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National Republican., 1873-10-01
WRITING MACHINE.
An Invention which will be Usefui to scIi
blers and TELEGRAPH Operators.

An Invention which will be Usefui to Serb.
blcrs and Teiosrnph Operators.
The first Of Eve writing machines manufac-
tured In New York has been received by Z. s.
Belden, phonetic reporter Of this city. Tho
invention was made in England, but II has
been added to and improved In this country.
The machine is about the same size as an or.
dinary sewing machine, and can be worked
by = child who eau spoil as easily as by a
grown person. 1t consists Of series Of
forty-two keys, to which arc attached steel
hammers. and each one Of these represents a
letter, a figure, or Q punctuation mark. The
keys are arranged In four rows, like the keys
OF an organ, and are operated on precisely
the same principle. The hammers are ar
ranged In a circle, and when the key Is
pressed the corresponding letter moves TO
The centre, rcccdiDg again Immediately when
the pressure Ia removed. A space key Is pro-
yided, by means Of which the spaccs between
words arc made. Mr.. washburu, Of San
Francisco, patented an Improvement on the
nachine, and he contemplates the use Of
taken from prepared ribbon, which Is be-
tween the hammer and the paper. At the
end OF each line the machine Is adjusted for
| the next line by means Of treadlc, which Ia
worked by the feet Of the operator. By this
| machine three times rs much can be written
| as an ordinary man can write. The Western
Union Telegraph Company has already or
dered all that can be manufactured for the
next six months. They are to be used In
manifolding cory telegraphcd to the press.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
Tho Ashnuteea,

The Ashantee nation Is great African
power. It numbers some three million souls,
of whom some two hundred thousand are
warriors, well made, muscular, war-loving
barbarians; their chief and upper classes are
distinguished by cleanliness, handsome attire
and something like civilization, except In re-
gard to their worse than Dahomeyan cruel
ties. Every twenty-one days they hold an
palm wine have been drunk like water,
skulls arc carried In procession to the sound
Of drums made with human skin, and most
horrible massacres and debaucheries 20 for
ward. At the annual "Yam festival they
celebrate still bloodier carnival OF death,
and whenever q caboceer or freeman dies
slaves are killed TO "wet his grave" They
cat the heart and drink the hoOd Of tho con-
quered enemy, and wear the teeth and finger
bones Us ornaments.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
TWO TROUBLES.
Divorces Demanded by Two Dame

Kate Canty yesterday filed her bill in the
Equity Court, asking decree of divorce
from her husband. She alleges that she was
married TO him by Father Wiget, in 1865, at
81. Aloysius' church, and sometime since was
delivered OF twins that on the l1th of August
Last at her house on Ninth street, near Bound
ary, the defendant seized her. threw her upon
q bed and attempted to prevent her from ever
again becoming mother. She escaped, but
he caught her again, threw her into a meal
chest and filled her ears and mouth with meal.
She left him, bat few days ago by the ad-
vice OF her pastor, went again 10 live with
him, when the second time he renewed his
indecent assault upon her. She alleges that
she cannot live with him, and asks divorce
upon the ground of cruelty. The case will be
heard In II few weeks.
Kate 4. Beamer asks divorce from Samuel
II. Beamer. She alleges that he has become
addicted to intoXlcationa and treats her cruelty
Her application will be heard At the Dccen-
per term.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
BOARD OF HEALTH.
what was Done nt the Meeting Inst Night.
The Board Of Health met last cxtning; DR..
Cox in the chair

what was Done at the Meeting Inst Night.
The Board Of Health met last extning; DR..
Cox in the chair.
MIR. Marbury, from the finance committee,
reported two bills for incidental expenses,
amounting to s262. sc; which were approved
and ordered to be paid.
The sanitary police committee, TO whom
was referred the charge of fraud preferred
against G. Ludington, Inspector of marine
products, submitted partial report; which
was accepted, and the committee continued.
DR.. P. I. Keenc offered u resolution, which
was adopted, recommending that the estab-
lishment for boiling fat and talIow and the
manufacture Of soap on g street, between
Sixth snd Seventh streets, the property OF
Bates Bros, and the establishment for fat
and tallow boiling, for storing and crushing
bones and the manufacture of soap, situated
on Ohio avenue, between Fourteenth and Fiji
tecnth streets, the property of W. I. Raub
arc hcreoy, declared nuisanccs Injurious u
health, and the health officer directed u
abate the same.
Mr.. Langston, from the committee on ordl
nances. submitted the following ordinance a.
q substitute for the 25th section of the ordi
nances OF the board.
That stagnant water found upon any lot.
or grounds located within the cities Of Wash
ington ard Georgetown, or their immediate
or more densely-populated suburbs, or any
marshy land, the same being made such By
defective drainage or otherwise, Is hereby de-
clarcd nuisance injurious to health; and II
any person or persons occupying or CONTROL.
ing such lots or grounds shall, after due no
tice from the Board Of Health to abatc said
nuisance, neglect or refuse TO abate the same,
he shall be deemed guilty of Keeping and
maintaining a nuisance as Aforesaid, and upon
conviction thereof he shall be fined not more
than 800 for every such offence; and II shall
DO the duty OF the proper officer Of the Board
Of Health, upon Its order, In case said nuis-
ance be not abated according 10 notice given
Us aforesaid, to cause said nuisance TO be
abated, and collect charges therefor from the
owner or owners Of said lots or grounds"
The report OF the committee and ordinance
were adopted.
Mr.. Lucky, superintendent Of the new Jail
complaining that the proximity of the small
pox hospital to that work endangered the
lives Of the men employed there, and request
Ing that the nuisance be removed.
Messrs. Langston and Bliss were appointot
Shepherd in regard to the matter.
An application was received from Wm. II
johnson for the position Of inspector undel
the board.
Several letters were read making com,
plants In regard to the collection Of garbage
Referred to the health officer.
communication was read from the Otlor
less Excayating Company, Informing tht
board that they were ready to commence The
removal Of night soil In accordance witt
their contract with the board.
The secretary was instructed TO inform the
company that they would be expected to
commence the execution Of their contract or
and after the 10th Of October.
The board then adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
How Eixh, Bos,eu Wives Had n Dinner.

The Boston Post tells the following story
about q dinner at famous Boston rcstau-
rant, "Such fame as Tafts makes dinner
parties as innumcrable as they arc inviting,
and II would be unaccountablo on the doe
trine Of chance alone, II there did not now
and then befall funny incident to give
piquancy as well as substantial delights to
the Point Shirley entertainments. Taft tells
one that has just occurred at his cosy quar-
ters, but sly wink given after the whisper
Ing was over enjoined the preservation OF
the strictest incognito Of all the parties con-
cerncd. 1t happened on the brightest and
most dcllciously cool day Of the week, when
the atmosphere and tho skies themselves
seemed attuned to the event which was cele-
brated. Eight married gentlemen of emil
nently epicnrean tastes came together and
set their minds upon having a dinner. There
were four Englishmen and four Americans,
all Of whom had tested the skin Of cooks the
world over. They wished TO have everything
complete, and going to Taft they gave him
carte blanche for serving them up such a
feast as they wanted. Preparations began
forthwith, and all the resources and ap-
pllanccs OF Taft's cuisine were brought into
regulation.
iohich bot Wluu VI tuC lHoy lSufueu
to their just Indignation that their husbands
were preparing for grand feast for their sole
edihcation, and that eight plates only were to
be laid at their table. Without waiting for
an explanation, they dispatched a messenger
TO Taffs and duplicated their husbands
order to be served In separate dining-room
The bills OF fare were TO be Identical, with
tho exception Of cigars, and the strlctest
silence was cnjoined. Not even o hint or
whisper was to pass between the husbands
and the landlord. The hour appointed for
the two dinners came, and the husbands sat
down to their dinner and the wives to theirs.
The tables bore the results Of Tafts unriysled
taste and skill, and nothing was omitted to
make II complete In every detail, Fish, birds
and all yielded their delicious mouthfuls,
while the shining plate and excellent service
was tickling TO every sense.
mot word passed between the two splc-
and-span dining-rooms. All unsuspectlng,
tho husbands drank q bumper to their wives
at home; while the wives slipped the health OF
their husbands, who never dreamed of their
presence under the same hospitable roof.
Dinner over, the wives ordered their bill
added to that Of their unsuspccting husbands,
and so the ruse was discovered. There Is a
pretty moral to oil this, Taft thinks, and
perhaps one hasn't far to search for 1t,
either"
National Republican., 1873-10-01
Tho Grand Touruay.

On Thursday afternoon and evening the
members Of the Governors Mounted Guard
will give grand tournament and ball at Ana
lostan island. Tho programme, as offered,
will include number of most excellent
advertisements, which will certainly prove
entertainment will be sham Indian fight by
warriors In full costume, Nine prizes have
been secured for the successful contestants,
In the evening fine display of fireworks
will be given during the interludes of dancing.
Altogether most pleasant time is antici-
pated.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
TIE COURTS.
s.prene Cssrt-Gcnerai Term.

ssprenae Csurt-icneral Term.
Chief Justice Cartier and Justices Wyllc,
Olin and Humphreys sat In General Term
yesterday:
Philip 4 Solomous vs.. Angus. Appeal dis
missed.
attachment overrulcd.
Snyder vs.. Finley. Argued ani submitted.
First National Bank vs.. Morscll. Order
making receiver party, and argument be-
gun. Adjourned.
Probate Ceurt-Mr. Justice Olin.
This court was engaged as follows ycster-
day:
Letters Of administration on the estate of
B. {. Sears were granted to Mary =. Milstead.
The will Of +. VI. Ormc, heretofore filed,
was fully proven.
Psiice eCourt-JudEc smell.
Minor cases occupied this court Yesterday.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
SEVENTEENTH fJfsrnJCr.
y. A. Boswell and His Fries<s Asree to
Primary Election.


In response TO published call about three
hundred Of the Republican voters of the sef.
cntccnth district met last night at Island
hall for the purpose OF taking some action In
regard 10 the recommendation of the Central
Committee that a primary election be held 10
determine which Of the contesting candidates
were entitled to the nomination for the House
of Delegates.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Charles Marshall, president Of the club, who
briefly stated Its object. Some Of the people
Of the Seventeenth district had taken the
trouble TO enter u protest before the central
committee against the nomination OF Mr..
Boswell by mass meeting, and the committee
had decided 10 refer II back 10 the district for
another test. lie held that the friends Of Mr.
Taliaferro had no right to complain, as they
had leit the meeting on the night OF the 10th
Of September, but he was willing to abide by
any action Of the club.
Mr.. Chas ii. Parker moved that primary
election be held tomorrow "wednesday at
Island hall, from TO 8 o'clock p. m.
Mr.. i. A. Boswell then got the floor and
said that as fur us he was personally con-
cerned he was not In favor Of acknowledge
Ing the right OF the central committee to
order the election, as he claimed that he was
already regularly nominated; hut that he was
as he had ever been, In the hands of the
people, aud whatever they decided TO do In
the matter would suit him. On the night Of
his nomination the friends Of Mr.. Taliaferro
had withdrawn from the meeting, and when
the result was announced II was Boswell, ga;
Talafcrro, Is, In the face Of these facts they
had been called boilers.
There were botcrs from the meeting, IL Is
true; but the boot was on the other foot.
Boswell nor his friends had not bolted. II
had been represented 10 him by q gentleman
In whom he had entire confidence that q
member Of the central committee had offered
for the sum of 500 TO have him recognized
by the committee OF eleven US the regular
nominee. He wanted II understood that he
was not buying votes, as he had been before
aud would again be elected by the people OF
his district, who knew him. All the trouble
and confusion in the meeting OF the 18th was
ocoasioned by the men who left the hall, and
the members Of the central committee who
were present knew IT,
In regard to the pen ling resolution, he was
free TO say that he had no fear of the people
or of primary election, but II there were
any In the rOom-Rnd he thought there were
soveral-whO expected him to put his hand In
his pocket and pay them for their support,
they were mistaken. Another charge was
that at the meeting which nominated him |
there were eighty Democrats. The trouble |
was that some men iu the district had never
National Republican., 1873-10-01
Hon, Peter (,amphelI.

Speaker Campbell has opened brokers
Office in the "Old Mansion House" just above
Willard's hotel. Mr.. Campbell Is making a
speciality of the purchase and sale OF ccrtia-
Gates for the payment Of improvement tax
bills. This Is a subject with which he Is per-
fectly familiar, and In all cases relating to il
can render intelligent and profitable service.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
THE ELEVENTH. DISTRICT.
Mr.. Te'nphins Announces IIimseif n Can
didate.

didate.
wAsHisoros, D. o., Sept %. is7s,
~ Richard ". rompkir. e,Y.i
DEAR SIN: The undersigned, having learned Of
the action Of the Central Committee at its meet
Ing last evening, are surprised that, In face OF
the most overwhelming aud conclusive evidence,
| collected from disintcrested parties, and clearly
laid before them In your behalf, they should de-
Eleventh district.
people Of the district, and not with their repre-.
sentatiyes In the Central Committee.
We therefore beg that you will allow your
name 70 be used as q candidate In this contest,
ior, IN the existing state Of affairs, we and our
friends cannot and will not support Mr.. Brewer.
s'snrs We remain, al respectfully, yours, - ,
Edwarh Chase, Isaiah q. Beckett, Albert Beckett,
WiIl;. Wm; ~; Beckett y, Philip II Ramlett John
ward Burke, Charles johnson, j. W. Butcher,
James Marshall, Robert Armsteai, Henry Hall,
Jeuerson wilson, Samuel Binix, A. Rlves, q. y.
Hack, j. Leonberger, II. Lconbcrgcr, Francis 4.
Kirby.
A. wAsaisoIos, d. G.. September %, is7a.
ns.1 ,s,. yeh. nMism. eha'I.' Proctor. H'h'y Hrn
uKSrLsNEs: Your favor Of 10th instant, asking
inc privilege OF running me as an independent
| candidate In the Eleventh district, Is before me
nave carefully considered your request, aud
under ordinary circumstances would have re.
fused; but In view Of the Inducements held out
70 many members OF the central committee with
ne view OF influencing their votes and actions
| am compelled In justice to myself and those oil
my triends who still espouse my cause to accept
your very nattering proposal. IL the central
committees had seen proper TO refer the matter
reference OF outside Influences, the result OF
inc primary election asked for, n not patifac-
tory, would have been concurred In by the
| friends OF both candidates; as tho case now
stands, you declare that you cannot and will no,
| support MI. Brewer. Had the central commit
tee been conversant with the state OF affairs 10
our district, they would have hesitated and con.
sidcred wen their action before resorting to such
| an in1udiclous measure as the one adopted lasi
evening affecting our district.
In accepting your proposal, I do so with nc
malicious feeling, but SIMPLY In accordance with
what believe to be the wishes OF a majority ol
| the voters OF the Eleventh district.
am, with great respect yours, &c.,
X. W. ToNrkiss.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
MILITARY,

Meeting OF the Onicers Of the First ResI-
ment-Thc visit Of the virginia Militia -
Extensive Arransenents for Their re-
eeption.
A meeting OF the officers Of the First resi-
ment National Guard was held last night at
tho armory OF tho Washington Light Corps;
Lieut.. Col. X. ]. Fleming In the chair.
The committee TO whom the question of
uniform was referred report favorably on
the adoption Of the Light Infantry uniform
for the regiment. Tho report was accepted,
and the further consideration postponed un-
I'll the appropriation made by the Legislature
Is heard from.
Tee resignation Of Quartermaster James
McNabb, jr., was received and accepted, and
e. Wortbrdge elected to oil the vacancy.
compsulss vas discussed, aud Il wa Was si resolved
that the designation bo made according 10
the date Of muster Of each company.
Extensive arrangements are being made
by the colored battalion OF this city for the
reception Of the LIST battalion OF Virginia
militia, which will arrive In Washington on
the evening OF October o. The visitors will
arrive by rail on tho evening of Monday, Oc-
tobor Q, and will be met by the District bat.
talon and escorted 10 the Armory building,
where they will be entertained,
National Republican., 1873-10-01
Gar Houe.v

Messrs. saks, Katzenstein, Gauus, Kings
berry, Kronheimer, Spear, Ives, Branch and
Finley "at home" every day, Sunday ex-
cepted) from 8 q. m. to p. m, at 3l8 Sew
enth street. where they will be pleased to sec
you and offer TO you the choice and the most
elegant stock OF Teady-made clothing or piece
goods ever exhibited In this CITY
National Republican., 1873-10-01
Thentre Comtaue.
The bill presented this week at the

The bill presented this week at the Theatre
Comiquc Ia attracting crowded houses. The
representations Of Prof. Rcha,d as the
man-hsh, who lives, eats, drinks, sleeps and
smokes under water, arc most wonderful as
exhibiting the powers Of endurance that may
be attained by long and careful practice.
The music and dancing arc also of that allur-
Ing character which dlyerts II It's does not
instruct
National Republican., 1873-10-01
THE POLITICAL FIGHT.
MEETINGS LAST WIGHT.

reveu,h Di.trict Observation-Disclosures
specchc. Meeting Of tho seventeenth
district Repabiican---Th Agreed TO
a Primary Election to be Held To-day
srre.sae In the Ffnh Dis'rict-Thc Out
look All Right.
Last night number Of tho personal friends
of Mr.. VI. W. shcckell, ono Of the candidates
for tho Legislative Assembly in the Fifth dis
,rict, secured tho services Of the Holy Hill
band, and compllmentcd him with a asercnadc'
After several airs had been performed, Mr.
sbcckcll was introduced by Mr.. Geo. Hulsc.
Mr.. Shcckell, In responding, welcomed
those present, with the assurance that he
considered them his personal friends, and
thanked them for the compliment. He said
he had been nominated on the platform of
eaual Justice to all-Board Of Public Works,
taxpayer, contractors, and, above all, ot
ihc laboring man--and whether elected or
defeated he assured them that he would ever
maintain such feelings. lie said that Mcssrs,
yandenburg and Fletcher & Burch had
nothing whatever to do with his nomination
or candidacy. =.
Remarks were then made by Mt. W. q
Hill, Of Georgetown; after which the com
pany partook Of q fine lunch.
National Republican., 1873-10-01
The Tonic OF the Psried,


to2 Seventh street northwest
The Tonic OF tho Psrisd.
This Ia trying season 10 persons deficient In
stamina and out Of health. 10 rally their phys
lcal energies by the most approved artificial
most among he ionics and slisrslves 81 the @ sse
stands liostetter's Stomach Bltters Itis yeqet-
able atmulnnt and corrective, against which no
risk in recommending it as the best prspsrs,lon
~ existence for renoyating an ehfeeBlbd and
broken down system. The most valuable medlci-
rssssrcn cha rs s s y SS
and iu stimulating basis ID recognized IN our
Pgpnl,c nSsP,sls As the purest Of varieties
Sa Soos u'',ea wesansss suo For general debility ner
matsm, billousncss and Intermittent feyers il is
positive specific.
.Fivs MINUTES ron RErRKsHxExrs.~-Rycry.
body who has Travelled by railroad has heard the
above announcement, and has probably suffered
ns ,om eating 100 hastily, thereby sowing tho seed
o. uyspepsa. IL is comfort TO know that the
Peruvian syrup will cure tho worst cases OF dys-
pepsia' az thousands are ready to testify.
The new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa.
s one OF tho largest hotels In the country.
Al, FAIL cLoImso ron essn.am.
All tue latest styles Coats, Pants and Vests,
~, Fail Oyersaeks, &C., &c.,
Unegualed IN style and quality.
Prices most economical.
our Youths, Boys and Chidren's Clothing Ia
much admired for style, beauty Of nnish and
quality OF material.
sines for boys from three years Of age TO
twenty. Moan WALKER a CO..
sii pennsylvania avenue.
To Cure Your Catarrh, Ceush,
hay fever, Ac., without taking medicine, use
store.
BONDS oy THH BOARD OF PUBLIC woRKs.-we
need three thousand dollars Of these bonds, and
Will sell some Of our nn' no,a catches .a,n g, them
Cor. Fifteenth and y stfeets, OPP. treasury.
Fine Watches.
Our eroat specially, American and imported
watches Of superior quality. Fine watch repair.
ins by competent workmen. Watch cases made
@or Fifteenth and sS..y 3s.,, ~. MoSS %,..:,,
THr eHHAr RsoLrsn REMEDY for aout and
nheumatism. All sufferers from the above com.
q barr :' Soas e snS SS ss s A.
Thsy can he relied upon a. the most safe and
snectual remedy ever offered 70 the public, and
years with the greatest Suecess. Prepared M % *
PRoUr 4 HARsAET, ~ Strand, London. knaIAnd
and sold by all druggists.
wnrrs. olean, sound teeth. oil may have by
nslng daily TuuRsr0sS Ivory Pearl Tootf
Powder; price 70 and 30 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, S, soft, slos.y hair, all desire IT, al
Pomade optime. Price, % and 90 ocnts pei
I LiaaIootOH,pKl KID alovs.s.o very stylish uner
not soiled: JouvnB inodoruus Rid Glove
Cleaner will renovate them thoroughly; price 4
cenu Por bottle. All sold BY druggisu and
fancy dsaiers.
WnLsMAouNs-srnsADs STRENGTHENING PLAs
fnRs, whenever . plaster IL needed, arc unri.
vailed. Price ". ~ and 10 cents each.