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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
WEARY OF LIFE.
su1c1pE OF A coLoREp MAN.

SUICIDE OF A COLORED MAN. -
Yesterday evening, about 5 O'Clock, c6lored
man, named John Moody, aged about twenty
five years, entered the shoe shop Of Hugh
Banks, also o colored man, at No. 631 Massa-
ehusetts avenue. After short conversation,
Moody picked up a common shoemaker's knife
and taking off one of his shoes began to cut it.
A moment after, without any remark, he passed
out the back door into an open lot In the rear,
where he remained some time, and when
Banks went TO look for him he was lying on
the ground, bleeding profRsely from severe
| cash in the neck, at the same time still cutting
away. Banks Immediately went towards him
and attempted to seize the knife, when Moody
made thrust al him, and then again stuck It
into his throat Banks cried for help, but be-
fore any arrived the man was dead.
The police were promptly informed OF the
fact, and Officer Simoneck took charge OF the
body and notified the coroner. he ordered that
the remains betaken TO the station-house, which
was done, and Officer Mcnamara summoned
the following jury Chas. Mann, Hugh Banks,
Isaac Dyer, Julius Lee, c. s. Scraggs, j. F.
King, Andrew Irvine, Henry Simmons, Daniel
Taper, Thomas Williams and F. A Jedreys-
number of witnesses were examined, and
the following facts ELECTED Moody Is about
twenty-five years of age. He was born IN this
city, and worked for some time as a laborer for
Messrs. Burch & Fletcher. Never very strong,
he has for the past three months been confined
to his home by sickness. Yesterday morning
he quietly informed his folks that he had been
serving the wrong man for long time, that he
had experienced a change, and that God had
told him to kill himself.
He was talked out OF this idea, only again
however to repeat it within an hour and sup
plement it with the request that lis lodge, at
their next meeting, should take the proper
measures to send him to the insane asylum; if
they did not he would kill some one certain.
After brief rest, he again got excited on the
subject of religion, and soon had all the neigh
bors informed that he had found glory at last.
Then he announced that he felt so supremely
happy that he must 60 down and tell his friend
Banks about it, which he did, and then killed
himself as above stated. The jurI, after hear
ing the testimony, returned a verdict that he
came TO his death by reason of wounds in the
throat inflicted by himself, while laboring un-
der temporary alteration of the mind.
The body was then turned over to his friends
for interment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
RAEE RALL-

The Junior Creightons met the Atlantics for
the first game of the series for the Junior
championship, on the White lot yesterday and,
as is usual with them, vanquished their oppo-
nents by a score of 10 to IA. Due credit must
be given R. Larnsr, Burch, Linney and Moore,
of the victors, for their fine playing, while Van
Patten, Hiltz and Mari played their respective
positions very we'll.
Lovers Of our national game must not forget
that the Creightons (amateur champions) and
the Independents Cat present champions of
Yirginia) come together this afternoon on the
Olympic grounds at 4:S0 o'clock. As the
CreightOn's reorganiZed nine as well as that of
the Independents will contest, no one should
fail to witness the game. No charge is made
for ladies, and the Creighton expect full at
tendance. Turn out, We lovers of the game,
and show Alexandria that Washington fully
appreciates the noble sport.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
HE WASN'T SCARED.
But HE LIKES TO BE ON THE RICH
SIDE OF THE QUESTION.

But HE LIKES TO BE ON THE RIGHT
SIDE OF THE QUESTION.
Just one week ago plus three days, hurri-
cane swept over this city, carrying away one
hundred thousand dollars worth of destruction
in one fell swoop. Mr.. Jameson had Just re-
turned from q drive, and was in the act Of
closing the paTlor blinds when the head winds
Of the storm reached the house. John, cried
bis wife, ''hurry to the third story and put
down the chamber windows" John weighs
two hundred pounds, but he went up. The
wind and dust and branches of trees were
cavOrting and Whaling about the upper story
and through the chambers In a manner fore
bOding trouble. John seized sash and in his
frantic efforts to get It down the stay Stats gave
way and the whole window was dashed to the
floor and shattered to pieces. About this time
the sashes Of the other window fell in with a
crash, and the roofs Of the houses on either
side were tUmbled over on to the roof Under
which he was standing, and his wife yelled
something up the back stairs which sounded
like isire," and he made up his mind that if
he must ole he preferred to do It in the bosom
of his family, end accordingly he shot down
stairs with bis hair standing upright and his
ewes staring like two navy chronOmeters, all
the while repeating the Lords prayer in unison
with 'sNearer my God to thee, nearer to thee. :"
He saws he wasn't scared any, but that he al
ways likes to be on the right side Of the ques-
ton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
NO SENEMONTHLY Ply.

Owing to the many changes made in the first
of the month by the discharge and change Of
grades of clerks in the several Executive De-
partments, the pay clerks have found it impos-
sible to rearrange the rolls in time to give the
clerks the accustomed semi-monthly pay to-
day. It Will doubtless work serious incUn-
venience in some instances, but it appears to
have been unavoidable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
MORE RIFE-BE1TERS.
A FATHER CALLS UPON A SON TO KILL
HIS MOTHER,

HIS MOTHER.
Like father, like son, Edward Murphy is a
chip from the old block, and the old block is,
perhaps, the worst one ever produced by the
family tree. His mother, Ann Murphy, was
busilys engaged in preparing hash for supper,
when the old gentleman, Thomas Murphy, en-
tered. "Hurry up your cakes" said he 70 his
wife, "and get that supper on the table," 81
wish you'd let me alone" replied Ann: "I'n
get Il on as soon as the hash is done and no
sooner" "You won't, eh," remarked Thomas,
as he waltzed up to the hAsh-pan, and Selling
It, dashed the contents into his wife's face.
The hash was hot, and Il burned her severely.
Still this was not punishment enough for the
able bodied old Wife-pounder, and he called
upon his son TO kill her. That affectionate
youth, in bis right mind and full Vigor of
health, then exposed his microscopic meanness
by laying violent hands upon her whom above
all others he was bound by nature to protect
from insult and harm, and with double-breas.ed
villainy ebused and beat her in a shameful
way. This is the testimony, as it was devel-
oped on the trial yesterday at the Police Court,
but the defence wishing 70 procure more wit
nesses the case was continued.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
IRTEGTOg pIPR

The second sale OF lots will take place at public
auction on Tuesday evening, July q, at D. m.
Trains will stop at Hunters station, Washington
and Alexandria railroad. directly ct the town.
Over fifty lots have been sold. Several streets
have been constructed and graded. Many build
ings will be erected in the fall. This property,
belonging TO Alexander Hunter, esq, has been
further mention is deemed unnecessary. For full
particulars eolored map and descriptive circulars
apply at our office. LATIMRR CLEARY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

10 exhaust still further the vitality Of an already
feeble invalid with sharp evacuhnts and other
MISUNDERSTANDING medicines. No case Of dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, constipation, nervous
way. What the debllItated sufferer needs is .
remedy In which the properties Of an invigoTant,
\ stimulant, q mild Gperient, 9 sedative and q
blood duperlent are combined, and Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is the only preparation before
the world In which these essential sanitary ele-
ments are united in the proportions necessary to
overcome disease without prostTating the patient
This agreeable and potent vegetable elixir is in
the truest sense Of the word restorative for IL
restores the strength Of the body, re-estabIIshes
functional regularity, enriches the degenerated
blood and clears the clouded brain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
PRoPERTYoWNERS

who have paid the sewerage tax, or who may be
entitled to compensation for damages sustained
or old material removed from their premises, will
md IL to their interest to call upon Dickson &
Patterson, Nos COS Fifteenth street and EOS Four
and-a-hAlf street. This we'll known and reliable
firm are prosecuting all classes Of claims before
the Board Of Audit and District Commission,
guaranteeing promptness and satisfaction to ALL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

When all parties agree upon any one subject, Il
Is pretty certain that II Is entitled to popularity
and this is the case with the tickets Of the Public
Library Of Kentucky for the last concert. Radi-
calls and Conservatives, wide apart as the poles,
politically are emulating each other IN the effort
to secure the largest supply Of tickets. They
want chance for such grand prizes as t250, 900,
slOO, coo, $4,000, CSC, 900, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
OFFICE or THE FREEDMEN'S SAYINGS
and TRUST COMPANY

WAsHINGIONi d. O.f July % I5FIs
Depositors in the above company are respect
fully requested to bring or send their pass books
to the office OF the company, No. 1863 Pennsylvania
avenue, at the earliest practicable moment, that
they may be verified and properly balanced.
BY order Of the CommissioneTs.
G. W. STIcKNEY, Actuary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

Calls and examine the FIRE and burglar-proo
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, sllver-Ware other
Valuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according 10 size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TsksVsrHiHa JTentks Chicago snS BsEiOB Jsrss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
APPLES AND OTHER FRUIT.
COOKS TOURS AND EXCURSIONS.

The firm Of Cook, Son & Jenkins have CON-
pleted their arrangements for extended eXcur-
siOns throughout this country and the Canadas,
which embrace all places Of historical interest
or those likely to be attractive TO travellers.
Their tickets are sold only TO tourists, and are
specially arranged, unlimited in time, and those
unused are redeemable less . reasonable dis
count. Mr. VIII A. Short, who has his once at
the corner Of Fifteenth and @ streets is the rep
resentatiYe OF the firm in this city. a gentleman
we'll known, and worthy the confidence Teposed
in him.
Thssecuring Of his services will result in the
increase Of business for the parties interested
and give them good standing in this community.
Among the places embraced In the different tours
are the following: Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, Boston, Portland, White Mountains,
st. John, N. B., 81. Johns, Nova Scotia Piston,
Halifax, River s.. Lawrence to all points, Ha-Ha
Bay, Saguenay, Ladousac, Thousand Islands,
Lakes George aud Champlain, Lakes Erie, On
tario, Huron, Superior and Michigan, Georgian
Bay, Detroit, Chicago, St. Paul, MiSsissippi-riTer
steamers, st. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver,
Colorado springs, Salt Lake, San Francisco, y O.
semitic Eeysers, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

PERSONS visiting the new Northern Liberties
market should DO sure to call and inspect the
large and elegant stock Of Gents and Boys
Straw Hats and Furnishing Goods to be found at
LEWIS now and popular "One Price" store, go
Seventh street, between and X. Also, Trunks
Bags and Yalises.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

ATTENTION. You are invited to call and ex-
anime our large and varied stock Of Slate and
Marble Mantels, Gas Fixtures, sc. Prices to
suit times. HAMILTON & PEARSON,
MOI, YIN. @. A. B., Ninth and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
BUTTER.

Good butter, Is cents per pound; best roll but
ter go cents per pound: best print, So cents per
pound, at Bray's, 192 Northern Liberty market.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
CITY ITEMS.


Luxury, Health, Economy insured BY using
DOOley's Yeast Powder. Elegant Light Rolls,
Biscuits &C., prepared IN ten minutes. Try It.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
u W 5IICANE4f AcIuaTy.


MASSEJ'S PHILADELPHIA Xxx ALE,
The finest domestic ale in the market, for sale
by dealers at 50 per dor. pint bottles, or by the
agent, Samuel q. Palmer, Georgetown, D. O.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

IRVING FEMALE COLLEGE,
L MECHANICSBURG, PA,
Eight miles vest Of Harrisburg by c, V. r. R., in
the beautiful Cumberland Valley,
Open for SUMNER BOARDERs from July to
September.
Building attractive convenient and comfortable.
Delightful Grove and Grounds, pure air, excellent
water, healthy location and pleasant drives COM
mend It to those seeking rest and recreation.
Terms moderate.
REV. J. P. EGE, A. NJ, President.
School duties resume September ..
my2T-WF &MtAugl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
CoKH
At seven cents per bushel carriage extra. ordsrsle
GASLIGHT OFFICE,

No. lsTenth street; at III First street, southwest
corner Third and streets, or no Bridge street.
SsorEetoWn, WIZ Be promptly hnsd. tanIz-u
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by the
heat takes away the desire for wholesome food,
and frequent Preparations reduce bodily energy,
particularly those suffering from the effects Of de-
bilitatng diseases. In order to keep natural
healthful activity Of the system, we must resort
to artificial means. For this purpose Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic is very efectual. A few doses
will create an appetite and give fresh vigOr to the
enerYated body. For dyspepsia it is invaluable.
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia oan be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed for that purpose.
The Sea Weed Tonic in its nature IS totally diff
ferent from such drugs. 1t contains no corrosive
minerals or acIds in fact, it assists the regular
operations Of nature and supplies her deficiencies
The tonic in its nature so much resembles the
gastric juice that It is almost identical with that
fluid. The gastric juice is the natural solvent
which, in a healthy condition Of the body. causes
the food to be digested, and when this juice is not
oxcTeted in sufficient quantities indigestion, with
al its distressing symptoms, follows. The Sea
Weed Tonic performs the duty Of the gastric
juice when the latter is deficient. Schenek's Sea
Weed Tonic sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
ETNANHTAL.

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
F1LTniSAsdby LSDfS JohHsoR Co., BANKERS, VsrnoH
ROIc, Gorthedst corner PennsVlUdRtG dpsnus end
Tenth street, Warrington.
TuEsDAY Univ IL 1874
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
d. W. 5LIss, N. D.. seeretary q

N0TICE.-The blank forms indicated in the above
regulations Will be furnished on Application at the
rooms Of the Board OF Health No. l23 street
northwest, near Thirteenth street.
jyl3 d. w. BLISS, N. D., Registrar, ID. O,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
VUE DE LEAU HOTEL
HAMPTON ROADS,
OPPOSITE FORTRESS MONROE.
JAS. LITTLE, Proprietor.

This delightful summer seaside resort Is now omen
for the reception Of visitors
Mr.. W, P. COssArte, one OF the best caterers In
the country, and who has managed some OF the
most fashionable hotels, both North and South,
will superintend and dispense all the Injuries the
season affords.
A hne band Of music, conducted by Professor
Louis Voelker, late director of the Richmond Thea
tire, has been engaged for the season. Attached to
the Hotel are Bowling Alley, Bar, Shooting Gal
leTy. and Telegraph Once.
TERMS-Per day, 81; week, ss; month, go.
Children and servants half rate. iel7-Ip
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the shove COM
plants, either Of recent or long standing, are ad-
They can be relied upon as the most safe ami ef
fectual remedy ever offered to the public and
have been universally used in Europe for MANY
years with the greatest success. Prepared by
PRoUT & HARsANT, 229 Strand, London, England,
and sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have By
using daily THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der. Price, IS and so cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair, all desire It, all
may have 1t by constant use Of THoMPsoN'S Pc
made Optime. Price. IS and 50 cents per bottle.
LIGHT-CoLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not sOiled. JOUvEN's inodOrOus Kid Glove Cleaner
will renovate them thoroughly. Price, Is cents
per bottle. All sold by druggists and fancy deal
ers.
WELLS MAcHINE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING
PLAsTERs. whenever plaster is needed, are IN
rivalled. Price, 20, IS, and 30 cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
6lMLn-sLrceL NuAEL.
Room Ne M Plant RTTIiIInV
MERCHANTS LIN OF STEAMSHIPS

WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK;
hereGfter the nLe steamships Z. e hNlGhL 4n9
JOHN GIBSON viii make regular WEEkLN
TRIPS BETWEEN NEW YORK, ALEAASRkIAf
Leave New YOrh from Pier % East River every SAT-
urdAy at p. m. Leave Georgetown every friday
att 4. m. and Alexandra the same day AZ y %.
For null Information apply 70 r. P. A. DEhHAMS
agent ONCE and wharf 5 Water street, GeorgeI
town, or az the corner Of Seventeenth street and
New YOrE avaDns u NJ THOMPSON,
iaII-tf President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
40 oNR NEEp RE sHoRr oF McNEY

NO ONE NEED BE SHORT OF MONEY
since II can be procured on collaterals to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, at X.
Fulton's, No. S15 Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
all kinds OF personal property, while for those who
have enough and to spare Of the "hithly lucre'
there is displayed fine assortment Of gold and
sewing machines. and a vast assortment 0f other
articles which are selling At almost OnehalI what
they can be bought for elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
STEAMSHIP LINES.

WAsHfNdT0N, N0RFoTK, NEW Y0RF
w BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE.
The hne iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE haVS
ing resumed her regular trips 70 Norfolk vii Leave
her wharf, foot or Sixth street, every MONDAY
and THURSDAY, at p. M, touching at the prlnS
cipal river Landings, cOnneeting at N0Tfolk vita
steamship OF the u. and N. Line for Boston And
Providence; with the LoEillard steamship Company
for New York. Freight should be addressed 'ECaIS
n R FITZHUGH, Agent,
SiNth-street wharf,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15
SUMNER RESORTS,

0AKIAND. ND. a PLEASANT Am
" WELL FURNISHED OUTAGE, with ave
rooms, q few yards from the Glade5 motel, Will be
rented, with meals, for the summer. Apply to
JOHN DALEY. PrOprletOr. yylt-lt-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

The prospect for the pear crop is not so good
as could be wished. The most popular variety
is the Bartlett, and all accounts agree in repre-
senting the crop of New York and New Jersey
as very much short OF what it should be. 1t is
hoped, however, that from the West the supply
will be made good,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

In accordance with the FOREGOING act OF Congress,
and in Yursuance Of authority thereby conferred,
the following regulations are made and prOmul-
gated Ibr the Information and guidance OF all con-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

Be il enacted tyths Senate ana House Of Repre-
SsHtdtipeS Of The ited StatCs Of America in Con-
grsSS assembled, That 1t shall be the duty Of the
Board OF Health Of the District Of Columbia to
make and enforce regulations TO secure full and
correct record Of vital statistics, including the reg
lstratlon OF deaths and the interment Of the dead
in said District.
Approved June ., 1874.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-15

Despite the facts that the peach crop in
Delaware and Maryland Will fall very much
below the average this year, there is every rea-
son to expect an abundant supply of almost
every variety of fruits IN the markets
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-18
THE Grangers COMPLAIN Of the O

THE Changers complain of the Old
political parties for occasionally making
bad nominations. The best men ought
to be nominated they say; yet, with
all their special devotion to that idea,
itturns out that their State Convention,
in Indiana, nominated as the head of
their ticket notorious effice-seeker
and demagogne, with a had record for
honesty. This fact showing that, .gith
the greatest care to prevent it, conven-
items viii still be imposed upon, should
teach these men little more charity
towsrds' the older parties, who have
had precisely the same luck, and from
fha Same o9nsp
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-18

HARPER's MAGAZINE for July con-
tains over One Hundred Illustrations.
and bewildering variety of the most
interesting reading matter. A marked
feature of the Number l.; the Proportion
ofspace devoted TO American subjects.
Harriet Prescott SpUfford opens the
Number with IN Illustrated poem.
Left Ashore on, OF her happiest eff
forts, a portrayal OF the pathetic ro-
nance so characteristic of New Eng
land coast life. 1t is fit companion
piece to John Chadwick's beautifully
illustrated, and as beautifully written.
description of Marblehead. Richard
Realf fcontributes poem of much force
and beauty, entitled "My Slain" Jas.
Partoa, in a paper entitled 'talsehood
10 the Daily Press, gives some interest
ing specimens of journalistic extrava-
gance and inaccuracy. His paper is
Idignified in tone and judicious in man.
ner, and our best journalists will thank
him for an exposure as just as it is
timely. Two short stories. John and
|, and My Wife's Editorial,' with the
five Editorial Departments, complete
a Number of unusual lattractiveness and
interest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-18


WHEN a discOverer of any scieutifc
subject, asks the cooperation of the
learned in science, to test the merit
and truth of his discovery by severe
tests and practical results, and then to
indOrse and recommend it, it is fair TO
presume it is valuable for the purpose
intended. Such has been the course
pursued by Messrs. HALL & Co., pro-
prietors of Halls Vegetable Hair Re-
newer And all those who have tested
it (among whom we may mention DR..
A. a. Hayes aud S. Dana Hayes, Chem
lists and State Assayers of Massachu-
sets; Walter Burnham, NJ. ID. Prof.
of Surgery in Penn. University, Phila.; ];
Geo. Gray, M. D., Professor OF Anato-
my and Physiology assert it is the
best preparation in use for all cutaneus
diseases of the scalp. Restores gray
hair to its original color, prevents the
hair from falling out, creates a new
growth. 1t is certainly worthy of n
trial.-Newburyport Herald of Gospel
Liberty.