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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12

By b. H. Warner:
At 4 o'clock. lots 4 and s, square 03s running
through from Delaware avenue to First street
west, between South ID and streets; lot I, square
63S, on southwest corner South d street and Del
aware avenue; lot ], square Of o43, on South H
street, between Half street west and Canal street,
lot s, square 693, on Canal street, naar South Z
street; lot Q, square Goa, east side New ersey
ave aue, betvsta D and E streets south; lots %
s1c "a, square 743, In alley between First street
east end New Jersey avenue, and NJ and N
streets southeast.
At o'clock, lot numbered four, a. in In square
No. four hundred and eighty nine (4S9.)
At $50 O'Clock, lot No. 10, in square No. SOS.
At $50 o'clock, uninproyed property on South
F street. between Third and Four-snd- a. half
streets west.
At $50 O'Clock, tWo-stOry brick house, No. 1Il7
New Jersey avenue.
Ate O'Clock, very valuable business property
No 462 Pennsylvania avenue south side beEWe IN
Four 3 half and Sixth streets northwest.
By Thomas Bowling:
AT 10 and 7:30 O'Clock, at store No. 3l4 Seventh
street northwest, the entire stock Of goods.
At o'clock, unimprOved property on the west
side Of New Hampshire aVe1ue, near the corner
Of NJ street northwest.
By Wash. B. Williams:
At O'Clock, valuable improved and unim-
proved real estate belonging to the estate OF the
late Anon Green.
At O'Clock, ali Of lots Nos 81 and IS, in square
Nc. II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
THE PUBLIC PARKS.

improvement Of the Smithsonian Grounds.
The citizens Of South Washington are greatly
gratihed by the Improvements now being made
in the Smithsonian grounds, under the direction
Of Gen. Babcock. The fence around the entire
grounds has been removed, the south portion
gTrded to q level with the sidewalk on b street
south, trees planted and walks laid out making
altogether very handsome improvement Pc
destrifns Rave been so long accustomed TO tres
pass on the grass in this park that many Of them
pSy no heed TO the new order Of things, aud still
continue TO walk across the grass, wearing paths
IN every direction. Gen. Babcock has called the
attention Of Mayer Richards to this abuse, and
measures are being taken to enforce the law 10
the letter. and should any Of these treSpa3sers be
caught and brought before the Police Court they
police are to X ceVe their instructions IN day or
two, not only IL relation to this park, but to the
public parks generally. Croquet parties on street
Parks will not hereafter be allowed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12

A vote was taken, resulting Is follows: BealI, /;
Wilson Cooke I D. = curtis ,S y; PsssoSSy,
was made unanimous.
Mr.. Curtis returned thanks for the honor con-
paHed ESa aSsd that the vote BE- re
considered. He had private reasons for asking
reconsideration.
Apslostap, p Georgetown, 10; Cooke, H. D., 2;
Georgetown was chosen as the name.
The committee to whom was referred the COM
municstion from the Peabody Library AssOcia-
tion reported fayorably upon It, and Messrs. Cur
It's and Monstt were appointed to confer with
metsrI Dunlop and Hyde, the committee Of the
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Mr.. Hart called up the communication from
Mr.. Mckee, published above. Mr.. II. said, to use
an old saying, he favored giving "ths old man
another chance, that IL, that the two schools
MI. Lloyd did not think the principal had any,
thing to with the matter. 1t laid with the boys.
Mr.. Dyer thought there could not be any
reason for discussion in the matter. There was
MT. French stated that the Esntisnsn Who
gave out the w0rd announced beforehand that
there were two ways to Ipellit.
Mr.. Brooks said the two principals were
anxious for another match, and he favored letting
Mr.. Hart said the gentleman had I1terfered
with the committee on prizes and Examinations
Grammar school, Fourth district, who sat oy the
side Of Mr.; B. F. Lloyd,) and he had been the
cause OF all the trouble.
and 70 king advantage Of gentleman who could
not defend himself, as he was not . member Of
the board.
Mr.. Hart. 81 have as much bravery as the gen.
tleman has and would not have said what aid
had not the gentleman been present"
Mr.. Packard offered . resolution giving the
schools another chance; which Trs ll6p sd.
The board then, at 11:20 p. m, adjourned.
As the members Of the board were about to
q har H. ~
Hart end shaking his ringer IN Mr. HartG
face tald, You are liar, and say it here be-
fore yorr colleagues"
man."
The affair created some stir, but luckily no
blows were struck.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
DISTRICT NOTES.
Market space to be Improved

AIKet bpAce % Dc improved.
An order has been issued for the paving Of alley
in square 44o with cobblstones.
An arrangement has been made for repairing
the inferior concrete payements Of this District,
the cost to be charged to the contractors who have
done the work and payments Withheld thereon.
The District Commissioners have received .
communication from the health of1cer, DR..
X enc, informing them that the Board OF Health
had condemned the vacant space north Of Centre
market. bounded by Pennsylvania and Louisiana
avenues and Seventh and Ninth streets, as pub
lie nuisance, and requesting some action Of the
Commissioners looking towards its abatement.
Tne c1se ives referred TO the chief engineer, with
q request that early action be taken in the
p,emis's. There being question as to title be-
IHern the District and the markethouse CON-
pa9y, II is understood that the Commissioners
will have the space graded, planted and sodded,
the expense to De ps'd by the party in whose
favor the title is found to be vested.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Judge HOod,s Appointmsnt.

TFrOm the Madison owls. state Journal
The appointment Of our old fellow citizen, Thos.
HOOD, ESQ.,, as auditor Of the Supreme, District
and Circuit Courts IN the District Of Columbia Is
announced. Judge Leach, who has occupied this
position, died few days ago, and the supreme
Court has appointed Judge Hood a. his successor
II 10 life position, 80 we understand, and the
salary 10 $4,000 per auuum. Judge Hood Is & man
OF abil1ty, and possesses those genial Qualities
that render Inn very popular In Washington
THIS appointment viii give much satIslaction 10
his friends, not only in Wisconsin, but In All parts
Of the country. We congratulate friend Hood on
hts excaJIeut Iuck " -. =
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
BASE BALL,

Nationals vs.. Esgles-The Former Victorious.
A match game was played yesterday afternoon
en- the Olympic grounds, between the Eagles,
luxor champions, and the Nationals, amateur
champions. Quite . respectable audience. in
GLIDING q goOdly number Of the fairsr dsvOtess OF
the gene, had gathered to witness the contest
between these two representative clubs Of our
eity, The weather was one Of probabilities"
hest Efforts for the occasion. Time was called at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
INFANTICIDE.
A Child stranRlsd to Death.

y OnA4o OLLAhB4ou 70 OodLn'
Coroner Patterson was yesterday morning noti-
ned that Mr.. Burr, residing at No. go 1 street,
had discovered dead female colored infant In the
bathroom Of his house. The doctor repaired 70
the scene, where he found the child, which had
been killed by Q piece Of cord and towel tied
around Its neck. The body was conveyed to the
Seventh precinct station-house, where DR.. Pat
terson held an inquest. The jury returned q YER
dict that the child, which WAS born between mid
night and sunrise this morning, came to jts death
by strangulstlon by her mother, Martha Bell.
On the rendition Of the verdict the coroner Issued
his warrant for the arrest Of the mother and on
Ger Jenifer took her to jail in . carriage The
child was lucled under orders Of the Board of
Health. The girl is but eighteen years OF age,
and had boen employed in Mr.. Burr's family for
nearly year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
FUNERAL SERVICES.
Burial Of Mrs. C. N. Barley

The funeral Of Mrs. q. NJ. Burley, wife Of ]. W.
Burley, financial secretary OF the A. NJ. Z. Con.
nectioD, took place from Union Bethel A. NJ. E.
church yesterday at 10 O'Clock.
NJ. E. Church, and Bishop Talbot OF the Zion
Wesley Connection. Among the elders present
snn Hand1 and other1 ~ RaItinors and
ReTs. Waters, Brown, Hall, Thompson and others
Of this city. Bishop Brown read the Scripture
lesson, lined the opening hymn and offered most
the funeral discourse, choosing for his text l4th
chap. st. John; LIST, I'd end Sd verses. The ser
elusion the large concourse present took leave Of
the remains, after which the cortege was formed
and proceeded to the cemetery, where, after the
recital Of the funeral rVice they were Inferred
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
THE POLICE.
Their Summer Uniforms,


The modification Of order No, 235, made by the
Police Copmissionsrs, and dated February 10,
1871 which required the police to wear their uni
forms while OF duty as well as when on duty,
was promulgated yesterday BY Captain Brock.
Hereafter the members Of the force will be al
lowed to wear citizens clothing between the
hours Of O'Clock 9. m. and p. m, when of duty,
and at other times when desired by special per.
mission. From yesterday oVerceats and belts
were dispensed with, and froek coats used, with
the button at top fastened.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Book Sale This Evening.

Mr.. Bowling, auetioneer, will continue the sale
of books this wednesday, evening, when some
OF the finest works in the collection will be sold
Among these are "Audubons Birds Of America, ~
ter ~ az 's01artsrIH RaXts, sIMieban Hesr ga
Nuttalls Sylvia and Flora Of North America, I"
"Emory's Mexican Boundary Survey" "Perry's
Japan" a lot OF law books, sc. Also, collection
Of rare coins and autographs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Dr.. Pisroe,. eoldsn lrsaisal ni,oovsr

VIII cure cough in one half the time necessary
to cure It with any other medicine; and It does IT.
not by drying 1t mp, but by removing the cause
subduing the irritation and healing the affected
parts. For all cases Of laryngitis, hoarseness,
suppression or loss Of voice. bronchitis, severe
chronic or lingering coughs, It will be found to
surpais any medicine that, has ever before been
medicines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Harmonia Hall.

Brooks and DeVere, Juvenile performers, had .
good house and an AppreciatiVe audience at Har-
nonia hall. The exercises were conducted in .
manner creditable to that Of bigger boys. The
were either Precoclous and original gsnuijes or
else they were frequent visitors to the peanut
galleries Of the opera house. The banjo solo Of
and the clog dance BY Masters Brooks and DsVers
could teach . lesson to older performers. The
whole affair was laughable enough to satisfy the
boys" for their effort to amuse their older friends
Try IL again, boys.
The National Theatre" The Big BONANZA"
A large audience gathered at the National last
night TO laugh over the exceedingly amusing and
admirably acted play of "The Big Bonanza. {"
The play ls brilliant with the genuine absurdities
Of human nature, and the various scenes win
their effective epiRram from their truthfulness
The pure originality lies chiefly in the role Of
the gullIble, irrascibe old Professor, while each
traits. Miss Sara JeWett as EuEenia tonight.
The Theatre Comique.
The performances at this popular resort was as
sparkling as at any previous evening, and proves
that visitors who 20 once are going to 90 again.
Every part was well up, but II any were to be
mentioned specially, the psrlor gymnAsts; Frank
Mara, In his songs and dances; the trapeze, and
the wrestling match deserve credit. All must 20
to see to appreciate them, and this is the last
opportunity.
The Avenue Theatre.
Miss Patti Rosa was more patti than usual, and
rang her Anest. Jessie Howard was Just as charm
ing as ever. Sadie Hssson's gems were Just as
brilliant. Laura Demands selections were Just
al Roud, and the whole entertainment every whit
e. attractive and popular a. 1t eTeris
Ford'S 0pera-House-Mrs. Rousby.
"'TWixt Axe and Crown" with the beautiful
tmpersonatisn Of Lady Elizabeth, BY Mrs. Rousby
tonight. Elaborate reference to the play is
crowded out this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Intarior Adornmsnt.

Now is the nick Of time to leave an order at
MArkritsr's to have your psperhangings and
window shades replenished. Home will have
double attractions when MsTkriter's artistic
Workmen leave the house so neat and beautiful.
He has all the latest patterns, and does his work
at the lowest cash rates obtainable in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Big Figures.

Two hundred aud forty-one thousand sIx hun
dred and Eeyenty-nine Singer sewing machines
sold during 1874. This certainly constitutes .
practical recommend alton, which the most crit.-
cal must accept IS satisfactory. Mr.. Lewis Barr,
the courteous agent, has Just received Q full
supply Of these household comforts. Call at the
Y M L. A building and see them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
[By telegraph. !,
THE TURF.
The Great Stallion Race.

Boston, May 1.-THE entrance for the stallion
race for the championship Of the United States
include Little Mack, W. h. Allen, Jubilee, Lam
bert Thomas Jefferson, Defiance. Phil. Sheridan,
Common wealth, Messenger, Knox, Monarch, Lo-
THAR and Abdallah.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Sale Of Paints, ON and Glass.

Thomas Bowling, auctiOnesr, will sell, at sl4
Seventh street, on Thursday, the paints, oils and
glass, comprising . complete and extensive as
sortment Of each article. The trade should not
fail to attend, as the articles must be sold, and
are all stable goods.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Marriage Licenses,

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday: James H. Dyer AAd Ida Arth, of
GeorRetown; George Conaelly and Annie Sulli-
van, Hezekiah Sipe, jr., and Mary A. Kaiser.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
Isaac Curry,

House-kSepers should bear in mind that this is
the best month in the year to paint up. Houses
painted in every variety Of style and in the short
est time possible. Shop sos Fourteenth street
northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12

$40 p. m, with the Eagles at the bat. They
gracefully retired IS rich 90 they came, and re-
turned the compliment to the Nationals In the
second inning the Nationals scored three, and IN
the third one, the Eagles adhering TO their nrst
love. In the fourth inning the Eagles got . pesS
egg, while the Nationals nursed what they n sS
Fortune again went back on the Juniors ~ VIZ
fifth inning, while the Nationals added IeuI "
their number. Score s to1 During the remain
der Of the game the Eagles, by cautious Piay'
added two more, and the Nationals laid up nine-
teen among their treasures in-runs. Among tne
noticeable good plays were those Of ClTm, nrs
base, and Israel, short stop, OF the Eagles; and
Laurie, second base, Lusk, snort stop, and hongn
right held, OF the Nationals The Pltcnlng VI
Witherow, Of the latter club. was exeeIlent'
Game was called at 7:10 p m, the Eagles o ecnn-
ing to play logger on account OF approacninS
darkness. B. N. Waters. Of the NationAlsi Actea
IS umpire. Below is the score:
Nationals .............0 81
EagleI................0 0 l.
tBy Telegraph
NEW HAVEN, May 1.-THE MutuAls defeated
the New Ravens to-day in game OF IL innings,
by q score off to /. The Mutuals scored In the
sixth innings and in the eleventh. The New
Havens scored their only one in the seventh In
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE Athletics defeated
the Atlantics to-day. Score, to 0. The Athlet.
les scored in the 4th innings, in the 9th and
BOSTON, May 1.-THE BOEtOns scored 10; Phil
adelphia, 2.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
RALTMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

RALTMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
Winter scbeduIe.
FROM WASHINGTON CITY. -''''
500 .. m. Baltimore and Way Stations.
Gas a. m. Lynchburg, DanTtne and all points
7:cO q. m. B itIm9re, annapolis, Frederick and
7:S .. m. BaitimsTe and Relay. Breakfast At Re
500 q. m. New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Balti-
SOS Q. N Chicago, So. Louis, Louisville. otnein-
burg, Frederick, HagerstOwn, Rock
VIlIe,6ermantoWn, BSrnesViIles stSun-
Ton P HSilsy sanef 6 nne G. I, and q r
land; supper At Grafton.
s m: BSt na % and W anS s MA S0
1890 q. N. Baltimore and Relay.
l:OOp. m. Nsy TqEE RhIsdf5Pn,. so;scn; Nor
s:0p. m. Baltimore, Laurel and Relay.
s:4op. m. FEederiek, POINT Of Rocks and WAY
S:46p N. Baltimore, Frederick, and intermediate
500 m. BSlTimors. Annapolis and way Stations.
chester snd Way stations Va Metro
s:SSP. N, BtItlmors and RslsT:, ,v c,,. g.
Louis, Louisville. Oineinn at. Column
bus, siRd1sIax;t k q PNrEsr,D1 RslnAa
s1sp. m. BsitiniSrs and way s.afioHS.
$50 D. N. B4lttmore and Relay: ,,o,,-
s:l' p m. PHILHHP 81 RRTpa APP NEW YORK
100 p. m. Baltimore and Way Stations.
AO'Ao p M Lyneh0urg, DanTllle ana All POM"
u:o D. m, Chicago, st. Louis, Cincinnati Louis
Vile and Pittsb9rg. Fast express.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
q. 5alanore and WAY stGtions-s:oo .. N, In 1:4s
For Baltimore and Relay. 7:@L N.
West-e:o6 a m $40 and n:4o p. M
For further Information apply At the Baltimore
IS PennsylVRnia SVenue. where orders win be taken
for baggage 70 Be checked Gn9 5eesTed a nnS point
In the city. THOS. y shAkP.
In. COLI, General Ticket Agent. -,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
THE STALLION SAXON THE WINNER.

Time 1867, 1886, 2:S79z, 2:S7, 3:S7-De-
tailed Account OF the Several Heats
How the Boys We're Pooled
The Big Race for To-day
Base BaI1 Here and
Elsewhere, &C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
ANOTHER. TRIAL.
The Ruell.Chandlsr Libel Case.

4Ac 6ueA4-OnhAa4eL A1DoA OdoO'
Besides the indictments reported elsewhere. the
grand jury found true bill against Augustus u.
Buell. for nbeI, in having published in the Dstrot
Free Press, on or about the goth OF February,
the following words: mot q week ago Senator
Sherman had to take Chandler out OF the Senate
ardput him to bed on lounge In the room OF the
Finsnce CcmnIttes in q state Of beastly intoxics-
tioD." This Indictment is intended to meet the
points made by Judge Dillon at st. Louis, when
he discharged Buell. on the ground that the for
mer Indictment did not allege that Buell. had
committed an ofienss in the District Of Columbia
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
O1TY ITEMS.
MAGNOLIA SALT SULPHUR WATER cures DIS
pepsis and kidney disease.
SoHELLER PINKARD, Druggists,
AT Pennsylvania avenue, Wholesale Agents.

the system from the iron in the blood. This &C.
counts for the debility low spirits and lack Of en-
comes reduced. The Peruvian Syrup, q protox-
ide Of iron, supplies the blood with IT'S iron ele-
ment and is the only form in which It can enter the
circulation.
To ALL, particularly invalIds, spring Is q trying
season. Indications Of sickness should at once be
attended 10. Fatal diseases may be caused by
allowing the bowels to become coustlpated, and
the system TO remain in Q disordered condition,
until the disorder has time to develop itself. An
ounce Of prevention is worth Q pound Of cure, is
an old and truthful saying. Therefore, We ad-
wise all who are troubled with the complaints now
very NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., indigestion, disordered
to take, without delay, Schenck's Mandrake Pills
We know Of no remedy so harmless and decisive
in Its action 1t at once strikes at the root Of the
disease and produces q healthy tone to the sys-
TEN. People never need suffer from any disease
arising from disordered condition OF the liver II
they would take this excellent medicine when
they feel the nrst indications OF the mAlady.
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three or four boxes Of these pills
effect. They viii relieve the patient Of headache
In one or two hours, and will rapidly cleanse the
prevent bilious attack. They are sold BY all
druggists.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
SOLD On EASY TERMS BY
w. s. TAPPAN, AGENT,
MASONIC TEMPLE
II you want PAPERHANeINss or WIEbow
SHADES Of the latest styles and LOWEST PRICES,
goto TUBMAN, AIS Ninth street. He employs the
best workmen, and guarantees satisfaction in his
work.
elo TO Sl,ooo
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent. .
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbrldge Co.,
Bankers, . Wall street, New York.
THuRsToN's IVORY PRARL Tooth POWDER
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five AID hfty cents per bottle.
JoUvKE's NOTORIOUS KID-GLova OLRANR
Will renovste soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty 1--WE cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE 0PTIME is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WILLS STRKNeTHKHINa PLAsTHRs are the
verv best AN sold By druggistS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-12
VEGETINE.
VTGETINT
PpIIhes the Blood: RenOvases and In
VIgOrateS the whole System.
Its Medical Properties are
Alternative, TONIC, SOL
VENT AND DIURETIe.

vEGETINE is made exclusively from the juices OF
CAREFUL y-selcted barks, roots and herbs, and so
strongly concentrated that t will efectually eradi-
plous Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous Humor,
Erysipeias, Salt Rheum, Syphilitlc Diseases, Can
kerr alntness at the stomach, and all diseases that
arise ffom impure blood. Sclatica, Inhammatory
and Chronic rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal complaints can only be ehectu1lly cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptiye Diseases of the Sin.
Pustules, Pimples, Blotehes, Bous, letter, Sc1ld
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leucorrh9a, arisi n e
from internal liberation, and uterine diseases and
General Debility, VFGETISE acts g ectly upon
the OF these complaints 1t inv iyoraIes and
strengthens the whole system, acts upon the secre-
tive Organs, allays Inflammation, cures liberation
undergraduates the bowels.
For Catarrh, DYspepsIa, HAbitual Costiveness,
yousness and General p ostration OF the Nervous
System, no medicine has ever given such perfecs
satisfaction as the VEGETIEE. 1t purife5 the
blood, cleanses all of the organs and possesses Q
controlling power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE hays
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom
We know to prescribe and use 1t in their own
families.
In fact, vEGETINE Is the best remedy yet dIscoV-
BLOOD PURIFIER YET placed before the public.