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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
BOARD OF HEALTH.

OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTH OFFICE
AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR THE
REMOVAL OF NIGHT SOIL.
The board met at their rooms last evening, DR..
G. O. Cox, president, in the chair.
Mr.. Harbury, from the finance committee, re-
ported bills amounting to sl6S.42, which were ap-
proved and ordered to be paid.
The register submitted his statement for the
week ending October 3, of which the following is
a synopsis: Total deaths O.; adult males, Z;
females 5; colored males 5; females 5. Minors
white males 8; females s: colored males 8; females
9. OF these there were Is under II years Of age
Marriages, l2-of which were white and 3
eoloFed. Births, los. White male 81, female 35;
colOred male 10, female 20.
The following is a synopsis Of the operations Of
the health officer for the week ending October 8 {:
Nuisances reported, 639; referred SO; abated al;
referred to Commissioners, s; notices issued 81
sewer notices issued, 2; complaints Of citiZens 81:
dead animals removed, 81; number of persons
treated by physicians to the poor 81; cost Of med
ciEes furnished, $685.; causes Of death inVesti-
gated, 10; burials at public expense 2; mum Der
Of loads Of garbage removed, 2gs Marine pro
ducts inspeeted-s,s67 punches fish, 5,T3O bushels
oysters. COndemnatiOns-143 punches FISH, 30
bushels oysters, 13l pounds beef, q pounds nut
ton, 90 pounds bacon, pounds veal, beef tongue
3 dozen cucumbers, IL boxes tomatoes, dozen
corn, bushel sweet potatoes, 20 egg plants, 81
bushels beans, a bushel peaches, bushels ap-
pies, $50 watermelons, l9s eantalouPes; animals
impounded, "a; redeemed, 81; killed, 4: remain
ing in pound, l; amount realized, IS; prlTies
cleaned, 1872
a communication was received from the Com
missiOners in reply to one from the board, asking
increase Of pay for the garbage gatherers, in
which the Commissioners state that the peculiar
manner in which they hold office precludes any
increase Of pay at present
The special committee to whom was referred
the proposition of the Homeopathic Society to
furnish attendance and medicines to such sick Door
as prefer their treatment, establishing for that
purpose q dispensary in q central location, pro-
Vided the Board Of Health would appropriate
$500 for their use, reported the approval Of the
proposition recommending that the same be re-
ferred, through the committee, to the COmmis-
siOners for their approval and the necessary ap-
preparation. The report was adopted.
The board wen. info secret session on the sub
ject Of awarding the contract for removing the
night soil, and after a consultation of near an
hour the doors were opened, and It was announced
that a contract had been made with the Uderless
EXcayating Company for three years.
The board then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
CITIZENS BUILDLyG COMPANY

As an evidence Of the energy and progress dis
played by our citizens having the future welfare
OF the capital city at heart, we desire to direct
the attention Of our many readers to one Of the
pest enterprises in the way of improvements we
have ever had the opportunity to notice. An or
ganization has been formed, called the Citizens
Building Company Of Washington, with the OBJ
jeet Of erecting about one hundred dwellings upon
one OF the most eligible and desirable squares in
the northwestern section Of the city. The price
o. subscription is SO per month on each share Of
stock, and the benefits 20 the STOCKHOLDERS are set
forth in the constitution IN such manner As to
convince the most skeptical that the Investment
is good. IL must be conceded that an organiZa-
ton Of such magnitude can build property very
much cheaper than any private Corporation ana
consequently will be enabled to sell al lower
rates. This enterprise IS particularly benefcfai
TO those OF small means who desire by t-rlduaI
savings TO possess a home. The proposition Il ~
,build houses % suit all classes and thereby guD
ply a want long felt in our city. Only few shares
Of stock remain unsold, and as the features OF the
organization become understood the desire to
invest increasGs and perhaps the only remaining,
opportunity 10 buy stock will be at the meeting
to be held tonight ut Marn's hall, L street. be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
KNIGHTS TEHPLAR.
THE MEETING OF THE GRAND ENCAMP-
MENT


MENT.
Mr.. VIII. A. Short, resident agent for Cook,
Son jenkins, tourists and excursionists, yester-
day received q telegram informing him that the
Grand Commandery Of Knights Templar Of the
State OF Pennsylvania had accepted the PROPOSE
ton OF his firm to furnish transportation for that
body to New Orleans, in December next, on the
occasion of the trienniRl meeting Of the Grand
Encampnent Of Knights Templsr in that city.
The course Of the Grand Commandery will prob
ably be followed by a majority Of the different
Communicates in the State, who will perform
escort duty on that occasion.
1t is the intention Of the tourist firm to make
this city consolidating point for the Northern
and Eastern Communicates, where they will meet
und make their final start for New Orleans The
route to be taken is via the Richmond, Alexandra
and GOrdOnsville road to Lynchburg, Va, where
the only change will be made. Here the Sir
that many members Of the fraternity will be ac-
eOmpanied by their wives, will be provided with
dTaWing-rOom and sleeping-cars, which they
occupy until arriving at the Crescent City.
1t Is expected that the travel will be large, and
in order to allow all OF the Templars an opportu-
nifty to make TIE trip that feel so disposed, special
arrangements have been made with the different
railroad companies forming the connecting line,
whereby the fare from here TO New Orleans and
return has been brought to the low figure Of so.
This does not include the benefits OF the palace
cars or meals along the route. Mr.. Jenkins, Of
the excursion company, Templar, as is also Mr.
Short have given this subject their special atten
tiOn, and are deserving Of the thanks OF the fra
ternity for the very reasonable rates they have
been able to secure for the Communicates intend
ing to visit New Orleans on the occasion Of the
triennial cOnTOcatiOn Of the Knights Templar Of
the United States. 1t is contemplated that fully
two hundred Templars will 90 from here. and that
there will be about eight thousand present on the
reassembling Of the Grand Eneampment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

Furnished room for rent.
A desirable house for rent.
A general agent is wanted.
Special notice to cigar dealers.
A three-stpry brick house for sale.
DR.. Reuling has returned from Europe.
A brick stable and earriage-house for rent.
Widowers, look IN the "PersOnam column.
See notice Of the Georgetown Gas Company.
Rice Burton, attorneys and eounselors-at-
law.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association meets to-
day.
A large stock Of carriages on hand at Robert H.
Graham's.
Ten thousand dollars to loan on District or
other securities
WI. Wall & Co. will sell to-day oil paintings
and engrRTings.
A desirable market garden will be sold Thurs
day, October Is
B. H. Warner will sell, on Monday, October 10,
a square Of ground.
BH Warner will SELL on Monday, October 10,
valuable unimproyed property.
The junior working club Of the Ladies' Fair
Association will give series Of entertainments.
Latimer s. Cleary will sell, on Monday and Tues
day, October 10 and 20, the effects Of the Marston
house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
THELABoRERs' PAY AND OTHER MAT.
TIERS,

IEhS.
Mr.. Gee. F. Mcclellan, president Of the Board
Of Public School Trustees, has resigned and Mr..
R. b. DERRICK has been appointed in his stead.
Mr.. DERRICK was q very efficient member OF the
old board and has been for q number of years q
teacher.
The contractor for laying the wood pavement on
First street, between and q streets southeast,
has been notified to repair the same.
John Shea, proprietor Of premises numbered
SS8, 3S7 and ssS Maryland avenue southwest, has
been notified that the same are unsafe as to fire,
have them vacated and torn down at once. He
was also directed to have chimney constructed
to premises No. $50 on same avenue.
The District Commissioners have found consid-
cradle difficulty in the construction of the act Of
Congress Of June %, apprOpriating $4,000 to pay
the laborers under the contractors. The law is
in itself vague, and does not provide for any
laborers who happened to have been employed in
Georgetown or the county outside Of this city.
Some time ago the Commissioners advertised for
contractors to send in a sworn list of their pay
rolls, which were handed in to the office of Comp
amounting TO about $4,000. The frst difficulty
in the way is to ascertain what amount is due the
contractors respectively, which can only be ar
rived at when the board Of audit pass upon their
accounts, when the division Of the amount appro-
priated will be made pro rata. The laborers in
largest number Of laborers interested are those
under Messrs. Adams and Strong. The Commits
sioneTs have recently had this knOtty question
under consideration, and 1t is probable that in a
short time they will settle to how the distribu-
ton shall be made. A large number of laborers
burg turnpike road in the county, are left out In
the cold by the terms of the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
4 DANGEROUS FREAK OF 4
YOUNG GIRL.

PARENTS SHOULD BE MORE WATCH
Full OF THEIR DAUGHTERS.
On Saturday afternoon Ofieers McHenry and
Reardon, doing duty at the Baltimore and Ohio
depot, were probably the only interruption be-
tween young girl and future life Of shame.
Just before the train for Baltimore left the sta
ton these policemen noticed young man named
Peck (his full cOgnOmen could not be ascer-
tained) alight from carriage in front of the de-
pot with a girl about fifteen years of age, and
presented SO bill. to the hack-driVer. On re-
ceiviDg the change he passed it to his female
companion, (Whose name is known, but withheld
on account Of her family,) who appeared unde-
cided whether to accept IL or not, but finally did
so. They then entered the depot where he pur-
chased two tickets for Baltimore, at the same
time showing convincing evidence that he was
partially drunk, and the girls actions indicated
that she accompanied him with reluctance. She
was young, quite prepossesstng in appearance
and belonged to a respectable family on Capitol
Hill, and the officers suspected there was some
thing wrong Transporting or their conduct would
be different, they knowing the girl and where she
belonged.
Determined to satisfy themselves, they watched
an opportunity and gained a conversation with
her, when they learned that Peck was almost a
total stranger, and that he had induced her to
accompany him to Baltimore, saying that they
would return in the evening. She acknowledged
that her parents knew nothing of her intended
departure with the man, and would not permit 1t
if they knew. When informed by the officers that
VI.
that Peck was not in a condition TO appreciate a
respectable lady's company, and using the more
powerful argument that they should acquaint her
parents with the fact of her going, she immedi-
ately changed her mind and resolved to return
home. Mr.. George Paget, the gentlemanly ticket
agent at the depot witnessed the affair, and hay-
ing his sympathies enlisted in behalf Of the girl
redeemed her ticket, and allowed her TO depart,
it is hoped wiser and willing toproit by the expe-
Tience she had received in the nitiatOry step to-
wards journey that might have terminated in
lasting ruin.
Pack was drunk enough to bluster and threaten
and when he found his scheme discovered and
himself thWaTted he informed the officers of the
fate in store for them. He would communicate
with Major Richards, aud their dismissal would
follow soon thereafter. The first part worked
well, but the other did not. The Major received
what he pronounced drunken BcraWl, which IL
was Impossible to read, and Consequently was
committed to the flames. OF tho writer he is so
well posted that either information or complaint
from that source receives little attention and no
credence. He was satisfied that the officers had
performed their duty, and If in error at all 1t
in not arresting the scoundrel and taking him
before Judge Smell.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
MEDICdL.

No new wills were offered for probate in |
court yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
FALSE KEYES.
A DIVORCE SUIT.

Mary F. Keyes yesterday filed her bill asking
divorce from Albert II. Reyes, who, she alleges,
she married in October, 1854, In Prince William
county, Va. She sets forth that Reyes is an
habitual drunksrd and that he has committed
adultery in the house corner Of Sixth and b
streets southwest, with one Virginia Reyes, the
main until she obtained a home, but in fact, as
his wife alleges, 70 obtain in the midst Of his
family more convenient opportunity for Illicit
intercourse. He has Of late been taking out fur
niture and selling it by pieeemeal For these
reasons she asks for divorce. The case will be
heard at the January term.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
THE COURTS.
SPECIAL TERM - MR.. JUSTICE HUM
PHREYS.

SPECIAL TERM - MR.. JUSTICE HUM
PHREYS.
This court began its October term yesterday,
and was engaged as follows:
Mitchell vs.. Wyhne ct al. Decree confirming
partition and Of reference to Auditor.
Phelps VS.. Mcdonald and Henry VS.. Mcdonald.
Order to issue execution In each case.
Mclean VS.. Falconer. Decree confirming re-
port and directing distribution.
Close VS.. Close. Order TO issue restraining or
der.
Ballman vs. Ballman ct al. Order to amend
former decree.
Phelps vs.. Phelps. Order extending time in
which to file answer.
Milliken VS.. Charter Oak Life Insurance Com
pany. Order to be passed until next call.
Chandler VS.. Cook. Order denying motion.
Berry ct al VS.. Donaldson. Order appointing
S. H. Donaldson guardian Gd Item of certain
infants.
The court then adjourned until Thursday next.
GENERAL TERM-SUPREME COURT.
The case Of Jacobs VS.. National Life Insurance
Company. Action for insurance on the life Of n
man who was found dead in the Smithsonian
grounds last winter, occupied the court all day,
but was not concluded.
PROBATE COURT-JUDGE OLIN.
No new wills were offered for probate in this
court yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
QUICK WORK.

TBirtydays ago the Navy Department awarded
to Messrs. Windsor * Ford, Of this city, con-
tract to furnish one million bricks to the Norfolk
navy yard. As the freight would amount TO
about three Thousand tons, December 10 was
fixed as reasonable limit within which they
might be furnished and as the bricks were needed
by that time. il Ess also fixed as the time when
they must be furnished without forfeiture OF
bonds. The firm Of Ford & Bro. have eO-oDerated
with the hrm having the contract, and the last Of
the million were shipped yesterday. The De-
partmeut will, doubtless, be gratifed with this
specimen Of Washington energy. A further
point Of interest is that these bricks are not only
made and shipped TO their destination sooner than
the Norfolk manufacturers could furnish them,
but are delivered there below market rates in
that city. The transportation required a feet Of
about TWENTY-FIVE vessels.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
A FyOVR THTFF

Lewis Clark, colored, has been employed for
some time by Messrs. Hall & Hume, grocers, to
carry out goods and clear the rubbish away in
the cellar. Yesterday morning he loaded his
wagon with a quantity Of trash, and was about
hauling it away when one OF the firm, suspeeting
the vehicle contained other than worthless stuff
determined 70 have an investigation. CLARK was
ordered TO haul the rubbish away. While doing
so he was met by the porter, (Clark,) who evil
IDENTIFY had kept Watch OF the team. and when a
couple Of squares from his dwelling took BAG of
-four out OF an old barrel In the wagon and carried
II into friends house to hide temporarily De-
tectiYe COomes had been watching the thief from
the time he left the store, and shortly after re-
covered the -four in the house and arrested him
He was taken into the Police Court, and plead
ing guilty to the charge Of having stolen the
-four Judge Smell inedN him $40 or thirty days
in 1afl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
LAW ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN
HNLYERHLTY

This association held its regular weekly meet.
ing last evening at the lecture hall of the law
school, 915 F street; President Bradley in the
chair. After miscellaneous business, the usual
moot court proceedings were had. The case
heard was that Of Samuel French vs.. Joseph
Bell, on writ Of error, involving the law OF
prOmissory notes, Messrs. SJockbridge and
Bradley argued for the plaintiff in error and lIr.
Hanley for the defendant. Decision Of the court,
Mr.. Carmieneke, reserved. The association has
lately removed its library to g Well-Warmed and
lighted room in the building. A number of law
books, contributed by Hon. Charles L. German,
Of Providence, R. l., have lately been added.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07

A regular meeting of the Medical society of
the alumni Of Georgetown University was held
Monday evening last at the lecture rooms, corner
of Tenth and Streets DR.. F. o. st. Clair, presi-
dent in the chair; DR.. Thomas F. Gibbs, secre-
tary. There was a full attendance Of members,
who were called upon to take important action as
to some important changes in the constitution
and bylaws Of the society, recommended by q
committee appointed for such revision. DR.. Jos.
Taber johnson was elected as orator to repre-
sent the Alumni society at the next annual com
meneement Of the medical department Of the
University, in March, 1875.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
THE WOMEVS PLEDGE.

The following is the "iron-elad pledge" sub
scribed to by the members Of the Women's Tenn
perance Union Of the District Of Columbia:
Upon my honor, in the sight Of God, sOlemnly
promise heneefOrth to abstain from the use Of
Intoxicating liquors as a beverage. l also promise
not to sell or manufacture them, nor to provide
them for social entertainments nor use them in
cooking. also promise not to let or lease prop
erty for the sale or manufacture thereof / fur
theTmOre- promise to wage an incorporating
and unceasing warfare against the liquor tratic,
and, with the help Of God, to do all In my power
to abolish it from our city and land.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
SALES TO-DAY.

By B. H. Warner:
At s O'Clock, building lots on U street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth northwest.
At 10 O'Clock, at No. 81 NJ street northwest, the
entire contents thereof.
By VIM. L. Wall & Co.:
At 10 o'clock, forty elegant parlor suites Of the
most modern styles, sc.
By Wash B. Williams:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. III A street southeast,
a lot Of furniture, carpets, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
UNlI LLlLA IhWhhI nUWhSh hDDUOIhllU
ALEXANDRIA, va.
N0venaBer a8, 1874.
LIST OF GIFTS
NUMBER OF TICKETS, 100, 900
PRICE OF TICKETS :

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature OF Virginia and the
Circuit Court OF Orange county, proposes, by
series OF Grand Gift Concerts, to establish and
dow " Home for the Old, Inhrm and Destitute
idence OF President James Madison.
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, July 3, 1874. )
It affords me pleasure TO say that am well &C
quainted with large majority Of the ofcers Of the
Montpelier Female Humane Association who re-
side IN the vicinity of my home, and attest their
intelligence and their worth and high reputation as
gentlemen, well as the public confidence, tnnu-
ence and substantial means literally represented
am0ng them. JAMES l.. RENTER,
Governor Of Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 8, 1874.
gentlemen controlling the Montpelier Humane As
ISOLATION, and the reputation OF AL OF them enables
me to commend them as fully entitled to the conn.
dence OF the public. No act or representation In
consistent with honor andtntegrity need De appre-
hended In the conduct or reprgsen52ti9ns OF These
III, s. Judge Eastern District Of Virginia.
Further references by permission: His EXcellen-
cy Gilbert @. Walker, Ex-Governor Of Va; Hon.
Rsbt. T. Withers. Lieut.. Governor Of IVA, ana u.
s. Senator elect; Senators and Members OF Congress
rom Virginia.
For falI particulars, testimonials, &C., send for
circular.
Reliable agents wanted everywhere.
Remittances for tickets may be made by express
prepaid, post ONCE money order on Washington,
ID. c., or by registered letter, addressed to
HON. JAMES BARBOUR,
Pres't NJ. +. H. A., Alexandra, Va.
For full Information apply to JOHN T. HEN
DERSON. slS Market space. over Riley's dry goods
store, and at 2l6 sixth street northwest. ,au7-ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
GERMAN ASSOCIATIONS.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The annual election Of officers Of the Washing
ton and Germania Schuetzen Vereins took place
last night, when the former selected the follow
ing: President, John l. VOght; vice president,
Vim. Helmus; first shooting master, John Lip
poldt: recording secretary, H. L. BlOut: finance
secretary, Ernst Schmid; treasurer, Oh. Kan
der; comptroller, Edward Abner; board Of direc-
tors. g. kneessi, Chas. FirTher, W. Berens, g.
GOOkeler, Geo. Motifs, Mr.. Rupert, A. Koch, W.
Fendner, Chas. Ebel.
The GermRnia Verein elected the following:
President, A. hlainhenn: vice president, George
Fuchs: irst shooting master. ohm Wildermann;
second shOoting-master, H. Fersinger; secretary,
H. Koch; treasurer, ohm kOzel; standard-bearer,
Gustav DAZZLE; directors. A. Beckman, George
Fisher, George Gerhold, ID. Kleinmann, Charles
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
THE SAFE or TICKETS

for the course Of ten concerts and lectures to be
given by the Congregational Society, at their
church, corner OF Tenth and q, begins this morn
ing at Ellis music store at 9 O'Clock. No finer
course was ever offered to the Washington pub
lie, opening, as It does, with Cough, and closing
with Murray. There are but 500 reserved seats,
which are to be sold at the extremely low figure
Of -. The success Of the course given by the
same society last year warrants a rush for the
tickets at the opening sale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
HARVEY & HOLDEN Us. DIR. C. B.
PURYLS.
THE CHARGE OF PERJURY NOT SU.
TANNED

THE CHARGE OF PERJURY NOT SUS-
TANNED.
Yesterday in the Police Court before Judge
Smell the case Of Mr.. Harvey (of the firm of Har-
Tey Holden) against DR.. @. B. PurVis, charging
the latter with perjury in his testimony, few
days since, in the case OF Langston and Puryis vs.
Harvey & Holden, was called up for a hearing.
The prosecuting attorney stated that he had
not had q consultation with his fellow-oficers re-
garding this case, and he would enter RoLls pros
equi. :
Mr.. Reginald Fendall, counsel for Mr.. Harvey,
stated that some four or i've witnesses had been
summoned by the United States, and they were
now ready to substantiate the charge Of perjury
as set forth in the affidavit.
Judge Smell remarked that If there was case
Of perjury manifest upon further examination, 1t
could be taken before the grand jury, which
would soon be in session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-07
PoOL-sELLLYG ron THE RACE

Last night pools for the race to-day were sold
at Aman's, by Mr.. DUncanson, Of Duncanson
Bros, aucti0necrs. The attendance was not vary
large, but the bidding was spirited. In the pools
Jacob Lerian. the Baltimore horse, aud Arthur
Wild, the MartiEsburg horse, sold about even,
while the balance sold As q field. To-day, at
o'clock, the poOl-selllug will be continued az the
track and as the attendance will be much larger
spirited BIDDING msy be expected.