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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
! MONDAY, MAT II, 1899.

~ DEMONSTRATIONS.
The Mayor has approved the following
acts; To reimburse Henry Polkinhorn for
taxes erroneously paid by him; TO set the
curbstones and pave the footways and gut
tiers on the north side Of Virginia avenue,
between Tenth and Twelfth streets west;
legalizing Hennessey's corrugated brick; to
grade and pave Third street west from Penn
sylvania avenue to + street north; for the
relief Of Charles Schultz; for the relief Of
George II. Gaddis a Bro; TO set the curb
stones and pave the footways and cutters on
the west side Of North Capitol street, be-
tween N aud o streets north.
Also, communication nominating Zalmon
Richards for the office OF superintendent OF
public schools Of this city. .#
Also, a communication from 8. n. Bond,
ESQ.,, water register, saying, In reply TO q
resolution Of the Board, that he has aseer-
talned the total amount OF taxes for laying
water mains collected by this office up TO the
LIST Instant, 10 be tl4l ,322.S2. Referred "a
the Committee on Drainage.
The Mayor transmitted the bank state
ment, and II shows the following figures
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GRAND BALL.-The attention Of our read.
ers Is directed to the advertisement OF the
arst annual ball Of Capitol Lodge, No. 2, A.
o. g. (which takes place at Trades Union
Hall this evening. The names of the com.
mlttee are sufficient guarantee that all
who favor them with their presence will pass
pleasant evening. The Order Of Good
Fellows Is In a hourishing condition, and
their friends should show by their presence
this evening that their efforts are appre-
clated.
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RECORDER OF DEEDs.-simon Wolf, ESQ.,,
the newly appointed recorder Of deeds, en-.
tered upon the discharge Of his duties on
saturday at the office In the City Hall. He
has appointed the following clerks in his
office In place Of a like number removed, and
Il will be seen that he 10 not unmlndful of
the claims Of Union soldiers or eolored men;
Col. g. +. schawyer, Frank Bartlett, Capt.
r. Williams and Charles A. Thomas. The
last-named Is a eolored man lately In the
service OF Senator Pomeroy as private secre.
tary. Mr.. Wolf has commenced the work OF
removing and reatting the office, which will
be kept open for members Of the bar from /
TO 0 p. m. daily.
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HOOKING STOVES.

Persons IL want aud who are about 70 sJm-
Of II. TdRE6ORY '"0
Ap R.lm Sa5 Psbnsylvania avenue
frHls Is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT THE SUB
sotiber has obtained from the 0TphAnsT C0uTt
Y Washington county, In the District of Columbia
letters Of specialization on the personal estate Of
gAIHARINB MUFsrER, late OF washiuRtOn cOunly'
Pc DECEASED. All persons having claims aFainst
ihe said deceased are hereby warned 10 eShIbit
me sAme, with the vouchers thereof 10 tile subscTi.
ber, on or before the 9TH day Of NAV next ibey
may otherwise by law be excluded from ali benz,
htA Of the said estate ~ '"'-
Given uRdSr my hand this N day Of May, 1859
my7-P9ws hdninistrr.,,
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REV. II. Z. BorLE has, at the request Of a
large number Of our prominent citizens, con.
scented to repeat his lecture upon "Tenant
Right" In Carroll Hall on Tuesday evening,
May rs. In his letter accedlng to the re-,
quest Father Boyle says; "The lecture will
be for the good Of the cause and the proceeds
for my parochial school," There is no
doubt that the school will receive liberal
benefit from the lecture
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FOUND SICK ON THE STREET.-On Sunday
night, between 8 and o'clock, Officer Al.
Gibson found Thomas Sumner, an old col
ored man, aged about 20 years, lying on
New Jersey avenue, near ID street, sick and
In feeble condition from Inflammation ofthe
lungs. He was taken TO the Seventh pre-
cinct station, where he was kindly provided
for, and yesterday morning he had sum
ciently recovered as TO be able to walk home.
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Tue GREAT CENTRE OF ATTRACTION at
the present time Is the Oak Hall Clothing
Emporium, No. 400 Seventh street, opposite
the post office, because gentlemen know that
they can get everything In the clothing line
at this establishment at the most reasonable
rates; because the style, fit and make Of the
mems, youths and boys clothing Is sure to
please the most fastidious; because the i'm
mense increase In Its business shows that the
public appreciates its efforts to furnish to Its
customers goods Of the best material, made
up by experienced workmen, and warranted
to please. Call at once and make arrange
ments for your spring outfits.
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GRAND OPENING OF GLYMosr.-Mr. j. II.
shatield has fitted up his establishment at
Glymont In the most approved style, with
every device to contribute to the ease, COM
fort, pleasure and amusement Of visitors,
and on Monday night proposes q grand
opening to the public. A grand moonlight
excursion by the steamer Wawaset, illumI-
nation and fireworks at Glymont are among
the prominent features of the evenings en-,
tertalnmcnt.
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LIMITED srAJRs PATENT OFFICE,

m On the petition Of JoHE HoPR and THOMAS
sinn Of latent granted to them on the 2lst dNy Of
hag1tl 1872, for a., improvement 10 Machine Tor
IT'S ordered that said petition be heard At this of
ace on the "a day 81 August next. Any person
may oppose this extension, Objections, deposit
Nous, aud other papers should be hled 10 This oice
twenty days hNfiTO tho day Of hearing,
mylO'MSw Commissioner Of Patents.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

NE Forum STREET SEwER.-Messrs
DpN'ho and Costello, to whom the contract
awarded last week for constructing q
me- loot sewer In Fourth street, entered
nv 'Fai for the faithful execution OF the
1T, 'nH'r bid was as follows; si.35 per
~ o., ."' main sewer SAC for laterals;
~ vas. ~ "Iol.o, "nu wv
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

The CARRIERS Room IN THE Posi- OFFICE.
While visiting the city post office yesterday
the new postmaster entered the carriers'
room, inquiring "What room Is this i' and
upon being Informed that thirty-one carriers
occupied this small room, he made an ex-
animation aud expressed determination TO
make an extension OF the room To the rear
one Of the first OF his official acts.
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The NATIONAL CoURsE-THE RUNNING
RACES To-DAY-GREAT INTEREST MANIFEST
AND Coon sroRr.-Many of our citizens do
not admire trOltlng races for the reason that
there Is such an opportunity given to dis
honest horse Jockeys to win or lose trot BY
unfair means. But we have heard hundreds
Of this class express themselves in favor Of a
good running race, as being likely to be free
from fraud, aud II chance given to the best
horse. Those OF our citizens who have not
yet visited the track should do 30 to-day, for
very good running races are expected, and
If the horses all start that are entered, n
lively gallop will take place. The advertise
ment In another column will give the names
of the horses entered.
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FoR ALL KINDS Of Gents Furnishing
Goods go to the Original Franc, 49i Seventh
street, between D and Z, three doors above
Odd Fellows Hall, as his Is the cheapest
store In the District. And bear In mind that
he has no branch stores.
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ATTEMPT To BREAK JAL.-Gen. Croker,
the warden Of the Jail, in passing through
his domain n few days since, discovered a
suspicious appearance Of the prisoners In the
northeast portion of the third floor, and ac-
cordingly ordered careful examination TO
be made, which revealed the fact that hole
large enough for man to pass though had
been cut almost through the wall, in which
the old bricks had been carefully replaced
and plastered up with soap and lime. 1t
was also found that they had made good
progress in cutting the front wall Of the
centre cell. The prisoners were placed in
Irons and the walls repaired. 1t was doubt
less their Intention to make their escape by
first Jumping to a shed directly under the
place where they were at work. Since
Gen. Croker took charge Of the Jail he has
done much to rcnovats and improve the
buildings and grounds, which now present as
neat and tidy an appearance as could pos
slbly be expected of such dilapidated old
shell.
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SINGULAR ACCIDEST.-0n Sunday horse
belonging to Mr.. John Frawley, living on
@ street south, In jumping gulley east of
Four-and-a-half street, fell and broke his
neck. The horse was yalued at 5000.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING IN GEORGETOWN
The Grant and ColfnI Republican Club, Of
Georgetown, hold q meeting OF the Market
house Hall, at o'clock this evening.
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The committee Of arrangements Of deco
rating the graves Of the Union soldiers meet
at All + street at $50 this evening.
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WORKINGMES's AssEMBLY.-A stated
meeting OF the Worklngmen's Assembly will
be held at the City Hall at o'clock this
evening.
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FoR SUMMER DRAWERS go to the Original
Franc, 494 Seventh street, between d and
H. Prices 80, 90, T5c. 81 and upward. U
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

CAPT. P. NJ. DUBAST is announced as o
candidate for the Board Of Common Council
from the Fourth ward.
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ELECTION OF OPFICERs.-At the annual
meeting OF the Young Mems Christian As.
ISOLATION, held last evening, several i'm
portant amendments TO the constitution
were reported and adopted.
The following named officers ware tho,
elected for the ensuing year: President, GEN
u .. Howard; vice presidents, Messrs. s.
3: Bryant, o. c. Wight, J. A. cole, G. H.
herwin and c. b. Ramsdell; CORRESPONDING
secretary. L. Z. Sleigh; recording secretary
VIM. Lamborni treasurer, G. B. Bailey; reg.
lster, T. =. Stewart; librarian, James 9.
strout. The meeting was well attended,
and action very unanimous.
The social reunion advertised for the 9Th
VIII take place at the opening Of the new
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NoTICE'-D. W. Anderson, the coloroI
nstlce Of the peace--oliice 2l0 street, be,
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth,
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For LINEN Collars and Cuffs go to the
Original Franc, 494 Seventh street, between
ID and Z.
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RECHABITEs VIsIT.-Last evening the Dis
trict Tent aud the several subordinate tents
Of the Rechabltes paid a fraternal visit to
Virginia Tent in Alexandria. The subord-
nate tents are as follows! Eagle, Phenix and
IIeber met at their hall on Seventh street,
near d, and headed by Heald's brass band,
met the District Tent, which was accompa-
MED by Potomac Tent Of Georgetown, and
tue body numbering some two or three hun
dred, proceeded to Alexandria, where they
spent very pleasant evening.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

FoR ALL STYLES Of Paper Collars go 10
the Original Franc, 494 Seventh street.
Prices ID, 10, IS and s5c, per box. \
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For GOOD Cotton Socks go to the Original
Franc, i9i Seventh street, between d and
=. Prices 5, 10, Is, zoe. and upward. 4
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FoGND;-A sum of money was found In
the smithsonian grounds, which the ownSr
can have upon application.
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INTERESTING TO Tue LADIEs.-Mr. John
T. Mitchell, 3l2 Pennsylvania avenue, has
Just received large lot of spring dress
goods Of every description, which he Is offer.
Ing at the lowest price. Mr.. Mitchell's
taste In the selection Of fine dress goods has
always made his store favorlte with The
ladies.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

LIBERAL REWARD Is offered for the re-.
coycry Of two horses, which strayed or were
stolen from swampoodle on the LIST instant,
See advertisement.
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ASSAULT AND BArTERr.-0n Sunday
afternoon John Norris and, James Welch
were arrested and taken before Justice
Walter, charged with severely assaulting
Charles Robinson, colored. The justice,
after hearing the evidence, committed the
accused to jail for court.
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SUPPOSED ISFANTIcIDE.-About7 o'cIock
Yesterday morning the body of n white In.
iant was found by Patrick Sullivan, at thu,
loot OF c street, above the Long Bridge,
The head Of the child was severed from tlc
body, which gives strong suspicion that the
infant was murdered. Mr.. Sullivan took
the child to his house on Fourteenth street,
inquest. '' "'
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VIZ ARE GLAD TO NOTICE that the agency
of the Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machine
(the best family machine In the world) has
been extended to the well-known hoopskirt,
corset manufacturer, Chas. Baum, SIS Sew
enth street. We would advise all our read
ers, before purchasing a machine, to ex-
anime this fret, as 1t Is the perfection OF
mechanlcism.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

The BOARD OF AssEssoRs.-ThlsB Board
closed the hearing of appeals on Saturday
last, having decided about one hundred and
hny appeals. Wherever reduction In the
assessment was granted in ono case, CORE
spending reduction became necessary upon
the adjoining property, SO that the hearing
and decisions upon this number Of cases In.
volved vast amount of labor. The Board
will sit ten days longer for the purpose OF
correcting errors, but will not hear or de-
termlne any further appeals.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-18

OuR RAILROAD CoNNEcTIoNs--As INpoR.
TASr MEETING IN GEoRGETowE.-w. w.
DUNCAN, esq, secretary of the Alexandria
Canal, Railroad and Bridge Company, sub
mitted proposition TO The merchants of
Georgetown, at a meeting held at the close
OF Change yesterday, In regard TO A rail-
road connection with the Alexandria, Lou.
doun and Hampshire road, as follows,
The Alexandria Canal, Railroad and
from Georgetown to connect with IN. hIss'
sndria, Loudoun and Hampshire railroad, Al
4 point near the four mile post on said toad
four and half miles from Georgetown, 10
erect = suitable snd substantial railroad
erect depots and shops In deorretown. ON
Bridge street. They ask for subscrIptIon
20 their capital stock OF s2o0, 900, one half on
the part Of the corporation, and one half an
the part Of the citizens OF deorgetown' The
advantages claimed are the saving OF distance
ofcharges to be the same per schedule OF lou.
doun and Hampshire railroad. In no event
will there be discrimination against the in.
terest OF Georgetown. The road and annur
tenanees to be finished by January, Isio. il
prompt action 10 taken on the above PROPOSE
Mr.. Evan Lyons, the presiJent of the Mer-
chants Exchange, spoke at so ne length, IN
yoring this or any other project that would
benefit the trade Of Georgetown.
Several other gentlemen spoke uDon the
Tblect, all Of them appearing fayorably i'm
pressed by the proposition.
The NEE ing, which was an informal one,
finally agreed upon call for q general
meeting of the citizens ut Market Hall at ii
O'Clock to morrow.
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For PINE White Pocket Handkerchief
go to the Original Franc, 494 Seventh street,
between ID and L. Prices Is, 20, Csc. and
upward. n
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MEETING OF THE Bors IN BLUE.-A meet
ing Of the 9Th regiment Of the Boys In Blue
was held at Carroll Hall, Capitol Hill, last
night, at which Col. J. Bell Adams presided,
and delivered an able speech, adverting In
the course Of his remarks to the "citizens"
movement, which he denounced. lie advised
his hearers 10 dlscountenauce 1t.
AT the conclusion OF his address the
Colonel read general order to the COM
mand.
Mr.. Z. A. Atkinson, Colonel G. II. Habau
and Colonel A. Dyson made able political
speeches; amer which the meeting ad-
iourned.
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The REPATRIATION YESTERDAY. = Tho
Board OF Registration resumed its labors In
the seventh ward, on Z, between Sixth and
seventh streets, yesterday morning, at 10
O'Clock. Several oolored persons were re-
lected because Of insufficient time Of resi-
denoe, and one or two foreigners were turned
of as they had not their naturalization
papers with them. The scenes Of the day
were varied about O'Clock by the appear
ance of number Of ladies, one Of whom
presented handsome bouquet 70 the Board,
and at the same time the following oommu,
nicatlon, which Col. Cook, chairman Of the
Board, read through, and then announced to
the applicants that its contents would be
considered and decision rendered before
the election;
TOiht Board Of Rssi.i,aiiOn, Ws,aiag,ea, D. e..
ward, Of the city OF Washington, petition you
20 pinee "u' -tr ~ "'N"I rrNn the roll NJ
We demand this right AZ tax pny,rs and A
persons governed by the laws Of the United
states and OF the District OF Columbia, pre-
Stunning that our Government claims to be lust
derive their just powers from the consent Of
the governed" and also that every citizen
hs, the right Of voting for public offioers and
rights Belong to the humbiest eitirsns,r also
that the Constitution OF the United States
expressly declares that salt persons born or
TO Its Jurisdiction are eItireas OF The uSited
states, and Of the States 10 which they resIde,n
and that no State shall make or enforce any
nsptis. On ,hs sStiSss ,hs privilege.
that the mention Of male eitineusn ss basis
OF representation In article . Of the 18th
smendment. Che whole article A. " stands
being an ,b,urd contrsdietion In itself,) In no
wise neutrsiizes the enuneiation OF the prinol.
pie. OF Justice snd liberty running through the
. d -. -
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PRIzE MEDAL ron Music.-The attention
Of persons passing along the avenue ycster-
day, was attracted by card In the window
OF Ellis music store, upon which was .
medal and the following note; "Thls medal
TO be awarded to the music teacher Of this
city, who will present class Of scholars
that have received but two years tuition,
which shall exhibit the greatest proficiency
In the knowledge Of, theory, and art Of music
at sight. The examination to take place at
medal is made Of a solid gold plate, sur
rounded with a heavy gold wreath, with an
elegant chased harp In the centre. The re-
verse bears tho following Inscription; "Prc-
scented to -, by the Society for the
Advancement Of Musical Science, for present.
ing for examination tho most proficient class
OF scholars In music. Washington, June,
1862"
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Upon reassembling the business Of the So.
ciety upon Foreign Missions was taken VI
and discussed at considerable length, whcr
q short recess was taken.
After again reassembling, the Committee
on Church Extension reported, which oc "a,
pied the attention Of the Synod until adjourn
ment.
Last evening, the anniversary meeting O
the Foreign Missionary Society took place
and the addresses were Of the usual interest
ing character.
This afternoon the delegates to the synot
VIII visit Mount Vernon, as the guests on
the occasion OF the congregation Of DR.. Bat
ler's church.
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COMPLIMENTARY SuPPER.-A compliment
AIRY supper was rendered last evening to Mr..
Isaac Mcconnell, who for some yeast past
has been the popular clerk at the Kirkwood
house. Mr.. Nice. having decided to remove
to the West, number OF his friends ar
ranged the affair, to come of at Aman's
restaurant. Major Hurley presided, and
speeches were made by Mr.. Mcconnell, Mr..
Flatly, Col. Naylor aud Mr.. Chas. Gautlcr.
Songs were sung as follows 81 love to
roam" by Gen. Fred. Smith; ooh, como to
the West, love-" by Capt. Hitch; "o'Don-
nell's halloo," by Gen. Toner, and "Come
where my love lies dreaming" by Lieut..
Kip. The supper was neatly arranged,
and everything passed of pleasantly and
agreeably to all concerned,
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IIl-Treatment Of = Prisoner
Contradictory Statements - Tho
Evidence BADLY Mixed ap-A Ques.
tion Of Truth and yerseIty.
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Board of Common Council.

Tho Board met at The usual hour, and was
called TO order by the president pro tenn,
(Mr. Sardo.) All the members present ex-
cept Mr.. Juenemann.
A message was received from the Mayor,
Inclosing resolutions passed by the George
town Councils, relating TO the construction
ofa bridge over Rock creek, at the foot OF P
street, to which he invites early attention.
Also, lncloslng communication from
Lieut.. Noonan, ono Of the sanitary police,
stating that theft are no designated places
for deposlting night soil, and that the scav-
engers are Of necessity obliged to dump Il
into the Potomac, Tiber creek aud the canal,
and IN many instances upon lots. The Mayor
says; "The Councils should lose no time In
providing for this immediate want, as tho
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travellers wish to know where to obtain
trunks that will stand the rough usage of
baggage smashers. We advise them to visit
the extensive mandatory and salesroom Of
James 8. Topham & Co., 800 Seventh street,
east side, one door above Odd Fellows Hall,
where they will find the largest stock ard
best made trunks In the District of Columbia,
with McMurray's patent stays; also with
Houses patent solid rubber corners, for
which they are sole agents. Messrs. Topham
q Co., also have large stock OF yalises,
packing trunks, ladies' and mems satchels,
&C., made OF the best material, which they
sell low for cash, coll