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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
judgments said to cover $4,000.

BISHOP CUMMINS AND THE PRAYER
GAUGE.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Bishop Cummins closed both his addresses
lately delivered in this city with the statement
that the Reformed Episcopal Church was willing
to abide "Gamatiels test" praying that If It was
not OF God It would be brought to naught. In
this he and Prof. Tyndall agree as to the FEAST
bility OF prayer gauge, with this difference: The
Professor proposed making hospital the gauge,
the Bishop would make 1t church. Let US seS
how this gauge" has worked.
The Roman Catholic Church is to-day, after all
assaults upon it, the largest numerically of any
body Of Christians and In this country Increases
yearly in a larger ratio than any other.
The Protestant Reformation occurred some
three centuries ago. In those countries then
made Protestant Germany and England) the
Roman Catholic Church is to-day large and pros
porous. In the countries remaining true to the
Pope, after three centuries of endeaYor, Protest
antism has hardly established foOthold; in
England, where the only Church then existed
which attempted to reform without destroying the
Church, that very Church, according to the bishop,
is drifting nearer and nearer to the Roman Cath
Ollie Church; on the Continent French Protestant
ism is to-day no longer Calvinism, but Rational
ism; in Germany Professionalism is either mate
rialism or o dead fOrmality and finally, in Amer
lea, where all the other Churches have had a fair
start in the race, the Roman Catholic Church is
ahead. If Bishop Cummins believes God TO be
on the side of prospecting Church, He must be
on the side Of the Catholic system with its priest
hood, sacramentarianism and asceticism.
i am not Roman Catholic. only state fact
which should like some one else TO explain, es-
pecally one who believes in Bishop Cummins'
prayer gauge" J. +. b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Two houses for rent.
A large dwelling for rent.
A parlor and bedroom for rent.
Three unfinished rooms for rent.
Large and elegant rooms for rent.
A young German desires a situation.
Handsomely furnished rooms for rent.
Handsomely furnished house for rent.
House No. 216 South street for rent.
Rooms, furnished or unfinished, for rent.
Three or four unfinished rooms for rent.
See the advertisement of w. W. Metcah.
Charles G. Duneanson has money to loan.
Knights Of Holy Trinity will meet tonight.
A handsomely furnished bedroom for rent.
Miss Kitty Shaw will lecture this evening.
The Chilean Exposition. See.at fertisement.
A lady desires position as assistant teacher.
A furnished room on the second hoer for rent.
A girl to nurse and do chamber work is wanted.
A large, elegantly furnished front room for
Horatio Stone leaves to-day for a visit to Cali.
fornia.
A splendid stock of carriages at Robert H. Ora.
hams.
Washington Cooperative Building Association
meets tonight.
BIZ. Warner will sell on Tuesday, October 9,
three-story brick house.
The Second Washington Cooperative Building
Association meets tonight.
Thirty punches of Aspinwall bananas at the
Malaga Fruit Company.
ThOs Bowling will sell, on Saturday, October
3, An assortment Of office furniture.
Full stock Of shoes, clothing and gents furnish
ing goods at 1914 and 1915 Pennsylvania avenue.
The committee on examination of applicants
for appointment on the police force meetsMOn-
day
WI Wall Co. will sell on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 9, piles, timbers, bluestone, pile-driyer,
engine and boiler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
CHAs. FARQUHAR
ELOHERS 1T FUNERLLS.

Bishop Coke, of Western New York, at the
late diocesan convention in Rochester, protested
against the WantOn expenditure laVished in floral
displays at funerals; and we hope his protest Will
go far to suppress manifest and intolerable evil
Modern fashionable funerals bear heavily on the
living who are forced to pay for them. The price
Of q coffin when OTnamented is equal to the rent
or a comfOrtab cottage. The long escort Of car
Tiages often convey none but habitual funeral
goeTs; and the friends send flowers because they
are expected 70 do so. If few influential people
would set their faces against these absurd prac-
tees they might be abated, as the movement
would receive the attention Of every sensible per
son. Good taste reVOlts at such display, while
actual justice demands that an afflicted family
should not be subjected to an outlay beyond its
power 10 prevent, at a time when any interference
might seem unfeeIfnV
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
AN ARSON CASE.

The Criminal Court has now beg Jun the trials
Of the persons who have bOen charged With the
graver class Of crimes during the past tWo month";
The main cases yesterday trials of Jas. Jones
and Alex. Williams, on indictments of burglary
and arson, by setting fire to the stable Of NJ.
Myers, in the northern part of the city, on the
18th of August last, and taking therefrOm certain
shoulders Of bacon, sticks, market basket, etc.
Mr.. Myers testified TO finding his stable on fire
on the night OF the 14th Of August, and also to
the loss Of goods upon that occasion. Ofhcer
Heller testified to finding the goods in the lower
story Of the house OF Jas. Jones, where Williams
lodged.
Mrs. Myers identified a market basket which
was found with Williams as one belonging to her.
This closed the case for the prosecution,
The defendant called Catharine PendIetOn
who testified she lived with Jones and his wife;
Williams sometimes came to one OF her rooms in
the house and laid down there; did not see VIII
hams on the night Of the fire, but at IL O'Clock
saw Jones in bed; he was confined to bed having
hurt his back; afterwards at 2:30 o'clock some Of
the girls wanted water, and witness came down
stairs and again saw Jones in bed; when the off,
Jones get out Of bed.
Jane Jones. the mother Of the accused, testified
that Jones was in bed all the night Of the FIRE
with pain in the back; witness saw him at Ii
p. m. and again at o'clock in the morning; IS
positive that he never left the bed; Williams
came in the room during the night and went out
Immediately.
Sarah Todd corroborated the testimony as to
Jones being at home all the night Of the IRE.
Margaret Todd also testified to the fact that
Jones was in bed during the whole night Of the
18th Of August.
OTIS BigeioW, Gen. Balloch, 7. NJ. Clark, VIM.
+. Stidham and W. B. shaw testified to the good
character and reputation Of the accused, who was
acquitted.
The same evidence was afterwards given on the
trial oil Williams and he was convicted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
A.COLONLZA.TTOY SCHEME.

To the Editor or the National Republican,:
SIR: In view OF the alarming and increasing
destitution in our city, and the multitude Of PEG
pie out Of employment with no prospect before
them but beggaTy and starvation, can you not
through your deservedly popular journal, arouse
public sentiment on the subject, so that some
way may be devised to rectify the evil? 1t seems
to me that the community could well afford tC
subscribe literally toward q plan by which ouI
surplus population, part OF IL, could be put in
q way to earn q comfortable living, and that this
could be accomplished through judiciOus cOloni
cation scheme. Would not money subscribed fol-
such purpose be q good Investment all around ?
am ready and willing to contribute my mite.
CoLoNIZATIONIsT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
BOAT RArE

The first Of the two races between the Analos.
tans and Potomac boat clubs will take place this
afternoon ana promises to be very interesting
is anticipated that the contest will be spirIted
The friends Of both clubs are sangune Of suecsss
and no doubt the racing will be witnessed nv 4.
large number Of people, for whom annie a.
cOmmOdatiOns have been provided.
Immediately after the race there will be an eT.
hibition and trial OF patent row lock- the iuyen
ton Of AIessrs. r. II. Steele, Son & Co., Of this
city This lock, 1t is claimed, Is superior 70 any
thing Of the kind now In use, and oarsmen are in
terested in the trial Of it which will be made to-
day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
DRUGGISTS.

A MERICUS DAVIS, DRUGGIST AND
"a PHARMACIST, I255 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest, Washington. ID. G.
On the LIST Of October, the undersigned will take
charge of the Drug and Prescription Store, LIB
Massachusetts avenue, and make 1t in every way
worthy of the patronage and support OF the public.
Personal and strick attention, at all times, viii
be given to the compromising and dispensing o.
Physicians Prescriptions, as to insure accuracy,
and guard az ainst errors.
Bear in mind that my stock has been recently Sc
leCted and care taken to have everything of the
best Equality. The public may rest assured that all
medicines that leave nav store shall be as they
represented-pure and unadulterated. The under
signed, by strict attention to business, hopes to
merit the confidence and favor of the public Might
Bell answered promptly. AMERICUS DAVIS,
sepSO-W &S2m Graduate in Pharmacy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
$40 TO $1,000

WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsTERs are the
very best. All sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
DEBATING SOCIETY.

A meeting Of the students Of the graduating
class Of the National University Law School
(Proiessor WedgWood) met last night at the par
clerk OF the Police Court and organized de-
batting society, to be known as the 'sNatiOnal De-
Datlng society" and elected the following gen.
Iiemeh as their officers for tine ensuing year
Mr.. Layton, president; P. L. OiCopnor, vice pres-
ldent, John ONeil, secretary. The graduating
elass numbers about thirty. The objects Of the
society are social Intercourse and the diffusion OF
legal knowledge among the students,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
SAILING IN

This has been lively season fer regattas, boat
races, Se and the fun is still going, and will, at
least, until November 80, when everybody will
sah IN 70 try and get one Of the prizes OF the
Grand Gift Concert Of the Public Library Of Ken
SIS 900 will then be distributed 10 til,et-boiaers
and there are 1000 prizes, among which are sueb
as $4,000, slO0,ooO, $4,000, $4,000, &C., sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
HOMICIDE.

TRIAL OF JOURDAN FOR KILLING DYER.
The Criminal Court began, at 4:3O o'clock yes
terday afternoon, the trial Of Wesley Jourdan,
for killing Sandy Dyer, in May last, with pick.
District Attorney Fisher appeared for the United
States, and Messrs. F. Schmidt and Daniel E. Ca
hill for the defence The District attorney in his
opening said he would claim q verdict for man.
slaughter. The evidence showed that the de-
ceased Knocked the accused, who was lame, and
that thereupen the accused struck him with a
pick handle with such violence that he died on
the next day. At o'clock the court adjourned
until 7:15 p. m.
The court convened at 7:l5, and after testimony
and argument the jury, at $50 p. m, rendered
verdict of guilty as indicted, and recommended
the accused TO the mercy Of the court,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

1927 70
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.

Extensive improvements are to be made to the
old City Hall. The basement, is now occupied in
part by justice Of the peace and several consta-
bles, who, it is claimed, pay no rent, as also by
SEINE Of the officers Of the District government,
and in q few days, it is stated, all who have no
legal right to the rooms will be notified to vacate
them. 1t is proposed to put in the rooms and
halls tile flooring and also TO convert some Of the
rooms into cells in which prisoners may be tempo
Iarily locked up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

OIL PAINTINGS AND FURNITURE.
Latimer Cleary will sell to-day, at Marini's
hall, fine collection of household furniture, to-
gether with about fifteen first class oil paintings,
in fine gilt frames, comprising landscape and
fruit pieces some of them costing over 500 each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
TIE FITCH.SRERNAN NUPTLALS.

On the occasion Of the marriage Of Miss Sher-
man this morning seatI will be reserved for the
President and family; for the staff Of the General
of the Army; for the army and navy officers,
judges and distinguished members of the bar:
the Cabinet and members Of the Diplomatic
Corps. The clergy who honor the occasion by
their presence will be shown to reserved seats by
the gentlemen ushers. The ceremony will occur
at II O'Clock precisely, and the doors will be
bridal marty enters
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
BASE BALL.

AMATEUR CHAMPIONS VS.. JUNIOR
CHAMPIONS.
The long.looked-for match between the Ma
tionals and Eagles came of yesterday afternoon
on the Olympic grounds, in presence Of quite q
concourse Of spectators. Tho high wind pre-
vented good fielding; still some fine displays in
this particular were made on both sides. The
Nationals proved too much for their opponents,
winning the game by the following score:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

Call and examine the fire and burglar proof
vaults of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping OF securities jewels, slver-ware or other
valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TakevGTniag from the Chicago and Boston frsS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
The game yesterday between the National and
Eagle clHbs, the National being senior and the
Eagle junior club, resulted in the defeat Of the
Eagles by the score of 10 to 5, causing no sur
prise, as the Nationals insisted on playing Ger
hardt, an eX-professIOnal ball-Dlayer and'a men,
Der of the Creighton club, whose connection with
the National was unknown an hour before play
commenced, he being elected on the ball ground.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
WASHINGTON PATENTS.

The following patents were issued yesterday
to Washingtonians: Silas Daish, sand and gravel
heaters; Constant S. Trevitt, assignment of one
half to ]. W. McKnight,) cabinet bedsteads.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
ARRESr o. NETTLESHLP.

A dispatch received last night from New York
says: yesterday afternoon a Washington officer
arrived at Newark with a eGPids for the arrest Of
Secret Service Ofleer Nettleship. The latter,
hearing of the arrival Of the officer. delivered
himself to the United States commissioner and
gave bonds for his appearance October 20"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

MEssRs. DUNcAHsoN Bros, auctioneers, have
sold, for Reginald Fendall, trustee, four-story
brick house, No. us Z street northwest, to Jas.
H Gridley, esq.,, for $1,000; also four-story brick
house, 213 street northwest, to Hon. Lysander
Hill OF Virginia for 5000. These sales indicate
that real estate sales are getting brighter and
briskeT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
EnRn,S nPFRAHnIrSE

Increasing audiences, with weather much i'm
proved, are an additional proof of the popularity
of Miss Kate Mayhem. SIN the Tolls" is greatly
enjoyed by all who witness it.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
The farewell engagement of the great Jansu-
schek, commencing next Monday night at the
National theatre, deeply interests all lovers of
the highest forms of the drama.
THE THEATRE COMIQUE.
The eccentncities Of Wayne and Lovely, the
new song and dance men, constitute the subject
of favorable comment. They appear every night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

GENTLEMEN's DRESS and Business Suits.
Boys Dress and School Suits.
A pleasing variety Of good articles only, just
opened, at moderate prices. One price only.
GEO q. HENNING,
No. 40 Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
1CIPPTaGEs LVD DJVORCFS

During the month of September one hundred
and foTty-four marriage licenses were issued by
the clerk of the Supreme Court Of this District.
Only two applications for divorce were made dur
ing the month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
JOHN BECK d SON,

No. 6sl Louisiana avenue, have received this day
fine lot of Catawba, Sherry, Lisbon and Madeira
Wines, which they can sell at very low prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

MANUFACTURRD BY II. G. COPELAND,
643 Louisiana avenue.
Awnings for stores, Public Buildings, Hotels,
Private Residences. Iron Frames Cor stores at ac-
tory prices.
Flags and Camp-meeting Tents for sale or rent.
Agent for the Improved Mildew-proof AWNING
Goods NM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
SCHEECK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, FOR THE CURE OF
En.ssIrnIPrInN- CnI-GIIs Con-

The great virtue of this medicine is that It
ripens the matter and throws it out OF the system
purifies the blood, and thus effects q cure.
SCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC, FOR THE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, sc.
The Tonic produces healthy action of the
stomach, creating an appetite, forming ehyle,
and curing the most obstinate cases Of Indiges-
tion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS
Are made at Rlce's, I217 and 1913 Pennsylvania
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

AT lne conclusion oil the ABOVE riding II was dis
covered that six knights stood even in the tiltnR
namely, Glen Allen, Mill, lie Droit Park, Rip
pling Wave, Virginia and Stick Out. A second
contest was ordered for these, and in the fitting
the contest finally dWindled down to two the
Knights OF Virginia and Stick Out, and after
seven attempts the victory was won by Virginia
the Knight Of Stick Out (which he pluckily did
being awarded the second prize and selection Of
the first maid Of honor, which compliment he
transferred to the Knight Of COllington. Rip
pling Wave won the choice of second and Mill
the third maid of honor. The selections were:
Queer, Miss Ella Burroughs. of Prince Georges
county, young lady Of much style and beauty
and who has had this compliment paid her on
two previous occasions; first maid of honor, Miss
Jennie Duckett: second, Miss lmOgene Montague:
third, Miss Belle Edelin,.
The coronation exercises took place at 7
O'Clock, after which the ball began and was
Messrs. &. N. Fox, John b. Hill, q. A. Magruder,
J. W. Medley and L. JarbOe the committee of
arrangements, were unceasing in their efforts to
contribute to the pleasure Of those present and
received their thanks in return
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
LALAGA AND GIBSON PURP
GRAPES.

the first of the season, expected to-day by the
Malaga Fruit Company, 4Os Ninth street. They
have received large lot Of Bananas, and selling
them very low.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01
Golden Hill.

This FLOUR was never better than It is nOWl
y - HAS No >" '-''' - - W. N. GAIT.
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r5P sAyyEF65 THE s EeSse Sn S5s Manager.
POSITIVELY SIX NIGHTS ONLY
AND SATURDAY MATINEE.
Commencing MONDAY, October 5, Is74. Fare
we'll performances Of the undisp9ted and regal
queen of English THISgTsdG M E2rld renowned
Supported by ner new and most brilliant New York
MONDAY, October 5, 1874, schiiler's grand histor-
MARY ssTuXRT.
JANAUSCHEK in her most celebrated character
TUESDAY and u %E NbfE ssfai1 october snd
Drama Of TS Sf hs ssasd 4om ne
Sf 9SsnE sr sga p ThSmss M
Faterie-COuntess de Vardes.
The prices Of admission during the engagemeut
ofJanSuschek will be as follows:
General 50, and cents.
Orchestra Circle preserved
Box once open daily, on and amer WEDNEs-
DAY, September %, and from q. until 10 p. NJ,
vance In ordcT to large class or the
RsTcbs Of thiS house and the PUBLIC generally
popular p[Ga9 iNfsSss51nd under the ST. Cloud Hotel
ONCE. s1pIs-tf
COMIQUESUMMER THEATRE.
SEPTEMBER 2s-Every Night and Two Maiineea.
Engagement for one week only Of the most athlebs
W WAY Sd and L9EELY Last sIT nights q ne
for him By !. F; Poole, entitled the ssIrish Rap
t9beT2 complimentary benefit to A'LEE D'OMER.
monday, October, 5, the Washington Theatre Com
igue reopens for fall and winter seaRsRf 1874 and
1875. seD2s
OLD MOI ON EXHIBITION CNEw No.
4S6 and Sale 43O
7TH ST. AT I 7FH ST,
MARKRITER'S,
No. 439 Seventh street, between d and Z streets,
eight doors above Odd Fellows Hal.
Choice OIL Paintings, Engravings, ChrOmOs, &c.
Also, largest stock Of Pgperhangings, Window
Shades, Pictures, Frames. Picture Cords and Tas-
sells. Rings, Nails, &C., in the District.
GE-TEkMS CASH.
Please rememher name and nnmhar. Iela-INa
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A CARD OF THANKS.

A LII KINDS OF GENTLEMEN'S CAST
n of wearing apparel can be sold TO the very best
advantage by addressing or calling on justin, 6l9
ID street, between Sixth and Seventh northwest.
Notes by mail promptly attended to. Cash paid.
IIauI5-tf
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CARD IRON OFFICER F4POUH4R,

C-14tD II nun vi HLLL-L IdHOC M ~.
To he Editor Of the EItiORaE Republican:
SIR: In your issue Of the 18th nltImo saw u
card headed Brutality Of an Officer" Now as
that card calls me brute. and intimates that 1
may become a thief or murderer if retained Oh
the force, I hope you will allow me space in your
paper to give my version Of the affair.
On last Sunday afternoon, while on the corner
Of Sixth street and Massachusetts avenue, my
attention was attracted to the corner Of Fifth
street and Massachusetts avenue by the loud
screams Of q child. There 1 saw q gentleman try
ing 70 protect himself and child from dog that
appeared to be trying to bite the girl. Before
got up TO them they got away from the dog, which
then ran down Massachusetts avenue a short dis
lance, until it met lady and two small children,
whom IL ran at At this time approached and
struck the dog Ceiling the lady and children not
70 De irlghtened) on the hind-quarUer-the only
blow struck 1t on the body. Thinking it would
not 90 10 leave this cur TO brighten or bite some
passer BY as II seemed disposed, I struck It on
the head and il fell senSeless then repeating the
blows on the head, in quick succession, three or
four times, thinking the dog dead, / ceased.
AfteT a lew seconds seeing him CULVER a little TO
put him out OF pain, struck him twice again
The blood that OOZed out Of the dogs mouth
covered with some grass-nOt because 1 fell
Ashamed OF what thought my duty: as do NOT
value the life Of hfty such ours where they nut
any one in danger.
Now, l think land can get fifty respectable and
WellknOWn citizens to vOuch for it, that am a.
much q gentleman, as humane ana as honest a.
the man signed -. X. G.''
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

FINE OlHNLBUDSES
for Hire at the Stables Of Allison Nailor, jr.
1870 street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-01

=
/. CASHMERE SUITS, $40 to s25.
; WORSTED SUITS, SIS to SIS.
|. CLOTH SUITS, go TO $40. :
; BOYS SUITS, So to SIS.
; CHlLDREN'S SUITS, a to sl2. !
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NOW OR NEVER

invested in Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent. q
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York.