TRUNES Ladioe’ Gent's TRA VE: SHAWL BO} He DAY ANNOUNCEMENT, We cali al attention to our en aenort- ment of BOOKS, FANOW GOODS cea mee BOVELTIRG. now open for uapection on o » Ipcluding every ust ound ia class Bookstore. = . “ MOHUN BHOTHERS, decll-te 1015 Penns. av, cor. lth street, Sen edy AF former gold tor Bt" SOLD anak vy ange” =S: te. louse Fai do not allow Vv cory THE BALTIMORE SUURY Fac FicseEs TH. E. Ay peices OF, 4 on The mak! ‘a é eos ws OFFER. QUALITY OF DRESS