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National Republican., 1874-07-02
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
SALE OF UNCLAIMED ARTICLES ATPC-
LICE HEADQUARTERS.

SALE OF UNCLAIMED ARTICLES AT Pc
LICE HEADQUARTERS.
The eleventh auction sale of property taken
by the Metropolitan police, and which has re-
mained unclaimed for more than six months
past in the possession of Mr.. Geo. R. Herrick,
property clerk, took place yesterday, Mr.. ].
+. Hahn being the crier of the sale. The arti-
cles were placed in the treasurer's room, on
the second floor Of the rear building, at police
heaquarters, and there was goodly attendance
of persons at the sale, although the bidding
was somewhat tame, and very few articles
brought over IS. The assortment presented
embraced chiefly pistols, revolVers, knives and
razors, and there was also strange mixture of
household goods, wearing apparel and little
odds and ends that went to make up list
numbering 100 articles. Armstead, the mes
senger, figured conspieuously in the sale,
as he produced according to the call Of the
programme, and moved through the rubbish
with green feather in his cap, as if bearing
prominent part In q Fenian raid and com
mandant of an arsenal. Justice Mills now
and then put in q bid, and when pistols and
stilletos were being knocked down to him
some Of those present feared there might be
breakers ahead for somebody; but Armstead
quickly settled the matter by saying he thought
the squire was "going to kill frogs and this ex-
PLANTATION was sufficient to quiet all apprehen-
sions that might have been entertained Of i'm
pending danger to the squire.
After several pistols, old hats and boots had
been disposed of, next came night-gown and
apron. There seemed TO be little competition
for these articles, probably the bidders being
we'll supplied or not regarding either as neees-
sary. Both, however, were made for the fe-
male sex, and, of course, would hardly be suit
able for the males. However, Mr.. Robinson,
thinking, like Mrs. Toodles, that they might
come in use some day, bid the two in at fifteen
cents. The sale continued along until a ship
bag and clothing were put up. Not knowing
the contents of the bag general "feel'' was
indulged in, every one taking chance at the
handling. The biddingwss kept up during the
time, and fnally the mysterious bag and its
contents were struck of to Mr.. Slatterly for
$50. Next came old skirts, old hose and
other minor articles that brought very low
price, and the sale terminated about l o'clock.
As a general thing the goods deposited with
the property clerk, if Of any great value, are
sure to find an owner. and after being picked
over for six months it is hardly to be expected
that the receipts from this source will be of
much Importance. Yet these sales have to be
made semisnnuslly in order to give room for
others that are constantly being brought in by
members of the police force.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
AQUATIC.
THE POTOMAC BOAT CLUB.

At the regular annual meeting of the Poto.
mac club, held at their rooms, Union hotel, the
following officers were elected, 70 serve for the
ensuing year: President, Colonel Frank Jones,
Cre-elected;) vice president, Walter T. Wheat
lev: secretary, Arthur T. Brice; assistant sec
retary, John Tenney; treasurer, VIM. A. Cor.
don, (re-elected;) captain, F. A. Miller; lieu.
tenant, A. jackson McBlair; electing commit
tee, Messrs. Arthur Cropley, J. Dixie Doyle and
J. Eaken Gadsby; finance committee, Messrs
VIM. Orme, Colonel James Dickson and 7. L
Cropley: boat-house committee, Messrs. Glib
son, Forsyth and Dodge. After the meeting
the newly-elected officers entertained the club
by a collation. at the hotel.
The president and captain were appointed q
committee to make the necessary arrange
ments to send the crew to participate in the
Saratoga regatta.
4 vote of thanks was unanimously rendered
the retiring officers Of the club, as follows: A
G. Mills, vice president; John NJ. Waters, sec
retary; II. s. TruaX, captain; j. HoldsWorth
Gordon, lieutenant.
Yesterday an interesting and exciting single
scull race took place between Messrs. Nichol-
son and Anthrim, both members Of the Poto-
mac club. This grew out Of dissatisfaction
at the result Of the race on regatta day, and
after an interesting and exciting contest ii re-
sulted in favor Of Nicholson. who made the
lowing in 96:O5; ColOnels Jones and Dickson
oficiated as judge.
The race announced for yesterday, between
Messrs. Ruff and Maunder, was aspostpoued on
account Of the non-arTival Of RuiIs hoat.
National Republican., 1874-07-02

The national bank bill recently passed by
Congress necessitates the employment Of some
forty female counters, together with messen-
gers, in the Office of General F. E. Spinner.
Owing to the already crowded condition Of the
various offices and rooms pertaining to the
Treasury proper, our worthy and venerable
Treasurer found himself in q ousndary how to
provide room for the above mentioned addi-
tional force, and, as q great many generals
and chieftains before him, General Spinner
concluded to submit the question for solution
TO regular council Of war, consisting of his
chiefs Of divisions. The fat went forth. and
with promptitude the aides assembled around
their worthy chief. General Spinner proposed,
IN his usual clear and terse manner, the query
how to provide q suitable room and accommo-
dation' for the incoming fair counters. Gen.
ersl silence and solemn, pondeTing faces Of the
dignified quidnuncs, till ringing voice from
the deepest depths of an Iowa granger breast
resounds: 81 have 1t, General" All those
anxious and perplexed countenances were in
stantly turned in the direction from whence
those ominous words proceeded, and it was
found to belong to our handsome and genial
friend, Sam Guthrie. Stepping to the front,
and invited to let loose the pent-up fountain
of his thoughts, he expoupded: "That cash
room of ours has, as you all know, gentlemen, j,
an unusual height, and by running floor
across in equal height with the gallery room
of ample. "Hold on, sir, )" shouted the en-
lightened Treasurer. tDo you mean thatP'
"Certainly." Whereupon regular old bene-
diction, in Parson Brownlow's well-known
war style, descended upon the head Of that
clever granger, who had shown such 8
high appreciation of architectural beauties.
Unnecessary 70 say, the council Of war was
unceremoniously disbSnded, and the brave
General concluded to provide for the emer-
gency himself, without having his religious
feelings tested in the future. Our beautiful
cAsh-room was saved.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
RIFLE SOCIETY.

The board of managers of the Washington
City Bible Society met at the rooms Of the de-
positarY on Monday, John G. Hardness, presi-
dent, in the chair. -
An application for Testaments from William
stickney, on behalf of Mt. Zion Sunday school,
near Rockville, Maryland, was referred to the
Maryland State Bible Society, within whose
bounds the school is located.
The committee to whom was referred the
subject of completing the exploration and sup
ply Of the city reported progress, and was con
tinued.
Major Quaff contributed $50 to constitute
Rev. 8. s. Mitchell a life member, and Wm.
BaIlantyne $50 to constitute R. Carter Ballan-
tyne life member-being the beginning Of an
effort to pay of the debt Of the society.
The board adjourned, to meet at the regular
time in September.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
MEETING LAST NIGHT

The Board of Fire Commissioner rs held their
regular meeting last night at the Morrison
building, President Williams in the chair.
The chief reported that there were seven
alarms of fire for the month, which caused a
Dtotal loss of $3.50. he recommended that VII
liam Rhodes be confirmed as engineer Of Com
pany No. 5; also, Churchill Hurlt as private
Of the same company. He also recommended
that Robert Labille and Alexander Wheelan
be appointed privstes in the Truck company.
The report was accepted, and the nominations
confirmed.
The superintendent of the fre-alarm tele-
graph reported that the instruments were
worn out, but that he had used his utmost en-
dea7ors to make them as efficient as possible
with the means at his command.
George N. Nicholson and Robert Fl. Cham
berlain filed applications for positions as pri-
Yates In the department.
James Barron, q private OF the truck COM
pany, was deprived Of his regular leave for
sixty dsys by a unanimous vote OF the commits
sioners for sleeping while on duty.
A number Of bills for supplies furnished the
department were passed, and the board ad-
iourned.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
DRUG CLERKS' ASSOCIATION.

The regular monthly meeting of the Drug
Clerks Association was held last evening at
Clarke's hall dr. George A. Bentley in the
chair.
The regular routine business Of the sssocia-
tion being completed, the Chair called for the
report of the committee on excursion. The
chairman reported $50 tickets sold.
An animated discussion arose as to the pro
priety of sending delegates to the American
pharmaceutical convention, which meets in
Louisville, Kentucky, in September.
The whole subject was postponed till the
next regular meeting. The association decided
to give their final excursion of the season
in August. The following gentlemen were sp-
pointed a committee of arrangements for the
excursion Messrs. ". T. Baldus, chairman;
Chas. s. Price, Jno. B. Gibbs, Robt. P. Southall,
R. L. Elliott and F. A. Tschifally.
On motion of Mr.. Warren, the meeting ad-
journed.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
INTERESTING YUPTLALS.

Under this head one Of our Denver exchanges
says: Last evening, at St. Johns church, the
marriage of G. Q. Richmond, esq, city and
county attorney of Pueblo, to Mrs. Clara B.
Whiteley, from Washington city, D. c., Wss
witnessed by select assemblsge Of the friends
and acquaintanees of both parties. Rev. ]. h.
Keller oficiated, in his venerable way. Gen.
Bella NJ. Hughes gave the bride away. Gen.
Hughes and lady, Miss Hughes and Mr.. Sam
Bowman attended at the altar. Nh. Richmond
is one of the most promising young lawyers Of
Southern Colorado. His very stylish and beau
tiful bride was the widow Of Col. Whiteley,
formerly of the Washington IHtsli9sHeer. She
arrived here on Monday evening. The now
happy pair are at the Grand Central, and will
soon start for their future home, the "metrop-
olisof Southern Colorado, /" with the Well-wishes
of hosts Of friends.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
JUDGE POLAND AND THE DISTRICT
nnUDTg


Judge Poland writes to the Boston 4dssrtissr
that he never thought of newspapers in con-
nection with the Congressional bill increasing
the jurisdiction of the courts Of the District Of
Columbia, and he presumes no one else did, for
he Wcan see no possible effect it can have upon
them or their conductors" He had no com
munication with any Senator on the suoleet,
and has no doubt that they were as innocent OF
any design on the press as he was. In explain
ing the object of the bill the Judge says that
the Supreme Court Of the District had inti-
mated that the Police Court Of the District had
been granted unconstitutional privileges by
Congress, and since the trial Of certain cases
was confined TO this court, It was feared, should
the intimatioD of the Supreme Court prevail
that large class of offences could not be tried
in any court. To remedy this possible defect
the criminal courts were granted the same
Jurisdiction as the Police Court. Another pro-
vision of the new law merely extends to the
courts Of the District the same privileges in re-
gard to the reclAiming of fugitiyes for trial as
are now allowed 10 other courts of the United
States. Under the old law q person indicted in
district court, should he escape into any Of
the States, could not be arrested again there.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
IN MEMORTAM

Died in St. Louis, June 80, 1874, Miss Ella
Mead, daughter Of Mr.. Peter Mead, merchant
Of that city, and q niece Of Mr.. John McDeVitt,
Of Washington.
Thus, while the crowning glories of summer
are ushered in with the "leafy month of June," "
and death seems most remote through all the
land, passes away to the better country one
whose gifts Of nature had made bright, beau
tiful and well beloved-whose character wore
the graces of deyout religious faith and rare
devotion, but more attractively and shiningly
as the stern discipline of wearing sickness and
mental pain fell unyieldingly upon her frame
in the days of opening womanhood, and one
whose life associations seemed most dear end
earth most lovely. Six months struggle with
the pains and terrors of that scourge Of the
young, consumption, wrought the conquest of
death, and at last, $50 softly wan, so sweetly
weak" she gave up her mortal ties, but happy
and assured in the triumphs of faith and the
promises of the holy Church she loved, and
which was to her the gate Of heaven and door
Of eternal life,
National Republican., 1874-07-02
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

We shall during this week render to every per
son indebted TO US "semi-annusl" statement o.
their indebtedness. To such as make prompt
payment Of their accounts we purpose giving the
benefit Of the lowest possible prices.
Our wish and intention IS to increase our busi
ness during 1874, and we fully recognize and ap
preciate the general desire Of all In these times 4
economic in personal expenditures; We feel thai
we must meet and satisfy this desire as far IS We
can, in order to accomplish that which We set out
to do; and, further, We propose 70 sell only tC
those who have tho means and inclination to pay,
and TO suoh ut the lowest possible profit aud moi
10 charge them an d5dtfioHdl percentages TO eo'IeI
losses made in dressing 9 class Of dehnquents who
have neither the means nor the Wikh 70 pay, and
who appear firm 10 the belief that tailOfSf bills
should be paid only Shen IL Is entirely convenient
be that time however distant.
Failing to see, BY the light Of past experience
any use that we can make Of thk class in ouI
present undertaking, We cheerfully part company
with the few we have on our boOkl, and we cor.
daily invite all Of the same way Of thinking who
have intended to favor Us with orders the coming
season not forget to CALL believing that in thii
sentiment we have the approval Of our paying
customers, and that II viii surely result In good
to them as well as ourselves we propose to carry
II out practically from this time on.
A. SAKs Co., $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
EELR-DEEENCE

To criminal neglect of preventive medication
may be sscribed majority Of the ailments which
affect humanity. It Is . Well-aseertained fact
resting on the experience Of twenty years, that .
course Of Hostetter's Stomach BitterS will put
even 3 naturally feeble system in such q state oil
defence that it will be competent to resist the
most prevalent causes Of disease. such as the
malign influence Of miAsma, unWholesOme water
excessive heat, damp, cold, sudden changes oi
temperature, sc. Yetthere are thousands Of per.
sons living in perpetual peril from one or more oi
these causes, who recklessly omit to avail them
selves Of the absolute protection which this fam.
Gus vegetable antIdote affords. Intermittent and
bilious remittens fevers, rheumatism, general de-
bility. nervous weakness and irregularities Of the
stomach, bowels and liver, would be compare
universal use in the districts where they prinei-
pally prevail,
National Republican., 1874-07-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

See DIR. Darby's card.
Suites Of rooms for rent.
See the card of r. H. HaWley.
A fOur-story brick house for rent.
VIM. R. Riley has q large stock Of lawns.
Fourth Of July excursion TO Mount Vernon
The steamer Samuel Gedney can be chartered.
The Centre market will be kept open every day.
Notice to applicants before the medical board.
See notice of the clerk Of the Western market.
Fourth Of July excursion in the steamer Pilol
Boy.
See the advertisements of the Oldest InhsbE
tants.
Routeto Cape May by Baltimore and Ohio rail
road.
E. J. Sweet will sell, on Thursday, July Is, O
four-story dwelling.
Latimer & Cleary will sell, on Thursday, July
9, q tbree-story brick residence.
E. ]. Sweet will sell, on Thursday, July 9, q
four-story pressed-brick dwelling.
Grand Union picnic tor the benefit OF the Grand
United Order Of the Sons and Daughters Of Lib
erty.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

By Green e Williams:
At 10 o'clock, ageneral assortment of house
hold furniture.
By Latimer & Cleary:
At o'clock, neat two-story brick house,
situate No. 1922 Eighth street, between NJ and
n northwest.
BY B. H. Warner:
At O'Clock, three-story brick dwelling,
with back building, No. 500 Twenty-frst street,
on the corner of Twenty-frst and II streets
northwest.
By Thos. E. Waggaman:
At O'Clock, a brick house and grocery stand
in the First ward.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
THE Y. N. @. A..

The nineteenth convention of the confede-
rated associations of the Young Mems Chris
tisn Associations of the United States and the
British provinces has just closed its session in
Dayton, Ohio. R. G. Olcott, J. W. DuvaIl, A.
Bielash and George A. Hall, part Of the dele
cation from this city, having returned, are to
at o'clock this evening, in Lincoln hall. Prob
ably no convention since the war has so fully
represented the entire country, and twas with
out doubt, one of great benefit to the organizs-
ton. Let those who would hear in detail the
work of this gathering, and such as are inter
ested in special work for young men, attend
this meeting to night.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
NyW TBFASURY OFFJrTLLS

The new division for the redemption of ma
tional bank notes, in connection with the ofice
OF Treasurer of the United States, viii be pre-
sided over by Mr.. E. o. Graves, late chief ex-
aminer OF the civil service. Mr.. Charles E
Coon will be the principal bookkeeper; Frank
A. Simons assistant, B. G. Underwood and W
v. S. Wilson tellers.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
CITY ITEMS.
A CARD.

Prior to lowering the floor Of our store to con-
form with the new grade, we will sell the shel
gOOds-saTdineS, oils pates, jams, lellies, canned
goods, sauces. &c.-at about cost for cash.
JAPANESE FANS, one of the largest assOrtmentI
in the city, selling at and below cost.
3. W. REED Sons,
1914 F street northwest,
National Republican., 1874-07-02
CRIMINAL COURT - MR.. JUSTICE
HUMPHREYS.

This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Frank Bell, on an information for bastardy,
was dismissed.
The grand jury have found true bill against
Samuel B. Murdock, for q threatening letter
and for assault with intent TO kill Hon. Fer
nGndo Wood. ]. P. Dennis was indicted for
arson in setting fire to coach-shop.
Adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
scuENcK's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the letharEy produced by the
heat takes away the desire for wholesome food,
and frequent pergpirations reduce bodily energy,
particularly those suffering from the effects Of de-
bilitating diseases. In order to keep q natural
healthful activity Of the system, We must resort
to artificial means. For this purpose Sehepck's
SEQ Weed Tonic is very effectuaL A few doses
will create an appetite and give fresh Ygor to the
enerVsted body. For dyspepsia It lie invaluable.
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed for that purpose.
The Sea Weed Tonic in its nature Is totally diff.
ferent from such drugs. 1t contains no corrosive
minerals or acids; In fact, 1t assists the regular
operations Of nature and supplies her deficiencies
The tonic in Its nature 50 much resembles the
gastric Juice that It is almost Identical with that
fluid. The gastric juice is the natural solvent
which, in healthy condition Of the body, causes
the food to be dgested, and when this juice B not
eIcreted In sufficient quantities indigestion, with
all its distressing symptoms, follows. The Sea
Weed Tonic performs the duty Of the gastric
juice when the latter Is deficient. Sehenck's Sea
Weed Tonic sold by all druggists.
ASK your grocer for Dooley's Yeast Powder,
ha hast tg
National Republican., 1874-07-02
DEDICATToN "a 4 oRURCR.

The new Presbyterian church at Vienna, Va,
Rev. John Brown, pastor, viii be dedicated to-
day. The Washington and Ohio railroad have
agreed to carry those who desire to witness
the ceremony at reduced rates. Rev. Byron
Sunderland, of Washington, win preach the
dedicatory sermon.
National Republican., 1874-07-02

Call and eGamino the FIRE and burglar-proot
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, SlVer-Ware. other
Valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
! TGksEaTRisq from hs Chicago end S0Itos .frsI,
National Republican., 1874-07-02
NOTICE.

Deposits made In the German American Saw
inRS Bank, corner Of Seventh and streets, on or
before July will draw Interest from July /.
O. E. PRESrIss, Cashier.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
ECOYoMIzEI ECoHoaIIZE
GREAT REDUCTION ON OUR LARGE
STOCK OF

SUMMER CLOTHING,
OF EVERY VARIETY AND STYLE
FOR MEN AND BOYS WEAR.
TO BE CLOSED OUT PRIOR TO THE 10TH
OF JULY.
CALL AND AVAIL YOURSELF OF THIS
OPPORTUNITY TO ECONOMIZE.
EISEMAN BROS,
sos SEVENTH STREET, MAYS BUILDING.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
RITTER.

Good butter, IS cents per pound; best roll but
ter, 80 cents per pound; best print, IS cents per
pound, at Brsyhs, 192 Northern Liberty market.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
THEATRE rOHJoU~

Large audiences nightly manifest their ap-
probation of the Comique management. The
programme this week is one of the best in
variety aud talent ever presented in this city.
Miss Lou Sanford renders number Of vocal
gems in good style; the Brandt sisters appear
in dance and song; Antionnette Kurtz and
Sosie Farron give fancy dances, and q number
of other ladies appear In various entertaining
performances. JAKE Budd is irresistible in the
farce, "Obeyfng ORDERS" and Edwards and
Hughes present the Happy Colored Couple"
with fidelity. The "New York FiFemen" con-
cludes the programme, which embraces the
strength Of the company and includes the "Can
Can"
National Republican., 1874-07-02
MAssEY's PHILADELPHIA xx ALE.
TAKE cARE OF YoUR VALUlBLEs

The finest domestic ale in tke market, for sale
by dealers at q so per doE pint bottles or by the
agent, Samuel O. Palmer, Georgetown, D. q.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
GRAND SCHUETZENFEST
TODAY.
CONIQUE-sI MINER THEATRE.

JUNE -,
Every Night and two Matinees.
OP MAR ENTER All NJ Z n T.
The greatest variety company ever appearing II
Washington.
Production of the sparkling sensation entitled
THE NEW YORK FIREMEN,
and . visit to
VOXALL GARDENSr
Introducing in the act the glorious French ana
Gt rman
tan CAN Moan.
National Republican., 1874-07-02

MEssRs. DUHcASsoN BRos., auetioneers, sold on
Benjamin +. Morsell trustees, part of lot 2 In
square 4l9, situated on Eighth street, between r
and streets northwest, 70 ]. 7. Prathsr, for %
cents per foos.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
TURNEY's GOLDEN CHINE BELLS.
u ,rr,,,r,, p.p,op ANrrrsr,rrN7

A beautiful and Instructive musical invention.
nSrfsct An TONE and TUNE, and can be played by
me or more persons without \ previous knowledge
o. Ot,i,hs jhfme Bells are now within the reach OF
~ nbeing made In three different styles Of hnsh5
~ \ eI0: No. . SIS; No. 3. so. Can be seen as
HstZerott Co.'S music store, where ali Ordera
~isi ~isI5"iRn - =. wIDDOws, Agent.
National Republican., 1874-07-02
PILOT hoy

VIII leave Si1th-street wharf every THURsDAH
MORNING, at O'Clock, on an EXCURSIOH
TRIP toE the above places, Returning, viii leAye
ptl,S Pavilion At O'Clock p. m, and 1EIiYe Id
RR4blngtoh at $50 o'clock same evening. MUsIOS
DANCING and REFRES HMENTS on board. 5 "a
1nis Trip Offers TO our citizens, and especially to
FAMILY and SOCIAL PARTIES. an Opportunity
fot day Of healthful recreation and pleasure uni
equaled by any trip out Of the city. Every eRort
shsL oe made 70 make them pleasant and agreeable
and worthy Of the patronage OF our citizens.
Fare to MArShall Hall and return.......5 50 cents.
are to 6lymont and return. p............-.5O cents.
Fare TO DlQfs Pavilion and return. ef.
Apply to WIN. II. BYLES. Agent,
tel9-b SiXth-street wharf.