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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
BOARD OF HEALTH.
MEETING LAST NIGHr-woRK OF THE
HEALTH OFFICER.

I1GAh1h OE IOGn.
The Board Of Health met at their rooms last
evening; DR.. g. @. Cox (president) In the chair.
The operations OF tho health officer for the
week ending June ID shows: Nuisances reported,
SIS; referred, no; abated, 335; referred to the
Board of Public Works, 80; complaints Of citi-
GEMS 70; notices issued, Is; sewer notices issued,
20; dead animals removed, 50. Marine products
Inspections, 1855 punches Of FISH, 81 sturgeon,
200 bushels oysters 70 200 crabs o. 100 clans;
formations, sos punches Of hsh, 800 CLAIMS, 500
Strawberries, 101 cucumbers, o. bushels peas IA
lbs beef 90 lbs bacon, % lbs. veal 119 lbs. pork
ISL heads Of cabbage, 3 bushels apples, punches
pie plant, 81 punches asparagus 81 heads lettr ce,
bushel string beans. beef tongues half bushel
petatos, 80 lbs. mutton, punches rhubsrb, IL
squashes; animals impounded, 7; redeemed, Q;
amount realized, Ga; privies cleaned, 945.
communication was received from the health
oficer, stating that some eleven days ago Peter
Murray & Co., were notified 10 make certain
sewer connections, under their contract with the
commended that the contract be annulled, and
the bondsmen be held responsible. On motion,
the secretary was directed TO notify the contract
ors that the-work bad not been commenced, ana
II not begun Immediately the contract would be
The two one-story frame houses On B street,
between Third and Four-and-a-half streets south
west, the frame on First street, between and Q
streets southwest, and the properly belonging 70
Charles Wilmer, in square No. 81, we're declared
nuisances, and ordered to be abated.
The mortuaTy report fo5 the past month show
ofed, ot:'msles, %; females, lo7. Increase over
ia srsa ~S ~ ~ =, sh.r ..a,ory-,.d -.
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THE WASHINGTON MARKET CON.
$50. PANE.
A PROPOSITION FROM THE STALL
HOLDERS.

The butchers, husksters, other dealers and stall
holders In the Centrs market held meeting yes
terdsy 10 take into confederation the proposition
to sell the stalls for term of years. Mr.. Jacob
Kengla was called to the chair, and he briefly
stated the objects Of the meeting, and Mr.. james
Oyster was selected as SECRETARY.
A resolution vas adopted providing for the ep-
pointment Of . committee, TO confer with the a.
rectors Of the market company, and express the
willingness of the dealers to remain and occupy
the stalls at the rent ~ heretofore paid p0Y
ment to be made quarterly. But under no cirdutn-
stances are the committee TO entertain any propo-
sition looking 10 the payment of any bonus, and
they shall insist that the market company shall
agree 70 close the market on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday; and they pledge themselves, In case
Of refusafto make arrangements, 10 occupy the
market now being built in Savage square. ~
The resolutions were adopted, sndths commIt-
tee was appointed as follows: Elliott and Kelly,
from the butchers; King and Hammond, produce
dealers; Oyster and Pearson. butter deslsrs;
Knight and Donaldson, hsh dealers; Eichorn and
Miller, bacon dealers Mueller and HammersleI,
confectioners !; Kraft and Schneider, bakers, and
Holster, foreign produce dealer. =. a
After an address from +. ]. Brooke, the mestin 9
committee. "a
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AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

By Latimer Cleary:
At II o'clock. valuable fruit farms. at Cabin
John bridge and on the Washington aqueduct.
At O'Clock, valuable improved suburban prop
erty near Shoemaker's mill, on the Tennally.
town road, about two miles from the city.
By Thos. Bowling:
At $50 o'clock, valuable improved property, No
Il4 Seventh street, between u and streets south
west. - -.
By B. II. Warner:
At 9 O'Clock, valuable building lot on North
Capitol street, between and q.
BY E. ]. Sweet:
At o'clock, two four-story pressed brick front
dwellings. the west side Of Seventeenth street,
between W and V northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 o'clock, the entire contents Of house No.
5l1 Third street northwest. ~.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
IMPURE WATER.

There are numerous complaints from oil sec
lions Of the city Of the impure state Of the Poto-
mac water supplied to the city at present, probs-
bly, owing to some defect in the alters at the
reservoir. It contains large quantity Of vege-
many cases Of diarrhcsa. Something should be
done by the engineer or the authorities of the
Washington aqueduct to remedy thise There
Is nothing that tends to preserve the health of q
city more than . liberal supply Of good, pure
water.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
REAL ESTATE SALE.

B. H. Warner, real estate broker and auction eer,
sold yesterday afternoon Of auction q three-story
brick house, No. IA thirteenth street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and Z street, fronting q
feet Thirteenth street. subject to special sewer
and general taxes for ls73-fi, to ID. Jessup, at
slf s00 Also, part Of lot 35 in square 5l7, front
ing on MASSACHUSETTS, avenue, between Fourth
and Fifth streets northwest, Is feet with aver
age depth OF about 90 feet, to Mary v. Boteler at
sixty six cents per square foot.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
K111RD BIZ IR7Ef1Fa I1gp4 j
A WARETVG TO pARFVTgr -. y

Emma Rryan,a colored woman employed "A the
house Of Mr.. John A. Myers, on Massachusetts
avenue, betHeek (Fourth and FIfth stieeta pur-
chased, on Monday afternoon, 4 Bottle 'of 1auda-
mum for the purpose of sllaying, the toothache.
The vial was laid on the mantel-piece, and on
Mr.. Myers seeing II cautioned her forfear that
feet, and subsequently .he child, About fifteen
months old, reached II BY getfiuE on q chair and
drank the contents. The mother, on discovering
1t, took the child to her home, between and 7
and Sixth and Seventh streets. and Dr.. Mauss
was called in, but too late to saye IL, and Il died
yesterday morning about Z O'Clock. The coroner
did not deem II necessary 70 hold an inquest. y .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
CUTTING APFRAY.

two men, named Michael Hills and James
Walker, Oh Analostsn island, the latter cut
Hills in several places infictns serious wounds.
The injured man was removed 70 the Third police
precinct stAtion-hou whers DR.. Kleinschnidt
Or essed his wounds, after which he was removed
to his homs& Walker was srrsstsd, :
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
A CORDIAL INITIATION

is extended to former students and the friends Of
the Washington Business College to attend its
annual graduating exercises at Lincoln Hall, on
Thursday evening, June 18 at o'clock. In
structions In accounts, correspondents and PEN
manship continued at the college during the sum.
Decemberl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
THE GREAT SALE OF FRUIT FARMS TO


Messrs. Lstimsr 4 Clsary, suctioneers, sell to-
day, ct Il o'clock, on the premises, for VIM.
Reading about 500 acres Of land lying about six
miles above Georgetown on the AQueduct road,
full description OF which has been In our adj
vertising columns for some time. A fourshorse
omnibus will Leave the auctlon-rooms at Gao
| for the accommodation Of bidders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
MUzzLIya DOGS.

sylyania avenue and Tenth street, has supplied
himself with . full stock Of dog musEles which
he has put at price within the reach Of an-poor
ming during the heated term without mpzEles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
TIE YEW DRAKz-oRAT.

). The -forthcomina new drama, aChat, )" from the
pen Of our talentet townsman, Francis o. Long,
esq is said to b rsplete with exciting situations
and stirring incid while giving broad scope for
o display Of the humorous the greater portion Of
the arGmais persona being character psrte.
played BY our httle tAvoyite, May Gallagher, In
which che assumes the characters Of neusboy,
Dutch girl and an old woman, the other char
acters are clearly And we'll drawn. The piece il
most thrillingly dramatic without being Of the
sensational order Of drama. Great interest Ia
being manifested TO witness the. new play. the
cess, which the, universal opinion. Is that MI.
Longs EFFORTS will not suffer In having May Gal
lagher as bis exponent. The opening night 10
ThHrsdey Of TIE Natiensl thesys.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
A VLSCIOUS DOG.
A BOY BADLY BITTEN ABOUT THE
THIGHS.

"A BUY BADLY BITTEN ABOUT THE
THIGHS. u /
James Newmeyer, accompanied by another
boy, on Monday afternoon, last, entered Dir.
Goods garden, (ths Sprague property, between
Fifth and Sixth and L and M.streets northwest
TO get cherries, when Newmeyer was attached, b.
o dog and rightfully torn about the inner portion
Of his thighs He was taken to OassinI drug
store, corner Of Seventh and NJ streets, where hts
corner OF Fifth and n streets, Il was reported
that the boys were caught In the act OF stealing
cherries, but the boys themselvesstated that they
were called b By two young men, and when they
got IN the dog was set upon Them, and ssiEed
,NeTheyer juetas he was getting over NE, fence.
Itto1ld not be aniss for the dog.catchers 10 nap
pen around that way and pus's quietus on, this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
HYNEEEAL.

One Of wsshington's greatest fsvorites, the
charming widow, Mrs. On. sturges, has been cap
tursd BY Mr.. Charles W. Cook, Q retired mer-
chant Of Chicago, Illinois The ceremony will
take place at the; Metropolitan church, Thurs
DAY, JUMP u, ct 6:30p. M. After remaining few
weeks NJ hs home they will sail for Europe, 70 be
absent from one to two years. where the good
wishes oftheir many friends viii follow them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
MESSRS. DUNCASSoN BROTHERS, AUG
| TONERS

VIII sell at the Residence l5ll Third street north
west) Of o lady leaving for Europe some Of the
finest furniture that has been sold in this city,
among which Will be found . Yen-and-a-quarter
octave rosewood piano, onstiug 500 Ourfeaders
ghould not fail to attend, rs the sale Ii positive
And the furniture In splendid condition. SIS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

Try 9oodrich's hemmefs.
Proposals for hay and straw.
Thos. B. Ksogh w. 3. +. Gilbert.
A fair for the benefit Of Grace church.
Desirable farnished rooms and board.
valuable building lots on Meridian Hill.
A black horse has been taken up by the polics
Vue de reau Hotel, opposite Fortress Monroe
B. H, Warner VIII SELL on Saturday, June q
Home rule foS Ireland meeting tomorrow even
ing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
rAKR care on YOUR HItrkaLEa

osil and examine q the srs and burg iis.proo.
ysults ~ the SAFE DepQsit Ccrpany,' cprnef q
keeping Of Iecaritib jewels, Iiver-vare, Or othsf
'vallables. Rsnss, from ten to SIXTY dollars per
annun, according % Size. No business man dan
AFFORD to do without them.
Xa66HaF siaS }sea ne casee00 and Bostsa Hrss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS.
THE ANNUAL ExAMIslx1oss HELD
YESTERDAY.

ONE OF THE MOST INTERFERING DAYS
PROCEEDINGS YET HELD-wHo WERE
EXAMINED, AND BY wHoM-FHE Chill
DREN OF THE coLoRED SCHOOLS IN THE
ANTHONY BOWEN RUILDIEa-AwARD OF
PRIZES AND DIPLOMAS. I'd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

colonel wharton, the United STATE, di,.r;c

Colonel Wharton, the United States distIicS
attorney for kentucky, 1t is said will not aecep,
the office Of Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury,
and the next choice Of MT. Bristow, the Secretary
Is william d. Gallagher, Of PeHee Valley, neat
Louisville, KY. Mr.. Gallagher will be recol
lected as poet and HsrdteUr Of note In the
West and as the First Assistant Secretary Of the
Taylor. when "Tom" Corwin was Secretary.
When Mr.. Chase was appointed Secretary Of the
Treasury he called Mr.. Gallaher to his aid al
lagher continued for year or 90. Afterwards
the latter was United States disbursna agent st
Louisville, and supsequently Mr.. Del1po, when
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, appointed
Mr.. Gallagher to q very Important special tfuss.
His experience in these various ofnciel positions
sminently 1T him fer the ONCE Of Assistant $50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

"HARPER's MAGAZINE" "Demorest's Mirror Of
Fashion" for July, and everything new and spicy
as well as everything in the stationary line Is to
be had ct J. @. PARKER's,
527 Seventh street, corner Of street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
q 64ksEI,s PHILADELPHIA II LIE,
NEW ADYERFIssXENTs

The finest domestic ale in the market, for sale
q agent. samuel Z. RsI1 s GsorsssoTn. D. q. 4'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
FINANCIAL.

- NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Fhrnishedby Lel1is yo1slsOn 4 Co. B1nksrs Tsrnon
Roc, northeast corner PsnRSyEcaaiG GusaHs and
Esnth strSst. Washington
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

Dealers In sods water VIII consuit their own
interests BY orderidg the best Soda Water ia
town, D. o. Counter fixtures, and syrup bottles
loaned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
MINES AND MINING.
WHEN ron CAN 20 50 always cHo

Mr.. Sutro informs Us that he will not dslive
any more lectures unless otherwise advertised.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
CONFIRMATION.

The Senate in executive session yesterday con
irmsd the nomination Of Samuel II. Billings,
postmaster at Marquette, Michigan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17
CADET ENGINEERS.

The United States steamer Msyfouer has been
at the navy yard since Saturday last, with the
first class Of cadet engineers from the Naval
Academy, who are now on their summer practice
cruise. They stay here . few days only, during
which time they VIII be taken by their lnstructofs
through all the shops in the navy yard, and VIII
witness the mechanical and manufacturing oper.
atoms there carried on. From here the May
flower will 60 to Norfolk, thence to New York
and up the Hudson river, then to Boston and
Portsmouth, returning to the Naval Academy in
September, when the young gentlemen viii re-
sumo their studies on shore. The class, which
numbers eighteen, will graduate next June.
THE LETTING OF MAIL CONTRACTS.
The Senate Committee on Post Ofices and
Post Roads have agreed to the House bill to pre-
vent straw bidders entering into competition with
legitimate business men IN the strife TO receive
mail contracts. The committee have so ap6nded
the bill as to make Its provisions more strin gent
and ut the same time give perfect freedom IN the
contest for contracts By reliable bidders II VIII
shortly be brought forward in the Senate for
action.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

In this estimate there is not included
any sum for the repair and care Of
streets and avenues, which will cost
at least one hundred thousand dol
lars, nor for the current expenses
necessary to maintain and continue
this improvements begun and not
yet completed, which may be safely
estimated at two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, independent OF
the amount. paid to contractors,
making the total estimated cost for
the year 1875
To which add the sum needed for the
current year
Making Total sum of
Add interest on proposed bonds
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contracts made for work and not COM
P niS Sy t NE district ssa,ss2 90
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&4,1To,k27 o.


The first item is for work done since the last ap-
propriatiOns were made. As they were "pro-
hibited" by the act Of January from mourning
OF contracting further liabilities on behalf OF the
United States In the improvements Of streets,
avenues and reservations beyOne the amount Of
appropriations previously made Dy Congress, and
from entering Into any contract touching such
improvements on behalf Of the United States ex-
cept In pursuance Of appropriations made By Con-
gress, IL Is apparent that this h an expenditure
which creates no valid claim against the United
States. The items making up This aggregate Of
457S, l71f5 will be found page 70 Of that report
Part Of IL ID work done On streets where the Gov
eminent has no property, bat the grades Of which
had to be changed. Another part Of this item
embraces paving for Street railroads between
the Interior and Post Office Departmental and on
Seventh street, east Of the same The work en-
braced in this Item having been done (althouRh
without warrant Of Law, It is proper that the
United States should pay for what would have
been properly chargeAble TO the GoVernment II
the board had been authorized to do the work,
rather than that II should be paid by the people
Of this District, who are In no WIss responsible
for and had no control ever the acti Of the board
But the committee have not been able to ascer-
tain what amount should actually be paid owing
to the manner in which thu work has been done
and the measurements made.
The next item In this account IL Al 056 b7I a.
for work on avenues, and tabulated Statement
Of IL will be found on page 80 Of the report
The table is undoubtedly widely wrong. ana
whether there is anything that appears In II that
can be Bitfany pTopnstJ charged to The United
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

ANTHONY BOWEN BUILDINGrAwARD OF
PRIZES AND DIPLOMAS.
SECOND DISTRICT. -
, animation r. th I'D Si't la Iss.ssssy e.
sndna Ms II zoe
one Of the best in the employ Of the board, and
the discipline shown By her scholars fully attes
sss s " 1Sss
whether In the recitations, appointments ~ the
room, or the conducting Of the exercises What
s sOnS &c 5s
and mahy Of the specimens exhinlted were Or Q
superior character and we'll executed On the
@sps fruits, matSsmstca i' and otSss inssiS
ments. correct in every particular, deserving Of
the admiration and oommendation Of the visitors
Sss E'F oo sss
WIN. Lewis and Clarence A. Miller. 80 =
In the EXAMINATION Of the boys Trustse Wolf
Gage. It was decidedly thorough, especially 90
IN spelling, practical Arithmetic Ind geokrephy.
Marked proficiency was shown By the pupils,
not only lsbored hard and faithfully pith them,
but to good purpose, for IN acquitting Themselves
90 handsomely they not only were honored, but
their teacher and her competency for the POSITION
she occupies. There were 81 names on thelroli; AL
the scholars were in attendance excepting .end
by the teacher to Norris Clark and GSoI9s W.
Beck. To the fcrmerfor the close contes he gave
the medal scholar ineompeting for thit prize, end
school. *
The merit roll was Is follows: Medsi, wnram
z. Grimes. Diplomas, Hamilton L Rothrock,
George Fred. Conb6ye, doseph s. Mccoy, James
n. Rerrie, John Rowe, Edward II. Belts, 9e1rge
W. Brock, Norris 4. CLARK, Edward s. DhknIl-
Ter, Albert W. Graham, William B. Murray,
Roger T. Mitchell, Clarence A. Miller, Alfred
Richter, John A. Tiverny, Lewis T. Holden,
Thomas J. Mealey, O. B. Hodgkin, DAVID ~
Kindleberger. =, isl
Picnic IN Prospect-It Is Intended ss TN
close Of the examinations In this district to give
picnic to the teachers and scholars, and unttedg
hsve one day Of pleasure before separating CT
the summer vacation The woods have nos Ut
been selected, but whatever spot Is picked kut
will be made accessible for all. However,, fhs
schools will be arranged for and conveyed % the
grounds; so any fears Of not getting there can be
dispelled by the boys and girls. An the arrahse-
ments will be completed by next Monday morn
ing, at which time the teachers and their scholas
are requested to meet at their respective echdol
rooms. when the announcement of the TINA AM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

No extra charge for reserved seats, which can.
now be secured at the theatre or Ellie Music Store.
GRAND SATURDAY MATINEE
and benefit OF MAY GALLAGHER. Admission,
30 and Is cents. - Jel5-aN
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"NOW."
FORCED SALES,

Merchant Tailors and Fine OlOthiers,
u Corner SsTsnth and D EtSaats,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

am now selling my stock AZ greatly reduced
prices, so as to prepare for the fall trade.
Chromos At half the former prices, to close that
branch Of the business. 80 V.
Velvet FEtnes aud Passe Partouts reduced PEE
Ali styles Of Cold. Black wainu. and vslvss
Frames always on band. ~ =
I odd sizes made 20 order. lel6lmrz
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-17

s2,95s,295 IS
1,S47,s70 81
$4,3O6,16o II
100000 90
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Malaga Fruit Company,

HEoRGETowN TAx-PAYERs-PRoPEa,
2nS WSo s.sss % .s, II eS A
and sewerage Tsx Bilis and gain ne advsntess n
With Mr.. r. =. cRQPLEY, ouf authorized agent.
Once win =. w. Jones, ESQ.,, no. no, e2rner %
DICKSON 3 PkTrERSoN
oces ss Fifteenth st. snd nos 1ee1 al d.
frS'Ips sIs.sn1Hon given 60 eetaining sresen
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ADJUSTMENTS. &c.
xcU r SION TO
MARSHALL. HALL,
For the henelt or


McKENDREE MsE. SUNDAY SCHOOL,
THURSDAY, JUNE Is, Is74, =
Steamer will leave Sixth-street wharf at $50
O'Clock a. m, and will stop At AIexandriG
Tickets, IS and IS cents for sale A. Bsllantyne,l
DROP. ETIENNE LANRERT wILK
L - form. a. EoNyERs ATIoSAL PRoNoUyCIH&
FRENCH 0lSssss THURSDAY, at O'Clock p. ms
Z Terms; sslter ths eourss ofs.a lessons; a seps-
First L ssOn free, THURSDAY. II so'clock p n,
preceded by short lecture. - I- isl6-2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-17
FOREIGN.

London, l6. The race for the Liverpool
cup to-day was won by Balantyre, by Adven-.
turer, out of Bonny Bell; years old. Alesea
I'd and Restless Sd.
Albert Grant, liberal conservative member
OF the House of Commons, from ADMINISTER,
has been unseated for corrupt practices in his
electoral canvass.
1t is said that the Brussels congress on in
ternatonal law, after formal opening and
organization, will appoint committee and
suspend the general sittings.
The governments of Austria and Russia
have agreed to open negotiations with the
Sublime Porte, looking to the recognition of
the independence of Roumanis. by Turkey
Constantinople,, l6. The Levant Times
ha been suspended again, for publishing a
calumntory statement in relation to a digni-
tary.
Madrid, lG. The Carlists have abandoned
the siege of puyccrll. after the repulse of
second assault.
The Carlists bcsieging Cuenca have occu-
pied the houses in the suburbs. Reinforce
ments for the besieged republicans have ar
rived from Madrid and the city is being en-
ergetically defended. Marshal Serrano has
deferred his proposed trip to Lagranjy until
the Carlists have been driven from Cucnca.