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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
fHE DISTRICT MILITIA.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE Of
FTCERs OF THE FIRST REGIMENT

FICERs OF THE FIRST REGIMENT
NATIONAL GUARD LAST NIGHT.
A meeting of the First regiment National
G lard was held last night at the late executive
Office, corner of Seventeenth street and Penn
sylvania avenue. Colonel R. I. Fleming called
the meeting to order, and Lieutenant William
Beall acted as secretary.
The constitution and bylaws, which were
submitted at the last meeting, were considered
and adopted section by section, after which
they were adopted as whole.
The chair stated that since the change in the
District government, It was necessary for the
officers Of the companies to use every effort to
keep the companies together. They are now
thrown on their own resources, and great re-
sponsibility rests upon them.
He urged the officers to be determined, and
not become discouraged, as all would come
lied body, the militia is an independent organi-
cation, composed of determined men, and that
class who feel pride in being members of the
District militia. The militia cannot be dis
banded until the law of 1903 is repealed. He
denied the report that the late bill relative to
the government of the District disbanded the
militia. He advised them to stand firm, and
try to weather the storm.
Captain De Mott moved that committee be
appointed to confer with the Secretary of War
relative to the militia of the District, and
ascertain its standing In connection with the
late bill passed by Congress for the govern
ment of the District.
The motion was amended and adopted by
appointing the colonel and all the captains as
the committee.
The Colonel, at this point, submitted regi-
mental stand Of colors, which, he said, had
been made expressly for the First regiment N.
g., at cost of $500, which had been paid for
through the kindness of Ex-Governor Shep-
herd. The colors consist of regimental flag
of blue silk, with the coat of arms of the Dis
trict in the centre, the same trimmed with vel
low fringe. There is also beautiful United
States flag of silk appropriately trimmed.
The interest manifested by the officers of the
fst regiment to continue the organization now
existing is deserving of the highest commenda-
ton, and if the citizens of the District will
unite with Col. Fleming and greater portion
of the officers os the militia citizens soidiery
may be maintained in the District of Columbia
that will reflect great credit on the community.
1t is true that some of the officers, as was the
case last night, seem disposed to indulge in the
bragoadoci game, and make threats that the
citizens of the District are obliged to support
militia; but the better sense Of a majority of
the officers convinced this class that it was
useless to indulge in too much talk when good
common sense is needed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY

By B. H. Warner:
AT 9 O'Clock, three-story brick dwelling with
back building No. 500 Twenty first street, on the
corner Of Twenty FIRST and streets northwest.
At o'clock, valuable property on north J
By Green & Williams: a
At 10 o'clock, the stock In trade, fixtures, ma
chinery and tools Of the cane and umbrella estab-
lishment Of the late Charles g. Pearce, No. 14l7
Pennsylvania avenue.
At 9 o'clock, very desirable residence on Four
teeneh and streets.
BY VIM. L. Wall & Co.:
At 10 O'Clock, stock and fixtures Of photograph
gallery.
At ID O'Clock large assortment Of furniture.
By Latimer Cleary:
At 10 o'clock, at No. 1222 O street southwest, q
large lot Of furniture.
By George Truesdell:
At 6o'clock. lot numbered four, a. in square
numbered seven hundred and seventy-eight, (T7s.)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
FEMALE GR4lLLAR SCHOOL, GEORGE
TOWY

The annual examination OF Female Grammar
school, located in the Prospect street building,
Georgetown, took place yesterday afternoon,
in the presence Of a very large audience. The
school-room was profusely decorated with
flowers, and the pupilO, misses between the
ages of Il and II years, were sttired IN white,
with various colored ribbons At the appointed
hour for beginning the exercises the teacher,
Miss Laura A. Reed, called the roll, and AZ
pupils answered to their names. After this
chorus, "Hsppy are We," was sung, sfter
which the examination of the different branches
of studies took place. The entire exercises
were interpreted with music, which was rem
dered with great perfectness. Messrs. Hyde,
Dunlop 9nd Superintendent Wilson, the ex-
aminers, were very rigid in the examination,
but each and every question asked was ar
swered with promptness and accuracy. The
roll Of honor was as follows: First honor, q
medal, to Miss Katie NJ. Blundon. Miss Annie
M. Walker was awarded medal by the vote
OF the scholars for amisbility. Miss L. NJ.
Hunter received a medal for music, The
diplomas were awarded to Miss Mary Collins,
Ada Collins, Emma Crawford, Sarah Sullivan,
d. Hunter, z. Clements, Mary Gibson, Katie
biunoon, Mary Kelly, Ida Cunningham, Ella
cunningham, z. Bremmerman, Ella Norton,
N. Brown, s. Sparks, Mary Chase. z. Nc
Nally, V. Turner, L. Hunter, Julia Robertson,
L. Howard, A: Walker, 1. Mentally, NJ. Nil,
bourne, Helen Evans, !. Blackman, E. Hnrle-
bsus, A. Blackman, B. Walker, G. Blundon,
s. Brooks, z. Sebastian, z. Fisher, N. Cart
wright, j. Small, Mary Cooley and Z, Hpddles-
ton Miss Ella Sebastian has been nnnctnsl
every session for five years. On the conclIl-
sion Of the exercises, the examiners, in brief
speeches, Congratulated the teacher and pupils
on their success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
PROPOSALS.
PROPosGLs FOR BRICK
NAVY pErARrNzNr, D

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DocKs, ,
Sealed rroro WASHINGTON, June q, 1874
r, Sse4lse pr9po q >, lndorsef =. proposals FOR
brleks, and addressed to th- chief OF this bureau
Willis received at this ONCE untii noon on the 2ist
uy ~ July next, Tor furni hing aud delivering at
the naval station. League Island, the Following
9naantaeI Oh bricks, more or less, as may be re-
$50 900 straight hard brick.
rs, 900 dark stretchers.
5000 dark stretehsrs, moulded.
1900 pressed bricks.
Proposals will be received from BRICK manufac-
turers only, who have ample facilities for furnish-
ing the different kinds, quantities and qualities re-
Qufred: said bricks to Be OF the o-st quantv az
Philadelphia ha nd-made, Of unf>-s size and co or
and equai samples TO be seen NJ the said station
Deliveries to commence not later than August rs
next, and TO continue at the rate Of 100 weekly,
II so required.
! The bricks TO be delivered and carefully piled on
the landing wharf or near the bntdlng site, as d.
rected by the civil en- & neer.
Bonds and security m the fuu amount Of the col
tract will be required TO secure It's fatnful exeeu-
ton, and the bureau reserves the right 70 reject
any or all the bids. q. X. =. hoDGEhSt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


See the card of ]. W. Boteler & Bro.
Thee. F! Gatchell has money to loan.
mass temperance meeting this evening.
Deer Park hotel, Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Geo. NJ. Lanckton has property for sale or ex-
change.
Grand moonlight excursion Of Metropolitan
Presbyterian church.
Jos. T. Kelley will sell, on Monday, June %, .
valuable brick house,
James E. Waugh will sell, on Tuesday, July I,
real estate in the city of Washington.
Tbos. Bowling will sell. on Saturday, June q,
valuable improved property in Georgetown
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT AND
DISBURSISG OFFICER,
POST OFfIcE DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON, ID. c., June ], lsTi. ] :
Sealed proposals wlll be received at this Once
until !. O'Clock m. on THURSDAY, the - day OF
July, for Furnishing fuel for the Post Once De-
For the delivery and storage Of $50 tons G. 30
Sos Baltimore Vein White Ash Anthracite Furnace
For the delivery and storage Of so tons q, 20
pounds) of the best quality Baltimore Vein White
Ash Anthracite, egg-size, for CRATES.
All the above Coal TO be thoroughly screened and
from the date of the contract, and stored In the
vaults ofthe Department before the party furnish
Also, rs cords Of the best Oak Wood, well seas
oned and sound, and 80 cords best quality, we'll
seasoned and sound, Pine Wood. =
date Of the contract, to- be corded at the Depart
ment building as may be desired.
The whole 20 be weighed measured by the in
spector appointed under the act OF Congress OF
July II, 1870, the weight to be according to the
scales the Post Once Department.
Average samples Of the Coal to be contracted for
must accompany each bid.
Bids for the different articles will be opened in
the Office OF the Superintendent in the presence of
such bidders may choose TO attend the ID day Of
July.
The Department the right to reject all or
interest Of the Department to do.
Satisfactory bond will be required for the faithful
performance of the contract within ten days after
the award is made.
be shown the Superintendent, certifying thar the
required by the Department. ,,,,~-.,,,
superintendent and Disbursng Ofheer, Post ONCE
Department. je1l- rhtd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
"THE ROLL-CALL."


Here is an interesting little anecdote, which
ought TO be very gratifying to the fair sex,
whether strong-minded or only womanly. The
painting which has attracted most attention
and won most praise in the present exhibition
of the Royal Academy in London during the
present season, is fgure-picture entitled 'The
Roll-Call." 1t was painted by Miss E. Thomp-
son, an English lady, not much ''into the
tyenties" as yet, who became an art-student
when she was early Sin her teens" 1t repre-
sents snow scene in the Crimea during the
war, in 1854, and merely shows q sergeant
calling over the roll of an English regiment
probably the Guards, judging from their bear
skin head-coverings. As he calls, one of the men,
who had been severely wounded, falls downdead.
Out of this the LADY has made very effective
picture. It is said that the hanging commit
tee, consisting of three Royal Academicians,
did not hesitate to give this picture the best
place In the principal exhibition room; and,
finally, when they passed through the various
saloons, to see how the exhibition would look
as q whole, paused before Miss Thompson's
''Roll- Call. !" and raising their hats, gave three
cheers, which were loudly echoed by the per-
sons whose business it was to hang the pic
lures on the walls. The usual notice, that her
picture had been accepted and hung fnS tH On
vanishing day." did not roach Miss Thomp-
son, who was out of town, and her astonish-
ment and delight when she learned from the
newspapers that her picture was the bright
particular starr o. the exhibition Of 1874 may
Be easier imaQsaed than described.
The picture had been painted on commits.
sion, at not very high price, but since its sue
cess Miss Thompson has received as many
commissions at bgh prices as 1t viii take her
several years y execute. Moreover, Queen
Y ictoris, who jas not seen "The Roll Call !"
purchased 1t from the original owner, (for
whom repl5a is TO be painted, } but as waste
| full expenditure is not among her Majesty's
failings, he merely refunded the original sum
paid for itthus obtaining fora few hundreds
| the sscrak" picture Of 1874, now worth sew
eral thotsand pounds. For the copyright of
the picdre-the right TO engrave It always re-
maini8 with the artist m England--an art
puhlSher has paid Miss Thompson the large
suUof 81 500, which Is about i've times what
shfwas paid for 1t originally. By its transfer
teQueen Victoria's possession the fair artist
ts not substantially gained one shilling; but,
be sure, the honor and glory Of its passing
INTO the hands of royalty may have no neon
siderable value. The fact remains-the best
English picture of 1874 was painted ~ --s---,r-
lady
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
GAVE HIMSELF UP.

The grand jury yesterday returned an indict-
meut against Thomas Walker, charging him
with causing the death of Michael j. Hills
during an ARRAY on Analostan Island, June 16.
Mr.. Walker was out on bail, but as soon as he
heard of this action of the, grand jury he
promptly surrendered himself to Detective
Coomes at police headquarters, where he re-
manned until this morning. He will return to
Jail to await trial. 1t is probable that the
trial will take place in q week, it being the
effort of the accused to have it over as soon as
possible,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
THE NOTARLES PUBLIC.

A majority of the commissions of the nota-
ries public will expire next month, and as there
will be no Governor to reappoint them, there is
some question as to whether there is any power
to recommission them. Probably half dozen,
anticipating the change of Governor, made APP
plication and were Reconnaissance by Governor
Shepherd, and should it be determined that
there is no power to recommission now, those
who were fortunate enough to receive reap
pointment from Governor Shepherd will have q
lucrative office. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
$5,OOO,OOO
ENDOWMENT SCHEME.
FIFTH AND LAST CONCERT
IN AID OF THE
Public Library Of Kentucky.
JULY 81, 1874.

In announcing the Fifth and last Of the series OF
Gin Concerts given for the benefit of the Public
Library Of Kentucky, the Trustees and Manager
refer with pride and pleasure TO the four which
have been already given: The first, December IS,
8, 1s72 and the fourth, March 81, 1874. :
Under their charter, granted by q special act Of
tees are authorized to give ONE MORE, and ONLY
ONE MORE, Gift Concert. With the money arising
from this Fifth aud last Concert, the librAy,
Museum, and other departments are to be enlarged
and endowed with hxed and certain annual in
come. Such an endowment fund is desired, as viii
secure beyond peradyenture, not only the MAIN
tenance Of this magnificent establishment, but PITS
constant growth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
ERROR CoRRECTED-

To the Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: In your report of Wednesday nights
proceedings of the Board of Golored School
trustees, the following err or is printed: "The
following resolution was offered by Mr.. Archie
Lewis, and referred TO the committee on teach
ers: That the employment of married ladies,
having husbands contributing to their support,
as teachers In the schools be, and. is hereby,
by the president, Henry johnson, several
months ago, and referred to the committee on
teachers and textbooks. At meeting of that
committee, J., being the minority, agreed to re-
port this: THAT no married lady shall here
after be appointed or reappointed, except by a
two thirds vote Of the full board"-in prefer
ence to full bar, as never approved this pro-
scription, believing that it would dismiss some
of our most successful teachers.
Yours, respectfully, -
ARCHIE LEWIS, Trustee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
THE HOUSE OF, DELEGATES FURNI

Bailiff O'Neal, of the marshals Office, yes
terday proceeded with an execution to the hall
of the House of Delegates, and made levy on
the effects of the House, as follows: Twenty
one revolving chairs, "a arm chairs, Speakers
desk and 23 members desks, Q stoves, clock,
water coolers, lot Of carpets, 30 spittoons, IL
lambrcquins and cor ices, window shades, &C.,
G. A. Kuhn and VIM. b. Ssyre at 81, 023 .25.
The execution was issued In the case Of 8. N.
Wight against the District Of Columbia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
RUN oKER RYA cARRlAaE.

4 little boy about six years Of age, named
William Davis, while playing in front Of his
fathers residence, No. So15 Fourteenth street
northwest, Tuesday morning, was run over BY
a passing carriage. The wheels run over his
head, bruising 1t badly, breaking the bridge of
the nose and knocking three teeth out. DE-.
Lamb was called and rendered medical aid,
No one, knows who was driving the carriageI
as it kept on without stopping. n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
AN ArrrR-DrNzra LUXURY, "our Kate cigar.
I'VE cALL ATTENTION

to the advertisement Of Messrs. ]. W. Boteler &
Bro, who are receiving orders fG the importation
Of China, &c; Mr.. J: W. Boteler sails for Europe
Glass, Cutlery, &C., for the fah trade. mr..
Boteler gives his personal attention 70 the deco
ration Of the china imported by the hrp, there
rely upon having them faithfully executed. Some
of our most distinguished citizens haze already
given orders, from samples now at the store, for
handsome Dinner and Dessert Sets. The beauti-
full china imported last year for the Executive
Mansion and some Of our officials Is guarantee
Of Mr.. Boteler's taste and judgment in such mat
tiers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
A ROY sERIoUSLY INJuREp.

Yesterday morning wagon belonging to
Mr.. James Hudson, painter, in which were
two boys, ran into one of Knox's express
wagons at the corner of Fifteenth and streets,
and was completely demolished. Mr.. KS
driver, John Davidson, was knocked out by
the force Of the collision, and had his hip
broken and was otherwise injured. One Of the
boys jumped out, and had his jaw dislocated.
Mr.. Davidson was taken to Thompson's drug
store and medical aid summoned, aud he was
that his ribs are broken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
UNITED STATES PATENT orrIoE,

On the petition Of accIISrock YOU ToSNa, III, ss.,
II psie ayn5 on 1oi a
September, ls8o, and reissued on. the nth day OF
May, 1870, for an Improvement IN Combined Rake
It Is ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed on ths 18th day OF August next; that the
time for sling arguments and the Examiners re-
port De limited TO tbs 2stb day Of August next,
s ss1,s that said petition on the ID day or
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
ANOTHER DWnRnE

In the Equity Court, yesterday, John Harris
was divorced from Betsey Harris, who married
him in 1854, but who soon began to cut IN. and
finally went of usughtily with John Britton.
and now John is at liberty to look out for a
better wife, and another woman has Q chance
for husband
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26

NIAnu IoIaI, zO,OV RIIts' al CASH.
PRICE OF TICKETS. 5...
Whole tickets, $50; halves, SIS; tenth, or each
coupon, IS; IL whole tickets for $685. ~ tickets
for 81, 200.
Tickets are now ready for sale, aad orders accom-
panied by cash will be promptly filed.
Liberal commissions will be allowed to satisfac-
tory agents.
Circulars containing full particulars furnished on
application. - = ,-,
Agent and Manager, Public Library Building,
Louisville. KY. mY9-F &Tu-2m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
STREEECAR ETIQUETTE.

The best way to take q street car, if you live
on the same street with the track, is to wait
until the car has passed, and then send the
servant to the. door with instructions to
whistle. II whistling won't do, request him
to yell, and then, after the car has stopped,
rush upstairs for the umbrella, or below to the
basement for the market basket. Remember,
the next car won't be along IN five minutes
five mortal minutes, or three hundred precious
seconds. If you don't find the umbrella up
stairs, borrow one of your next-door neighbor
Get the market basket at all hazards, but
If you can't get that, get something else that
will take little longer. Don't stop to think
of the important passengers in the car; that
would be madness. II the driver shouts,
"hurry up" only be thankful that he don't
prefix lively adjective to It, kiss the baby
once more. If you haven't got one, kiss some
other fellows. Tell the servant to roast the
steak rare done, and put the potatoes on at
two. If the nervous old gent in the rear of the
car, who has got to get to the Baltimore depot
in Just ten minutes-ring for the driver to go
on, tell the servant to howl, "she's comm"
But don't come TIL you get good and ready,
and then rush out like a new born meteor, with
umbrella and market-basket attached. If the
car starts before you reach it, shrieks are in
order. If these fail, seize your hat in one
hand, move it wildly about your head and dart
rapidly in pursuit; shrek again, howl, scream.
Profanity is in order II you can conscientiously
use it. If not, use hieroglyphics. These are
good and never fail to interest the driver.
They are better than five cents after the con-
ductor Is of.
On reaching the car, don't dart into your
seat Immediately. Wait quietly until the car
starts, and then catch at the supporting strap
and miss it, of course. This is the best time to
iah vour rIuhralla into the next r1an1s hack
and fall on the fellow in the corner. He may
swear, but forgive him, and then look around
to see your fellow-passengers grin. The results
Of falling in the corner depend q little on what
kind of a fellow he is, but mostly on how you
60 down. If you are as easy as possible in your
fall, you may get off with a shove and interest
ing remark, but the street-car history has re-
corded aggravated cases, where men have been
propelled through the door by an organized
side of sole leather, never once stopping until
they brought up at the Police CoVrt as prose-
cutting witnesses,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-26
INTERIOR ADORNMENTS
JOHN ALEXANDER,
-...---prAIER IN
PAPwHHANGINJG9
oF'ALL GRADES,
No. 1881 Pennsylvania avenue.
No. 1881 Pennsylvania avenue.

Decoration Hangings and FrescoImItations, Gen.
tres, Medslions, Statues, &c. 80
Fresco Novelties, Decoration Borders, &c.
Decorations in Panels or Mosaic STYLE for ceillnes
and sidewalk, made In velvet or gold.
Plain Fresco, Oak Marble, to suit all styles for
private houses, public halls and churches.
All kinds OF Wood limitations, Tinted Papers, In
forty and twenty-inch widths.
Gold Papers, in stamped gold and bronze, as low
as 90 cents per roll.
Also. scompleie assortment Of sstins and Blanks
At very low prices. my2srh&Mml