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National Republican., 1873-05-31
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

FEIl. IRON A ScAFFoID.-Ye Yesterday morning
while Jas. Fenwick and Alexander Brown were
painting wall Of Mr.. Z. p. welchS house, on
First street. they were procipitated to the ground
by the fall Of the scafold which supported the lad
der upon which they were At work. They fell
about forty ynve feet 10 the ground, and Mr.. Brown
was seriously injured. He was removed TO his
home IN a carriage. Mr.. Fenwlck was not 30
much hurt, but was also taken 10 his home.
TuE RIvER-The steamer Z. Q. knight cleared
yesterday morning for New York, With SO bar
rels Of nour and 20 900 pounds OF tallow, and the
steamer \. q. Dlddle arrlyed from Phlladelphia,
with full cargo OF general merchandise, i-ciud-
ing 800 pieces Of iron pipe for the Cumberland
water works.
REGENTS oy wBRAT.--There were 1850 bush.
els Of wheat received yesterday. No sales were
made. F##
FRH wHIRF.-rho receipts Of nsh yesterday
were 10000 herring, which sold At tpcr thou
sand. .. .... Some. ..H
cArTIR MARKET ET.-some 800 cattle, i.tOo sheer
and lambs and 70 cows were sold At Droyers
Reat yesterday. The cattle sold At t@t.no
sheep, q bnaa.s0 lambs, ta.sotas; cows, tie,Seo
The market was duu and declining.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
Hoard Of Health.

regular meeting Of the Board OF Health was
held last night; DR.. Cox presiding.
MI. Marbury, from the finance committee, pre-
sented bills amounting to ti,ss5; which were
onlered to be paid. 49,
The health oficer read number Of complaints
from citizens regarding nuisances; which were
referred TO the proper authorities. y
lie also offered resolution declaring the fol-
lowing premises nuisances: Fame house No.
HOS street southwest frame shanty on south
west corner OF Q and Eighteenth streets north
west; frame shanty on Che northwest corner OF
. and Eighteenth street northwest; old frame
Water street, Georgetown. Adopted.
Dr.. Bliss offered the following: ... ..r..
Rssoiped, That from and after this date the
division between the sixth and seventh scayen-
ger dstricts shall be N street, running east from
Tenth 10 Fifth street. then along Fifth To N
street then 10 New YORK avenue northwest.
Adopted. - -.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
OTICKs or NRWApYKRTIsKnIKNTs.

g ogog co. OS ~ Si. sis'sSS Is Eleventh
Lewis Johpsel 4 %, h.ys for sale thirty yssr .i1
Of CoumbiA. ~. ~ ~ y ~ U
House No "a Fifteenth strOc, iu for rent
The members Of the Psperhangers' Association
will meet on Monday evening,
A beautiful sstale Of ~ nere. 81 land in Prince
oeofHep county, Nd, Will be sold on Thursday.
pointer pup has been lost .
A black leather pooket,look has been lost .g
Rev A. Kelsey will preach In Masonic Temple 70
morrow morning and evening. ... .u
Religious services in Foundry church tomorrow
National Republican., 1873-05-31
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
commcncomnst er Tho Law school.

Commencement OF the Law School.
The annual commencement Of the law depart
ment OF Columbian college will be held on June
" at Walls Opera House, and promises TO be one
Of the nnest commenoements ever given In this
oily. Tho address to the graduates will be de-
llyered by Hon X, T, Merrick.
The following In the list OF graduates: James
A. Babson, Of Me-; Alexander h. Butts, N. Y; X
X, Bliss; Miss Fillmore Beall, Nd; z Hunting
ton Bottum, W.; 4. u. Brown, ID. O.; Marrtnus
", CONWAY, Ohio; J; D, coghlan, H.; Roger W.
Gull, D. c.; Campbell Carrington, u. c.; Frank
W. Clancy, N. u. Henry I. Crosby, PA Charles
=. Campbell, Ohio; Edward d, Cooke, iowa; W.
Il. Chadsey, Cal; X. @, Dubois, Pa; Wayeriey
d Drinkafd, District Of Columbia; Wilton d.
Dom, Maryland; Philip T. Dodge. Minnesota;
Walter 7. Floyd. Va; L. =. Hunt Ohio; Thomas
I. Janyier, Del; Rowland N. Jones, Pa; VIM.
Z. Klndriek, Tenn; Abner y. Kelly, b. c.; John
D. Kerr, TEXAS; Mort NJ. Leggett, OHIO; Chas.
Lentz, OHIO; Edwsrd Mcmahon, Va; J. +. Mod
berry. Wis. Rectus A. Pratt, (B. A., Yale,) N. T.;
j. Arthur Patterson, Me-: Geo. q. Reid, Ohio;
4. =. sonihworth, y. G.; Geo: simmons, Ind;
Julius solger, hass.; Duncan Thompson, n. n;
Oliver z. Thompson, d. CT Henry G. Townsend,
=; ~ hnius ~ Th9yer, y, A.; ynlyersity, oi
Irving williamson, Nd; @. n. Whlteley, Ga.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
Gaod AppaInIInenI.

be pleased TO see the card Of WIN. II. MoCuln,
who has lately been appointed county constable.
He wps appointed ON tho recommendaiions Of
Of Messfs. John ID. Blake, DIR. Jas, X
Morgan, y. Howard, A. Y. p. 6amett, Geo. n.
Raul James X Miller y. A. Boswell, Peter
Cam obell, ChaA. II. Brewer, RlohAfd CIuit, N.
Trmble, N. Thompson, j. z, WllnAma, and
integrity and pTomptltude. Mr.. Meculn, a. viii
be seen ~ his advertisement, can be found u the
once OF Justice Hauptman, southwest corner
National Republican., 1873-05-31
OAK HILL CEMETERY.
A Series OF Interesting Exercises

btrIcs OF InterestInB bAeFoI'es.
In these beautiful and picturesque grounds re-
pose the remains Of some OF the nations most
dead, prominent among which are
those OF the great Secretary OF War, Edwin L.
stanton. whose fame passes down TO posteTity
co-equAi with that Of Lincoln. The column
plaeed above the home OF the dead rests on q
shady mound In the eastern part OF the oeme-
teTy, and IA exceedingly plain, bearing MS name
aud the date OF his birth aud death. shoIt US
workmanship deslgnAtes the grave of General
Reno, who fen at South Mountain while leadin9
National Republican., 1873-05-31

Yesterday q pair Of horses attached TO wagon
belonging 20 colored man named Dodson be-
came fnghtened near the corner OF Seventh
wagon belonging 70 Mr.. Vanderbilt, The wheelA
got locked together, and while In this condition
both teams started Into Louisiana avenue, throw
Ing out bodsou and little girl In vandeTbilts
wagon, but fortunately not hurting either
seriously.s The teams kept on towards Ninth
street, where one Of Handefbilts horses feiL and
me wheels passing over his neck, Injured him
National Republican., 1873-05-31
SOLDIERS HOME AND BATTLE CRNIR-
TERIRs.
A Handsome Iloral observation-disclosures
Ing Exercises.

A Handsome Iisral observation-disclosures
Ing Exercises.
In these two cemeteries repose the remains OF
hTGT Union soldiers, and, that justice should be
done to all, 4 committee OF forty persons, with
Captain Hawkes. as chairman, were lntrusted
with the duty OF bestowIng proper tention
upon those numerous mounds. Among the
party were the following ladies: Miss Lizzie
Liyzy, Miss Sarah Warren, and Mesdames A. L.
Hawkes., Kate Casey, Victoria Gerald, - En-
des, Lydia X. White, Caroline Riley, C. T. Wild
strand, Mary A. Thayer, Annie Etheredge, Agnes
L. Myes, Mary II. Converse, - sweetland.
At $50 In the morning the committee in car
rlages started for the cemeteries, the decora-
tions having preceded them. On reaching the
grounds they visited the large arbor near the
centre OF the cemetery, which was festooned
with nags and evergreens, and the same exer-
cises that had been observed elsewhere took
place.
was followed by NJ ID. Lsggett, ESQ., In brief
the following original ode was then read by
Comrade J. b. Dunnlng;
''rIIEY ARE sLKEFISG To-pAY."-BY MRS. MARIE
BARTON GREENE, l"DAIsY BELL.1
They are sleeping 70 day, the brave and the true.
The heso.s who fought N r, ne ne oid army blue;
And under the bloom q SPTins's ysrdant turf.
They are buried to-day on bAttle.hplds. where
Our nower.wreaths for Nictors they never may
Where the battle was hercost they have fallen
where 6lids. winds and waters their lone yisils
Keep.
They are camping to-day on helds they have won;
Thrice hAllowed the ground brave soldier sleeps
he has planted the nas midst carnage and blood.
On mountain.in In forest through nre and through
yhqs b shouted. .rFsrsxsIl coPPa,nIIcn, tell
fSoSSS d Ing. III cling . each bTshf starry toia f
They have fallen wherever wars pathways have
led,
In hospitals, CAMPS, or in prisons-unfed.
by the roads ide alone, In twllightA deep gloom
Have yielded their breath TO the warriors sad doom,
Aud while starving within the rude enemys . lines
Or dying beneath the tall southern pines
They were ever undaunted- -determined and brave,
ITO conquer or de-" their dear country to save
But We gather today on our mission OF love,
Our graceful remembrance OF Loved ONES to prove;
And 10 scatter upon-al their lowy green ino uuds
Who slumber within these beautiful grounds
All the choicest and swestet OF natures fair flowers
Prom garden and grotto. and greenwoods wild
bowers.
National Republican., 1873-05-31

Col. Alexander and Mr.. @. Williams, having
tied, shot on at one double rise, williams killing
both birds and Col. Alexander missing both.
Williams was declared the winner.
A great many missed shots were caused by the
birds Milling outside the lines; but the shooting,
on the whole, was very fine.
Mr.. NJ. A. Topham and J. q. Adams we've ref
erees, and Mr.. U. L. Eyert acted rs judge.
There were probably more bass, ANIL OF the
finest quality, taken from the river yesterday
than for some time before. Parties OF ladies
and gentlemen could be seen In every direction
with nne strings OF ish.
The club left for home at O'Clock, arriving in
Washington at 500 p. m, all well pleased with
the days sport.
Between one hundred and seyenty-nyo and
two hundred people visited the falls yesterday.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
HRllRlOus.

The services held under the auspices OF ihe
Young Mems Christian Association each sAbbt IN
evening are largely attended, and are undouhiedl "
productive OF much good. by reference 70 the
tomorrow and hereafter these services are 20
be held In Lincoln hall, instead Of the Theatre
Comlque, At 8 O'Clock. As usual, these gather.
tractlye, by the short addresses and earnest
singing.
The hour for the Bible lesson az Lincoln hall
on Sabbath afternoon IL changed from $3.50
TO 4:30. The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
iaada the exerciafa
National Republican., 1873-05-31
HusR HALL

The Baltimore club yesterday visited this city,
and played their third game with the Washing.
ton nine. Owing TO the attractions elsewhere
the attendance was small TO witness the game
The play OF our boys was very poor, and the yis-
itofs found little trouble In walking away with
the score Is as follows
National Republican., 1873-05-31
A auir 6nr nnmnna.-

Mr.. J. G. Wilson has entered suit for Henry
x. Norris and Mary Norris against the Washing.
ton CITY, virginia Midland and Great Southern
amount OF 5000, for having las Is alleged by
said MARY Norris) after receiving fare 70 convey
her from tina city TO Fairfax station, Va, failed
TO do 30, but cOmpelled her 10 leave the cars two
miles from the station, and TO walk In the dark,
meas and snow, by which she was greatly Injured.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
OnEnRla

Those In want Of carpets, ollcloths, mAttinRs,
at the lowest poaalble prices, for cash, at the
new store, &c. o. ID. Carpet-house," No. DOl Sew
enth street. between and X streets. Persons
and examine before they make Arrangement
elsewhere, as by doing 30 they can certainly
National Republican., 1873-05-31
We Answer Empha ticaily IL Does

We answer EmphaticaIly IL Does.
Pays our customers. Pays ourselves.
We avoid q surplus stock.
Our customers make good bargains.
Being oyenntooked, We must reduce.
Having too many goods,
Our inducements are tempting.
Nothing at the price equals -
Our SO Business Suits.
Few goods are better than
Our ti6 Business Suits.
Our $40 Business Suits.
Former prices, SD, ,92, s9I.
Present prices, 90, Sib, $40.
First purchasers Find best selections.
No Partially.
KQrAL RIGHTS F0R THE BOYs.
o. 81. SO.
dood Suit, o.
BETTER Salt, 81.
Formerly selling at IS, so and Il5 Wv
Inducements extraordinary. -. .IfF
Temptations irresistible.
Stock Large. Call Rarly.
HABLR BROTHERs,
Fashionable TAilors,
Corner Seventh and d streets.
National Republican., 1873-05-31

CAsroRIL ia more than substitute for Castor
OIL. II Is the only safe article In existence which
is certain to regulate the bowels, cure wind.
cholic and produce natural sleep. II Ia pleasant
70 take. No more sleepess mothers OF crying
babies, .... ... .''| T. - 30 :
National Republican., 1873-05-31
Music At The Pre.Ideu,,,.

The programme OF music at the Presldent,s
grounds BY the Marine band this evening viii be
aa follows; lnmar Line Quick March, as played
William Tell; Rosslnl. Autograph Waltz and
lntr. (6y regnestl Strauss. Potpoun, from Il
Troyatore; Verdi. Quhdrille (ConoordlaD Bo-
aenhout. Merry Birds; Gumbert. Dream on the
Ocean; Gungel. Finale. The concert will COM
mence NJ O'clock, prompt -
National Republican., 1873-05-31
Gaad ClaihInn

There Is no reason why people Of this city
Messrs. liable Brothers are now aud have been
for some time selling the very nnest quality Of
custom and readJ-made clothing at prioea which
all priceA ten dollars upwards, and fine line OF
furnishing goods, all Of which viii be sold ohssp
for cash. -
National Republican., 1873-05-31
May ceremouIes at 81. Alsy.,u..

Last evening the children Of the female de-
partment Of St. Aloysius schools and OF the So
dalltles connected with the Church, TO the num-
ber Of about three hundred, assembled at the Pa
rochlal school building, on First street, and,
forming into procession, marched along sire eli
10 Third, and thence down the former street 20
the church, where the closing ceremonies OF the
May deyotions took place. The procession was
very beautifui and elected much admiration,
The children were uniformly Arrayed In white.
wearing blue scarfs and hAndsome Wreaths
zach youthful miss bore q fragrant bouquet
and at suitable Intervals In the line beautiful
banners were upheld. There were also beauti-
ful banneTets, each bearing an appropriate In.
scnptlOn from the Lltany Of the Blessed Virgin
Tie procession moved around the interior OF
the church, the children, as they passed, depos-
ltlng their Moral offerings before the altar OF
Mary. In addition TO these, special offerings
were made by Misses Maggie Regsn, Maggie
Rnher and Julia Kennedy, each OF whom deily.
cred neat poetical address. These Offerings
consisted OF brilliant crown, 4 beautiful lamp
and charming wreath Of flowers.
At the close OF this interesting ceremony, Rev
Father Mcguire addressed the children In q very
impressive manner. and the usual services Were
continued, closing with bsnedictlOn OF the
beased sacrament. A very large congregation
was IN attendance, and witnessed the ceremo-
nles with manifest delight
National Republican., 1873-05-31
IMPROVEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI RIvEI
Essp,rnn'. QgyISE, y. Z, \. pn pnE 81

,s 81. Lo6fs. No. a Nay III ), Ia a.
hi once uStS d SoooS ms q jaha y
y, lsIl. for ipTnkh and delivering the material
mspip p( t6e lsslpp rivct beiSssa tSS HissSafi
ana ohie SiysIs toE ShIes kn has been
information win b. fpraished on application al thI
once, pets6nAly o. ~ letter. : :.
I'D: iOf Fsssons deemed sumo bS ~ sSdsri ar
'En'S q a'is5i ssSs.u Drsvs, BIZ T. Sf59 am D. B A.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
MAY HALL,
Children OF the County Schoeh-An Inter-
ealing md planaaat nay

Yesterday morning the annual May festival Of
the children OF the Fourth distTlct county
schools took place In the school-house near the
Soldiers Home, and, as usual, It was largely at
tended by the parents and friends OF the scholars
and proved most interesting ceremony. In the
rear OF the room was erected the queens throne
over which, IN 4 wreath OF Ivy and flowers, were,
In golden letters, the words: '.Our Queen Oh
May" From the ceiling were suspended beau
tiful hanging baskets, and over every window
were two small American nags. At ii:s0 the
procession, headed by the principal, Mr.. Joseph
X. Keene, nadeits appearance amid great spL
plause, followed by Hayes slring-bAnd and the
chief marshal, Mr. Thos. W. Joy, with crowner,
Mr. Freddie WlltberRer. Next came the queen
Of May, Miss Ella Hughes. and her mazda OF
honor, Misses Georgle Brown, Ida Neale, Fannie
o'Ilare, Louisa sledenberger Bettie Anderson,
Minnie Helder; page, Master Willie Grace;
marshals, George T. Brown, Thomas Miller:
queen Of flowers, Miss Mary Gammack; Floras
Misses Alice Bladen, Emma Ward. Emma An
derson, Annie Anderson, Alice Mehrllng Ida
Pywell, Maggie Pnuger, Mary Pnuger, Lnne
Bladen, Ida kedd, Maggie Lanard, Rmlly Charles;
assistant marshal, Arthur L. Keene, win crown.
bearer, Annie Clark.
Tue usual coronation ceremonies were oh.
served, and addresses made by the queen and
maids OF honor, after which the ..Queen set"
was danced, and then the hoor was thrown open
70 the public. short addresses were made by d,
7. Swart, esq., and the young pastor OF Bright
wood. A vote OF thanks was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Keene for their lAbors, aud as evening ap-
preached the company separated well pleased
with the May festival.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
FInn nooIa nnd ahna.

People must wear good shoes and boots, and
| II Is but reasonable 10 suppose that they win
Patronlze the house which Furnishes them the
best articles AZ the lowest prices This estAb-
| llshment u straaburger Broa., No. eOe seventh
| street, and q reference to their price llst viii
show the public that they mean 10 sell at ANAL
nHoafa --~"'
National Republican., 1873-05-31
GLENwOOD AND CONGRESSIONAL.
CEMETERIES.
The Tomb OF John A. Rawiin.-Decerniisn
CeremS Snies.

CeremGnies.
To Comrade A. J. Cunning was assigned the
acceptable duty OF visiting and decorating the
graves Of Union dead At Genwood and Congress
sional cemeteries, assisted by two companions
and Mrs. Marie Barton Greene. The party left
the Grand Army hall, at 1880 O'Clock, In car
riage, carrying flowers, wreaths and nags. Con-
gressional cemetery was nrst visited, and the
little band gathered about the tomb OF Gen. Jno.
A. Rawlins, formerly Secretary Of War. A few
days since q letter was received by an officer OF
the q. A. r. from the widow OF Gen. Rawllns,
expressing the hope that his tomb would not be
overlooked In the decoration ceremonies. and q
reply was at once forwarded, stating that Ne
request would, OF course, be cheeTfully compiled
with, and that the q. A. X. had already made ar
rangements to pay special honos 70 the memory
OF the deceased soldier and statesman.
Prayer was offered by DR.. Drogan, followed
by the recitation OF an original poem by Mrs
NJ. u. Greene, after which the tomb was en-
tWlned with garlands, and then the graves OF
the remaining few Union soldiers were deco.
rated, and the committee drove to Glenwood,
where the proper religious ceremonies were oh.
served, followed by decorating the graves with
Mowers. At the conclusion OF their pleasing
duty the party returned TO Arlington.
National Republican., 1873-05-31

Palmer A Green, Of GEORGETOWN, have q great
variety Of new Soda Water Apparatus for sale al
In steel fountAinH.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
To ui.Crediter.,

The undersigned would intimate to those call.
ing and not seeing him, and 10 away imagining
he le not about, that it Ia q mistake; for he can
DO found daily In his private ONCE over the
Bazaar from a. IN. 70 p. m.
NJ. II. PRINCE,
L 1905 Pennsy lyania avenue.
National Republican., 1873-05-31
OharEsd VIII PsrIurr.

Detectives McRlfresh and Sargent yesterday AZ
who Is charged by the authorities OF the latter
city with the crime Of perjury. He was taken
10 police headquarters aud held until the arrival
Of Deputy Marshal Cragen, By whom he was
taken home. The case against him In that some
time since he went on the bail bond OF some
offender, and, as necessary incident, swore
that he was worth 5000. while 1t Ia now alleged
that he Ia not worth 81
National Republican., 1873-05-31
The Latest

and most popular aty'0S Of boots and shoes for
Eentlemen, ladies mia ies and children In stock
lisned shoe emporium, 700 Seventh street, corner
Of L.. q
National Republican., 1873-05-31
PROPOSALS FOR ERRsn BEEE.

ORrIcE AcrIHa CoMNIAsARY BUpsJarENpKl
Fort wHIPPLE, Va, Nay u. ldi1 .
healsd proposals, III duPlinate, Ml BE- TeCslyed Al
mh ounce until u m., June u, lsla for nurnlahl nN
m. ny. A. a. thia etAtlon, durins The u months
Blhnf forms f6r proposals end Information 1s TO
e6nIdtitions quality 20 beef, payments, 6c., can be
''--DeNO' spPOvpv gro 9. GRIMES,
HJW agnFirs. s.i4'ut, Y xftSlsTS'zSA
National Republican., 1873-05-31
CITY ITEMS.

WE HAVE PLACED UroN ouR CouSTERs-
The finest French White Cloth suits, very
superior article, price $40.
Genuine East India " Cnaiaca." at S2s per suit.
These goods made 10 order would coat COS and
tl5, respectively, per suit. ..l. '...
A. SiKs Co, ai0 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1873-05-31

after decorating toe soldisrs' grsss thsrsl :
o. - nALrINoHK. ..,
BALTIMORE, May N.-Decorafinn day Vas duly
observed here. Zen. n II. Anderson. q HquArd
county Sdeliyered an address ~ Loudon pask ~
appropriate ccremoniss tool place.
f2ar MorRQH. May ~ = 1he, naiiousl eYnletery
the Republic Colonel James h, Piatt, Jr, ~. q.
and ~. Lansston, o. wAshinetou, sddresstd the
The national cemetery At yorktown vss yi.ited
w Fsrtagut Post, No s Of porpmeuth which re
aALHBunY.
Especial Dispateh TO the Rfpnbllcan.l
sALIsgySr, \. p. Nay a-MsmoriL .sryscs.
was borne tQtho Cemetery on the hhouldoIa q Col
onel ". II henderson. Colonel Thomas n Long
Dr.. j.. W. Jones. Captain John Ramsay, ID. l.
DerinYls, Colonel O. B. Moring and W ~ Pearson
Consul 70 Palermo. Addresses were delivered BY
all the aboye.named gentlemen. An immense
thrOnR Of people were present
National Republican., 1873-05-31

WAsHINGTON THEATRE COMIQUR,
w eleventh street, south pennayivaniA ayenueJ
LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON
GIVE Us BUMPER AT PARTING.
The popular character actor,
Mr., WILLIAM DU yERR,
inc QrlginAl and verttAble "MICHI0AN BIIL,ro Of
war tame, who was come nacted with Gem Dneli's com.
mnnd, and whose hair rbreadth sacapes and caring
mAnos, and have formed the basis for many . taie
Of netion In his great impersonAtion Of
RIP VAN wINKhE ~
THE SLEEP sEEEE 81 ff%EEsFE ff%EsFFEE YEARS YEARS.
n which pSrtr.ture hes sssond only oJ9ssIh Jef
onatntfleA, ke, and Powerful DramauS csst '''
our USUAL INIhITABLE UlIIO PERfORM
AscE SEW s3SSds, NV DANGEsis. '""'
q SgRS SsS. sSsS e s..Ss tss ea
5SaISsSa6xx II :y 9; IA. slss. Of the ss..on
'oh HbstissIuNS Il ssISf fR aRf M hoss q .t,Sssti9ps
an 9n,,ard . Parlor. spd smoking Saloons opSn
Fall Season Commences stpismbcrI. myestf