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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

A lady In Nevada city has botanical curiosity
In the shape Of nlght-6ooming cactus. The
plant Is round, and about six inches in diameter.
Once week II blooms, q stem being thrown out
from the body OF the cactus about eight inches
long. upon the top OF which Is q beautiful white
Mower, the size OF the top Of an ordinary teaoup,
the aroma from which nlls the whole house. The
mower begins TO unfold Itself about O'Clock In
mains 80 until o'clock In the morning. when IL
begins 10 close up, and BY noon has entirely dis
appeared. The mower upon the stem only
blooms once, and bu. one stem u thrown out ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

II is announced that on and after Thursday
next the route Of the so-called "Pennsyiyania
air line" will he changed, and the through trains
will run over the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore road, connecting there with the Balti-
more and Potomac tunnel and railroad, thus
making the shortest and most closely CONNECTED
route between this city and Washington. By
this arrangement the baltimore and Ohio road
Is obliged 10 seek an independent route OF rs
own between this and the capital, Accordingly
It's manager has Joined hands with jay Gould
for line between this city and Baltimore indie
pendent Of existing lines. By this combination
L is proposed to take passengers from this city
to Sandy Hook BY steamer, thence across New
Jersey by rail 10 Bay Side, on the Delaware bay.
at which point another steamer Will connect
with Bombay Hook, on the Delaware side OF Inc
bay. There the railroad will again be brought
Into requisltlon for transportation across the
peninsula OF Delaware and Eastern Shore 10
Rock Hall, IN Kent county, Nd. and from thence
steamers will land passengers ut bal. imore to 20
south over the Baltimore and Ohio road. IL Ia
understood that Mr.. Jay Gould 10 70 supply the
connections TO Rock Hall, and the managers OF
the baltimore and Ohio road the ferriage from
thence 10 Baltimore. These arrangements are
% DO perfected BY the lat Of ssptember.--N y.
Tlm1, I'rf .7 1- E'T
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
The CLIIdreu'. Rxosr,,o..

The excursion for the benefit Of the poor chill.
dren Of the District, inaugurated by the chroa,-
Gle, took place 81 Glymont yesterday, and al
though numerically 1t was . success, a. an ex-
cursion for the poor children OF the District It
present were adults, who crowded the boat,
against the will OF the managers, and insisted
that the possession OF tickets entitled them to
all the privileges. The arrangements Of the
were ample, the provision being almost princely,
but the right class did not avail themselves OF
the pronered treat IL Is to be hoped that ON the
occasion OF the next trip there will be better
arrangement made TO secure the attendance OF
poor children TO the excluslon OF basket parties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

AN EFPoRT is about to be made In English
cities TO establish large number Of provident
medical institutions for the class Of people
above the condition OF paupertsm, who, while
unable to pay the ordinary medical fees, are yet
able to make small periodical payments for medl-
cine and medical attendance. The scheme has
already been successfully tried IN o small way
In London, Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.
IT WAS once remarked by an American humor-
lat that ne found 1t impossible to cry over the
relics in the British Museum, owing to an un-
certainty OF age; and now, according the Lon
don B,aider. The world has been doing what the
humorlst could not; 1t has wept over the famous
Tabard inn, supp0sng 1t TO date from 1850, and
having In imagination seen the father Of English
poetry taxing his beer there. 1t now appears
that the rsthos was wasted. Sir @. Wren laid
the 1rst stone OF st. Paul's Cathedral In the year
Of grace 1915. which may fairly be taken AZ q
eil.de1ned and accurately .settled renaissance
art date. There Ii no evidence whatever Of any
style In this Inn, renaissance or Gothic, older
than this last named date. The hand-raii and
balusters round the gallery, out OF which the
small quaint bedrooms open, and the nreplaces,
with their square nodded frames above, and
with other holdings visible here and there, can.
not possibly DC older than Wren's time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
Alarm OF Fire.

Last night, about 10 O'Clock, Oflicer Loane, OF
the Fifth police precinct, discovered smoke issu-
ing from the cigar store on the corner Of Rley-
enth and streets, and he Immediately turned
In an alarm from box 80. The Ore department
promptly responded and soon subdued the
Hannah Hecht, and her loss Is Estimated at 400
fnlly Insured In the Germanla Insurance Com.
pany. The origin OF the IRE was from a gas
burner. During the 1re Mrs. Hecht was taken
suddenly III, and was removed TO the residence
OF Mrs. korn. on the next corner, where she
shortly Altar regavaFal "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
FUNERAL OF FATHER MYERS.
sermon by Rev. DIR. White.


The funeral OF the late Rev. Henry Myers took
place yesterday morning, at 0 O'Clock, from -.
yIncents church, Baltimore. Requiem mass
was celebrated by Rev. Father Lyman, of Gov
anstown. The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. DIR. White, of this city, who, after regret
ting the absence Of Archbishop Biyiey, who he
knew would have ofilciated on the occasion had
It been possible, proceeded to enlOgiZe the
his devotion TO that religion which was infused
into his mind while young IN years, and to which
he chung with unwayerlng fidelity In the hour OF
death. Father White gave sketch Of the time
when the deceased was educated at his home,
and how he was inspired TO enter into the holy
calling OF the ministry.
The choral part Of the ceremony consisted Of
the GregOrlan chant, followed by the MIserere
ut the conclusion OF the solemn ceremonies.
There was crowded congregation and very
large procession, IN which were three hundred
orphans OF st. Nincent's asylum. The remains
were Inferred In st. Nlncents cemetery. Most
OF the Catholic clergymen OF Baltimore and
Washington were present at the o0sequies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Yesterday evening at O'Clock Mr.. John II.
johnson, the well-known lawyer and justice Of
the peace, died suddenly at his residence,
No. D0g K street northwest. This gentleman
has lived In the community during q lifetime
prolonged 10 the allotted average OF man, and
leaves q family 70 mourn ne loss. He has
and wAA well liked BY all who know him, The
arrangements for his funeral will DO announced
hereafter,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
TIDINGs OF JOHN G. SHARPER.
lie IL In Chicago with n Brother-,n-In w

ITB Nv IN NHf'HEU Win u UFUtHtT-'HsIU w
Captain j. Tyler Powell, Orothsr-in-lsw OF
Mr.. John g. Shafer, whose sudden dlsap-
pearance from Washington gave rise to the re-
port that he had committed suicide, re-
ceiyed yesterday u telegram from Mr.. Frank
Test, another brother-in-aw, residing In Chi
cago, saying "John Is here, all right. Took
him to my house. WIll write" Subsequently
Mr. Shaier, himself, telegraphed 10 his wife
here. 1t would appear that he left this city In a
~ Of des pondency over his financial cmbarrass-
ments. the report that he had put the name Of
his wife to notes OF Indebtedness without her
authority are unfounded, but on the contrary he
was duly authorized so to do. An investigation
shows less than fifteen hundred dollars Of 1oat-
lng Indebtedness, and some four or i've thou
sand dollars Of notes coming due at various
times ahead, while his NJ street house, alone, is
worth from fourteen to fifteen thousand dollars.
Mrs. shaier u paying all the current indebted
ness as last as ascettaned, and will, as above
stated, pay the notes as they come due
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
THE DEAF, THE DUMn AND TuEBLIND.


1t Ia a remarkable fact that among all the
Catholic Institutions OF charity inAthls District
and throughout the country there Is not one
especially devoted to the Interests OF the deaf.
dumb and blind OF that large class OF Christians.
Rev. Father Walter, the energetic pastor Of
~. Patricks church, proposes TO supply this
omission by lnnuguTatlng movement looking
to the establishment, ut such place as may be
determined by the bishops Of the United States
OF tho deaf, dunn and bllnd, to be conducted
upon the same plan as the celebrated institution
oil that KIND In Brussels. Itis pTaisewOrthy
project, and will no doubt enlist The generous
synipalhies anu liberal encouragement OF the
various Catholic communities Throughout the
land. There could DO no more Appropriate place
than Washington city for such an Institution,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

The Board OF Police, at recent meeting, de-
clded that they would have badge for the on.
GERS Of the department and the members Of the
detective corps different from those formerly
used. Those intended for the detectives were
presented yesterday, and are certainly great
OF solid silver, about two " one and d half
inches, handsomely chased with an eagle and
bear the Inscription: Detective Corps, Metro
politan Police, District Of Columbia. 4 Pluribus
tTauNa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Last evening Messrs. Balloon 4 johnson
opened to the public the Irving house, at the
corner OF Eighth and d streets, which has for
some time past been In process Of recoustruo.
ton. 1t Is now perfect bijou OF q hotel, and
under the management OF two such experienced
gentlemen cannot but prove q success. On the
occasion OF the opening they were visited by
received assurances that their enterprise would
receive the announcement Il meritel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

DURING the partial eclipse Of the sun last May,
N. Wolf obtained In Paris series OF admirable
photographs Of its successive phases, using the
"Siderostar apparatus and chemical processes,
upon , The coming transit Of Venus. Everything
worked satisfactorily. The Japanese embassy
are said to have been present on the occasion,
watching the operations with great and intelll-
gent interest.
PRoP. B. +. NUDGE has been for several years
q successful explorer Of the cretaceous forma-
tons OF Kansas, his adopted State. lie discoy-
cred near Fort Harker the remains Of an entire
nora, chiefly represented by leaves In q beauti-
full state Of preservation. This nora has been
determined by Lesquereux as distinct as to spe-
Giles from any other known. Among Its common
forms Is beautiful species Of sassafras. Prof.
Nudge obtained from more western localities
eight species OF saurians, OF sea-going habits,
aud q great many species OF ish. Some OF these
are OF great size, and with huge, overlapping
conichl teeth. The rOrtheyis is related to the
herring and salmon. IL has the mouth opening
directly upward, a. though 70 seize swimming
animals from below. On the back part OF the
head Is high crest, giving IL the form Of COM
iior angle. Prof. Nudge also Uncovered ere II he he
lchthyOrnis, Of Marsh, the bird with teeth and
biconcsve vertebr@.
For long time . curious irregularty In the
proper motion Of the bright star Procyon has
been well known to astronomers, and In 1851
Anwers, q German mathematician, succeeded In
showing that II might he explained by surprising
that PrOcyon reyolves around faint companion,
en- an orval orbit, with period OF about forty
years. The possessors Of large telescopes have
ever since been on the search for this Disturbing
body, but without success until very recently
On March 10, however, 1t was at last discovered
BY Otto Strive, the keen-eyed director OF the
Pulkowa Observatory, with the great refractor
Of that establishment. II Is about ~ min, dis
tant from Procy0n and In it, position agrees
very closely with the calculations OF Anwers,
Our Avian Clark will he not little disappointed,
for he was very confidently reckoning on finding
the little stranger himself as soon as the great
Washington equatorial should he finished. ii
will be remembered that some years ago he sig
naized the completion Of the great Telescope
now mounted at Chicago by discovering under
almost precisely similar conditions, the little
companion OF Sirius, and received the Lalande
medal OF the French Academy OF sciences as
the prize OF his discovery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

The following Ofricers OF Columbia Division,
No. ., +. Of T., were installed on Tuesday even
ing at Withoff's hall, on b and Third streets
southeast W. p, A. N. Thompson; W. A., DR..
James Walsh Il, s., DR.. WIN. Tintall A. r. s.,
James Edwards; Y. g., VIM. Coylngton treas
nrer, II. Robey chaplain, Andrew Lynch O.,
Il. y. Casey A. c., d. Edmonds; l. s., j. r. VIII
son; q, s., VIM. Oyerbury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
DIR. MARY WALKER.


An Account Of Her Arrest In baltimore.
The Baltimore Sun Of yesterday has the follow
ing account OF DIR. Mary K. Walkers actions In
That city; "she had gone 10 the Star hotel on
Front street, Monday afternoon, to call for an
old lady, her companion to Baltimore, who had
become fatigued and stopped In the parlor OF the
hotel 20 rest. The policeman, Aaron Ross. told
her she must accompany him to the station
house: She did so very quietly, and on the way
remarked that she had generally been treated
well by the police, though she occasionally en-
cOuntefed FOOL When the policeman made
the charge at the middle district station house,
he said that he had arrested her because she was
collecting crowd In the street. DR.. Walker re-
lie. What you say Is not true, for you arrested
me In the paIlor OF the Star hotel. You at nrst
closed the door, and tried TO detain me, until
commanded you TO release me, and then You
arrested me. Where was a crowd could not
Collect This was q knock down thrust, aud
consequently Mr.. Haggerty, the police justice,
y, once dismissed the case, Ross making kind
OF apology by saying that lie did not know It
was DR.. Mary Walker when he arrested her.
TO THIS the Doctors ready tongue had prompt
retort, replying 1t should make no difference
VINO am. Any woman has the right TO wear
this costume, and any woman decenty dressed
and deporting herself should have protection
withou! any question as TO who or what she Is"
Yesterday morning she went to the marshal's
ONCE, aud laid complaint before the police
commissioners against policeman Ross. Her ac-
count Is that the policeman came into the hotel
and locked the door from the outside, fastening
her In the room; she ordered him to unlock il
three times before he complied. She then
walked forth, and when on the street he re-
quested her TO go to the station-house under ar
rest. Tine charge against R0ss was entertained
by the board OF police commissioners, and a
hearing OF the case was fxed for 10 a. nj. to-day.
Dr.. Mary Walker says she wears modest dress,
and cannot see why woman Is not privileged 10
wear clothes OF the material OF hers as well as OF
muslin, &c., and while gentlemen will carry
their excellent wives and daughters TO see
women In tights, they are shocked at seeing q
woman with her limbs entirely covered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

We have prepared In neat form, the acts and
resolutions Of the regular session Of the Third
Legislative Assembly OF the District OF Columbia.
The book Ia gotten up In such manner a to DO
both cheap and durable, and will be sold for the
low sum Of 20 cents per copy. For sale at this
ONCE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
CITY ITEMS.

HAMILTON A PEARsJN's IL certainly the boat
house In the city for Slate and Marble Mantels,
Bronze, Gilt, Verde and Crystal Chandeliers III
great variety, and as cheap as the manufac-
torics. Give them coll. Y. N. Z. A., Ninth
ana D. eO3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Call and examine the nre and burglar.proof
vaults OF the safe Deposit Company, corner New
Ing Of securities, jewels, silvsr-ware, OF other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according TO size. No business man can
afford 10 do without them.
Tate EARNING from tia Chiea0o add Boston fires. I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Detectives COomes and Miller yesterday ar
rested young man named Charles Julien at the
corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and FOur-and-a-
hilf street, On the charge OF robbing the Jewelry
store OF Alfred Picard, No. 400 Second avenue,
New York, about one week ago, OF jewelry
amounting In value to about 1900. The Officers
afterwards found two satchels In his room, con-
spond to the articles lost. lie was recognized
by the officers by q small photograph picture
sent them on postal card He acknowledges
the robbery, and has been locked up at head
quarters 10 await the action OF the authorities OF
New York, who have been notified Of the arrest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

A letter from Yokohama states that most OF
the American squadron was at Shanghai the lat
ter part OF June. Lieutenant lmfrey, OF the
Ashuel0t, has been sentenced to two years sus-
pension for bad conduct. Commander Wilson,
Of the Yantic, Is being tried for drunkenness,
and Lieutenant Rowland Is to be tried for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenoes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

RASPBERRY and Lemon Syrup at 40 Pcnnsyl-
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

THR Nashville banner saysI General d. II.
Hill, late editor OF the Land we Love- who has
been chawed up by Parson Brownlow, compares
the South 10 Poland, desplses the 'Nawth,, and
sends bis boy 70 the United states naval school
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
BRUTAL AFFRAY.
"sonny" Ward Resi.ts mn Oniesr and 10
Ahot.

''sonny" Ward Resists M Onicsr and 10
Yesterday morning q notorious character,
named George, alias sonny" Ward, was ar
rested by 0fioer Block on the charge Of being
dsorderly on Y street. between Ninth and Tenth
streets southwest On the officer taking hold OF
him he resisted and succeeded In getting away,
aud running into the house brought out bull
dog, which he set on the ofiicer. Block drew his
pistol and shot the dog, and at this time Oflicer
hardwood came TO tue assistance Of Block.
cutting his lip open, and the oiiicer, drawing his
pistol, shot Ward in the arm. The policemen
| then succeeded In taking him into custody. The
Onicer Block mad both his legs badly bitten BY
the bulldog.
NOTICES OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The nrm Of Bishop Hazard has been dis
solved.
J. W. selby Ia selling boots and Shoes ct .
heavy discount.
A grand temperance excursion to 0lymont on
Wednesday, July 90.
grand race will take place to-day at Plney
Branch race course.
A. ]. Whitaker 4 Co., dealers In municipal
bonds, 1877 Y street.
The members Of Hope Lodge, No. 20, p. A. A.
NJ, will meet this afternoon.
once Of the agency Of the American sewing
machine, No. 1910 y street northwest.
A cheap edition Of the acts and resolutions Of
the regular session OF the legislative Assembly
for sale at this once.
Proposals viii be received for cut stone work,
tagging, &c., required In the construction OF
the new jail for the District Of Columbia.
The sale by D. II. Warner Of valuable I'M
proved and unlmproved real estate In Union
town, D. c., is postponed until Monday. August
4, at Q O'Clock, p. m. r.
b. II. Warner will sell. on Wednesday, August
O. ut o'clock. D. M, valuable Improved real es.
tate on Columbia, between Ninth and Tenth
streets and Rhode Island avenue and r street
northwest.
Luttrell , Huntington will sell, on Thursday
August 7, at O'Clock, y. m, valuable improved
real estate on T street, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets northwest, consisting Of two
new two-story brick houses.
Luttrell 4 Huntington will sell, on Thursday,
August ?, 1t O'Clock, .. n. valuable improved
real estate on 7 street, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets northwest, oonsistlug Of six
new two-story brick dwellings.
Luttreil 4 Huntington win sell, on Thursday,
August 7, at $50 o'clock, p. m, valuable I'm
proved real estate on T street, between -Four.
teenth and Fifteenth streets northwest, consist
Ing Of eight new two-story brick houses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

PRKvNTTvK OF HYDRoPHoBIA.-Go to sayaRes
and buy muzzle for your dog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25
|OR MOUNT VERNON.

The Steamer ARROW .oap,ain Frank uollipgs
head. having been rebuilt and entirely rontttd by
her present owners. will leave her wharf,
FOOT OF SEVENTH STREET.
DAILY. Sunday snIsSsptS1 \ Az 70 O'CLOCK, FOR
nfx JAMES SYKEs
snbihu Gen .Rurr ntaAIpsr krr1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Dark blue linen grows In favor, and can nov
be purchased for nfly cents yard. These blu,
white except the large pearl buttons that Ar
placed down the front Of the p0lonaise. tn,
skirt has . kilt-pleated nounce about tire,
fourths Of 9 yard deep, and the long-beltet
lar, CUTS and pocket. A morocco belt and ba,
usually take the place Of . sash with linen suits
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Are respectfully Invited
To an examination OF our
Stock OF
Boys and Childrens suits.
Thin cassmeres and
Linen Jacket snlts,
Blouse suits, shirt bodles-&c., &c,
Moan wAtxER a Co.,
Gil Peunsylyanla avenue, between sixth and
Seventh streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-25

Meeting Of the Board Last Niaht-Compii-
mcntary Letter Of the Secretary Of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-10-30
Detroit WhimSicalities.

A MAN named Sewell, who was owing a
Michigan avenue man twenty dollars for
liquor, settled up yesterday morning by
telling the saloonist that he might take
the family sewing machine for his pay.
The man went with a wagon to Sewell's
house on Grand River avenue to take it,
but when the wife found out what was up
she seized a club and whacked the credi-
tor out of the house and clear across the
avenue. She just wants to see the man
who can take her sewing machine for a
whisky bill.
"Thirty-two cents!' echoed a woman
yesterday when her grocer charged her
that sum for a pound of butter Eyes
um," he replied, with bland smile
You see the grocers can't carry much
OF reserve, and we can't turn out our
collaterals at sacrifice. If the govern
ment calls in the bonds due in 1874 and
the imports of bullion tend to ease the
money market a little, butter must find
It's level with everything else But
ter IS very panicky just now, but
think the worst is over" She paid the
money without further growing.
A farmer, living up the river, came
down yesterday to purchase four bushels
OF wheat Tor seed. Some one sent him to
the Board of Trade, and he went there
and hung round for an hour before he
asked member to "come on and meas
ure me out four bushels of good wheat"
The member declined, and after meeting
with several like failures, and not being
able to find "the wheat bin" the farmer
left in disgust, declaring that the Board of
Trade was darned humbug and didn't
have wheat enough to sow a CITY lot
Detroit Free Press.