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BOARD OF HEALTH.
Vital misunderstanding Ordinances

VIAL MISUNDERSTANDING UrQ1nanCeS.
The Board Of Health met at their rooms last
evening; Dr. q. q. Cox, president, in the chair.
DR.. Cox, from the sanitary police committee,
reported upon the charges made against DR.. Lit
tie for neglect of duty. They were not we'll
founded, and should be dismissed. Adopted.
The committee appointed to report the quali6-
cations to be demanded of candidates for official
positions under the board, as well as those al
ready In the service, presented the follow
ing: The age of the candidate shall not
exceed fifty years: he shall be possessed Of
sound physical health and active habits;
moral character and courteous department;
the candidate shall possess Q good general
formed upon such subjects as he may be called
upon to consi6e er in the performance Of his ocial
duties, and shall be competent to present, when-
ever called upon, an Intelligent written or verbal
The Register submitted his statement Of NOR.
tality for the week ending July n, which shows:
colored 3; female, Q; minors, male, white, II; 70,
male 70; male, colored, 10; female 20. Or this
number were one month old, and IS under one
United states, 2 Of Ireland and of England.
The principal causes Of death were, scarlatinA, /;
xhO0pingSougn, 4; typhoid fever, 9; Intermittent
um, y, lnanition, 2; marasmus, Q; phthisI pull.
monalii, 10. The mortality Of the District Of %.
ipmoia for the week ending July = waIs more
annumi tS per cent. Of the deaths were from
Eomotie diseases, 20 from constitutional, - from
local, from deyelopmentAl, and ! from violence.
Tho rate OF mortality Of the white population was
23.6l per 1000 per Annum, while the mortality Of
the coored population was I6.&e per 1000 for the
same period. The rate Of increase Of the white
population by brthI over deaths was Isl per loooi
while the decrease OF the soloTed population BY
deaths over births was l1.te per 1000 per Annuu.
For the Same period there were 10 marriages,
white !, colored 8. Births 50 whites, male, 2s,
female Is; colofed, male, II, female, T.
The frame building and premises situated In
alley IN rear Of llls Sixteenth street northwest
wefo declared nuisance, and the health oficer
was ordered 70 Abate the same.
The contract OF Mr.. Uldberg as apothecary 10
the poor was abrogated at his request.
M. Marbury, from the finance committee, re-
ported number Of billsi which were approved
The ordinance passed May Is, In relation TO
Water.closets, was amended BY inserting the
words "and all ater-closets located within and
being part OF any such house or building not
provided with proper sewer traps, 80 10 prevent
the return and escape Of noxious gases and Of.
fensive odors from any public or private sewer
connected Herewith"
DR.. Cox made q statement In regard 10 an
article that appeared in Q city paper concerning
the showing OF insane paupers into Maryland
He said bis letter was written as an Individual,
and the Board Of Health had nothing whatever
70 DO with IT, and were In no way consulted IN tho
writing OF the communication.
The board then adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-07-31
Religious q. Il. c. A. Services.

Added to the secular and literary work Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, their Sab
bath services, held at such hours as do not con-
hict with regular church services, are exceedingly
well devised and Of real beneft. Besides the work
At the various mission stations and benevolent
institutions, bible-resding service Is held at 4
O'Clock, at the rooms; young mems and ladies'
meeting At O'Clock; an open-air meeting, corner
of Seventh street and PennsylVsnia avenue, at 7
At the rooms, at s O'Clock. This night service is
held only during the season that the churches are
closed on Sabbath evenings Added to these are
in the evening, and at o'clock daily, during th Q
year.
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them, it was decided TO remove the body 10 his
late residence, No. Sle Pennsyivania avenue, the
boarding house Kept By Mr; and MIS- Salter. Ae;
inquirins FOR the isndisdy, made known the object
Of his visit-permission 70 have the body brought
immsdiateiy to To- Baltimore The lsndisdy saw
no SERIOUS DIRECTION,
but the landlord (s cadsyerouslookings second
hand dealer) did. In Q whining voice ne said !:
"Well, sir, 1 had rather not have him brought
matter. j advised that woman 70 60 to her hus-
band, and sent her out Of the house. knew
there would be trouble.n
~Why, about three weeks ago she went 70 her
husband, but came back In two days. did my
The TREND expressed some doubt shout there
being any Christianity In the house, aud proceeded
up stairs, accompanied BY the reporter, 70 see
Mrs. Frawner, who occupies rear room In the
She was found quietly seated in her room with
o couple Of friends. As soon rs he laid hts eyes
ssnd sucn % women M are d. not worth one iis She % S
little above the medium height, with irregular
features, black eyes and hair, 8 prominent chin,
she Locked the reverse Of attractive; In fact, she
looked Just what she evidently is
BAD WOMAN.
As We entered the room the announcements was
made, "Kennard 10 deadr' s'When did he die7''
"About seven o'clock" Then there was hellow
cry, show Of grief, and the exclamation, ''Oh,
my God, what shall I doln The paroxysm soon
passed, and she asked 9 question or Two as to
what was to be done, and begged that the body
be brought there prior to interment. Passing
from her reom In the rearwe went to his quarters
q pleasant room In the front. II had hardly been
reached before she asked, .Did he make any dis
position Of his thingsf" ayes" answered the
gentleman "He directed that his debts be paid,
and what was left given TO his SON. HAnd
he left nothing TO mefn '.Nothing." "Not even
good pye3" Not even good byeP' She
evidently regretted the question, and q sharp
shadow Of pain passed over the features ~ she
thought what her acts had caussd-one man in
an untimely grave, another in prison call an
accused murderer, and she cared for by neither.
The conversation was then interrupted BY the
appearance Of the landlord, uhs inquired BY
what authority we were In the room. He evi-
IDENTIFY did not like the crowd; was afraid that
they might take somsthing. 1t did not take long
to quiet him, and then, with an uucomplimentary
reference to his actions and his attempt 10 shield
himself behind his again repeated "Chris-
tian man" phrase, he was requested to have all
the property belonging to Mr.. Eennard prepared
for moving In the morning; and we len with the
opinion that Salter was not best landlord In the
National Republican., 1875-07-31
THE o'coNNELL CENTENARY.
Meeting Of the commIttss-No Orator a. YET
Mayor Kelley DefendG HImGeli

mayor Aelley Oelenul 6im2eh
The committee Of fourteen who were appointed
BY The late convention OF the Catholic societies
the District TO make arrangements for the proper
celebration Of the centennial anniversary Of the
birth Of Daniel O'ConnsII met last evening, at
Saengerbund hail. corner Of Eighth and streets;
Captain J. p. Barrett, the chief marshal, In the
chair, and Mr.. O'ConnOr secretary.
Major M. E. Urell, from the subcommittee on
Benjamin. General Babcock's assistant. and thai
that gentleman informed them that there was no
doubt they could have the use Of the Smithsonian
letter TO General Babcock on the SUBJECT, which
the committee had done, and were now awaiting
reply.
MI o'Connor, from the committee on speakers.
reported that he hs / informed Mayor Kelley, OF
Richmond, Of his Sc ecton az Of the orators Of
the occasion, and received q reply from Mr.
heney, which was read; It eulogiZes o'OonnelI
as an lrishman and Churchman, and he (Mr
heiieyl oeiends bis sctlop in attending the late
9a1Sus. gwen by Englishmen sojoufning near
aaeImono, In honor Of the Queens birthday, by
Skauns Ihht Oamel O'Connell, in Is21, presented
to HGeorge ", one Of the most debauched Mon
archs that ever sat on the English throne - q
Captain Barrett reported that he lad vaitsd
on the Rev. Father Boyle and notified him OF his
selection as principal orator. Father Boyle stated
present under medical trestmentI and 6is pSvs, y
clans forbid him to even preach in his own chufch
when the weather was warm.
After considerable discussion, in which nearly
all the members participated, the subject OF the
selection Of an orator was referred 70 the sub
committee OF arrangements
The following communication from gentle
man not . member Of the committee was received
read and referred to the committee on grounds:
"To add eeiGt to our demonstration, permit me 10
suggest another feature which we had forgotten,
viz: There are thirty-two counties In Ireland, III
would be appropriate to fire of thirty-tWo guns
tesnnonl at sunrise while the bells are ringing
and at night while the GRAFTON Is being delivered
to ire on seventy-tWo guns for the seventy-tWo
years Of his mortal life. Let rs make IL such an
affair as to eclipse all preceding demonEtratIons
In the District Of Columbia, as we shall never wit
ness another centenary Of this champion OF free
dom. Don't stand on cost, The occasion Is too
grand TO only half do It. Irish patriotism Is as
this earth"
In consequence of the grounds where the speak.
ing 10 70 take place not being decided upon. the
programme for the route Of march could net h
drawn up. The matter was referred to the proper
committee, with instructions TO publish tie line
Of msrch In the daily papers -o ---'
After transacting some unimpsrtant business.
the committee adjourned. --''''
National Republican., 1875-07-31
THE LABoRERs.
They Want TO Rsorganils tie Board Of AUDI

They Want 70 Rsorganize the Board Of Audit.
Yesterday Q delegation Of ten colored laborsrs,
headed By George Stewart, waited upon Commis.
sioner Keteham and asked for an interview, which
was granted. The object Of the call was made
apparent, when Stewart presented 0 printed copy
Of the windy resolutions adopted by the mass
meeting Of last Tuesday, demanding the removal
clerk In the board OF audit, ho., &c. The spokes.
man stated 10 Commissioner Ketcham that there
had been found 70 be due Contractor Adams some
league with Adams 70 defraud them out Of their
wages, and they had called 70 AK the CommiI.
sioner TO dismiss them forthwith. Commissioner
found, upon the examination Of Mr.. Adams 90
counts, anything due the interests Of the laborers
power TO dismiss, or in any manner interfere with
the ONCE Of the board Of audit, it being an on.
tirely Independent body. The delegation retired,
apparently not very well pleased with their visit
National Republican., 1875-07-31
HEPTAsOPHs.
Ths ssyen Wi1e Man,

At . regular meeting Of KaI-el-Ko-az Con clave
No. 8, held in their hall on Thursday evening,
July %, the following oHieers were installed for
the ensuing term BY VIM. II. Padgett, r,Who has
been commissioned Ephor for this District: W
chancellor, John White; L. Archon, q. T. Jones;
w. Provost, 5. L. Studley; X. Scribe, R.T webbj
PrelAte, d. Taggart; InG. General, y. BelGhaw;
Herald, George EntI; Warder, s. L. Davis; Sen,
tinel, VIM. II. PadROtt, sh An invitation hal
been extended 70 the ConciRve by the Baltimore
brethren 20 visit them, and Il 10 the intention 70
DO 90 ~ m carly day ~ possible. new regalia
has been ordered for the ConelAve, and II is ex.
pected Il will be received in . few days
National Republican., 1875-07-31
vICToRY-HA! HA!

A"Keg on Ice" for the Boys Last Night.
very exciting game Of base ball was played
yesterday afternoon on the Crsighton's grounds
for the championship between tn" "Comique Nine"
and the Honorary Members" Of the Creighton
club, which was won by the fermer to the tune of
q to 16. On account Of being late only seven In
nings were played. Heavy batting was done by
Rice, Welch, Hollahsn, Canty and Birch, Of the
Comique, and Scott Moore and Gerhardt, Of the
"Creights," )" and all the fielding was done by Jake
Budd, who caught fine fly in the centre field.
The following Is the score:
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Auotion salss To-Day,

By Edwin J. Sweet;
At $50 o'clock, improved property on X street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets southwest.
BY Wash B. Williams
At 10 o'clock, general Assortment Of household
furniture.
By Thomas Dowling:
At6o'clOck, valuable wharf property In George
town.
AZ 10 o'clock, large lot Of household furniture.
At II o'clock, Q large collection Of fancy and
singing birds.
National Republican., 1875-07-31
ACCIDENT AT THE GAS co.'s WHARF.
Three Colorsd Msn Injured.

About noon yesterday, OF the Washington Gas
Light Company's wharf, foot Of @ street north.
west, where the coal used In manufacturing gas
is being hoisted In large iron buckets from the
canal-boats beneath, and unlosded ct Q height Of
20 feet into cars run on tresseling, one Of the
buckets, with 700 pounds Of large lump Ouuber.
below on the heads Of three colored men, named
Samuel McReever, Joseph johnson and David
Hall, employed IN hosting and loading the
ably, especially McKsever, who was picked up
and carried TO his home IN an insensible con
dition BY the assistant superintendent, Mr..
Smith. Medical attendance was immediately
summoned, and DR.. Penrod, who dressed Nc.
KeeYers wounds, found no bones broken, but
large punctured and confused wounds OF the
scalp and face, besides part of an ear torn of
and severe bruises about the shoulders. The
other two men were not 90 seriously hurt.
National Republican., 1875-07-31
I.nafars In thu Parks

The several parks Of the city are now IN beau.
tiful condition, and are visited daily BY numbers
Of ladies and children who fnd delight In loiter-
ing about the shady walks and playing on the
green sward. There is, however, cause Of seri.
Gus complaint in the manner in which all the
seats are monopolized By regular gang Of loaf.
ers, who get possession Of them In the morning
and retain them until late In the evening. TO the
exclusion Of ladies and children. This has become
positive nuisance, and unless some method can
authorities 10 remedy IT, the % ats may % well be
removed.
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spscialtiss and Recent Additions.

Specialize and Recent Additions.
Blue Yacht Cloth Suits.
Bathing Suits.
swimming Suits and Trunks.
Perfectly Fitting Shirts, White and Colored.
Paris Suspenders.
Yachting Shirts and Pants.
Hunting and Fishing Suits 10 order.
Fine Jean and Linen Drawers.
Bordered Handkerchiefs.
Outfits for Travellers. .--
GEO. O. HExEIse, 40 Seventh street.
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unuaaFa ZatN %

The above will be the title Of new sight.pags
weekly Newspaper, which will make its hrst sp.
pearance In this city about August 10, under tho
editorial care Of Mr.. Galdus Theman. Il will
eschew politics entirely and, In addition TO news
will pay is attention 20 the discussion Of art,
ised contributors are some Of the best known OF
the German writers Of the country, and with the
psarsnce In which he proposes u shall be pre-.
tented, tho UHssTs zstf cannot but be success.
National Republican., 1875-07-31
Sunday School Exhibition

Under the auspices Of the Sabbath schools at
Point-oER Rocks, Nd, an exhibition was held in
that village on Thursday evening, the 18th inst.
The recitations and singing by the children were
very ereditabIe, and showed that they had been
well trained by their indefatigsble superintend-
ent, BeHj. ID. Chambers. This gentleman is enti-
tied to much credit for his earnest efforts in behalf
of the children of his neighborhood. During the
evening George A. Roberts, ESQ.,, of Washington,
IN ha
National Republican., 1875-07-31
ARREST OF THIEVES.
. Work Of the Detectives.

Yesterday morning Detectives Ooomss and sar-
gent arrested two colored men named Peter Gar.
rett, alias Indian Tom, and Charles Churchill,
charged with the burglary Of store on Twelfth
street northwest. Both these men are old offend
ers. each having served several terms for daring
robberies, and the former only having been few
weeks released from the penitentiary. They were
locked up ct headquarters 10 await the action Of
the Police court this morning. Detectiye OooInes
also arrested marine named Ward Go1ler,
propsry ~ msn nns pssd Rpisy sn empio1se of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The same on
Ger arrested Q man yesterday morning for the
,sIeeny o. 9 lot Of harness from George 7. Rider.
he was held for hearing.
National Republican., 1875-07-31
WASHINGTON GIRLS ABROAD.
A New Seminary Started by Them at Lsba.
non Springs, New York.

non pprlngt, new fork.
Among other things Of which Washington has
reason TO be proud are the foster children which
she has sent out from her public and private
schools. or this latter class we have Just been
reminded BY pleasing ineidentof an illustration
In two young ladies, educated In Q private semi.
nary here, whose sttsinments and present position
afford the best proof Of the superiority Of their
original training, and give their Alma Mater the
most abundant occasion TO say, In pointing TO
them, as Cornella did, "These are my jewelsn
The young ladies whom this city may thus claim,
By adoption OF least, % among her brightest lew.
els are the Misses Hattie p. and Bessie NJ Wood,
who, having been educated here In the seminary
OF Miss Sarah Wood, hsEs themselves become
educators, and After Q most successful course Of
female instruction at Hudson have established o
similar Institution OF Lebanon Springs, Oolumb ba
county, New York. The building 10 entirely new,
OF the most superb architecture, situated In the
midst Of the most enchanting scenery, In region
oi perfect heglthiulness, and surrounded with the
best society that such m Institution can need.
National Republican., 1875-07-31

Umpire, Mr.. Clarke. His ignorance of the DIFF
ference between the home plate and fly ball oc-
casioned some little Inconvenience, but JAKE Budd
was there to correct him, whose eextensive knowl-
edge Of bare ball matters will yet make him o
prominent man in the ball field. It is understood
the Bostons are "looking toward Jake.n