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National Republican., 1875-11-16
THE CASE OF JOHN FRAwNER.
The Empanneling Of Jury in Murder Case
in the Criminal Court.Yesterdsy.

The Empanneling Of Jury in Murder Case
in the Criminal Court..Yesterdsy.
In the Criminal Court yesterday, after the dis
posal Of several cases OF burglary, larceny and
assault, Messrs. ]. R. Mcconnell and A. K.
Browne, counsel for defense in the case Of John
Frawner charged with the murder of Thomas A.
Remand, stated that they were.ready to proceed
In that case.
This is the case Of the shooting Of Thomas A.
Remand, who was in July last shot by Frawner
Gs be was coming out of house, near the corner
Of Ninth and streets northwest with the lat
ter's wife.
Frawner was then brought from jail, and the
clerk, placing list Of names in hat proceeded
TO empannel Jury, when the following jurors
were drawn: Thomas p. Line, accepted; Alexan-
Ger II. Bohrer, challenged by defense; Joseph H.
Hilton, had formed and expressed an opinion; as.
S. Topham, accepted; Albert Parker, accepted;
John F. Dyer, witness for defense, and had formed
an opinion; Charles Klomann, accepted; James
Thompson, accepted; Andrew ]. Joyce. had
formed and expressed an opinion; Henry Ingle,
challenged BY defense; John d. McGill, chal-
lenged by defense; Levin T. Cartwright, con-
scientious scruples against capital punishment;
Edgar T. Edwards, had expressed an opinion;
George Donaldson, had formed an opinion; John
A. Selby, accepted; James NJ. Thompson, chal-
lenged BY defense; Richard W. Morgan, chal-
lenged by defense; Walker Lewis, accepted;
Artsxerxes F. Omit, accepted; Noble D. Lsrner,
Hunter, had conscientious scruples; Michael
Tally, had formed an opinioui Charles Siopssa-
Conscientious scruples; Warren Dent, challenged
by defense; Byron a. Kidder, challenged by de-
fense.
list OF twenty names, from which to draw jurors
enough to complete the twelve at 10 O'Clock to-
day-
National Republican., 1875-11-16
rha Paa Monument.

: BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-THE following 10 the pro-
krsmme Of exercises which VIII take plscs ct the
dedication Of the Pos monument, ct the Western
Female High school. Wednesday, November II,
uIIIou bsrdi:n Verdi. Historical Sketch, By Prof
WIN Elliott, IT.; Heading Of letters iron posts, 10
reply % Invitations 70 be present., oy MI, sara
sf.ifinh:n IL pdeIssobn. Address @The Literary
Character Of Edgar Allan Pos, nby Prof: h. z.
shsphsrd; reading Of poem, ~ ". = GIL esq-,
II stsr;n RosEini Solo, by Miss Ella 9ordon;
EPersonai "Reminiscences Of Poe by j. II. b.
Lstrobe, efq.; dirge at the grave, composed by
Mrs Eleanor Fullerton.
The music VIII be . complimentary onsring ~
the Philharmonic Society Of Baltimore
their lats resfinx-plscs to another spot In the
churchysrd, (We5tminster,) where the monument
can be seen by 81 passing on Eayetss street.
o srn, who before hcr death expresoed desire
to Be buried near her sdarling Edgar"
National Republican., 1875-11-16
THE MONUMENT.

Cong rsss Must Make an Appropriation for It
To Tie Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: I am always gratihed to read in your
paper an article on the washington Monument"
The readiness you have always evinced topublish
any communication on that subJect-so especially
Interesting to the citizens Of Washington-entitles
you to their praise and gratitude. The "assocls-
zion" having the matter in charge.haying for sc 50
activity-seem at last to have awakened TO the
only feasible plan of completing the monument
:. e., through the assistance OF Congress. Many
fruitless attempts have been made from time TO
time and In different ways to induce the people
generally to contribute sufficient amount to- carry
out this great and worthy object. 1t has been
contended that the monument must be completed
by voluntary contributions Of the people at large.
Very well. But II Congress should appropriate
the sum necessary for its completion will it not
amount to about the same thing? Twill be the
peoples money, voted by their Representative.
be passed almost unanimously. Few men In Con-
gress would be willing to rest under the stigma
"of want OF patriotism, y rs negative vote would
imply. At the same time that the money Is ap
propriated let Congress resolve TO take the whole
matter into Its own hands, and appoint such (efh-
cient) aids-say Government engineers-as will
20 ahead and complete the work. Why Should
doubters believe that Congress will consider itself
unauthorized TO take up the matter because It
commenced as an outside AFFAIR." The records Of
Congress viii show that It was the intention Of
the Government to erect q monument to George
Washington. We have Greenough's statue TO
be sure, but one has to 70 to the Capitol grounds
to see that, and an atonement is due for tho abor
tion at the West End circle, called py sailor
and tail The monument, when completed, can
be seen from all points Of the city, and for many
miles Of, as one is approaching It; Finally, Mr.
and, possible It should be done before the Gem
tennial advent is thing Of the past.
Yours respectfully, SUBSCRIBER.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
canitbaRsmadiad.

To the Editor Of the National Republicdn:
SIR: There is . large pond Of stsgnant water
at the corner Of Second and G streets northwest,
which the Board Of Health some weeks ago
recommended to the District Commissioners to be
filled up, as injurious to the health Of the resi-.
dents Of the nsighborhood. ssd especially dan
gerous TO the children, who are likely TO be
drowned IN it. The Commissioners have done
nothing toward ebating the nuisance, and II ID
likely to cost the District something, Is ofthe
residents has Instituted suit against the city for
damages from the water oozing into the base
ment OF ner neuse. Tnis square mas been saoly
There are no sidewalks on Il, and not shovelf1l
OF dirt has ever been disturbed BY any improve
mentg. SUFFERKR-
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Ths Concert Tonight.

sswilt thou have music? hark! Apollo plays,
And twenty Gagged nightingales do sing"
The concert 10 be given ct Lincoln hall tonight,
under the auspices Of the Analostan Boat Club,
promises to be the musical event Of the season.
The number Of sests already taken shows that
those who do not secure seats early this morning
will be left out In the cold. Theprogrsmme pub
lished In THE REPuBLICAE yesterday embraces
such an array Of talent In the musical line as few
cities In the country can boast Of and those for
tunate enough to get seats viii enjoy rare musi-
cal treat. The elite Of this city and Of Baltimore
are to turn out en- nGsse. and give the Analostan
boys and those assisting them the encourage
ment they well deserve, and undoubtedly upon
and most fashionable audiences that ever assem-
bled IN Lincoln hall, that ous homo talent II
recognized and is appreciated. Go early II you
wish seata
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Real Estate Sales.

B. II. Warner, real estate broker and auc-
tioneer, has sold at public suction, for Radolph
johnson, ts5, insquare $50, fronting on Q street,
between sixteenth and Seventesnth streets, i'm
proved BY tWo-story brick dwelling, to George
Lsekey, ut s2,s75, subject to special improve
ments. For VIM. Z. Howard, trustee, lot A, sub
division Of square l2s, fronting twenty feet on h
by depth Of eighty-nye feet on Eighth street
northwest, improved BY tvo-story brick carpen-
ter shop, to Lester Bartlett at 700, subject 70
all general taxes and special tax on both streets.
For VIM. A. Gordon, jr.,. trustee. suolot oe
square 2o7, On Fourteenth street, between and
s streets, improved bya tuostory brick dwell
ing, to Albert Gleason, ct t6,o5o. For James M.
johnson, trustee. part Of lot a. square 1h on the
TTenty. ffth street. 70 II n Ils1d- A. siIty csnts
per sqlre foot. For J. s. Edwards, trustee, part
Of tract called 'Chiekester" " In county, sixty-hve
Monroe Street, ct Uniontowp, ID. VI. 81 q, go 70
r. II. 7. Leopold, ct al, and . LOT TO sy 1f31z
feet On same street, I'm proved By tUo-story
house. TO ], E Herrfll, at q. $50.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Shooting in Virginia.

Last night party Of gentlemen, consisting Of
mssrf. Frank Rives, W. Il. Burnette, william
OsNeal, L. p. Seibold and Edw. Goodrich, ar
xIyed IN the city after weeks sport. Thay were
ahe guests Of Mr.. Rives, at his estate on Maddox
Hreek and the result OF their Iabors summed m
tive. hundred partridges, two wild geese, one
f1sa twenty pairs Of ducks, and . quantity Of
rabbits. One nss ut Of the week was devoted 70
and ope cooD. Before the se son is over they VIII
probably try their luck again
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Auetion. salss To-day.

By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 O'Clock, an assorted LOT Of groceries, &C.;
also lot OF new and secondhand furniture. car
pets stove, &C., and lot OF cigars. pictures, &c
At o'clock, two-story frame house and lot on o
street, between First and Second streets south
west.
BY Joseph +. Kelley:
At o'ciock, valuable real estate fronting on
Eiehteenth street, between and X streets north
west
At O'Clock, five new brick dwellings on the
west side Of Seventeenth street, between r and
streets northwest
By Thos. Dowling:
superior collection Of household goods.
BY B. n. Warner:
At o'clock, valuable square OF ground bounded
by Fifteenth and Sixteenth steeets west and 3
and streets north.
At 40 O'Clock, valuable land In the county OF
Washington.
By WIN. LWall & Co.:
At 10 O'Clock, Superior collection Of furniture.
Beaver overcoats, s15.
EIsEMAN Bros,
National Republican., 1875-11-16
rbs Most Remarkable Remedy Ever Discovered


BKNsoNis cAPCINE POROUS PLASTER.
At no time in the history OF true medicine has
an article appeared which has met with greater
approval and success than Benson's Cspclns
Plaster. why they are preferred to all othef
porons plasters is owing to their improved COM
position; they act instantaneously, cure speedily
and effectually.
Physicians and the general public who acknoul-
the ordinary porous plaster, however, maintain
that their action is not sufficiently prompt, re-
curing time, patience and continuous wear to
effect cure. Benson's Oapcine Plaster over
comes this dificulty by accomplishing In few
hours that which 1t takes any other plaster Is
Aithough recent discovery, Cspcine has been
Thoroughly tested by physicians, and In each In
stance has been pronounced the most remarkable,
safe, certain and thoroughly efhcacious remedy
fncorporsting Oapcine In an Improved Porous
Plaster has been accomplished after repeated 90
ncitations from the medical fraternity, and 10
now prescribed by them with unprecedented sue
cess; especially In rheumatism, pleurtsy. stub
born colds, kidney complaints and all diseases
Its marvellous influence over the circulation
and general effect on the system 10 almost fncred-
ible; from the moment Of It's application 70 the
affected part 1t operates with astonishing vigor-
brings relief ana cures more ehectually than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
the highest order OF merit its Ingredients are en-
tirely vegetable and free from mineral or metal
poisons. One trial viii convince the most sk,p-
tical OF its superiority over the ordinary porous
plasters. When you desire prompt and immediate
SRABuRY JOHNSON,
Wholesale Agents, New York.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
uninu Maafin1a

Those interested In religious matters viii mot
forget that the Union meetings this week ere to
be at the Calvary Baptist ch1rch, conmsncirg
this evening st 7:16 O'Clock. As some have com
planned th ct there has been too much preaching,
and no opportunity for lay effort at these meet
ings, It has bsen decided to have no sermon to-
night, but TO throw the meeting open for remarks
and prayers BY either clergyman or iaymen.
Members Of the Y. n. o. a. are expected to be
viii Be- 4 prominent feature. me interest in
these meetings seems to be on the increase, and,
although there have not been many CONVERSIONS
as yet, pastors whose churches have united in
thsee services testify that they have been greatly
revived and stirred up TO renewed diiiSence By
meetings 10 far.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
BriRhtvood Races.

This afternoon there viii be most interesting
natebraee at Brightwood Park, in which several
WelLknoUn snimsis viii participate. The horses
named are; Honest John, Daylight, Prince and
Bob Hayes. The animals are evenly matched,
and the contest cannot fail to be both exciting and
Interesting. Additional interest in the match 10
oYfncod BY the Washington people from the fact
that Il will be the last appearance Of the veteran
HoueGt John on the turf in this city, he having
fsen sold TO Mr.. Payne, Of New York, where be
IEfIl Be sent fmmediately after the race.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
ne Fire Commissioners.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners held . special
-neetiur at the Columbia building last evening
for the purpose accomplishing their annual report.
ne new commissioner. Gen. p. p. Bacon, at-
funded the meeting Of the board for the nrst
S1-aa There we're present Of the others Commit
slorers Morgan, (presIdent,) Reed, (seeretaryD
nan Hume and Thcmag. Chief Engineer Cro-
Mn and Assistant Chief Engineer Drew were
ne reporfs on Chief Engineer Oronin and Of H.
n NIioi Super.ntendent Of the hre telegraph,
fne ag prepared. II was decided TO postpone the
consideration Of the report until the regular meet.
ing, - some slight TeviEions are to BE- made, ano
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Ths euailpox.

A little daughter Of Mr.. Watts, residing OF No.
le27 Twelfth street northwest, who arrived IN this
city from Cincinnati shout three weeks age. was
attacked last week with the snalipox. Steps
To remove the child to the hospital and isolate
the house Since then three additional members
Of the family-Mrs. Watts and hertuo sons, aged
With the disease, and were at once removed to the
hospital. As every precaution has been taksn to
thorouehiy quarantine the house, no danger u
fpprehcnded.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Proposed Improvement.

Nr. Robert Portner, the.brewer OF Alexandria,
Va, has received . permit for the erection Of
large building on Virginia avenue, between Sixth
and Seventh streets southeast The building will
ne Of brick, two stories high 90 feet In width BY
% feet IN depth, and having cellars running its
entire length; IL is 70 Dc used es depot for the
utorago OF ale and beer, and will haverailroad
tracks connecting with the Baltimore and Poto-
mae railroad and extending right into the build
National Republican., 1875-11-16
ataamhnat I nhnnnaa

Amer series Of interviews between the propri-
otors Of the steamer Pilot Boy and the officers Of
She Inland and Seacoast Navigation Company
n was yesterday agreed that the Pilot Boy should
bo Withdrawn from her route on the Lower Poto-
mac, thus leaving the John W. Thompson alone
IN the route. The Pilot Boy will be 1t once sent
% Philadelphia, TO run between that city and
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Auoritor % 70 70 Sea.

An the available force in thu department Of
steam engineering st the Washington navy yard
was set to work yesterday to put the msehinery
Of the monitor Cstfkiil in order. The ressel VIII
be hauled into ths wharf to-day from her position
In the stream, and Will be got resoy hs quick -
NorfolE, uhere she viii be doektd for the pur-
pose Of having her hull inspected.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Ths Pernaylvsnia Coal Trade.

Present appearances indicate Q disintegration
and breaking up In the near future Of the oppres-
sive coal monopoly Of Pennsylvania. NotWith-
standing the prolonged strike in the Mahanoy
region during the summer, whichit was supposed
would greatly lesson the produstion Of the season.
the figures show that the total production and
receipts st Philsdelphia and New York now ex-
cesd those Of last year. While anthracite u 2oo,-
600 tons short bituminous is over more than sum-
cient to compensate for this and leave an excess
Of 50 600 tons. OF the total movement of coal Of
all kinds the Philadelphia Ledger says: 'For the
week ending on the 9th inst. the anthracite coal
tonnage amounted TO l76 864 tons and for the year
TO IL l36 $40 tons, against IL tons to corre
Ionding date last year, decrease OF o57 tons.
The bituminous tonnage for the week was 50, 2io
tons, and for the year, S,3oo, ,395 tons, making o
total Of all kinds for the week OF tons and
for the year 20 sos IN tons against 20, ,750 oe6 10
corresponding date last year, an increase Of g.
235 toms" The coal combination Is now straIning
every nerve to keep. up prices. The hours Of
labor are being somewhat reduced TO prevent the
augmentation Of supplies, and the most rigii
measures are being adopted by the Coal Ex-
change 10 prevent members from underselling
the established rates. The continued depression
Of iron interests and the mild weather af tend to
lesson the demand, and there is great trepidation
lest the necessity to realize forces prices TO give
way. II 10 most devoutly to be hoped that the
monopoly viii be obliged 10 suecumb, and that
the consumers may once more indulge In o season
Of cheap fuel.
National Republican., 1875-11-16

Jos. F. Kelley, auetioneer, viii, At o'clock
fhis afternoon, sell at public auction, for James
NeSherry, guardian, valuable real estate front.
ing on Eighteenth street, between and streets
northWest, improved BY i've small brick dwell
lngG.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Marriana L.inanaaa-

The following licenses have been issued: Ohas.
n. Frey and Hester Dandee; Charles N. Travis
and Oornelia Van Storey; james p. Watkins and
Monia Greentree, both Of Richmond; John H.
Garnett and Martha Swami; Charles Ridgley and
Maria DigEg; Dennis Fry and Emma Sparks; An
Grew Over and Sallie y. Mcdaniel: Thos. ]. Con-
nay and Kate E. Nalley; Thomas V. Smith and
T1cy H Reeves.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Singing Birds.

Thos. Dowling, auctioneer, is just receiving
nom the importer splendid collection Of singing
canaries and fancy birds, which he is selling at
private sale. Parties wanting hrstcless singer
ahould call early. 50 as make q good selection.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
UNITED oRpER OF cHAIpEANs.

Arrangements for their Coming Celebration.
The National Grand Encampment Of the Ma
tionaI Grand United Order Of Chaldeans met yes
terday in this city at Chaldean hall, on Seventh
street. near northwest. There were about one
hundred members present from various parts Of
the country.
P.H. Carson, of Washington, grand encsmp-
ment master, presided. The other officers are:
John H. Chew, of Baltimore, deputy grand en-
eampnent master; Joseph Sims, OF Baltimore,
national grand secretary; DR.. ID. Lomax, Of Fred
erick, Maryland, corresponding secretary: DR..
Charles Stanley, Of Philadelphia, inside sentinel;
Rasbury Jenifer, Of Virginia, outside sentinel;
Richard Addison, Of W Washington, chaplain.
The encampment continued in session from o
O'Clock in the morning until o'clock in the even
ing, with few short intermissions, and adjourned
until O'Clock this morning.
eneampments Of the country will be formally re-
cetved.
Tomorrow will be the occasion Of their first an.
niTersary, and will be appropriately celebrated
by procession and levee. The grand lodges Of
the States Of Maryland and Virginia Will be
present with their subordinate lodges. The pro-
cession will be formed on Massachusetts avenue,
with the right resting on Filth street, at o'clock
p. m, and move on at 2 o'clock, and march
through some OF the principal streets Of Washing.
ton and Georgetown, and thence to the Armory
hall where the levee will be held.
]. +. CLARK will be chief narshal, with T. Bro
den, r. Buekner and =. Lyons Is aids. Addresses
will be delivered BY Prof. John d. LanKston, DR..
James L N. Bowen and Prof.tA. n. Green, of
this city, and DR., John Brown, Of Philadelphia.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
OF LECTURES.
"Let the Band Play!"

D0NCH's BAND. Brass or strine.l
~ Omee. 80 Eighth street southeast, (Nayy YST1 -
oes9ti may &c AeiI at the principal music stores.
A T MANUFACTURERS' PRICES.
ieture Frames. Window Corniees RIaeA
MaInnt LGmher and Mouldings, Chromos MI
Iers, MATS ord, Nails, &c. Scroll SaTjnS rar1
ing and Engraving a Speciality. N~1'-
IA d street northwest, bet. Seventh ana EiSbth.
National Republican., 1875-11-16

professor TaIentinss Academy, Tallnsdee
EaIi, Thanksrfring, from to 9 p. n. Cards 70 Be
aal Wednesday evening 81 the han, or Of schol.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Boys.

Just added to stock, large lot Of boys and
children's overcoats and suits, st rate5 far less
than heretofore. EIsKMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
GENERAL NEWS OF THEcITY
The john FRIHEER TRIAL BEGUN
FAILURE TO EMPANEL A JuR'
WORK IN IHE EAST CAPITOL PARK
REPORT OF Mr.. FRED. Law 0LMsfRAD

PROCEEDINGS in the COurts-COnvoca-
ffon of the Protestant Episcopal
Chureh-United Order or Chaldeans-
Permits to Wed-PropOsed Reception
10 Congress - miscellaneous Para
graphs Of Local Interest.
National Republican., 1875-11-16
Imnnrranf.

We deem 1t importsut TO taxpayers 70 know
that they can now obtain . large discount en-
their special improvemsnt tax bills, By psying
fhrourh J. o. LAY L 10, =
rs -Four. and-a-hnl Street.
National Republican., 1875-11-16

ErsEnAn Baos,
Corner Seventh and z strestL
National Republican., 1875-11-16

V1AEAGRE COHIQUE.-MONDAY No
NEMBEk IS, and during the week EaTaRe-
Inent Tor one week only OF tie daahInC acfress
Miss LAURA ALBERTA, who will appesr in M
SENSATIONAL drama, In three acts, fntroducinS
songs darees, banjo solos, &C., entitled 'ISWiii
Mhames. Return Of " Nashing1On's Greatest Ethi-
oplan comedian. Mr.. JAKE BUDf Thiri an
pearance In the United States of the great musisI
and vocal artists, Mr.. and Mrs. WHITTINGHAG
FIRST appear ance here OF the celebrated serIo-
sonic, Miss ION h LANG. Also, first appearance,
IN tnls city or the popular dialOgue artists r. Fn
y. MOORE and KITTY HEND sRSON noyi5 &
COURSE OF LECTURES.
November 24-EDWARD FGGLEsTtJN
. (Author Of II he Hoosier Scboolmaster >, etc e,
suogect Hoosier Sketches and Dialect READINGS
DeeemDer 1-JOHN B. COUGH 90
SUBJECT: Blnnders. this new and best lecture
o december l6-HENRY VINCENT
SUBJECT; John wesley; his Life, TeaehinRs ana
Actions. -
Oecemoer se-Dk- ISAAC l. HAYES
SuplecL: iceland aud Arctic Explorations
Inns srllllant course IS under careful and sxpe-
rlenced management. The Lectures v in he defiV-
tISo SSSo IN the spacious auditorium OF WESi,EY
ShAPEL, tcorner OF Fifth ana streets ! the al
InirSoie seating arrangements OF which viii give
ana Satisfaenon Course tickets only 81 50.
I0r sale az Warren Choate & Co.'s BoOkstores
Tneie seats may be reserved without extra ehar9e,
lectures commence at s o'ciocH. nolf-eota
National Republican., 1875-11-16

The piano to lie used on this occasion VIII be
Weber Concert Grand, from Ellis Music Store.
noI5-ot - -
National Republican., 1875-11-16
usa Aladdin sscurity Oil.

and prevent any possibility Of an explosion such
as occurred at Mr.. D. a. Babcock's frame factory
October %, 1876.
National Republican., 1875-11-16

REV. WIN. Il. CHAPMAS, pastor Of n. e. church,
Georgetown, D. O., writes: "Haying had an op-
portunity to test the excellent qualities Of Dr.
Bul'e Cough Syrup. hesitate not to say It Is the
best remedy have ever used In my f. nily."
National Republican., 1875-11-16
A YRIxND IN nKED.

Dr. Wistar's Balsam Of VIVID Cherry Is friend
indeed. who has not found it such In curing
diseases Of the lungs and throat, coughs. colds
and pulmonary sfectionsf The sick are assured
that the high standard Of excallence on which It's
the propristors. Fifty cents and q bottle large
bottles much the cheaper.