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National Republican., 1874-07-13
HOW a 8EVENTR-STREET CLERK
DID 1T.
TRYING TO GET A HoGsHEAD OF VI

TRYING TO GET A HoGsHEAD OF NO
LASSES INTO A GALLON MEASURE.
SeVera! disadvantages are always attendant
upon running a grocery and dry goods estab-
lishment combined, especially with but one
elerk.I Mr.. Peters, Of Seventh street, has found
this out, or rather Frank Wheatley, his clerk,
has. Frank Is an absen.-minded boy of twenty
summers. he parts his hair in the middle,
which keeps his head comparatively level for a
Young man with the responsibilities of large
assortment of dry goods and groceries on his
shoulders. On Saturday afternoon last, while
Mr.. Peters was out and he alone was in, alb
sorbed in the interesting details of drawing
gallon of molasses, his Dulcina entered and he
Immediately left the "faucet flowing gradu-
ally " and bestowed his attentions upon her.
She wanted to see q great many things in gen.
ersl but did not wish to purchase anything in
particular, so Frank assiduously set himself at
work making q thorough exhibition of his skill
in handling dry goods and fancy articles, but
all the while forgetting about his unfinished
business With the molasses eask. II was sad
sight to see that young man with an immaeu-
late shirt bosom becoming spOoney on the dark
eyed engineer of . sewing-machine on the Av-
enue, while just in the rear of them a hogshead
Of molasses was trying to get itself into gal
lon measure. II was about fifteen minutes af-
ter the girl entered the store that Frank was
seen prancing around the hogshead with q
scoop-shoVel in his hands. he SKINNED up
about six gallons Of il and deducted the re-
mainder out of his months wages at the kind
suggestion Of Mr.. Peters. At the end of the
month he will receive $3.50, and perhaps his
discharge. 3D..
National Republican., 1874-07-13
THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
SATURDAYS WORK OF THE DISTRICT
COMMISSION

SATURDAYS WORK OF THE DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The District commissioners met Saturday at
their rooms in the Columbia building, on Four
and-a-half street. They were in session but a
short period, and after adjournment proceeded
to the Treasury Department for the purpose of
arranging in regard to the financial affairs Of
the District They are preparing blank forms
for use, and framing regulations in regard TO
the payment of the interest on the debt, the
amount due the employees, &c. They re-
turned in the afternoon and were in session
until after 4 o'clock.
The commissioners have drawn awarrant on
the Treasury for the July interest on the
q, ,O0O, 900 loan advanced by the First National
Bank of New York. 1t required an aggregate
of S144, coo in gold to meet this demand, which
has been forwarded.
The auditing commission have commenced
their 1abors, and the rush of claims and ac-
counts is very great, which necessitates the
appointment of three accounting examiners.
Nessrs. Christopher Edie, of Georgetown, late
clerk to the commission to assess damages in
CURED by public improvements, ]. Q. Kern,
and Samuel Walker, have been selected. It is
quite probable that more assistants will be
necessary 70 adjust these claims within the
time prescribed by law.
At 6'p m Saturday the commissioners visited
the unfinished school building in Georgetown.
The trustees of Georgetown schools desire
S45, 900 more to complete the edifce. The
commissioners appeared to be well pleased with
the building, a1d promised to afford the desired
assistance if found in their power to do so.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
THE ORPHAN B0Ys FESTIVAL.
GO To BEYER's PARK TO-DAY.

GO TO BEYER'S PARK TO-DAY.
The annual festival for the benefit Of St.
Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum will take place
to-day at Beyer's SeYenth-street Park, closing
at 113O tonight. Several of the Catholic
societies have taken an active part in getting
up the festival, and many of our charitable
citizens, without regard to creed, have hber-
ally contributed to Its success. A handsome
flag will be awarded 20 the junior society that
shall have sold the largest number of tickets.
There has been q spirited contest for this beau
tiful prize among the Junior knights Of several
Organizations. Every possible arrangement
has been made to ensure the pleasure and COM
fort of guests, and as the weather promises to
be fair there will NO doubt be large company
and abundant delight.
st. Joseph's Asylum maintains nearly one
hundred orphan boys, who hail from every sec
ton of the city, and therefore the people Of all
sections should cont-ibute to its support.
The building is now undergoing requisite en-
largement in order to meet growing wants and
necessities, and the good Sisters have pretty
hard time to meet current expenses. Hence
the kind hearted and generous Of all denomi-
nations ought TO show their appreciation of the
cause of the helpless little orphans by gener-
ously assisting to-day TO make their home more
comfortable, and free 1t from the incubus of
debt. It will be consoling thought for all
who may patroniZe the festival that while In
nocently enjoying themselves they are at the
the same time helping to clothe, feed, educate
and shelter about hundred poor orphan boys.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
HE WON'T DO SO ANY MORE.
THE TROUBLES OF A wEsT-END BOY

THE TROUBLES OF A WEsT-END BOY.
Sammy WillettS lives on West End. He is
I'm the eleventh year of his probationary state
and knows great deal about running away
from school. He has probably swallowed as
many pennies and bottles of Jamaica ginger as
any two boys Of his size, and yet he isn't we'll
regulated enough to mind his father. satur-
day morning the old gent, before going to his
place Of business, told him positively that
he mustn't 60 in swimming. He said that as
long as mad dogs and bad boys were allowed
to run about unchecked, he must stay in
the house and study the catechism. he said,
"All right, pop" and then wiggled his fingers
at the old gentlemen the moment he turned
his back on him. As soon as Mr.. Wiletts
passed around the corner, Sammy darted out of
the front door with a whoop, and before his
mother could reach the door he had dissp-
peared in neighboring alley, which was the
most direct route to Rock creek. About four
O'Clock p. m. Sammy Willetts came home with
a very wet head. His paternal met him at the
front gate. "Samuel, where have you beenp
Samuel, placing the back of his hand in his
mouth, said, "Father, l can't tell whopper."
"Where have you beenp broke in the old
gent. "I've been over to see Charley Myers
new goat" whined the boy. "What makes
your head so wet ~ demanded the paternal as
he took him by the collar and pushed him
through the gate.
"Whst will you do to me if won't tell
lief VIII you embrace met" asked Sammy,
backing slowly away from the old gent. ''I'l
embrace you, you young scamp. You've been
in swimming, that's where you've been," said
his father. Then there was a sudden struggle
and the senior Willetts had his boy by the
heels and was hurrying rapidly towards hogs
head of water which stood at the cor
ner of the house. Sammy's legs formed
a V, and he disappeared in the depths of the
cask. When he came up he was on the point
of saying, 81 won't do so any when
splash went his struggling body into the
water again. At this juncture, Mrs. Willetts
came around the corner and disarrRnged the
senior Willets' coat collar with, "Haint you
ashamed of yourself, to treat your boy in that
wayH and snatching Sammy from his pater-
rails unpleasant grasp, she carried him into
the house and warmed him thoroughly with
mustard plaster and camphoF in order to coun-
teTaet his feverish profanity and check all
irreverent and agitsted feelings which he might
be fostering towards the venerable governor,
his pa.
National Republican., 1874-07-13

SPECIAL NOTICE.-Ths prOprietOrS
Of LIE DrOit Park offer the TSv houses stia
remaining WnSOId Of the large number Just
completed at EO0 prices. These houses are
carried in size, style and price, and are
complete Nth all city eORUsnisDees. They
ars close to the city, being only about as far
as the Capitol is from tie White House
from either Of those points Nth oids
Grenuss extending to each, and being higher
than N street they afford commanding
Uieus of the city. They are all Oi:hin
about three squares of the SsUeHth and
Ninth street cars dHfOnIy four squares
from the OoreoraR market. We offer them
as Frst-eIass property IN susry respect,
Vhsthsr for rssidsnes or Investment, and
upon the most advantageous terms. That
the promises zoe made last year ha0s been
r,slly redeemed, zoe inVtte the inspection Of
the public. This property is the gilt
edge" Of the city.
w We uiH rent a foo Of thsSs elegant
suburban viIIas and cottages to frs.-eloss
tenants only at lon prices, If sarEy appIica-
ti0B Is made.
A. L. BARBER 3 CO.,
PToprietor&
7Os & Street northeast, opposite P. o.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
MARYLAND NEWS.
LETTER FROM ANNAPOLIs-ITEMs OF
INTEREST

LETTER FROM ANNAPOLIs-ITEMs OF
INTEREST.
Especial Correspondence National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, July 10, 1874.
The note of preparation for camp-meeting is
heard among the Methodist people here. Last
year company from this place attended the
Washington Grove camp-meeting in Mont
gomery county, about eighteen miles above
Washington, and this year much larger COM
pany Will go from the First charge NJ. E.
church of this place, Rev. ]. W. Hedges, pas
tor. This charge is embraced in the district of
which Washington Grove camp ground is part,
and ofwhich Rev. W. F. speake is presiding
elder. The camp begins on the 9Th of August,
and will last about ten days.
Frank Eoucherie, of Baltimore, Vender Of
toy balloons and other goods, was fined by
Justice Gassaway, on Tuesday, SO Tor selling
goods without license.
On Wednesday night, while James Kennard,
colored, was at church some one entered his
room, No. % CarrolPs lane, and relieved him
of a quantity Of furniture. He has a warrant
issued for the arrest of the thieves.
Two insane colored women were removed
from our county jail to the almshouse last
week. These are the only two places the
county has for such uniortunates = places
totally unfit for these patients. Sometimes an
insane paupeT Is fortunate enough to be semi
70 the insane asylum In the State.
John jackson was arrested last night by
Officer Barber for knocking down Mrs. Ann
Blackburn. He intended the assault for Mrs.
Georgianna Wilson, and after he had per-
formed the valiant deed he went about boast
ing over It. When arrested he was in such
state of intoxication that he had to be carried
to jail IN q hand-cart.
The Anne Arundel county jail has about
dozen prisoners IN It. Four of these are W bite;
the balance colored. A eolored woman is
charged with the murder of her child.
AdiutAnt General Bond issued the order yes
terday commanding the Fifth regiment M. TO-,
Col. Jenkins, commanding, to 60 in camp at
the 21st Of July.
Attract Of land containing 81 acres, improved,
situated near Qdenton, Potomac railroad, was
sold recently AZ Ss.75 per acre.
The Drum Point railroad is ready, It Is un-
derstood, to put their road under contract as
soon as this county viii subscribe the 5000, 900
which thecounty voted to subscribe, and which
was ratified by the late Legislature. The
county commissioners, who are the lawful par
ties to make the subscription, seem very back
ward TO take the stock.
Mr.. John Ridout, an aged and respectable
citizen Of this place, fell in his garden, on
Wednesday evening, and fractured his collar
bone.
Surgeon James Hiland has been detached
from the medical board for the physical exami-
nation Of midshipmen.
The city authorities fled An amended an
swer to-day to the reply of the Annapolis
police commissioner to the formers petition
| for a Bsdndamus TO restrain said commissioners
| from acting as police commissioners Of Ar
napolis-the main point Of the whole contest
being the question Of a stolen bill from the
| late Legislature. The amended answer Of the
National Republican., 1874-07-13
4 YOUTHFUL TRAMP.
He TRAVELS FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS,
TO THIS CITY.

Instances Of tramps, after prolonged travels,
fscthing up in this city have been noted from
time to time, and brief history Of the ex-
periences Of some of them published. The
privations undergone, extensive ground trav-
eled over, and the means employed to obtain
subsistence have all been recounted, showing
to what privations men viii subject themselves
IN preference to seeking honest work, and
thereby securing an honest livelihood. 1t has
been shown that there is class of men who
prefer TO plod along, day after day, over rough
roads, sleep where chance invites them, and
eat when the opportunity offers, aud accept
this sort Of living rather than toll, and thrive
like those more Industrious. A common crust
of bread, begged at the kitchen door, becomes
more acceptable, and Is eaten with better
relish than . regular meal honorably gained.
These sort of roadsters are becoming well
known, and their pitiabie tales for relief are
either disbelieVed, or fail to secure the looked
for stipend or the expected response with food.
Those heretofore that have piled this calling
have been men of years and experience, but on
Saturday night there came to police headquar-
ters the most youthful independent traveller
that has yet registered there for assistance.
His name is Nathan Wolf, only fifteen years of
age, and he comes all the way from Houston,
Texas, which place he LETT one month ago on
Saturday last. He departed from home unbe-
hAAShA W LIE AaLAAAigg au0 says budb uc lCAA
several younger brothers and sisters behind.
His father is engaged In the china and queens
ware business in that city, doing good trade,
but, according to the youth story, very selfish
aud saving with his money. He decided to
leave the paternal roof, but concluded, instead
Of accepting Horace Greeley's advice, to come
East. Obtaining $50 in money, which he bor-
rowed from his father, without asking for,
however, but intends to return when he is flush
and the old gentleman hard up, he started
on his journey not knowing where 1t would
terminate.
He finally reached Richmond, Va, where he
spent fourteen days, and the funds became
exhausted. Not knowing what to do under
the circumstances, he set to thinking on the
subject, and finally recollected that his father
had relatives residing in New York city. If
this point could be reached he would be all
right and an abiding place secured until means
were procured to secure passage by the ocean
route home. Visiting 'he chief of police in
Richmond he told his story and obtained trans
portRtion here, and he repeated the history of
his travels to Major Richards, and through
him secured ticket for Baltimore, where he
will probably be sent forward toward Gotham.
The boy is quite intelligent looking, dressed
neatly, and does not appear at all dissatisfied
with the tramp he has taken, and expects to
arrive home in due time safely.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

By Duneanson Bros:
At IL O'Clock, at No. 5O2 Ninth street north
west, contents and fixtures Of q confectionery
and ice cream saloon.
Al 8 O'Clock, two small houses and lots, Nos.
478 and $50 & street southwest.
At $50 O'Clock, valuable three-story brick
house and lot opposite Jefferson school build
ing, No. 425 Sixth street southwest.
By W. L. Wall & Col
At 6 O'Clock, two fine building lots, being
lot % in square 2Ss, on Thirteenth street north
west, between and 7 streets.
By Green & Williams:
At 6 O'Clock, lot numbered sixteen, (16,) }
improved with tWO-story house, being IN
square numbered nine hundred and seventy
three, (g75.)
By LatimeT & Cleary:
At O'Clock, very desirable residence on
Thirteenth street northwest, between L street
and Massachusetts, avenue.
By Joseph F. Kelley:
A. O'Clock, part Of building lot in How
ard University grounds.
By B. H. Warner
At O'Clock, desirable two story brick house
with small honses in the alley, on X street, be-
tween Fourth and Fiftb streets northwest.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
GyRLS REFORN SCHOOL.

The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Girls Reform School was held Saturday,
at 8 O'Clock p. m, at the parlors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
The president, Mrs. Sara J. Spencer, stated
that the bill introduced In Congress providing
for the construction Of buildings for the Girls
Reform School was upon the calendar favor
ably reported by the committee, and 30
amended by its friends in the House as TO pro-
vide for the future and permanent support Of
the institution BY making It national, ie., vest
ing the title to land and buildings IN the United
States, The bfll will be reached in the regular
order of business in December, and as all the
Amendments offered were friendly, and were
passed BY tWo-thirds vote, II u clear that II
could have been brought up from the calendar
and passed IN the House before the adjourn
meut, but as the friends Of the bill found they
had but three days left to convince the senate
of the urgent need Of the institution, they
thought It wiser to leave II in the hands Of its
friends IN the House until December. As dire
as is tho need, II, Is wiser 70 have fun, fair
discussion IN both Houses, and strong, per-
manent foundation for future support, than 70
run any risks by undue haste. The board fully
agreed upon this subject and regarded the
years work in Congress as encouraging beyond
all expectations, the leading members Of the
House having promptly and earnestly eEpoused
the cause as soon as they were made acquainted
with the facts.
The board then adjourned TO meet at the
residence Of Colonel Thomas B. Florence, on
Wednesday, July Is, at O'Clock, pm.
National Republican., 1874-07-13

city declares that the journal Of the House
shows that the bill was once lost for want of q
constitutional majority, and that no recon-
siderstion Of the vote was made before its final
passage. Furthermore, they state that the
bill was never properly indorsed on its third
reading In the House or the Senate they
claim that there was the further information
of not reading the bill three separate days, as
required by the constitution Of the State; nor
was there a suspension OF this rule by a two
third vote, as required By the same instrument.
The city authorities are Republican and the
police commissioners Democrats.
An entrance was effected one day this week
in the Oyster-paeking establishment Of G. A.
Dubois & Co., and few trfhing articles were
taken away. The thieves attempted TO force
open the drawer, but left without accomplish
ing their object.
The commission to select the site for the
Maryland House of Correction will visit the
vicinity of HagerstoWn tomorrow.
National Republican., 1874-07-13

Furnished house for rent.
The ColumbIs University.
A furnished house for rent.
Great Council 1. o. o. r. NJ.
Stockton hotel, Cape May, N. ].
George TruesdeI has 8, 900 to loan.
See.the advertisement of the Board OF Health
See advertisement Of the Hibernia Hall Asso-
citation.
Proposals for stamped envelopes and newspaper
wrappers.
See the report of the condition of the National
bank.
B. H. Warner will sell, on Friday, July 81,
valuable building lots.
The members Of Pioneer Council, No l, Sons Of
Jonadab, will meet this evening.
National Republican., 1874-07-13

PIANOS.

Il AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!
PIANOS frum the following celebrated factories:
VIM. hnabe Co, Bstimore; Wm. McCammon,
Albany: J. & c. Fisher, New York: and Hartman
New York at Sl75, 500, s3j, s20, s27S 500 fs25,
$50, SOS, S4OO Also, large stock Of NEW PL-
AMOS, cheap for cash. or part cash and balance
monthly payments PIANOS and ORGANS FOR
RENT. snd TuNISG and REPAIRING promptly
REiCHENBACH's Piano warerooms,
jy10 E3 Eleventh street, above Pa. ave.
National Republican., 1874-07-13

UHE ARTIFICIAL STONE COMPANY
4 OF THE DISTRICT OF CoLUMII1AA L., r.,
are prepared 70 supply, at short notice. Thing ior
Yes0bules. sldeHaifs, FootWayy, and Curbing, IN
House and Lawn Steps, and Platforms; houses
fropted; cellar Walll and 4ooring eemented 70 ex.
olude dAmpneSs, Kitchens and areas cemented and
made perfectly dry, and sure preventive sgalnst
the intrusion Of rats, tnseet2 Ae., and All otner
adApted. Our Portland Cement becomes In IeW
days superior 70 any Of the marbles Or natural
IN common use, and is an admlrable initAuOn oA
either marble OF stone; ls more durable, Ano IN
ereEses It's crushing resistancs with age It's oeAay
u unques'iOhAOs' iqS @. NJ. RoBERIsI MAnAgeEs
National Republican., 1874-07-13
THEATRE.

JULY Is
-n Every Night and two Mattnees
NotWithstAndinE the statement ~ the contrary.
MISS FRANKIE CHRISTIE
VIII play her eugRgement In full at this theatre.
VlCTORELLI BROTHERS.
First appearance Of the dashlng vocalist,
MISS BLANCHE STANLEY.
Elrst appeArApee OF the great s0ng-and-danee
artists, WILSON and JOHNSON.
RtTtJTmanee will conclude each evening with the
funniest Of fareps, entitled
WANTED-l.OO MILLINERS,
introducing for the last time the glorious
!yl5 CAN-OAN-
National Republican., 1874-07-13

IT is A CRIME
to exhaust still further the vitality Of an already
feeble invalid with sharp evaCuHnts and other
medicines No case OF fys-
pepSia, liver complaint constipation, nervous
weakness or periodic fever WaE ever cured in that
way. What the debllitated sufferer needs Is a
remedy in which the properties of an invigOrant,
a stimulant, mild apertent, sedative and
Stomach Bitters is the only preparation before
the world in which these essential sanitary ele-
meuts are united in the proportions necessary to
the truest sense of the word q restorative for II
restores the strength Of the body. re-estabIishes
functional regularity, enriches the GegeLeEated
blood, and clears the clOuded brain.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
M YoUp V.Tu.prrS

Gall and examine the FIRE and burElar-proct
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities jewels, silYer-Hare or other
Valuables. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars per
annum, according TO sire. No business man can
afford to do without them. .......
TGks earning frorsiks Chicago and Boston Jfres.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
MERCHANT TAILORS.
II. PCGH q S0N,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
No. 5Is Fourteenth street,

Have received therrst instalment OF Spring Goods,
consisting OF fsuperhne DiAgonalS, Foreign and Do
nestle CasSimeres, and shall receive weekly during
the season, which they are prepared to make up In
the latest styles. sels-u
National Republican., 1874-07-13
THE s1ocKToN HOTEL.

During the past two years many Washing
tonians have made the discovery that Cape May
IL one Of the most acceptable places Of summer re-
sort offered for public patronage. The hne bathing
and eXcellent accommodations, with other con-
Yeniences furnish for the visitors all the comforts
that can be desired. Among those hotels extend
ing strong inducements for patronage is the
Stockton house. II is nicely situated In close
proximity 10 the beach; the rooms are large and
airy, and the table furnished with the best the
market affords. Mr.. Charles Duffy, the cour-
teous and Anable manager, has been in the bust
ness for number Of years, is thoroughly posted
In the needs and desires Of the house, and
promptly meets and hlls the demands Of the
guests. There Is also connected with this house q
hne livery belonging to Allison Nsilor, jF, Of this
city, whose reputation for style and elegance IN
bis turnouts Is 80 we'll known that words Of COM
mendRtion are unnecessary. Washingtonians
going TO the Capss should stop ct the Stockton.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
RTTTCR
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Good butter, Is cents per pound; best roll bu =
ter, 30 cents per pounds best print, IS cents per
pound, al BTay's, f92 Northern Liberty market.
National Republican., 1874-07-13
LONG BRANCH AND THE LIBRARY.

Although the season is yet early and General
Grant has not arrived at Long Branch, the de-
mand for tickets for the next Gin Concert Of the
Public Library Of Kentucky 10 ursI-mpled
Every visitor inquiries whether there e - office
at the Branch, - and sends at once to the once
In New York city, OF to the home once in Louis
Vile, for tickets, which are to have chances IN
the 10000 grand gifts, and the distribution Of
g, 500 900 on the 31st Of July. ..n