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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
REIp-sHEPHERD LIBEL SUIT
AN INDICTMENT FOUND YESTERDAY
WILL BED PROVE HIS CHARGES
An Uphill Job for the Young Man
Specially TraIned-The Tribune
Accusations against Mr.shep-
herd-WhO Is Right and
Who IL Wrong.

special meeting Of the Board Of School Trus-
tees was held last night. Present: Messrs.
French, Smith, DERRICK, Hart, Johnson, Brooks,
Packard, Moffatt, Champlin, Dyer, Hovey and
Curtis.
John H. Brooks, the secretary, called the meet
ing TO order, and Mr.. French was selected as
chairman.
The secretary read a communication from the
District Commissioners, asking an early reply
ianitors Of the District school buildings, embrac.
ing those for both white and colored scholars.
They also desired Information as to what rate
Of pay would equaliZe the compensation Of those
janitOrs now employed, considering the character
OF service rendered by them and the accommoda-
tons given them. Also, whaQadditional rate Of
pay would be necessary to secure mechanics for
janitors-men Of sufficient skill TO do many Of the
ordinary repairs needed about the building, as
well as to keep the heating apparatus in good
order.
The Commissioners asked that a prompt report
be made as II is desired as basis for settlement
OF the pay for March, the rolls Tor which will
be made up.
On the conclusion Of the reading of the commu-
nication the president Of the board Mr.. W. W.
Curtis) arrived and resumed the chair.
Mr.. Hart moved that q committee OF fiVe be ap-
pointed TO take the communication in hand and
make q report. Adopted.
The Chair appointed as the committee Messrs.
Hart, DERRICK French, Champlin, Moffstt, Pack
ard and johnson.
salaries for janitors and sweeps, to be recon-
mended to the Commissioners by eng aging skilled
mechanics: franklin building, per annum, 81 800;
SeatOn and Mckelden, s., 200; Miller and Beret,
$50; Ninth and streets, $40; Wallach, $1,000;
Crancb, 5000; Mccormick, $780, Jefferson, o., $50;
Georgetown, new building, 81, 0OO when occupied
$1,000; Stevens, 200; Chamberlain, $3.50; Rhees
S240; John F. Cook, $40; Third street school,
$40; LovejOy, $3.50: A. Bowen and Church $3.50:
RANDALL, $780, Brook 800: sweeps for schools in
Washington and Georgetown, for each school
room, 81 per month for cleaning, making fires,
scTubDtnR, washing windows and keeping out
houses clear; sweeps for the county schools s.,
when they have but one room in charge, and IS
extra for each additional room per month which
they have in charge. The committee was directed
to prepare and forward its report to the Commits
sioners at once. The board then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
LANDLORD AND TENANT CASE.
Bowen vs.. Xhaalar.

This case, recently decided by Justice Walter,
raises question involving the construction OF the
acts Of Congress regulating the respective rights
and duties Of landlords and tenants in this Dis.
trict never before submitted for judicial determi.
nation. Wheeler rented from the plaintiff Bowen,
for one year, house No. 1885 Ninth street north.
west, at monthly rental Of 40, TO be paid on the
first day OF every month until the end Of the time
specified. Wheeler In q written agreement cove.
nanted to pay said rent, and further promised
that, In default on his part TO iulhll any OF the
terms OF said agreement, said Bowen might,
upon I'VE days notice TO him, declare the lease at
premises In question. Wheeler made default IN
the payment OF tho Tent for February, and at his
solicitation Bowen delayed giving him notice 70
tiee thus given was dl5regarded by Wheeler, and
Bowen entered proceedings on the 4th Instant DO.
ss sIs IS w S 70 fSEa1 PSs'sUS o. The
tachment on the goods and ehAttelG OF said
Wheeler 10 make the amount OF the rent for the
previous month, then 0 full month In arrears.
Under the latter proceedings the goods were
seized, and. upon dehult on the part OF Wheeler,
were condemned and ordered TO be sold. Under
the aforementioned proceeding for o writ OF resti.
tutiop, Wheeler, by HIS attorney, put IN q plea
that, judgment having been rendered IN BoWen's
favor IN the attaehment proceeding, he lBoWen)
was satisfied under the law, and that since the
reason upon which his action was based had
ceased to exist, this action ought not to prevails
that the two proceedings were Inconsistent with
ported; and that finally, BY getting judgment in
the attachment proceeding, the notice to move
The justice held tEat both proceedings were ad-
missible that they were not inconsistent with
each other, and that (there being no express act
Of waiver) by the attachment proceeding Bowen
had mot waived any Of his rights under the agree
ment in question. 1t will be noticed that the at
tachment was levied for rent month in arrear
ings. Mr.. VIM. G.. Henderson for plaintiff and
Mr. J. Carter Marbury Tor defendant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
METROPOLITAN N. z. CHURCH.
Tho Annual EnIa Of Paw


Tho annual sale OF peWs In the Metropolitan
NJ. L. church, corner Ct Four.Rnd.a.hAIf and O
streets northwest, Rev. J. p. Newman pastor,
took place In the church edIhee last night. The
attendance was large, and for 0 shoTE time the
bidding spirited but after the choice seats had
been disposed Of the call on sales was slow and
met with few takers. The sale was for those
peWs not having been permanently disposed Of
and on which there was an annual rental In I'D.
dition TO the premium paid last night. The sale
braced all the pews In the church excepting g.
The secretary, MI. 7. L. TullOck, announced
that since the plat had been prepared three Of
holders. and would consequently be marked out
Of the list offered for sale. Mr.. Wash. d. Will
liams was the auctioneer, and cried the sale to
started of with the frst choice at a bid or go,
which gradually Increased until II reached s58
and was knocked down to Rev. q. d. Cheno With,
The sale was continued, as follows: T, ]. La
Zenby S43, pew IS; s. s. Blackferd, SIS, pew 1888;
J. W. Matchett, $3.50 pew 10; o. d. Barrett, SIS,
pew los: ]. F. Wollard, $3.50, pew so: g. F. Lam
born, S22 50, pew IS; s. J. Fsgue, 1880, pew 0;
J. F. Cake, 81. so, pew 81; W. B. Noses. E22 Sol
pew 40; Wilber ClearY, S225O, pew a; Cutta &
W. F: GaPen, sl5, pew y: W. H. Narrower, SO,
pew 10; John Syphley, $40, pew s5; Will & Fort,
sl4, pew 81; NJ. A. Tappan, sl4, pew ~; A. W.
Gn1qi Sis PeW. Ia Is C an ~ pew IS0
pew Is; T. q. Fullerton, 81, pew IO3; q. A. Bias,
sett, So pew 1888; J. F. Fulton $40, pew is; NJ. NJ,
kAW1E lR,u 81 h, pew 81; a. Snow sl2 paw 9s
pew 8; I. N. Naudain, So pew q; Mrs. S. ]. Sta
pier, IS, pew 4; M. d. Months, IS, pew Isl; NJ @.
Baxter, %, pew 12s; L. A. Sinssbaugb, 50, pew
pew 90; w. T. Atkins, IS. 50, pew II; ]. r. Trim,
9ieS, Il, pew 49,; a. W, Eastlaek, Ss pew l27; ].
b. Kellogg, $3.50, peE IS:
small as not 10 be worthy of note.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
Nav Festival.

Instead o! the customary children's ball, Prof
Sheldon intends early in May having an annual
examination at the National theatre, the princI.
pal feature Of which will be the production Of
the spectacular ballet of "Cinderella" 10 all its
splendor, with real ponies, golden chariot, mag
nifcent scenery, &c, the principal characters
being taken BY the juvenile pupils of the Pro-
fessOr. As the children of some Of our most sub
stantial citizens attend the academy, no doubt
the entertainment will prove q grand success.
During the grand ballroom scene the following
programme viii be Introduced:
Grand march by forty pupils, led by the Prince
and Cinderella: Scarf dance by twenty misses;
Madr.gals of Spain by eight misses: La GItanar
by three missef; Pas de Tampa, Craeovienne;
Irish jig by two misses; La Sylphide, TarantelIs,
Chinese dance by two masters; Hornpipe, High
land hng; La Ariel, Pas de Danube; Pas Sly
rtenne by two misses; La Zingarella by eight
misses: La Bayadere medley, Lit; the Princes
set; Pedro's set: the old Bachelors set; Grand
Cinderella waltz and glide.
At the termination the annual distribution of
gold and silver medals will take place. Cards of
admission can only be procured at the academy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
TERRIBLE DEsTITUTIoY.
Ahead Child Unburied .or Four Day


A gentleman we'll known, though visiting in
the city, few days ago was accosted on Pennsyl-
vania avenue by a miserably-cIaI woman, who
asked aims. The gentleman questioned her, and
drew from her the confession that she had dead
and unburIed child at home, and she was beg
gIng money with which to bury 1t. Her appear
ance as ii born lady, and her terrible suffer
ings, induced the gentleman TO go with her. She
led bin TO her home, on Capitol Hill. in the
vicinity of the navy yard. She was living in a
shanty alone. There was neither food nor fire 10
the house, and there he found the dead body of
her child, which she assured him had been dead
four days. which was then in an advanced stage
Of decomposition. The lady, for such she is, was
reluctant to tell all the facts in the case. but he
inferred that some, at least, Of her neighbors
knew OF her eXtremities and her Affections, but
failed TO lend helping hand. He gave her all
the money he had, and the child was buried.
Both the gentleman and the lady desire secrecy
TO be maintained; and no good can come Of
making the names public, they are withheld.
The case is nevertheless true, and is sad CON-
mentary upon private benevOlenee, and upon the
efforts to seek out and alleviate poverty and suf
ferIDg, which We hear So much about. Whenever
it can be Of use the whole facts will be made
public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
DISTRICT NOTES.
The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Nuis-
anne-Inatrnntinns IN Markat Mnrtnrn

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Euis-
snee-InstructiOns to Market Masters.
Engineer HOxie has instructed market masters
that all rents must be collected monthly 10 ad-
vance and psrties who refuse to pay their stall
rent mus: be summarlly erected from them. He
also directs that all Rrrearages be collected at
Oncs and that list Of those who refuse TO pay be
transmitted to his ONCE, giving name and resi-.
dsnce.
The committee Of citizens appointed at the
meeting at llerlurth's hall. on FOHr.and.a-halT
street, last Thursday night, consisting OF Messrs
Bamhergcr, Bacon, KldWell. L0sano and VonelH
70 wait on the District Commissioners, met at the
ONCE Of the latter at one o'clock yesterday az or
noon, and Mr.. BamberRer made q statement Of
the whole matter at issue, recittnR In detail the
experience he had IN the suit against the Blltl.
more and Potomac Railroad Company In tho po.
nee court, ana unlimited all the pspSrs he held
bearing on the case, among them the Upialoa Of
Judge Smell and copy Of the permit given by
tie Board Of Public Works 70 use the frame depGt
erected by the Government on Maryland ayeaue
between Ninth and Tenth streets. He rsclIed the
grievances Of the property owners, as already al.
luded 10 IN the report OF the melting which was
held on TLurtday night last. Commissioners
keteham and Phelps listened atteutVely TO ali
they had 70 say, and receiving their papers prOa-
ited - review the case anew and give them IN
answer after careful examination as 10 where
the power is vested, Mr.. Ketcham remarked that
u the Board OF Public Works had the power 20
give the railroad any facilities in the streets not
authorized in their charter aud against law, the
CothLlssloners certainly have the power TO revoke
kuch permission. He inquired II that company
lag any other freight depot in this city, and was
informed that II had no other except these two
avenues ana that there are nVe separate tracks
taxing up me entire width Of Maryland avenue
except about IS feet OF carriageWay on the norm
side. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
RECEIVER As BAD AS THE THIEF.

Arrest OF Frank Allen and His Confederates.
The store OF Mr.. D. L. Dutrow, conner Of Tenth
and streetE, was broken into on the nigh! OF the
9th instant and rubbed o! two buckets aud oD =.
trEtn Of butter. worth about si2 Some e9
nights after It happened Officer Breen arres I'd a
EVtoricus coIored thief, named Frank a Ian on
suspicion, and while taking him to t a station
Allen resisted and assaulted Officer ,c,o, IN his
attempt 10 search him. The charg ,ooainst him
in he Police Court was for resis tnW and assafI-
for actiUn Of the grand jury.
Suspeciiug Frank as 6eir ( the butter thief
warrants were Issued to sesr Ell some OF his haunts
hey nT Two See one Kept by s. Clair
kept by cOl6red mar named Robert Johnsoa in
what is known as IN Row, where they found a
Allen for S., Wor. III $40 At another place they
found one OF TIE buckets and the hrkin lost By
Ar. DetroE.. St. Clair Burley aud Bob johnson
were arTes led by Lieut.. SkiPpon's officers on Sat
GEuay afternoon on the charge Of receiving stolen
S"Gds, and gave bond for their appearance in the
Police Court.
ing Oh the charge OF receiving stolen property,
and pleaded not guilty. Ohicer Dinsmore test-
fed 10 searching the premises Of defendant on a
warrant and fndn g about five pounds of butter,
which Burley confessed having purchased for 70
cents and two drinks, and said he purchased It Of
a cOlOTed man who was with Frank Allen. Mr..
Dutrow was called, but could not swear that the
butter recovered was his: so Burley was dis
missed. Robert johnson was then arrai2nea on
the same charge, and pleaded not guilty. Mr..
Gu,row testified to losing the butter, and de-
scrihcd the packages, which he recognized.
Sergeant Acton testified that he recOved one Of
the buckets IRON Shields house. Shields stated
10 him that he was present when Bob Johnson
bought the butter from Frank Allen, paying a
for IL. Witness recovered two large rolls from
from Shields. the same kind of butter recovered
from st. Clair Burley. Shields testified that
johnson gave him the bucket of butter to keep
for him. Lieut.. SkippOn eorrOborated the test-
Bony OF Sergeant Acton. Johnson asked to make
a statement, but the court said 1t was not neces-
sary, and said here was a well-known thief offer
ing a package OF good batter at much below its
value. This fact should have carried with it sus-
picIUn that il was wrong transaction. He lined
johnson SO or sixty days in Jail; appealed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
A QUERY.
The Howard Law Alumni Arsi

To the Editor Of the National Republican.
SIR: our tmpartiRlItV in the Howard JJoiyer-
Eity law alumni czsa, Of public interest common.
surate with that seat Of learning, induces me to
PROFOUND question.
Let us suppose an equally impartial and scrutf-
MIXING public should even concede all the we'll
is the cause Of their treatment of Mr.. Straker.
was their action legal and dignifed, and will
not an impartial and unprejudiced public hold
the unpleasant but necessary and irresistible
CONCLUSION" as an affair Of plot and scheme
against young man who has worked nObly for
the elevation Of his race and the common good?
The act OF voting for oneself Is under some
circumstances not Onlytdignihed, but COURAGEOUS,
1t is especially so when men cUnspire to put Their
cause. II is said that on the irst balloting some
body voted twice, and when this was discovered
Mr.. StraEer was put in nomination a second
time. and again elected. The 'undignifed" act
II committed, which is made the cGHSG cdusans
is matter solely Of taste and will not offset the
Illegal act OF electing the successful candidate.
H. when President Of the United States is
Icing voted for, he, as citizen, votes for an
elector who votes for him, does not the President
VIC ior himself? But this is a most transparent
sIee, ana not solid enough to blind the eyes Of
iE Ia guoLc rom seeing through the envy under.
Saps f ~. no IS president now but the gentle
ne Ne LLsf put In nomination by the opposition
~ VDGIe MI De elected when a majority Of those
W. 5uPpSEted Mr.. Straker were present many
from Ibe naHs since LEFT the city were absent
,bs .oTtny Of note that nobody tells that at
oy The chair was made unanimons At tbe sr,rares
.,oH VI Ftoi LangstOn, acting chairman, and
hnlteo IN BY all, as The minutes Show. '-N
'V0Es' FAIR PLAY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
The LATE MAJOR TRZICIAK.
Tribute of Respeet 10 ais Msmorv,


A meeting of the clerks in the Fifth Auditors
Office was held in the office Of the auditor yester-
day, at 8 O'clC ok, when the following action was
had In relation to the death Of Major John
Trziciak, deceased, for many years clerk in said
office.
Mr.. ]. B. Mann, in the absence Of the auditor,
(which was unavoidable, was elected chairman,
and George Cowie, secretary. Amer statement
OF the object OF the meeting by the chairman and
some very appropriate remarks by him and Col.
CoWie, the following resolutions were unanl.
m0usly adopted:
to, and in the death Of our telloW-clerk, Major
John Trzieiak, recognize the act Of an All-wlse
Providence.
Resolved, That in his death this once has lost a
kind-hearted, worthy and efficient felloH-clerk,
one to whom the appeal Of the poor and needy
was never made in vain for advice and assistance,
and his wife o kind and affectionate husband.
Resolved, That as Q mark Of respect we will
attend his funeral.
Res0lred, That an engrossed copy of these resO-
lutiOns be sent to his widow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
Death Of a well.Kpovn citiz.n.

The many friends of Colonel VIM. d. BeaIl will
regret to learn that he died yesterday OF his resi-
dence on West street, Georgetown. Col. BeaIl
was enjoying good health until few days past,
when he fell from a street car and received in
juries which resulted in his death. Hew one of
the Oldest and most esteemed citizens of George
town, having been resident In that city for about
nifty years. He was q native of Rhode island and
moved from that State to Georgetown. During
various departments of the Government but has
OF late years lived in retirement. He was ever an
active advocate Of the interests Of Georgetown,
community. He was in the seventy. second year
Of his age.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
Auction Sales To-day.

by .. II. " dIHtI.
At O'Clock, valuable real estate situate in the
county Of Washington, and being part Of s. p.
Browns subdivision Of Mount Pleasant.
At 4:30 O'Clock, valuable real estate on Four
teenth street, between P and Samson streets.
By Latimer Cleary:
At 4:30 O'Clock, valuable unimproved property.
at 10 o'clock, large assortment Of furniture,
carpets and clothing.
BY Wash. B. Williams:
At 5 o'clock, valuable improved property on q
street, near Fourteenth street northwest.
At 10 O'Clock, f1ne lot Of dry goods, percales,
dress linens, ribbons, fancy goods, notions, sc.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 o'clock, miscellaneous stock of furniture,
sewing machines, largo lot Of books, oil paint
ings, &c.
By H. +. Zimmerman Son:
At 1880 O'Clock, one fine rep psrlor set, solid
walnut whatnot, sc.
By Thos. Downing:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. ia Bridge street, large
collection Of household furniture,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
The ARREST AT THE CAPITOL.
How Shall the Dignity Of the Law be Main
tsiuedl

Stephen Wally, the colored boy arrested in the
Capitol on Saturday last Tor the grave offence OF
ratting two little sticks in the august hearing Of
a Capitol policeman-a full account OF which was
given in the Communication Of simon" in TRE
REPUBLICAN Of yesterday morning-was brought
into the Police Court before the court opened
The officer who filed the complaint against the
boy consulted with Mr.. Gordon, the assistant
District attorney for the District of Columbus
and the conclusion arrived at was that it was a
United States case, and not an offence within the
jurisdiction Of the District Of Columbia. The
Ofcer was evidently quite willing to be rid of any
further Odium of the matter, and very wisely
withdrew his charge, and the boy was dismissed.
The following is a copy of letter sent to police
headquarters with the boy:
U. S. CAPITOL. March 90 Is7j
To Li,UtfHGTtt in charge gt Police StTfiOH:
This cOlOred man was to-day arrested for dis
orderly conduct in the Capitol building. l send
him to you Tor safe-keeping until Monday, at
which time the proper witnesses will appear
against him at Police Court.
Very respectfully. J. A. CHAPMAN,
In charge Third Relay U. ). Capitol Police.
The whole proceeding reflects very little credit
upon the officers who made the arrest, and shows
the importance of discriminating between a YiO-
latiCn Of law and JhOughtless playful offence
against the dignity Of Capitol policeman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23

Last evening, about nine o'clock, while Mr..
Andrew Gleason was driving his horse, Fenian
Boy, he attempted TO make a short turn In trout
OF the st. Marc hotel, and as a result upset the
buggy. The horse Immediately started of, when
Mr.. g. was thrown heavily on the street, stun
ming him for a few moments and breaking his
after receiving the attention of DIR. Toner he was
conveyed to his residence. The animal ran for
some distance before being stopped, and sue
ceeded in making a complete wreck OF the buggy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
THE ms AND OUTS OF LIFE.
Marriage Licenses and Divorce Cases YsItsr.

The marrIags.lIcense docket made but small
show yesterday. The following licenses we're 70.
corded: Hugh Heath 10 Mary Baker, Jordan
Johnson to Elizabeth HemsIey.
Tie divorces, which were as follows eIuaIed
the marriages; Annie W, Silly nee WeIsenbOrne
was relieved by decree Of the Equity Court, yes
terday, from whatever legal obligations were con
tracted by her marriage TO Horace W. SIIby She
was married 10 Silby In 1873, by Rev. Samuel
Norris, and he LETT in August, 1873, when Il was
resident in PhiladelphiR. The decree decIares
the marriage null and void.
Mary l.. TOWne obtained q decree OF divorce
from Edward ID. TOTne. The bill lie based upon
allegation Of habltuRl drunkenness The decree
gives Mrs. T0Wne the custody Of the children and
SOB ner month allmOnY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23
TROFFkD DEAD.
An Inquest Deemed Unnecessary.

Yesterday morning. about 80 o'clock, Mr.. 10
seIE f Ashley. clerk in the Third Auditors
once Of the Treasury Department, dropped dead
al his rooms, No. lOlG Z street northwest, whilst
preparing to take breakfast at the Irving house
awaited nCugh:. US death had been almost in
s;anianoUus. The deceased was about fOaty-tWo
years Of age. and apparently in good health up
10 the time Of his demise. He was single man.
and brother Of Mr.. George h. Ashley, of the
hrm OF Davis y Ashley. shoe dealers, corner of
Twelfth and streets. The coroner being nOti-
he'd. deemed an inquest unnecessary, death having
TesulIed :rOm natural causes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-23

The grand masquerade and fancy dress BALI
given last night at Masonic Temple by the choir
Of the Washington Hebrew congregation was a
brilliant affair, and was largely attended. The
costumes Of the different characters were COM
plete and well selected. Good music was IN at
tendance, and dancing was continued until the
wee sma' hours. The committee, consisting Of
NessTs. n. Cohen, s. Herman. s. Goodman, b.
Gurdorf, J. GUtthelf, !. J.. BlOut, A Adler, W.
Wolf and X. King, were untring in their efforts
" ma re the Occa sion pleasant,