davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
ANOTHER SUICIDE.
A Man Biows His brains Ont with n Mus.
ket-A Coroner's Inquest, hut No Inforin.
aIIon nj Police Hcndaunrtera.

Man Biows His brains Ont with n Nus
ket-A Coroner's Inquest, hut No Inforn-
alton nj Police Headquarters.
Yesterday morning, shortly after o O'Clock, q
colored man famed Watt Fowler committed sui
eide at the residence Of John Brown, on the
Rock Greek Church road, by blowing his brains
out with musket. II seems that he tied
string TO the trigger Of the gun, aud placing the
muzzle at his head discharged the gun, the con-
tents entering his head. The deputy coroner
was notified; but what was the result Of the In
quest remains In mystery, for up to late hour
last night not word or line had been furnished
to headquarters.
This shows the evil results OF the wholesale
transfer OF station'keepers, and placing In posi-
ton men, although Wiling, thoroughly ignorant
and unable to perform the duties, AZ they had
never been allowed the opportunity OF practice
to enable them to become acquainted with their
new duties. That an inquest was held Ia beyond
doubt, for between the hours OF o and D. n
coored man appeared ut police Headquarters
with certificate signed by Deputy Coroner liar
tgan for the burial OF the man.
The reportorial corps Of the different papers
| are unable to ask questions through the tele-
graphic lines, a. this Is forbidden; hut every
Item OF police news IL directed TO be forwarded
without delay to the Central headquarters. This
| Is the second case that has occurred within the
last twenty-four hours, and shows the result Of
placing ignorant men In charge OF the lnstrn-
mcnts, who, though willing 10 transmit the in-
formation, are unable to perform the task IL
| would be wise In those In authority to remedy
this fault as soon rs possible, and, II 1t cannot
| be done otherwise, reinstate those men nj the
different stations who know their duty, and how
| to perform II.
From other sources, II has been ascertained
that at 10 a. m. DIR. Hartigan, deputy coroner,
| sary, and gave as his opinion that the cause OF
| the act was religious fanatlclsm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
WATCH Pr EsENTATION.

The employees Of the Quartermaster Gene-
rails once yesterday presented to Mr.. Patrick
Allen ine silver watch, with heavy gold ted
chain attached, as a token OF their esteem. The
watch was purchased from Gait, Bro. Co.. and
Patrick Allen as testimonial OF regard by
the hdles and gentlemen Of the Qnartermaster
Generals Once, August |, 1873" The worthy
recipient Of this appropriate GIT was for several
years doorkeeper In that once, aud was re-
Gently appolnteda Waterman In the War De-
partment building. The handsome present is
subOFdinate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Al the sixteenth monthly meeting OF the Re.
public Savings and Building Association. held
Monday nights 1900 were sold 10 members al
an average premium OF 1875 per cent, returnAble
In one hundred and twenty monthly parts.
Lieutenant johnson, for some time on duty at
police headquarters, has been appointed by the
Board OF Police Commissioners inspector OF
hacks for the District Of Columbia. Sergeant
Butler, heretofore acting In that capacity, has
been ordered to report for patrol duty.
Andrew W. GraysOn, q colored man, In jump
Ing frsm the front platform OF streeG-car at
the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and TWEEN
tleth street, about noon yesterday, fell and dlslO-
Gated MS right hip. of,Ger Toomey assisted him
TO his home,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
PROBABLE HOMICIDE.
A Mans Skull Fraeiursi ut n Picnic.

A fracas occurred at Juenemann's garden Sun
day afternoon, during which q man named Ed
ward Kane was seriously injured by being
struck on the head with club. Information OF
the affair was sent 10 Lieut.. Ausdns station,
and other offlcers were sent, but the fracAs was
over when they arrived. 1t Ia claimed that tho
parties who originated the row Jumped over the
fence, and thus obtained access TO the grounds.
Kane's skull Is fractured, and II Is feLrod the
wound will terminate fatally.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Our entire stock Of gsntlemens and boys nne
goods, consisting OF boots, Congress CATERS,
Prince Alberts, strap and lace shoes, in French
cali, Morocco and lasting, At greatly reduced
prices. All broken lots OF shoes at and below
cost.
Infants and chlllren's shoes at less than cost.
Those In want should avail themselves OF this
opportunity to get tho best goods at very low
prices at I. 5. Garrell's 900 seventh street, cor
ner OF J.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

ACCORDING to the returns 10 the once Of the
Registrar General the population OF British Ben.
gal now reaches the enormous total OF 81, 900 900,
divided religiously as follows: Hlndoos, 42,6T4,.
Christians, $1,000; all others, $50, 600. The lie
gistrar General says the Mohammedans have
made converts b, the million since the province
that the process OF conversion In still going on,
chiefly among tho lower castles, 10 whom Mo.
hammedanism comes % tho gospel Of liberation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

It Is definitely understood that all the matters
lately In dispute between Mr.. James y. French,
OF this city, and Messrs. Shoemaker and Bald
win, OF Baltimore, respecting the ownership OF
the Alexandria and Washington railroad, have
been satisfactorily settled, and that the suits
goes into the possession OF tho Baltimore and
Potomac or Pennsylvania Central ralrQad.-
Alexandria GG5e,'f
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

To the Editor Of he National Republican!
SIR: WIN you permit me to call the attention
Of the Board OF Public Works to the Importance
OF reducing the grade of Fourteenth street, from
r street to Pennsylvania avenue, before the now
pavement Is put down on Y street? Both the
hotels (Willards and the EbbtD are so con-
structed that the lowering Of the grade wonld be
q positive benefit 10 them, while for driving and
for the cars, which sooner later will pass from
+ street To the Long bridge, this Improvement
Is absolutely required, and should now he made.
A. b. c,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

The funeral OF J. J. Ripley, who committed
suicide on Saturday afternoon, took place yes
terday afternoon, at O'Clock, from the residence
OF his brother-n-iaw, No. 45s New Jersey ave-
nue.. Among those present on the sad occasion
were his wife, child and brother, who arrived on
the o'clock train yesterday morning. After the
funeral his remains were Inferred in Oak Hill
Cemetery,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

A correspondent, writing from RlchAeld
Springs to the Louisville Courier-J Journal,
says: you can't think how different the style
Of dancing Is at the North from what 1t 10 In
Louisville and other Western or Southern
cities. Here and at Saratoga New Workers
rule, as they are In the majority, and their
manners and customs arc generally adopted.
The dancing Is very slow, indeed, and the re-
dowa, or sliding step, sometimes called the
Boston, but very different from the dip, which
last has been out of fashion two years at the
North, Is used altogether no matter what Is
played. Galops, waltzes, mazurkas are all
danced TO the same measure; polkas and
schottisches are rarely, II ever, heard, but the
step never varies when they are played. Gal
ops and waltzes have the monopoly. The
style Of holding the lady Is very different here
and at Saratoga from that In vogue In Louis
Vile. Here the gentleman's left hand Is laid
firmly upon the lady's back Just at the waist,
while his right thumb and fore1nger hold the
inner side Of her wrist (feel her pulse) In
dainty fashion. Sometimes he holds the tips
OF her fingers but last evening saw the
latest variety, when a washed-out blonde
youth, who has recently made his de6M In So
ciety, held with his fingers the outer edge OF
his partners hand, while his hand stuck upon
the back Of her hand. These trifing matters
are important, as indicating the places OF
residence Of the dancers. In crowded ball
room you can pick out those who come from
New York, the extreme South, or the West
by observing their style Of dancing. II u
couple dance somewhat rapidly, and the lady
places q hand on each side tho gentlemans
collar bone, you say she Is from the West or
South while II she is having her pulse count
ed, while her hand projects In most unnat-
ural pose, and her partner and herself move
with easy Incidence around the room, you
know the couple arc from New York or one
Of New Yorks dependencies in the matter OF
fashion,"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Francis W. Herold, resisting Oficer Dyson;
nned SIS. Emma Douglas, disorderly; IS. James
Ray, dlsordeIly; 0ficer White testified that Ray
was on top OF his house, with Ratchet In his
yard; o.. VIM. Stewart, loud and boisterous
talking, &c. collateral forfeited. Sophia Douglas
do; Is. Ginger Oherton, do; f5. O. Williams
Boegeholtz, driving through funeral; do. Bene-
dict Waters, vaErant; bonds or workhouse.
Henry |. Smith, do. do. George Mclnty, do;
IS. Fanny Magruder, dlsordefly; s. Robert
Tover and Mary Lilly, do; do. Lewis Wilson,
assault on LoNie Wilson; IS and costs. Warner
Myers and Dennis Brown, assault on William
Green; IS each. Charles Moore, assault on WIN.
Hersey; IS. Fanny Magruder, assault on Martha
Jones; o.. Reuben b. Raven, assault on Ange-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

J. u. sauicr & Co,
Bankers, No. ltls Pennsylvania avenue. ray
per cent on all deposit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Call and examine the IRE and burplar-prooi
wants Of tho safe Deposit Company, corner New
YORK avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe-keep.
Ing Of securities, Jewels, s,ver-warc, or other
vAuablcs. Rents, from ten 70 sxty dollars pei
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford To do without them.
Tak< rdrning from ths CAfodgo aud Bosfon rrss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
A. BODEMERrS
ALKALINE RFFRRvEsCENT APKRIKNI
Is THE
BEST REM EDY

to overcome the efroctn Of the heat It opens the
BOWELS and asts on the KIDNEYS to great ad
vantage.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLy..
IeIT-u Price, so sc. u.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
AReXolutionarY Relic.

Mr.. Arthur Orr has In his possession a
most Interesting and valuable relic OF the
Revolutionary days. 1t is a copy Of the Bos.
ton Gazette, Of Monday, March u, ITO. Tho
paper davotes Ave columns to circumstantial
and indignant account Of the Boston mas
sacrc, which occurred on the Monday even
Ing previous. The column lines are wide
and black, In mourning for the victims Of the
British soldiory. The remarks upon the
funerals Of these hrst martyrs OF American
independence arc headed with four collins,
bearing the names Of the deceased. The
spirit Of 70 Is aname In every line, and finds
expression In no ambiguous terms. For In
stance, ''the frceholders and inhabitants Of
the town of Roxbury" publish the names Of
merchants who continued TO Import teas,
&c, after the passage Of the stamp act, and
vote: THAT TO the End the Generations which
are yet unborn may know who they were
that laughed at the Dlstresses and Calamities
Of this people, the Names Of these Importers
shall be annually read at March Meeting"
The towns Of Liltleton and Acton have nery
resolutions to the same effect. A correspon-
dent thinks the British Governor BERNARD
and his Associates will want m Hill d
much hotter for them, than for common
sinners, rs Nebuchadnezzar's fiery Furnace
was, aud ttoo Eternities Continuance there"
The paper Is of brown color, much like our
wrapping paper In quality. The type IL as
clear, well-cut and shapely as any now in
use.-Mddison Ind) Courier.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

We have prepared In neat form. the acts and
resolutions Of tho regular session OF tho Third
Legislative Assembly Of the District OF Columbia.
The book Ia gotten up In such manner a. to be
both cheap and durable, and will be sold for the
low sum VI 20 ceuts per For sale at this ONCE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
CITYITEMS.

Liys HAS Few cEAns for the dyspeptic, which
count the amosnt Of bodily and mental suffering
that this distressing maiady generates, The Pc.
ruvian syrup Il pfotoxide OF irony has cured
thousands who were suffering from this disease.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Fer wsaea whs are N.rsius.
There Ia nothing better for women who are
nursing and are weak than Palmer Green's
Philadelphia porter and brown stout. Your
grocer has them for si.5o per dozen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

PREVENTIVE or HYDRoPuoBIA.-9o TO Savage'l
and buy muxzle for your dog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Tue AUCTION SALE Of Seventh street property
this afternoon, by Green a Williams, should not
escape tho attention Of seekers Of desirable
| business locations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

:. The man who puts . bullet through his head
sendInS yol,eys * s, nsm ne No " conrunuay
Ma throat b1t ,se ,sso,,s ymnsuo pnis u0Wn
Inc end a. Inc leaden raj, pie \. nj Ny ,au, IN
Of time Common sense .ho,,d ,nayy, = g uesuyn
that the idea on expeiiine dlsas. ~ n.ysy
the bodily yispr. wRich * n. rs,w ~ sunveIuns
Il suprcmey absurd. mar shan,s - III gunlst
tlon without inauguration and pegn.t, NJ PThsse
do 80 In ali cases where IIost etter.. s,,ma u my
tiers are used as a remedy for dIsss. ~ ~ plt
general debility growing out ~ ,osrs v e tne
the digestive and aecretiye organ. IL az. a.s y,
vegetable restorative are mingled tbrec essen,ls
elements Of cure-s puriiyips elemen, ,nnsn
element, and an anti-bio1s eIement. Nv these
feveis, sick headache copstipation AMI nervous
debility are readily cured and endemic d,scoss
prevented.
BANiLros rxARss,ss Is certainly the hes,
Bronze, Gilt, Verde and Crystal Chandeers IN
great variety, and A. cheap a. the mannfns.
tories. Givo them call " M o. A Minis
and d. cost
sammcr DrinLs.
Raspberry and Lemon svrnn AZ AN poa...,
vanIa avenue; Al. no pcr gsipn. % can,s ~,
bottle. WINS W.
Reduction In PrIcc..
Thqss VINO are ia,eresed n the purchase Of
sa,ns,hann nm NJ. ,voys c'o,nihR, hhu ueslrc
,pas or,',n., M, ny ,o., a. wei as superior TO-
spo'es'
Are respectfully invited
~ an eA S OF our
pov., "a as,,, ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

In addition to the Philadelphia porter and
brown stout, Palmer a Green also bottle Gin.
c ,i, lager, which T. the only pure lager bot
II for ti.a0 per dozen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

I AN NOW oRrkRIsa new goods, Of my own
Manufacture, for early fall and winter wear,
comprising IN part Black Cloth Frock Coats for
So and 80; Black Doeskin Pants for %, q and
$40; Black Cloth Vests for ", - and %, and
Black SIX Vests for IS. GEO. q. HENsIsd,
ll0 Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
ORGANIZED 1907
Cash Assets, tGeid,) oI3,aa4,As5.
lnSuRES AGAINST loss " FIRE.
Hart & Bishop, Agents,
sb9i-eosm 6II 30 venth Street.

GALE OF THE UNITED STATES STEAMER
. MERCURY
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
BUnIAU OF CosnrnuoIios AND hsPAin,
The Navy peIsr,msn, will offer fer sale A public
ton. p. O.. on FRIDAY. the 10Th Instant, at u
O'clock M, the United States sido.wheel steamer
The vessel, and the inventory Of articles to be
CommandAnl OF the yard ~
Twenty Per centum Of the whole amount Of the
pnrehsse.money must be deposited at the time Of
sale the balance within ten (U) days OF the date OF
confirmation OF the sale by the DepartIu emit; and
me ne vessel must be removed from III. yard within
Will be returned.
The Government reserves the right IN withdraw
me Mhsel from TAle at any time, aud 10 TsrtGt any
oid or 9ner which may DO considered inadequate,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
Chcap md Coed,

where 20 70.
In youthful days, ere tolls begin,
Prepare thyself by useful knowledge
Success 70 win
Attend In time the Business Collerci
Tho spcnccrian Washington Business College,
corner Seventh and l. streets northwest, opens
day, September I. For particular Information
cal at the college or send for circular.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
National savtuss Banh,

Nattsua1 bavfaas Dank,
corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours TO 4; saiur.
days, to q and 10 Q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

ArnRg CHrIsY PkcroRAI,-the worid's Rreal
remedy for colds, coughs, and consumption.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

TIE NEW CoLosSApK Horxr, Philadelphia, IA.
u ais convenient 10 the water works.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

CAsrokiA is more than q substitute for Castor
OIL IL L. the only safe artiole In existence which
u certain TO regulate the bowels, cure wind.
cholic and produce natural sleep. It 10 pleasant
U take. No more sieepless mothers or crying
babicpt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06
Are respectfully invited
To an examination NJ On

Boys and ohildrens suits.
Thin casslineres and
Linen Jacket suits,
Blouse suits, shirt bodies, &C., &C
- moan WALKER Co.,
Oil Pennsylyanla avenue, between Sixth an,
Seventh streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Those who are Interested In the purchase Of
children's suits and boys clothing, and desire
something different from, a. well as superior 10,
stores,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Raspberry and Lemon Syrup at 40 Penns
vanis avenue; ei.bo per gallon; rs cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

TIE GREAT KsailsH RENkDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plants, either Of recent or long standing, adj
yised TO use Blairs Gout and Rheuma attic Pills.
They can bo relied upon rs the most safe and
| erectual remedy ever offered to the public, and
have been universally used In Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared BY
PKoUr HARsAsT, go Strand, London, England,
and sold BY all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

Will Ut IuOst hlIlCtlN VTOulDiteu anu pfcNcHttu.
WATER suPFLY.
-Four pumps Of the most elegant water have
bccn located and erected, one At each OF the
four corners OF the Plaza, and Immediately In
the rear Of the tents. In addition to these, an
other Ia In operation at the railroad landing.
Moreover, three most copious springs Of water,
which furnish thirty gallons per minute by actual
purity about three hundred yards distant from
the camp ground, across cleared Held, hidden
beneath the dense shade OF white oak trees, and
clAsp.d In the embrace Of the massive roots.
which drink up moisture from their sparkling
waters. There Ia also less than half q mile dis
tant, by q shaded and well-besten roadway, q
raj gallons Of water per mnate-water possess
Ing curative And tonic properties, celebrated for
many miles around through its actual use for
years.
THUS i've pumps and four springs unite to
give an adequate and abundant supply OF health
full water, SO essential to the enjoyment Of camp
meeting.
Is situated several hundred yards distant from
the camp ground, and Is provided with troughs
anu improyised stalls hemmed In by the neces-
sary Enclosure, and Is supplied with water BY
trenches leading from the springs. II Is easy
and convenient OF access by the main country
road running through the western edge OF the
camp grove.
Retiring apartments for Indies have been fitted
up 10 convenient locations In the rear OF the
camp, and separated from those for gentlemen
by several hundred yards, and in an opposite
direction. The approaches TO these will he
strictly pocod, so that the most modest will
have no cause for complaint.
In ali the arrangements OF the details OF the
camp, the committee, which Ia composed OF our
most respectable aud practical business men,
seem 70 have been guided by foresight and APP
which Ia highly commendable In that II promises
the largest degree OF advantage To all who shall
participate In the approaching camp-meeting.
The CAMP BILL.
Mcssrs. Summeryllle A Leitch, on Thirteenth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

HAMILTON rEARs>,ss IL certainly tho hos
house IN the city for Slate and Marble Mantels
Bronze, GILT, Verde and Crystal ChandelIers In
great variety, and a. cheap a. the manufns.
tories. Give them call. Y. N. Q. A., Ninth
unu ~. eOat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-06

was announced AZ follows:
The President OF the United States; The hon.
ored chief magistrate, whose deeds In war and
peace have endeared him to his countrymen.
To this Hon. George II. Williams, Attorney
General, responded by saying thar, added to the
pleasure OF participating In the festival, was the
honor OF being called upon to respond to such a
toast, and for that honor he desired TO make his
acknowledgements, He hardly knew what TO
say, for In responding TO such d toast he might
touch upon debatable grounds.
Allnsions In II had been made TO the military
services OF the President--seryices which were
not 10 be forgotten, but at the same time not 10
he referred TO with feelings OF exultation over
enemies, but with due regard OF their value TO
the republic they had done so much TO save. II
was better for all concerned that successes had
crowned the Efforts OF the Union arms, for no
man could tell what dlreful consequences would
follow had the result been different. One seces-
country would haSe been broken into insignif-
selves.
Through the adeity and zeal Of the President
aud his associates IN the army the breach has
been healed, and they saw now a great and
united people, who were destined In few years
~ pc NE people Of the world
Tested by the people OF the South on this ac-
count, hut 10 bis mind the wonder was that To-
day there was so much concord. In this respect
our country has had the same work to do as
other countries.
Time must be allowed In abatlng the passions
engendered ~ ne civil war, which were passing
be thought Of the President, he Is entitled TO the
respect and gratitude OF the people, as far as his
military services are concerned. HIS admins
Iration had been the subject OF a bitter COntrO-
fersy, but he would say that whatever the mis-
axes, either political or financial, rs charged
~ his enemies, the general result OF The
OF President Grant had conduced
0 the peace and prosperity Of the people, an
hey Will be exceedingly fortunate II they never |
ave worse President than U, y. Grant lie |
hen paid high compliment to the German eiti-
Gus OF the United States, Of whom 10 felt Just!-