National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-29
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For Sossfhera Ns,s England and The Middle
Afaatic States, generally clear and Wdrm
sceatley pM pyeuaa dariss the day, tcith south or
,oest wtnds and falling barometer.
The Schutzen park Will perspire enough to-
day to reopen the old canal and run it regu-
lsrly. sisS
At the onice Of W GYM and g. sRR.
there Is On exhibition beautiful specimen of
Virginia marble, taken from quarry on the
line Of that road, near Madison run, Virginia.
Mr.. VIM. Marbury, treasurer Of the Board
board, in full for their services to July 1. They
are the only District employees that have been
so fortunate. @ s4- +-- ~
About 10 O'Clock on Saturday night the
dwelling of Delaware Jones, near the corner OF
Sixth and streets southwest, took fire from
the stove. 1t was extinguished by Officer West
phal without turning in an alarm.
| On Saturday James 0'Rouke fell, from the
effects of the sun, at the corner of Ninth and NJ
streets southeast. Officer Howe assisted him
to his residence, on Eleventh street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and g street southeast,
where DIR. Crouser endered medical aid.
A new afternoon paper, the Epening Mad,
will, it is ANNOUNCED, make its appearance here
about the middle Of next month. It promises
to be "absolutely independent" Mr.. G. w.
Denison is to be the editor, Judson 8. Post
business manager, and 8. B. English superin-
tendent.
An alarm of fire was turned In last night
about 8 O'Clock, caused by the explosion of q
| coal-oil lamp in the house of Mr.. Foulk, on
| Ninth street, between D and E streets south
west. The department responded promptly,
but were not required to go into service, as the
flames were promptly extinguished with tn
| fling loss.
Shortly after 8 o'clock on Saturday fire was
discovered in q frame stable, situated near
Kingman's court, between, Vermont avenue,
Fourteenth and P and Q streets. Officer West
Eturned in an alarm from box SO. The depart
ment responded promptly, but only one engine
went into service. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary. Damage about
IS. Not insured.
| Peter simms' wife died last Saturday, the
| funeral took place yesterday, After the pro-
lcession had started slowly away Peter stopped
his hack, got out, and rushing back to the gate
cried aloud, "Bridget, tell the ice-man to leave
five pounds more than usual" and was in the
act of starting back for his carriage when q
friend said, ."Peter, how could you do such a
thinga" "Can't help it," cried Peter; ''ean't
help it. Business before pleasure; that's my
motto"
Readers of THE REPUBLICAN will do well to
bear in; mind the game of base ball on
Wednesday, on the Olympic grounds, between
those crack organizations, the Creighton Gam
ateur champions) and the National, of this
city. Base ball matters have been rather quiet
here during the present season, but this match
(Which is one of series of five) will evidently
serve to set the ball in motion, and patrons of
the sport will not be disappointed in their
expectations of witnessing close and exciting
games between these clubs. As will be seen
by the advertisement, no extra charge viii be
made for the fair sex, and it is hoped there will
be large attendance of ladies on Wednesday.
Game will be called promptly at o'clock p. m.