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The New York herald., 1874-11-25
BOARD OF HEALTH.

The City In an Unusually Healthy Com
dftfon-DfphtheTta and Smallpox tho
Most Prevalent Discases-How the
Health Is Affected by subson and Sum
in the Summer.
The Board OF Health met yesterday afternoon
and transacted great deal Of business. DR.. Day,
the sanitary superintendent presented several
papers TO the Board, among them the weekly
record OF the work or his bureau, which is printed
below and suggestion made to hm by DR.. Allan
Mel. Hamilton, Assistant Sanitary Inspector, that
electricity should be used as means of re.
vvlng persons who have been stupefed by water,
narcotic poisons or noxious gases. DR.. Hamilton
said that electricity is powerful and instan-
taneous heart srimulant; that 1t acts upon the
muscles Of the tnorax and abdomen, and thus
controls me contents OF the stomach and lungs
lives that are now lost could be saved by the
ponce, tney being instructed IN the simple use OF
suggest on OF DR.. Hamilton TO the Sanitary Com
mttee The report or the work ol the Sanitary
Bureau Tor the past week Is as foilows:-
NEW YORK, Nov. "a. 1874
To THz BOARD OF HEALrn:-
sanitary r he Week S snps in The
r"Sc hs hcuss. is
and ana waehsuss q sSe
enns aa1 aapas s1,ns
grouads iO pubic and drains, AZ sunKeu and
vacant lots ~ yards and areas, 4S cellars and
Easements, 81 waste pipes ana drains, l55 priyes
water closets, 80 streets, cutters anu sidewalks, IL
dangerous starways cisterns cesspools danger
and smoky chimney, 10 other uuisances together
with ~ visits OF the sanitary Inspectors OF
tagions disease.
The Number OF reports thereon received from the sau
tary ana assistant sanitary Inspectors was 00o
During the past week As complaints were received
from citizens and referred to the sanitary and Assistant
sanitary Inspectors Tor investigaton and report.
The d.nfec ing corps have visited 90 prem where
contagious dseasea were found, and have disniectcd
aud migaied - houses and 80 prlyy sinks together with
clothing. beading, &c.
urGg the fortnight ending November 81 the anibu.
lance corps have removed 65 Of smallpox the
hospital ana dead bodies to the Morgue.
fortv-one permits have been issued consignees of
vessels 10 discharge vouchers tho Health
Oficer al this port
rtghtyone permits granted scavcngers to empty
clean and dsniect privy SINKS.
The following Is \ comparative sta tement Of cases
OF contagious diseases reported a: this Bureau
for the two weeks ending November ~. 1874
> Dssases Nor, II. Nor. p.
nypilus
%
Dphtheria IS.
smallpox. SO 90
Cerebro.spinal meningitis s..................
The New York herald., 1874-11-25

w. DE r. DAY, NJ. D., Sanitary Superintendent
DR.. Harris, the Registrar OF Vital Statistics SUBJ
mitted the following reports to the Board -
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BOARD OF HEALTH
OPERATIONS OF THEHEALTH OFFICE
VITAL STATISTICS

OPERATIONS VI The HEALTH OEE1OE-
VITAL STATISTICS.
The Board Of Health met at their rooms last
evening, DR.. c. @. Cox president) in the chair.
MI. Marbury, from the finance committee, re-
ported bills, amounting to ss4.E9, which were ap-
proved and ordered to be paid.
A communication was received from J. B.
Moore. relinquishing his contract for furnishing
medicines for the poor Of the Seventh district.
"a letter was read from DR.. Craig, chemist to
the board, stating that his report was nearly
The health oficer asked instructions from the
board as to the receipt Of barrels used BY the
Oderless ExcaFating Company and their repair.
The Communication was referred to the committee
having charge Of that subject.
The following Is q synopsis Of the operations OF
the health office for the week ending October II:
Nuisances reported, 5l2 referred, ~; abated 40;
referred 70 the Commissioners, .; Official notices
issued ~ sewer notices. l. complaints Of citizens,
80; dead animals removed, 6l poor persons treated
BY physicians to the poor, 81; cost Of medicines
prescribed, t21.79; causes Of death investigated,
IL; burials at public expense, number Of loads OF
fine pToducts- inspected 200 bushels Of oysters
1880 punches Of hsh. COndemnatiOns, IS
punches nsh, 5g1 lbs. beef, o. lbs. veal, So lbs.
mutton, Is lbs. pork, l62 lbs bacon, bushels ap-
pies, j bushel tomatoes, II bushels beans, Is
eantalOupes, 50 egg plants, bushels sweet pota-
toes. Animals imPounded, 10; rsdeened, 5; sold,
j; remaining in pond, i; amount realized e20.75.
The two frame houses and premises situated in
the alley between N and o and Fourth and Fifth
streets northwest the properly Of A, Z. l. Reese,
having improper drainsge, exposed and nlthy
priVieE, &c, and the two frame houses on Cecil
alley, between Grace and Water and High and
Potomac streets Ge9rgeIoTn, inc ~ TOPeTy q
condition generally. were condemned as nuisances,
and the health ofieer ordered TO abate the same.
The registrar Of vital statistics submitted his
weekly report Of births, marriages. and deaths IN
the District Of Columbia for the week ending Oc-
tober IL, 1874.
There were g. deaths during the week Of which
"a were whites and "a colored. Adults 83, minors
"a, males 40, females q. The most prominent
cause Of death was phthesis polomalis. there being
white and 3eolored.
The board appropriated q SUFFICIENT amount c
enable the health ofiicer TO have the Necessary
maps prepared for the annual reports, and ther
Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-21
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For he Middle STATES sliqhi barometer and fem
Ferufure changes. s0utherig winds, veering 20
ipcdfier and occasional raiR IN the sfOrtAWesfsrh
PoTiiOas
ne following was the range of the Thermometer
81 Hempler's yesterday: a. m, $50; 10 a m,
&c; ,. N. CSC.
Ire sun rises at e;s7 ard sets at 5:2s.
The great COnspiratOrs' chorus to night at
Tordb.
know about it in these columns
TIE REPUBLICAN is now ready to notice hand
sonely the business Of merchants.
Mrs Oates company viii do their famous dance
tonight in MADAME Angotis Child"
This is the last week Of Mrs. Oates engage
Dents and the only one she has here this season.
SWashyr' HWashy" Is now the cry Of the
Heather Chinee In their new "Wash-house" here.
The YouEg Patriot, amateur journal, is pros
Rerlng IN the bands Of Harry Q. Scott and Arthur
II. Teulon-
.'Wsntsn and hOases and rooms for rent secure
the attention Of the community II puOnsheo IN
1HE REPUBLICAE.
Young ladies can Sad out bev 70 unravel all
love afairs which are slightly mixed" by going
10 the National this wees.
Dr. John b Blake reads an original and most
interesting historical paper before the oldest In
The choicest oysters in the country can always
h had al Drivers new oyster house, corner Penn
sylYania avenue and Four-and-a-hali street.
Washington DOaSbs OF having the yOuuBest
lecturer, and for her years the smartest, in the
world Miss Kittie G. Shaw. She iE only fourteen,
and mounts the rostrum like veteran.
Friday evening next John B. Cough lectures
At the Congregational church. His is the drst
lecture in the second annual course at the First
Congregational church. His subject IS 'Soeial
Responsibilities.
In the announcement IN yesterdays issue Of the
delegates from the HiberniRn Benevolent Society
No. to attend the Catholic Society Convention
to-day at Baltimore, the name Of L. Cannon should
have been L. Conner.
A delegation Of dentists, under the lead Of the
Washington committee, CDR. II. B. Noble, DR.. r.
B. Donaldson and DR.. r. +. Hunt leave this
morning for Baltimore to assist in forming State
and District Dental Society, to meet alternately
in the cities Of Washington and Baltimore.
An incorporation certificate has been filed in the
oiiee Of the recorder Of deeds, in the name OF
the "First ColOred Wesley Methodist Church"
The object Of which is TO establish church Of the
Methodist denomination and the maintenance OF
the same forever, and have elected the following
trustees for the first year, viz: w. q. Costin,
EdW. Stuart, T. johnson, ]. Gilbert, George
Washington, Jas. H. Thomas, P. johnson, John
Styles and L 7. Jones.
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LETTER FRoN ANNAPoLIs.

Correspondence OF the NauonA hepuDncAn.j
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 20, 1874.
The Circuit Court for this county began its No
vember session this morning, Chief Judge Oliver
Miller and Associate Justices Hayden and Ham
mond on the bench; Jas. ReVelL, esq.,, States at
torney; P. D. Carr, sheriff. There are ninety-six
cases on the appearance docket; one hundred and
ninety on the trial, and twentyfour on the appeal
The criminal docket will only be known after the
grand Jury has adjourned. The Court appointed
Richard Welch, ESQ.,. foreman Of the grand jury,
then charged the jury, when they retired to their
room. The court was engaged to-day IN calling
over the doekets.
About two weeks since two men landed in
square-rigged sail-boat-the Water Witch-0n
Kent Island, near Mr.. Jas. Prices farm, having
a number Of guns, pistols. SC, for sale. On last
Thursday they came Q MI. rs house, aeslr,ng
some plank to see that they had replaced them.
Mr. r. sent a boy. Nearing the house, the men
see me DSS c i1 r Rs al him Thsy then
returned to the house, attacked and nred, WITH
out effect, upon Mr.. p. He Wrenched the pistol
from one OF them, and was using IL advantage
ousiy. when his assailants used ehloroform upon
him. The men then set sail, leaving MI 2. not
seriously hurt, but his wife IN 2 very precarlo1s
condition from fright. Much indignation prevails
in the neighborhood over the matter, and large
| reward has been offered for the assailante.
The Farmers Grange for this county met mere
number Of ladies were present. Jas; > kooin-
son, ESQ.,, occupied the chair; Geo. W. DuvAll,
secretary; T: Q. Boone, gate.keeper. The pro
eeedings, so far. are kept secret.
The following midshipmen have passed theiF
examination before the naval board. In session
here for promotion to the grade Of ensign sam, !
Seabury, Jas. NJ. Wight, VIM. A. Marshall,
| John DoHnes and II. p. Mcintosh. The board
for the examination Of candidates for cadets and
/ midshipmen has been dissolved
The Centennial tea party last night cleared
over 500 to be used to open free hospital here.
i large Democratic maes-meeting was REID 81
Brooklyn, IN this county, on saturday night last
The speakers were Dr. u. ]. Henkle, James y
Il Robinson, S. Thos Mccullough, d. Bannon and
Il Henry Aisquith. brass band from Baltimort
/ was IL attendance. Or. Henkle, the Democratic
/ candidate for Congress- will be in this city or
/ Thursday. As Mr. Hagner, the Republican can
dIdato, Is already here attending court tn
favorable time for q Joint discussion o. politica
issues between them which presents itself may b
i improved. X
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GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
| FATHER DROWNED WHILE Trying
tn SAVE HIS SON.

A FATHER DROWNED WHILE TRYING
TO SAVE HIS SON.
The remnins Of Mr.. John ". Walker and his
son, Eddie walker, arrived hcre yesterday after
noon On the canal-boat Knight Of Pythias, IN
charge Of committee Of Potomac Lodge K. Of p,
Of Wnnamsport, Nd. They report that aboqt
O'Clock on Monday morning, while crossing what
Is known IS the "Big Pool on the fourteen-miie
level OF the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, one hun
dred and sixteen miles above this city, where the
river and canal are one, and where the water Is
nom twenty 70 forty feet deep, the little boy,
and the father jumped IN after him and succeeded
IN reaching him and clasped him IN his arms, but
IN few ninntes hiS BOOK rose 10 the sur
face Of the water and remained there until the
grab-hooks were lowered and the bodies recoV-
were on beard the boat, and all arrived ct their
home, corner Of TWenty-third and g Streets,
Washington, yesterday afternoon Capt, walker
Washington, and viii be buried By them this
"wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
STREET RAILROAD To TENNALLY-
TOWN.
A number Of property-oWners and residents
along the road to and at TennallytoWn met at
that place last night 70 take measures for organ
q street railroad nom that place to this city. 1t
was stated that the aggregate cost would be
once subscribed for in shares Of $50 each. The
Rockville Turnpike Company was represented
by some Of its largest stockholders, who stated
that their company were in favor Of the move
ment. Among those fevoring the road are Jacob
Kengla, Thomas Varnell, Lewis Means, DR..
Davidson and others, who state that If $4,000 is
. subscribed the work VIII be commenced.
FUNERAL OF MRS LIEUT.. ESSEX.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Lieut.. Essex took
place yesterday afternoon from the Trinity
(Catholiel church. The sermon was preached BY
the Rev. Father RoehfOrt, to large audience Of
friends and relatives. Theremains were Inferred
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
DEATH.
Mr.. W. H. Ossin, employed as an engineer in
the Treasury Department, died at his residence,
on Bridge street. at o'clock yesterday morning,
Of conEumption. He was q member Of Covenant
Lodge, No. 10, I. d. y. F., OF this city, and VIII
be buried by them on Thursday afternoon.
RIVER NEWS.
The schooner n. ], Chadwick has arrived from
Boston, with furniture, fish and other merchAn-
disc for Hartley Bro; and the steamer John
Gibson, from New York, with q full cargo OF
general merchandise for District merchants.
GRAIN TRADE.
The csual-boat Hattie and Bessie arrived yes
terdsy afternoon with $500 bushels wheat, 800
bushels mfll-feed and 10 barrels -four for Hartley
& Bro and the canal boat Golden Rule with 200
bushels corn for ]. g. & ]. Nd. Waters.
THE TRUSTEES OF THE POOR.
It is understood that the commissions Of the
two trustees Of the poor Of Georgetown have been
revoked and that the inmates Of this poor house
viii be transferred TO Washington.
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THE ANAL0sT4N BOAT CLUB.
OoMPLMENTARY BANQUET TO THE
uTrTnDTnTrc

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO THE
VICTORIOUS GREW.
Last evening was made the occasion OF q ban
quet rendered the crew of the Analostan club by
that body for their victory recently achieved on
the Harlem river, over the crack club Of New
York city-the Nassau club. 1t was given at
Gray's, on Fifteenth street, and was attended not
only by the club, but by many gentlemen who
were invited TO participate. It il seldom that
Washington expresses herself more ieelingly or
more WOrthily. The victory was not alone an
honor to the club but to the city, and invited the
praise and esteem Of all who deem q success IN
Washington's sons a matter Of moment. But the
club did not wait for general demonstration.
but endeaVored themselves to reward and appre-
ciate their crew. The Nassau club Justly ranks
among the best Of the country, and Washington
city, in gaining this victory; plueks laurel from
the fair tree OF the metropolis
The banquet was well served, and gave oppor-
tunity Tor the Demonstration Of the feeling and
affection the club entertalns for the crew. Mr..
W. Roach presided, and to the toast proposed BY
him to the crew Mr.. Paddriek responded in an
eloquent speech, which elected the highest APP
probation Of the club To the toast proposed to
the Nassaus and Atalantas, Of New York, MI.
Dyer replied in worthy eulogy to the hospi-
tally and generosity Of those clubs. Perhaps no
host or competing clubs ever received more worthy
tributes than Nj. Dyer teelingly expressed for
Carson, Mr.. MeMurtrie, Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Ny
man paid fitting remarks to the subjects to which
Lney were cAlleQ 70 respond. ~ was . iaLe uOur
when the party dissolved, and there was 9 cor
diality and good feeling never before developed in
this city, which augurs we'll for the future sue
cess Of the Analostan club.
Truly, the people Of Washington should be
proud Of = club which has labored so hard, and,
finally, has achieved So much as the Analostan
Boat Club. The triumph on the Halem river
and the eloquent meeting last evening inaugu-
rate 3 new era in boating, which ought to enlist
the sympathies and excite the interests Of the
Capital In this healthful national sport.
The cup, which was won from the Potomac
Club, Of Georgetown, some years ago, was trotted
out and the club pledged their health and good
wishes 10 their lately Successful antagonists In
manner which showed how generous they could
be even to rivals. Wish upon wish was expressed
that the Analostan Club might be able to pre-
serve good feeling With all clubs in the future Is
she has so nobly striVen IN the past.
The Analostan Boat Club Is an organization OF
amateurs, and though they cannot expect to beat
New York and Portland professional oarsmen,
they have shown great SKIN and credit when OPP
posed TO amateur clubs. At present they are one
Of the most hopeful and prosperous clubs in the
country. May they continue to prosper, and be
TO Washington what Washington deserves, q
successful and triumphant amateur club,
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DR. AARON W. MLLER.

CONTEMPT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
warrant was returned to the Police Court
yesterday morning charging Aaron ". Miller,
physician, residing ct No. $40 K street southeast.
with refusing to register his nhme4n The books Of
the Board Of Health. The information recites
shat said Miller, practicing physician in this
city, on the FIRST day Of October, and on divers
other days from that day to the day Of filing the
information within the jurisdiction Of the Police
Court, with force and arms, did violate the pro-
visions Of the regulations adopted By the Board
Of Health July 10, 1874, entitled Regulations to
secure full and correct record Of vital statistics
including the registration Of marriages, births
and deaths, the interment, disinterment ana re-
moval Of the dead In the District Of Columbia
made in pursuance Of an act Of Congress entitled
tAn act to further define and enlarge the poWert
and duties ofthe Board Of Health, approved June
% 1874 by refusing and neglecting to register
his name IN a book provided for such purpose at
the ONCE Of the Board Of Health, to the great
damage Of divers good citizens Of the United
States then and there residing, and against the
form Of the statute In such cases made and pro-
vided, and against the peace Of tho Government
Of the United States; Whereupon the attorney for
the United States prays for the consideration Of
the court IN the premises, and that due proceed
ings may be had against said Aaron W. Miller,
70 make him answer touching the premises afore-
Dr. Miller was present with his counsel. Mr.. J.
+. Norris. but Mr.. Browne, attorney for the
Board Of Health, being absent, the hearing was
postponed until next SATURDAY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-21
NEK ApYERqTsEMENTs

A bay horse for sale.
Proposals for stationery.
Certihcates have been lost.
NJ. N. Rohrer has money to loan.
Five thousand dollars are wanted.
Christian church, Vermont avenue.
Furniture, earpeting, &C. is wanted.
See the notice Of Collector John F. Cook
House No. us Four-and-a-half street for rent.
Thos E. Waggaman has Desirable property for
sale.
Important notice to taxpayers Of the District Of
Columbia.
Rev. ]. S. Mcdonald win hold public meet
ing Sunday.
Members Of Harmony Lodge, No. n, K. Of P,
viii N Get tonight.
Dr. W. D. Myers, Dentist has removed 70 NO.
1877 Pennsylvania avenue.
W. l. Wall d %. Wiz SELL on FRIDAY MORN
inn choice lot Of furniture.
Intfmer & Cleary will sell, on Thursday, Friday
and saturday q dno and rare collection o. Asalian
marble and alaDaster statparJ
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AUCTION SAFES TO-DAY.

By Thos. bowling:
Al 10 o'clock, an assortment Of stoves consist
inR IN part OF ffteen beating stoves, Rosebud, /"
ten cooking stoves. various sizes, &c
At 10 o'clock, an excellent assortment OF den
fists belongings, consisting II part OF operating
chair fixtures furniture, &c.
Alta O'Clock tWOvery desira ole dwelling houses,
and q store-room on Dunbarton street, George
town, d. q.
By Latimer & Cleary:
At 10 O'Clock, at the southeast corner Of Fif-
teenth street and New York avenue, the entire
effects Of the Marston house, comprising my
rooms, AL well furnished.
Al $50 o'clock, desirable building lot on -FOUR
teenth and " streets northwest.
BY B. H. Warner.
At $50 o'clock. q neat tWo-and-a-half story
frame dwelling, on the north nde Of q street
south, between Eighth and Ninth streets west.
By Wash b Williams:
At 4o'eloek, desirable improved real estate on
north q street, between First and Second streets
west, No. 10.
By Thos. Z. Waggaman;
At o'clock. nice lot on street. between
Fifth and Sixth streets, near NAVY Yard i'm
proved By snail frame house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-21
THE COURTS.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
TUESDAY, October %, 1874.
No. SO (assigned.) Catherine A. Rodd, admin
istratrix, &C., appellant, vs.. Henry 9. Heartt.
The reargument Of this cause was continued py
Mr., William Allen Butler, and concluded BY MT.
Andrew Boardman, in opposition 70 the lien tor
supplies furnished ship In her home port
10. 40l (assigned.) Silas Woodson and II. ID:
Ewing, plaintiffs In error, vs.. N. A. 'Aurdock and
Luther o. CLARK. The argument OF this cause
Was commenced by Mr.. Britton A. Hill, Of coun-
sci for the plaintiffs in error, and continued Dy
Mr. g. b. Henderson, for the defendants In error.
Adjourned until tomorrow at II o'clock.
SUPREME CoURT-GENERAL TERM.
In this court, yesterday, the Chief Justice
and Justices Wylle, DIN and Macarthur sat IN
The argument in the case Of NaIlOr VS.. NailOr
was concluded.
Martha ]. Day vs. The Mutual Benefit Life In
surance Company. This case, which is now here
for the second time, was opened but got con-
cluded. Adjourned.
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CozH0s SENSE urge. the use Of safety matches,
OFF FOR HOME.

DEPARTURE OF THE RICHMOND VISIT
ORS.
At or about O'Clock yesterday morning the
members Of Companies A, W. L l., and F, Of
the LIST Virginia regiment, assembled at the
armory and prepared for the march to the boat.
Alter all had partaken Of something refreshing
The band accompanying Company + played an
E.r, and the visitors, escorted by Company A and
Keyport-Capt. Warrep-at the Seventh street
wharf. The company marched on board and,
after stacking their arms, began to mingle with
the Washington boys, which was most agree
at O'Clock, sounded for starting. Then followed
the good byes and, amid stirring afr from the
band, the steamer left her mooring and proceeded
on her course,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-21

Eclipses, the return Of comets in their erratic
courses, and the transit Of Venus can be ealcu-
lated, and the time for each can be accurately as
eertained in advance. and science can even ensble
us to foretell the changes in the weather, but II
fails to enable any one 70 ascertain With certainty
that fortune can be made BY investments IN any
certain direction. Nevertheless, would It not be
prudent to risk small amount By purchasing
tickets 10 the grand gift concert 70 be given on
IRE 10Th Of November BY the Masonic Relief As
ISOLATION Of Norfolk, virginia. For circulars,
address, without delay, \. v. Moore secretary
Of the association.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-21
SUDDEN DEATHS.

rwo FEMALES POUND DEAD IN THEIR
BEDS.
Early yesterday morning q woman named
Bertha Keller, widow Of Casper Keller, formerly
assessor for the Eighth district, was found dead
in her bed at her residence, No. 1909 Fourteenth
street northwest. The coroner was notified, but
after viewing the body deemed an inquest IN
necessary.
In the afternoon Mary Mcguire, colored, re-
siding o. street, between Twenty-second and
TWenty-third, WAS found dead in her house NO
inquest was held, as the coroner was OF opinion
that death resulted from q cancer.