Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1878, Page 4

_THE EVENIN HIONDAY... STAR. ...Febraary 25, 1878. Weather Indications To-day, OFFICE OF CHrEP SiG Washington, Febraary 2 Engi. . the middle rising colder portion of first dis ins in southeastern Virginia. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. NAL OFFICER, 8. cloudy weat pr Will pre snow from ast to norther: Hight r National The — Dion Boucieault as « Conn, the Shauguraun. Theater Comigne.—First-elass varieties. Masonic Tevi; Ha!!—Musieal and literary en- tertainment. oe Condensed Locals. Street amps will be lighted to-night at 6 p. m.. and extinguished at 3 p.m. | From J.C. Parker we have the New York papers in advance of the mails he Arling! weetedt _W.R. Riley. S. T. E son, W. Galt, W. King. W smonston, and D. F. Robinson. Joseph Dishman, who was sent to the Balti- more penicentiary a short time ago for killing MeGraw in the Capivol Is, died in the Penitentiary two weeks a Fifty thousand dolla wards th Tol won't do much to. nent of our s the amount commerce id Tiver bill “for improvement s of Washington and George- d the Hibe plutions to attend elebration of Rob- Association have passed re in uniform the cenrenni: ert Ep On the n st inst. the hen house of premises northeast was broken open. and vlen therefrom The thief d letter in the hen house Va., by one ndorsed on the | ing, i they have not yet 2 Dixon, a called for the lett | 1 woman, 30 years old, 2107 Sth street nor. hwes 8 outhow: tached to the premises about 4!4 o'clock urday afternoon. The coroner gave a ce om apoplexy { the temperance procession on the Faith Counei!, No.1. Junior Jona dabs, the first council of junior Jonadabs ever organized, was unintention omitted. They turned out 57 strony, and had one of the pret in the line, with the inseription | i—For Life.” “They also carried a 1 silk fag. They were marshaled by Willie Wall Amusements. National Theater.—Dion B this evening, be ypear “Conn, the cessful middie of ‘a and na reed Trish boy with genuine boyishness mply wonderful. It is_sa crowded ever i for he is ag » close of the week Mr. E Will appear in bis” beautiful “Kerry has been prey ul which will attrac Sand giv for the bene be given h doubtedly prov y events of the sea hing has been done make it a complete sdecess. Metropoliton A. M. thé Mf this chur ive a gi turkey supper to-night HOFTOW Di Will have a rabbit hun Av vs Singin Skew!” at Odd Fel- t. at Lineoln Hall See the advertisement. Hi —S musical and liierary nt to-night. for ot . he Thalian Club will anager, Mr. Thad. K to-morrow it comedy selected cast. ¢—The Original Wednesday mi re by A. M. Waddell, M ht. om on* 1 Ford's Opera House. | on Mare To-morrow evening, Lincoln H orge V bois, Willdeliver his great lee Dinzersoll. His said to be Tetropolitan M. ached his farewell e It is thought by ill be appoited at ng in Cumberland this week to one mon to the ev them that he ol confer of the presiding elderships of the conference. and it is understood that his name will be urged for that of Washington District. The | the Rev. | al Methodist | \ expire on the ist of April. shops of the confe have not yet definitely decided upon hi €essor, but the most_promir randids | said to be the Rev. Dr. J. F nof the | Metropolitan church of sand it is believed that he will be a M man is the clergyman whose church President Grant attended in Washington, and who was | appointed by him an inspector of Consuls and sent on a vo! und the world.” Bop ROBBERY OF JEWE night a bold burglary was | esting outline of the or iain and histor | Suceessiot iw | and the happiness of the community, we he | Andrew Johnsen, U Lien Law in the District. ACT PROPOSED BY BUILDERS AND CONTRAC. TORS. A meeting of builders. contractors and de: ing material was held Saturday eck’s Hall, to hear the report of the at a primary meeting to to the lien A large representation cluded mosi of the promi- ni S present, and nildeis and Mr. Georze M. Barker hair, and Mr. W. H. Tucker ected secretary. THE PROPOSED 1. Mr. Thomas H. Smith, as chairman of the committee, Submitted the report, in the form . Which he proceeded to ‘vead, and it was subsequently re-read—section by section— discussed and adopted. It provides that every building herealter erected or repaired in the District of Colum. pia, the lot or lots upon which the same is erected, and if outside of the city limits, where the |; so much ground shall be included as may be necessary for the wsetul purposes of said building belonging to the owner thereof, shall be subject to a lien for the payment of all nd is not divided into small lots, | debts contracted for work done or materials , furnished for or about the erection, constr tion or repairing of such building, and aso for any engine, machinery or other thing placed in said building or eon. 1 therewith so as to be a The second sectiot wishing to a imself this aef, shall file in office of the elerk of the Supreme Court of the Distriet of Columbia, during the construction or within three months after the completion of such building provides that any p or repairs, a notice of his intention to hold a lien upon’ the property, tor the amonat due him. . 3. The lien shall be preferred to all judgments, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and encumbrances which attach upon the said building or the ground. Sec. 4. Whea a a building shall! be ereeted or repairs made by a lessee or tenant for life, or a term of Fears the lie H ply only to the extent of suc! lease. the contract for the labor or materiai, be made with any person other than the owner of the ground on which the build- ing is erected, the person doing the work or furnishing materials, shall not be entitled to a lien unless he files a notice within three months, and giving notice in writin such owner, of his intention to claim such lien, If the owner cannot be found, he must. place uch notice upon the door of said building. 6. Provides the form of proceedings to enforce the lien, and if upon sale the proceeds be insufhcient to pay all liens under this act, the court shall order them to be paid in pro- portion to the amounts respectfully due to each. alance found due each party to stand as a judgment against the party who in curred the debt. See. 7. Provides, that when the work or materials is placed on two or more buildings and grounds for the same party, it shall not be necessary to determine the amount on each, but the aggregate and the decree shall pass agaiust all the build- ings. See. 8 Suits may be commenced at any time after the’ maturity of the claim. ¢ 9 All persons entitled may join in one Suit, ach claim must be set forth. See. 10. is any contest as to dimension of the ground the surveyor shail be called in. See ci When a person having a lien has been Jails to have said lien entered 's thereafter, he s! fed within $59 to the ANOTHER PROPOSITION. Mr. Meany, of the Workingmen’s Assembly, id a bill prepared by the assembly, and rh is now in the hands of the District com. It differs from the one adopted by section in relation to personal as follows: “Any meehanie or artisa shall ma rany article of vil erty Me personal prope request of th Shall have a lien thereon for charges for his work done and ma in the same in posses- arges Shall be paid. and if not f Six months aiier the work he may proceed to sell the property iction by giving three weeks’ public Of such sale in some newspaper pub- ned in the District of Colunbia: and the proceeds of said sale shall be applied f nished, a sion i paid at the end o} Is don ul t the discharge of sich lien and. the expense ot sel F ling such’ property. the remainder, if . shall be paid ov 5 he ¢ committee of twel to interests of the meeting before Cong Messrs. Smith, Fay and Tucke ted_ a committee to wa were, upon the Work- n’s Assembly and ask their indorsement ap- > in of the bill. The Temperance Movement ENTHUSIALTIC MEETINGS YESTERDAY. The Congression nee Society held its 45th annive y at the Foun- dry chureh, Senator Ferr was offered by Rev. Dr, Butler, f sin of the House. The secret hickering. presented Rev. report with’ an inte 'y of the eeretary id orme! ary, when rnest nade by the presi 1a Price, of Lo: y Yor Secretary s ture of President H: to the follo’ ESIDENTIAL DECLARATION. isfied from observation atid expe- rience, as Well as from medical testimony. “Being ardent spirits. aSa drink, is not only but hurttul and that the en! disu uld tend to promote the heaith, th ec virtue, by express our conviction that should. the eiti- zens of the United States, and ines lly the young men, discontinue entirely the use of ihey would 'not only promote their own po sonal benefit, but the good of our country and the world. James Madison, Andrew Jackson Adams, M. Van Buren, John Tyler, J: Polk, Z. Taylor, Millard Filhnore, Fr Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, }. Grant. R. B. Hayes. Yesterday afternoon an immense concourse residence of Mr. George Taylc of people assembled at the east front of the Vermont avenue. About tet lock the | € pitt to hear Mr. Murphy and other temper. young lady members of the family retired | anee advocates. A large choir was present, io their rooms in the upper part of the house, | ME. "Young, cornetist. and interspersed the when it w iscovered that the bureaus, and trunks had been rifled,and the diamonds’ jewelry, watches. &e. Y. leaving the re jected articles seattered about the floor. The ven from the District telegraph residence of the Japanese legation, | nd M MeDevitt_ and MeEl | round 2nd a thorough mises. On exam. the thief md story, fi the roof of the piazza. a into the house. A Family Porsonep § ATING A PUTRID CHICKEN.—Saturday, Drs. MePher and MeCoy, on Capitol Hill, were summoned to attend a Wy e hea: orton, aged 45 years 25: Pinkey Talbert, a ed 8, aud Lewis Fields, 2, who had been en suddenly ill, showing ymptoms of poisoning. By the skill of the ysicians they were all soon out of danger. When it was ascertained that the illness was caused by partaking of a nearly putrid roasted ebicken which had given to the boy Pink- ney, who had been out begging. THE ANNUAL REPoRT of t Insurance Co., i » New York Life in another column, is well ng. In spite of depression in nearly every kind of business, its figures show a handsome growth throughout. For in- Stance, its interest receipts alone for the past year paid its death losses and matured and discounted endowments, while it show an increase during the yea million and a quarter dollars. Other equally Ray ing results will be pointed out by Mr. ushop. the efficient agent. for W: Noté also its list of seme of the best name WE WotLp Car ENTION to the sale advertised by Fitch, Fox & Cutter to take place on Saturday next, at + o'clock p.m. ef the well-known residence on H Street, between Vth and 1th streets. belonging to the estate mith. and recently oceu- the Mexican Claims Gommission. The property has just been put in thorough repair, and is one of the most desirable in the city: as regards location and size, the resi dence being about 4 feet wide and contain mg twenty-two rooms, and the lot about feet wide. The property is offered on very favorable terms ——— A CHILD Fatatty BURNED. — Saturday afternoon Mrs. Mary Jane Lee, living on Grant street, between 9th and lth streets, left her little daughter four years old, playing on a bed while she went to brush off ihe side- walk. Hearing her child sereaming, she ran into the room and found the little one en- veloped in flames. whieh with the aid af neigh- bors Were soon extinguished, but not. before the child had been dreadfully burned. Fire | from a stove had ignited her dress. The burned ebild died at o'clock a.m. yesterday, from the effects of her injuries. — STORE crowded all the time. All admit such | eteains never! bees tered tn Washington | now to be at the great bankru Sale of clothiny. 33 7th street’ worthwest, be- ween E and ¥ streets. 0} ite Post office. Onty a few left. Men’s clot pants #1 SS: men's overcoats 32. 8, wort! coats #2: hes. This mie wil Pyitively close at the eud of fi SEE ADvVERTISi xa vant testimonial recepricn tae, Capt. Scuvdi- "| te ve Aiewman’s church. Pt on | saw it | Paris trad tk BP edings with appropriate music. Ad- ses Were made by Col. Gray, Capt. Sturde- vant and Mr. Murph In theevening,atine proc adres Jongregational ehurch , there was a large audience, and addresses were made by Messrs. J. H. Tr H Bissell, Charles A. Harvey, re nd Francis Murphy. clusion ing a large number signed the pledge. On Saturday nigh t veil people ter S xiver Ep r ‘idfelt. Torney and others took part. he recitations of Miss Coggeshell, Mrs. Law- rence and Crypti Palmoni were fine, and the aadresses by fudge Oliphant, Charley Nye, A. J. Bowen, of Baliimore, and'H. € sade point. The were short and to the gi ll,in whieh they propose to rented a tain a reading room. Ata meeting at the corner of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday aftern 5 Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. George Savage and Mr. Mitchell delivered addresses, and a number of people took the pledge. The Washington Temperance Reform Club held an interesting meeting last evening at Temperance Temple, Captain J.C. Wall in the chair. The choir, under the leadership of Pro- fessor O. A. Bullard, sang preropraie pieces, and remarks were made by Dr. J. Jester, of Baitimore: Jerry Williams, Colonel A. T. Maupin and others. ‘The Dashaways held a rousing meeting at Lincoln Hall last evening, Mr. Joseph Wil- liams presiding. Resolutions were adopted, thanking Mr. Charles M. Nye for his services, and {ally indorsing him inthe course he has pursued in the temperance work in this city, wishing him God speed, and recommending him to all people with whom he may come in contact. After remarks by Mr. Joseph Wil- fiams, the precidons of the club, Mr. Charles M. addressed the meeting in a very feel- ing abd forcible manner, closing witha power- ful appeal to “the boys,” to sign the pledge. Quite a number responded. Mr. Nye then said good-bye to all, and left the hall'to take his departure on the nine o’clock train for Parkersourg, W. Va., where he intends to enler earnestly and energetically into the work of temperance reform. gue Snell, C.W. Litch- Judge Oliphants, A. G. Bowerand field made addresses. One hundred and forty- four signed the pledge. It was announced that over 400 had see the pledge at the four meetings held by the club during the week in Georgetown and on 8th street northwest. ———— ANEW OPERA striking patents Hon. Jobn A. F GLAss.—One of the most toll ane sear pest is that ¢ , & prominent law: Indianapolis, fer an opera glass which gives the holder a complete view of the audience to right and left, while the glass is levelled atthe stags t is the perfection of opera lasses, an “sell itself.” Mr, Fineh isin d 6 city on professional business, and says he had almost forgotten he had the patent until he being shown at the Ebbitt House this morning. A gentleman, familiar with the ‘ade, says 200,000 of this glass should be sold this summer at the exposition. The atentee Seems more anxious to gain some ERAS: cases than to reap the profits of his atent. ——_— SHOCKING ACCIDENT T0 A BoY.—Harry Ho- an, eight years old; last evening, cli Goon the iron pleket fence im fect of ‘Christ aie Chureh, Navy Yard, and in attempting to walk along the top, fell, impaling him: on one of the iron spears, which entered his body some three inches. He was carried into pe church, where Rol a atten im, who pronounced wound severe, though uot Sangerouse— . i ail himself of the provisions of | | that Mr. A. A. | drawal from the case. | for the prisoner For THe CHEArrst Dry Go go to Car. ters, Market Space. Beantiful dress goods. rt sik and part wool, 15; one yard wide ‘acifie) fine, heured cambric only 6, worth 12: Beautiful Pacific Lawns, only Che: all wool Cash in blaek silk Space. FURNITt i row at 10 o'clock, at No. 345 Penn., avenue, thirty rooms of Household Furniture without reserve. SEE ADVERTISEMENT in Business column of Sample and Billiard Room, to trade for suburban or other property. THE COURTS. CRIMINAL CouRT—Judge Wrlie. On Saturday, Wm. Newton and Annie Jack- son, charged with the forging of a deed of trust, were found not guilty, The defense was that the parties were ignorant colored peopie, and what they did was under the advice of white persons, and the rascality was done by Charles Stewart, who is already confined in the penitentiary for the committing of similar forgeries. and serving out a seatence. Samuel A. Clark, colored, indicted for the murder of John Lee, alias Jack Cas! 1877, by shooting him in the left eye. ball penetrating the brain, arraigne and plead not guilty. The District attorney stated irney had written him a note yvening announcis With- The court gned JohnH. Cook to defend the prisoner. James H. Whitten was arraigned on three indict- ments, for false pretenses in two cases and for presenting a false claim. He plead not guilty to the three char and was remanded Co jail, December 25, v4 the previous in 13s and A thony § ‘p :, Ber Swale Anthony Selvy; do. do. Jacob Cohen, pretences. ‘The case mes H. Whitten, formerly lieutenant in the U.S. artillery, charged with pr senting a false claim, plead gui y. Mr, Jere. Wilson, Said the act had been com- mitted when the accused was under the in- fluence of intoxicating drinks, and he made an earnest appeal for him, stating that he was from lis, Ind., where he has an age: Sather (a minister of the gospel,) and mother, and before this transaction he bere an un- blemished reputation. He sentenced to one year in ehe penitenti suspension granted for 10 days. A nolle pros was entered in each of the two other sin r iadictments. ary, Was placed on trial for perjury ly swearing in an equity ease pending b the auditor, to an amoint paid for Tinprove mentson 2 certain piece of prop Cook for defence. COURT IN G AL TERM. The court resumed its sessions this morning, and, on motion of Mr. W. A. Cook, Charles C) le, of West Virginia, was admitted to the tisfied and he | aur. THE KENTUCKY MULE CASE. The ea of U. MeManus agi. Moore, Bristow i rs—the celebrated ines, Kentucky mule case—argued some time decided, Judge Humphreys delivering the opinion of the court, aftirming the judgment of the court below, (Cireuit Court, held by hief Justice Cartter,) in sustaining the di murrer of the defendant to the al holding that the Court of Claims having passed on the claim, they had full jurisdiction of th case. Judge MacArthur also read an opinio rmance of the indgmen id Congress regards the Cow ms as one in Which the judgments a conclusive. PoLice Court—Judge Sneil Today, John Barber and Job leigh were sent down Johnson, 3, down. Jones, down. Wim. Shelton, 5 ‘an! Doies was required to give #10) bonds tor threatsto his wife. Julia Banks, assault and battery on a policeman ; #10. Joseph Gills, as: sault on Hattie Howa #5 and cost. x on Archie Jonson, i ver bi borough seor! ma jail. utter Knife , ATTACKS A SL Cup. eks past, Mr. Pieree, who lives in an old brick house near the canal, between Potomac and Market streets, b ard it peculiar noise at night, and discovered the gradual loss of chiekens, ¢ conclusion that it must be rats. F. he and his wife were awakened by a sharp cry of distress from the erib, adjoining their bed, in whieh their two year old infant was sleep! i r. Pi i ly sprang out and Mr immediat any a weasel at his child's throat, animal with his hand he threw it to the floor, killing it at once, later and the little one would been killed as adeep gash in its throat. The animal nehes long, ver CONFIDENCE GAME BY A Boy. 16 ye ol age, named Littleton 1, who some time ago Was in the si went to market 5: t pounds eCauley. savin nted it and would settle for it later. course, did not appear to settle, was discovered aud the butter been sold, part to Mrs. Doyle, in. id part to Mr. Thomas, iw boat- arrested, AGED COLORED Woman. on di h street. 2, and to and the tr found to h. the first ward man. Jones w DEATH OF TIFUL COMPLE “al starting point it. ean there be such dies are invited to test Madame {1 brated PASTILLES DE FLOR POWDER, For sale at drags? uimers, Price, 60 cents, Caution.—All gent es beat Dr, JAMES Rt. CHILTON'S ceriti- signaturcC. Lewenberg. fe! Nak ELECTRIC PEN. 1 060 to 15,000 COPLE: stencil, Thecheapest, «qu method of cireulars, Brice-lists, aps, drawings, ic, blanks, ete,” Every live business firm, cor poration, bank, school, church and others) can save time and money by nsing it, A new business in every town for a good penman. 6,000 in use and the detiiand increasing. READ THIS! ILLINoIs State RE The Electric Penoutfit tember28, gives great ¢ in printing considera’) oulit in jess than two months, recommend it to any party who money in the same w K. W. McCLOUGHE We have hundreds of voi equally strong as the above. will be offered to Send for cireuiarsand sarupi GEO. H. BLISS, General Manager, fel 22-26." "220 to 232 Kinzie Si., Chieago, Tl, ATTAN'S VEGETABLE CATMIAR- TIC AND ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. "The demand for these Pills has largely increased, We therefore call public attention to their merits aS@ general faiily physic. Prepared with the fucatest care, they present the following good qual- ies: ‘They are warranted wholly vegetable, action is Prompt, certain and effectual. ‘They are healing to the stomach, ‘They start the liver In a healthy and active oper- ation. ‘They cure biliousness, sick headache and costive- more Uan the cost of the U can cordially ites to save inducements nts applying within sixty days, speci: les of work, ness. They are invaluable for indigestion and dyspep- ‘They thoroughly cleanse the entire system. ‘They do not gripe or give pain during their ac- mn. ‘They are adapted for general use. Children and aelleate persons take can them as well as the strong and robust. Home made, they are always fresh, (while patent pills generally are not, ) and conse- queatly uniformly effectual, Price, 25 cents per Dox. For sale only by ARTHUR NATTANS, Pharmacist, Corner 2dand D sts. n.w., $80-tr ‘and corner 14th and I n.i. JENSEN, For 20 ATCH REPAIRER, uaran- feb4-Im R SALE—A 7} octave, Square Grand PIANO, sacrifice. Inquire 723 7th street, n.W. Also, several Pianos for rent. at| Jow rates, fel4-4w* PRING STYLE OF HATS FOR 1878. Just received, Gentlemen's Dress Hats, Fine Soft an B ved, d Stift Felt Hats for Young Men’ Youths and Children, “A'so, choice stock of; Silk and @ s INEMETZ, Hatter, uanaco Umbrella: feb20-tr__ 1287 Pa. ave., next to cor. 13th ‘st. AMUSEMENTS. cITY ITEMS. WE Say it without fear of contradiction that there is but one medicine before the public that prevents as well as sheadache. It is Lodivie’s Headache Specific. MOTHERS, MOTHERS, MOTHERS.—Don't fail | to procure Mrs. Winslow's Shocking Syrup for | all diseases of teething in children, Ii relieves the child from pain, Cures wind colic, rezu- | lates the bowels, and, by giving retief and health to the chi S rest to the mother. BROWN BREAKFAST CAKES.—One cupfuleach of graham and white flour, one teaspoon D90- lews Yeost Powder, one pint sweet milk, one | ug, a little salt; separate white and yolk of the egg, and beat thoroughly. Bake in heated irons, and in quick ov: LIXcorn WALL. GRAND CONCERT By ye OLDE FOLKES, under ye direction of AUNT JERUSHA GOODS ED (Mrs. Serit JOHNSON), WEDNESDAY EVENING Embracing E Feb. 27, 1 50 cents, To be had at aker’s bookstore. UNT POLLY BASSET NEW (HARACTER ENTERTAINMENT, In which “ JEDEDIA” pear in new impersonaaions, assisted by fine “ will = uunsical talent of this city; to cluse (oy request) Hosterrer’s Stomach Bitters, ia whieh | Wh the Se sinGIny SKEWL.. ave blended the vegetable elements bestadapt. | ay ,ineCGEN HeLle THURCIAY ed to the invigoration of the stoma h, a Tickets fitiv cents, including reserved sea Ellis” Music S ore. fety25-4e RD'S OPERA HOUSE. TUESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 26. 1878, COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL TEN- DERED BY THE HALIAN CLUB, TO, MR. THAD. K. SAILER, Stage Manager. -Rebertson's Brilliant’ Military | Grniedy, RS,** with a selected cast, Admis- | | sion. 50 centa; secured seate 78 o nts. Box sheet Ke at Whitaker’s book store, 941 Penusylvania ave- TELD are not | Sher fer 2b-thsm ion is going | on, than the Coughing with which churche: *ATIONAL THEATER. theaters, private dw at this season Bk — sound. Arrest the lung-destroying paroxysms | COMMENCING MONDAY, F with Hule’s Honey of Horehound and Tur, | Here's health and wealth to Shaw The beneficial effects are immediate and cer And not forgetting Tutters, ‘The Eminent Author and Actor, Mr. tai Pike's Toothache DION BOUCICAULT, AS CON one minute. Sold "ug a LP for weak an us suf. In his own Origiual Dramatic Crea RELIABLE HELP id nervous su! THE SHAUGHRAUN : ferers. Chronic, painful, and prostrating a oe 7 Hi eases cured witheut medicine. Pulvermach. | With a most bridiant Cast, magnificent Mechan- er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum. | ical and Scenic Elects, Grand iiish Wake, Mov Avoid imitations. Book and Journal, with par. | '¥8 Towers, ete. moval, without violence, of regular d from the bowels, s thrice a day har: | hould be taken tw is a remedy for indigestion nd for costiveness, asual. No other medicine w required, and the cure will be rapid and less. No medicine as yet, discovered or ex pounded, equals Hostetter’s Bitter a R affections of the ov oF whether surer signs that a worl TH. 1878, raun Conn, Droy 8 Cures Too on ot ticulars, mailed free. Address Pulvermacher jay-of anyane of Kaslich d “ill be Galvanic Co., New York city. a&kly Hern ene mea isrett es found more opr pin laughter-proy 1g CO To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—We wish to | with pictorial beauty. call attention to_A. Fischer's Chemical Scour- | standing with a trusafal de Mt national ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. 906 G street, | character, more chances for good acting than in near 9th street. By promptly adopting the r, Bouclcantt’s Shaughraan, Add to these the Jatest improvements, whether of American or | remainin icault will appeat European invention, he is enabled todo his |. Himse the attraction: be- work ina manner not to be equaled by those | °°™’ss possessing these facilities. His cleansing eing Ladies’ and Gent’s Suits are, ip fact, the cheapest in the city on account of his superior Work. N.B.—A specialty of his con- sists in removing spots from costly party dresses ; 25 years experience. His dry cleanser the, truant Coun, we fain would halt ye: ml bye? with moistened eye; *Caed inille failthe.-* ume, ‘To see this great play greatly acted by agreat com- ; with great surroundings and the greatest removes grease spots effectually from any ar- | P'n%s “it PUish singe inthe title tole ticle, and careful pressing gives them an | eee te ee ena role deen te Poles Sppearatce as if newly made. Kid Gloves He's laid, and she is proad— cleaned ; two pair for 25 cents. Bright trinity of Lrish types, — Conn, Kerry and 0" Duwa! WwW. °M” ‘The management. has much pleasure in armonne- GEQRGETO N_ADVM'TS. i i Mrs Houcicault hae kindly yielded 10. the = ———— = te ech and tenderly beau and will appear in it ANTED—By a you ROOM an P.O. B ng many an Unfurnished BOARD in a private Adare: ‘S24, Georgetown, fel =» THE MEMBERS OF TILE GEORGK- S°TOWN LIQUOR DEALERS ASsoc1A- at Goddard*s Hai W. aracter y 5 rT before the close of the week, ats secured in advance at News Stand, itol, National Theater, and the princ MARCH RAYMOND, Sand COL. 3h reba DD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD hoon DAY EVENING, . 25th. of lmportance is to be transacted. B President, F. K. O. SULLIVAN, au CHRISTIE, Atior fe UR MOTTO, EXCELSIOR! MONDAY JOHN T. 1s) LLERS. THE ORIGIN YCHAMYTON'S MIN . THE ORIGIN LY HAMPTON'’s MID CLEAN STREL! GEEARSE | tatroducing the Great Hampton Students, Johnny g CEEAN SING. Fjnllack, fm his Banjo specialists; Chyistie and LD rs @} MEN) inerson, in their Songs and ances. Champior D GENTLEMEN'S GARMENTS. nen, Nick White and Harry Luke. Dennis ery Imperso1 W. H. WHEATLEY, @ JEFFERSON STREET, Georgetown, D. Established 1831, and never excelled betore or since, to which the peo- Be of the District and thousands of others of the tates and Territories wili testify. Send us your erders. " and ahostof HEATER COMIQU: BELOW P OPEN THE YEAR ROUND. Performance Every Night. Matince for Lathes and Children EVERY WED- | nov3-tr 1D GLOVES, The genuine Jug: GLOVES, in New 8) received at Mes. J. P, PALMER'S, 1107 F street. ING SHADES, Just )/'\l/ Madame Lewenterg’s Pastilles de Florence and | Rose POWDER for the Toilet, at MES, J. P. PALMER'S, No. 1107 F street, Bet, 1th and 12tn ste, M, J. HUNT as just opened a full line and COLORED HAMBURGH TINGS and INSERTING, Muslin and Nainsook, in alt nelS> as aud at lower price thin ever before of- fev2d-tr Until March Ist we shal! offer our entire stock of KID GLOVES ements for cash. ing to our stock driiy all ihe-novelsies ours after their arrival if New York, URS, HUNT. 1 D street within a fe fel.le. D* FRING e ; seleriet In arom, com ng of GALL S BUTT FS with clair de lune and Monze b Colored and Black SILK FRINGES, ESS TRIMMING e nm and chenille, entrely new designs, all at te prices, | FRINGES IN ANY DESIGN to match material, made toorder at short notice, at fel9-tr M. WILL st Just received a fresh case of Reception anc Evening BONNET: Bonnets made ¢ wea Sora, axel, over Brodhead’ 1S Mes: ax WEYL, 712 Seventh street. BARGAINS BARGAINS !! M™- L. P. JEANNERET, a’ OF BALTIMORE, te The best quality ot BERLIN ZEPHYRS re- duced to 15° and 17 cents per ounce, (ne short ounces): best. « s TOWN WOOL, uality GEEMA at 12 cents: JAVA CANVASS, 20 cents per yard, ail tine of POINT & LA! BRAIDS and HAMBURG | EDC JEN y . \TS, FAN ORNA- x DS of every d 3 low pric Rest Rubber EY Best Solid 8 M*:: SELMA RUPPERT, 614 Ninth st., opp. Patent Oftice, BERLIN ZEPHYRS, GERMANTOWN WOOL, FANCY AND WORSTED GUUDS. Point Lace Braids and Applique Patterns. Large selection of EMBROIDERIES on Cam- brie, Nanzook and Swi Novelties in Crepe Lisse RUFFLINGS, LACES, TIES, KID GLOVES, FANS, &c., in great va- riety and latest styies, © 336-tr ESIRING TO CLOSE OUT MY 8TUCK OF TWENTY PER CENT, FOR CASH until| March Ist. JAS. H. VERMILY A. LADIES’ WINTER BOOTS, I = ll 10 9th street dffer the entire stock at a discount off Opposite Patent Ofice. SSES. 35 cents YEGLA ilver THIMBL, 15-tr __SBTEAMERS, &. _ SUMPTION OF ROUTE | ON THURSDAY, 0, Well i4ru Inst, ntermediat For further inform “Ss Ccal Offic: art. ng jon, inquire at € or at whi nu feb9-tr WM. H. KILLMON, Agent. INTER ARRANGEMENT. NESDAY and SATURDAY AFTERNOON, First-class In Every Respect. IN THE WINDOW, AT | Variety, Drama. Burlesque and | -jan30-1y LEWIS HEILBRUN'S SHOE stone. FF l] >epge ON EXHIBITION 2 | 626 AND SALE 626 No. 402 Seventh street n.w. | Eosr F s Est. . MARK}: 25 Greeting to ail in favor of New Goods, Latest FREE ART GALLERY AND STORE, Styles, Low Prices, 0. 626 E STREET. Cholce U1] Paintings, Engravings, Chromos, &c. Also, largest stock of Paper Hangings, Window Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and Tas- sels, Rings, Nails, &c., in the District, | ‘TERMS CASH. lease remember Name and Number. fyl-ly Is THE TIME TO SELL.—Laties, ‘Children’ Ap: ag eu Heel Button. ESIRABLESTOCK OF FALL and WINTER GOUDS for Ladies and Gents, te be Giosed out at manufacturing prices. Sor of my Patent Leather Preservative given to| each purchaser, free of charge, at 2118 Pa, avenue. Sign of the Big Boot. j19-tr J. and lepally obtained publicity or exposure rywhere. Consultation free New Yo J IVORCES promi Various Siates wi uaranteed good ev and sirie jy confidential, GEO. LINCOLN, 903 B. STROLOGY, MADAME ROMS, This celebrated Lady Astrologist and Healing Medium can be consulted at No, 201 D st., corner of 2dn.w. She has uo superior in delineating the Past, P1 nt and Foture. In love or business her advice is invaluable, describing your friends, point ing out your enemies, and informing you of the GENTLEMEN’S GOODS. NOW READY. Broadway style Gentlemen’s Drese_ HAT: Most approved p: Largeassortmentof UMBRELLAS; all gr Great variety of CANES. UMBEELLAS aud PARASOLS Covered and WALTER KER. 1419 Pennsylvania Avenue, DUCED PRICES. ‘The undersigned begs leave to Inform his. GPsine STYLES also flue soit and Still FELT HATS of Ww from 60 cents up. Repaired in the best manner, fel23-tr Above Willard’s Hotel. patrons and the public generally that in con: i Donsule uence of reduted prices in goods and new tation strictly confidential, “Ladies, Bi; gentle: | favilities, he is now cables to. make up men, $1.50. noves-ly | CLOTHES and furnish GOODS in his line trom ten to fifteen per cent, less than former rates, re- STROLUGIST.—Mrs, Dr. ELLIS, 805 Penn- | Spectfully requesting continued favors. sylvania avenue, If you would kuow the truth Crnzun AS Beto aio} = x % oR, erate O pom, all things, Omlce hours from 9 | ion-tr 617 Penna ave., Washingtony D.C. MARAMECOSTELLO, Disel jieof Mlle Lenor- mand, Paris, the greatest Planet Reader ever in America, can be consulted at her house, No. 294 HIRTS CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHKE S PLACE IN THE WOELD, kr? ae Branch Baltimo: Det. n.w. "Fst. cars pass the door. sepl7-1y ‘orth. 7 ™ ORDER In then bit t for $2.25. in the most elegant manner for $2.25. THE TRADES. Fine DRESS SHIRTS made to oriere ot Wam- ——— sutta Muslin and Twenty-ene Hundred Linen, for GRASS, . Fine DRESS SHIRTS. 5 ot . CABINET MAKER, amsutta Muslin and Twenty-one Hundi in- NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE AND M Stxezr | e®, for 7cents, Fine DRESS SHIRTS, Water- ‘NORTHWEST. novi-ly | twist Muslin and Kighteen Hundred Linen, for 60 cents, Boy's Fine DRESS SHIRTS, 12, 12% IBSON BROTHERS, 18 inch, only 60 cents, Fine Four-ply Reversible PRACTICAL BOOK AND JOB PRinTERs, | CUFFS ony 25 cents a pair, six Finest Four-pip 1012 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C, LINEN COLLARS for $1. ear Canton Flan- Ae Fine Printing a Specialty. janl9-1 cel DRAWERS, only 60 cents, goods onder and guaranteed to give satisfaction, both in WNINGS. quality and at. Al goods sokl are guaranteed as reprecented or the money returned. One price JOHN C, HOGAN. Manutacturey of @ Newly Patented Bpring Moller | "acos YOUNG GINN, Manager. gad Ventilating Awning for Stores, Hotelss PUUMC | omen eee, Tents for dale or tents Sule ageattorttés ane | PIANOS AND ORGANS. 2% Ir genuine Mildew Proof Awning material. sep15-tr cee OS AN = FAs, DAVIS & CO. PIANOS._Up- HOUSEFURNISHINGS. ig-out ‘sale-preat, bargains come. and| = = See, (12t-tr) Heb. SUMNER, SIL ch st, ENCH PORCELAIN ENGLISH CHIN ECKER BROS’. GRAND, 8 QUARE AND 4 UPRIGHT PLANOS are the CHOOKERY, GLASSWARE. intone, in Sppearance, and in durability. CUTLERY, i Also, the BURDETT ORGANS, PLATED WARE, 18-1 407 10tn & KUHN, Sole Agent, AND HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS. JE Sen W.; eer Bowing, ave A full stock constantly on hand of best goods at HK KRANICH AND BACH, AND THE ow prices, FT Teter FANGS tame st ant, others, received the highest Centen: FOR NORFOLK, FORTRESS MONROE AND THE SOUTH | description, 1 1114 ‘Pennsylvania ave- | 41S NATURES OWN VITALIZER’ PERUVIAN SYRUP ERUVIAN SYRUP. A protected solution of the Protoxide of Iron, ts so combined as to have the character of an aliment, as easily digested and assimilated with the b ood as plest food. 1 increases the quantity of Na~ own Vitalizing Agent—Iron in the Blood d cures a thousand ills, simply by Toning ap, 1 atin, Vitali the systeu. Th iched and vitalized blo rmeates every pa he body, repairing damages and waste, ser nortid secretions and leaving noth: 0 feed upou, r v FOR A SPRING MEDICINE It has no equal, Stimnlating withont reas effects are PERMANENT, differing in 1 from all Alcoholic Tonics, von, it< re PERUVIAN SYRUP PERUVIAN SYRUP Dyspepsia, BDropsy, Chronic Diarrhoca, Boils, vous Affection is and Fevers. Humors, Loss of Constitutional Vigor, Female Complaints, ete. FROM A WELL-KNOWN WRITER From Mrs. Mary Francis, well kuown as“ Marga- ret Bount.’* 1K, VT., Oct. 6, 1876, BANK. ‘ewle & Sons entlemen:— Tw VIAN SYRUP through i cirewation Bricnte eth W. ago T legan to take the was ina lonuguld, baif-alive ipient dyspepsia aud d T the blood. The titles hanged th! Wag, ” bonnet yundly ani it PERUVIAN SYRUP ERUVIAN SYRUP M CHAS. H, COLGATE, ESy. © firm of Colgate & Co.. Mauatacturers of Flavoring Extracts, 21 Black" ue street, Bos- SOMERVILLE. Mass., Dec, 6, 1876, Messrs, Seth W. Fowle & So: | Gentiemen Spring my fdanghter, i became very much emacia: -i with loss great pr trength,so much bliged of sehool ptinued thr sand Caused us much anxiety. A Is remedies | VIAN S week We saw a marked hild"s condition, and ina mor w ‘The ewift and elegant iron Steamer LADY OF | ® THE LAKE, Captain J. WHYTE, pe health ¢ leaves 6thi-street wharf, ap’il furs, | PERUVIAN SyRur. feel ther notice, every MON DA 1, WED-' | highly recommend it tonic. NESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 3 o'ciock p. m., con- Very gratefully s 7 hecting with steamers for’ Boston, Providence and | CHAS. H. COLGATE other Northern Points. Returning, leaves Norfolk | TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATUB- | —_— evel Dat, ataovciock p.m, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON R. Woop, leaves her wharf, foot o! Gth-stieet, three times a’ week— TU*SDAYS, at 7 o'clock a, m., for Curvioman atid Leonardtown; TH otelock a m., for Nomini; SATURDAY: o’ciock a. m.. for Currioman and Leonard! stopping at intermediate landings each trip. ‘or further information, arpy at the Oftice, over Metropolitan Bank, Knox's Express Office, or at the Companys Wharf, foot of 6ti street, ce called for orl appticat press Office, M B. J. ACC! STEAMERS FOR NEW YORK. Tho steamers JOHN GIBSON and E. ©, KNIGHT alternately leave Pier 41 East River, New York. at 4 o'clock p. m. every SATURDAY at 4p.m.: Georg: town every FRIDAY MORNING, and Alexau- dr‘a same day, Freight taken at lowest rates, For information apply at Oiee over Metropolitan Bank, Usih street, or to R. P. A, DENHAM, ater street, Georgetown. — ap2i-tr SAMUEL BACON, President. ‘LYDE’S NEW EXPRESS LINE PHILADELPHIA, ALES ANDRIA, WAS! 7 INGTON AND GEORGETOWN WS Connecting at Pitladelphia with Clyde's Line for im, Providence, and Sew England States. SAILING DAY! From Phiiadelphia—saturday, at 5 From Washington, at 11a. in — town, Providence, ces their goods landed at Geo will please have them marked jo torstown, D.¢. acd. fall jaformation apply to J. Hr, SQHNSON .» 1202 F street northwi 12th- wharf, Washington, D. oe i ows: ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, NEW YORK to QUEENSTOWN & LIVERPOOL EVERY THURSDAY OR SATURDAY. Tons. of Borlin......5,491 City of Brussel £ Richmond. 4 607 City of of Chester.....4.568 Ci SHY of Montreal. .4.490 Ci rookiy i Thes enificent steamers, built in watertight compartments, are among the strongest, largest and fastest on the Atlantic. ‘The saloons are luxuriously furnished, especially well lighted and venillated, and take up th ne Width of the ship. | The principal staterooms a amidships, forward of the engines, where least Loise and motion is felt, and are replete with ever comfort, having ail latest improvements, double berths, Glectrie bells, &e. ‘The cuisine hasalway’s been aspecialty of thistine, Ladies’ cabins and bathrooms, genticinen’s sm ing and bathrooms, barbers’ shops, pianos, libi ries, &c., provided. For raits of passage and other information apply N G. D. Agent. 10 » feb13-mwif6m 15 Broadway, New Y. ORTH GERMAN LLOYD. Re ‘The steamers of this Co! mipany will sail Bat- from Bremen Pier, foot of Third Fae eee re don, Havre and Bremen, arst cabia, $100, cabin, $60 gold: steerage, $30 ci 7. For ft ‘ORL! C0., = ean Ea © MSHIP LINE BETWEEN NEW YORK, SOUTHAMPTON AND BREMEN, Ww gumerous musiea gagontce,” Gt, WALD & e sical, cel a wes an a mere 7 BRO., Agents, 728 7th st.n.Ww. ‘an7-tr No. 1009 Pennsylvania Ave., KNABE & COS WORLD-RENOWN- yand6-tr Between 10th and Ath sts. | Netra bate tars bee Dee le aa co. ingest award wherever exiivited: MeCammon’s {4BMON, BOSWELL & co., highest amard wheres Cam ufact iy on hand, ‘shouinger's celebrated Pianos and sold, Tented sud thoroughly Bopalring Bunce, 0. BeIGn 813 EIGHTH STREET NURTHWEST, EABACH'S Viato Warerocias, 433 1108 ‘above Penna. av. . SAVE, TO LEARN HOW TO DO IT. “Mfer epectat inducements for thirty days to cash | YOUR | READ AND HEED WHAT + ayers in all ctasses of HAIR: FOLLOWS. SAVE YOUR HAIR.—The laws of Health and Longevity demand it, the customs of social life re- quire it.’ The matter is of great importance in every way. BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR.—It is the su FUBNITURE AND DECORATIONS. & arge variety of HOLIDAY G00DS now being ved. dect-tr B. H. ST OR BALE Nico OANARY BIRDS. excellent ana Gages. Best. se. Na pass the door. @.M.GAETZ.” H’S IMPERIAL CHAMPAGNE. ‘ard cars! jan23-1m* ooo! ing crown of glory, and for the foss of it there fs no compensation: ‘EW YORK WINDOW SHADE HOUSE, N*®™ Easradone chow SRioes. CULTIVATE YOUR HAIR.—For by no other 618 Ninta Haare Patent Ofice, means can it be saved and beautified. LYON’ Vee Seen. MATHAIRON, 9 Dt thirty-f Prof. Lyon, Yenw pel Brs, AEuity, and ‘fall bodied, Pusovered thirty ave years ago by Erof. Lyon, of x for ‘and beautitying the air. Besides ser 50 hel hair U= = Use IT DETERGENT. One teaspoonful. to a gallon of water will wash 3; two fora tub of water Sil wash clothing otah kinds. od weiss) Tis will Goan iatr bresues beautely. YOUNG'S DETERGEN1, prerruores oles ang | Office, No. On New York ae ke ‘or noting’ to te no of 60 at 48 lat.. or nothing to the THE BRITISH AN! ROYAL moras ee eran ae ibis aoe! CHAS. G, FRANOKLYS, Agent, nd Now Yortavouus, surhoeee toe epee (ire gemeenies coiatn dome | URSDAYS, at7 | Is pre Sat) t | PERUVIAN SYRUP PERUVIAN SYRUP. epared by SETH W. FOWLER « SONS. Bos . and sold by dealers generally. f-i A th CLOTHING. REST ARRIVALS. BLACK AND FANCY SCARFs A choice selection, Fiat and Knots, For 75 cents and $1. BLACK AND FANCY FOLDED T1ES From 2 cents upward. ENGLISH AND GERMAN HALF HOSE For 25 cents, PERFECTLY-FITTING SHIRTS For $1,1253 and $1.50. FINEST LINEN COLLARS, Latest Styles, $2.25 per dozen. SECOND QUALITY COLLARS Latest Styles, $1.50 per dozen. LINEN CUFFS For $3 and $4 per docen, NIGHT SHIRTS For $1and $1.1 LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, From $3 per dozen upwart. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS From 75 cents to $2.50. GOOD SUSPENDERS From 25 cents vo $3. #@ ONE PRICE ONLY. GEO. C. HENNING, feb18-tr 410 Seventh Street, Ir OBDER TO REDUCE STOCK WITHOUT BELAY, TO MAKE PREPARATION FOR A LARGE SPRING STOCK, FOR THE NEXT FIFTEEN DAYS I OFFER THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL BARGAINS: DRESS AND BUSINESS 8UITS. English Worsted....sold for $25; selling now, French W. sold for 22: selli 4 Elbwuf Cassimere...sold for 20; selling now, sold for 17; selliy ‘sold for 16: sold for ‘sold for Bpecial attention is called to the following Goods, which have been reduced in proportion: nm Fine Black Cloth Dress Suits, and Business Suits. Boys’ Overcoats, Dress and School Suits. Children’s Dress and Every Day Suits. ‘Youths’ Dress J