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National Republican., 1876-08-31
ACCIDENTLY SHOT AND KILLED.
A Child Finds and Fires Pistol, Killing a
Colored Woman-The oft-Rspeated Story Of
Children Handlin Firearms.

Children Handlin Firearms
The neighborhood of Sixteenth and East
Capitol streets was thrown into state of in
tense excitement, yesterday afternoon about 2
O'Clock, by the report of pistol and the rumor
that a woman had been shot accidentally by a
little girl. Everybody dropped their work and
ran in the direction from whence the report
came.
Tie facts in the case are about as follows:
For some time past Mrs. Mcdonald, the wife of
Richard Mcdonald, residing in the above
named locality, has hired, on odd days, Mrs.
Mary Mankin, stout colored woman, about
fifty years Of age, to wash aud do the haayy
house work. Yesterday afternoon at the time
stated Mrs. Mankin was up stairs, engaged in
cleaning up a bedroom OF Mrs. McDonald's
house, in company with Mary Mcdonald, a
thirteen yearold daughter of the proprietor
The girl, in rumaging through closet, found
large-siZed Colts navy revolver, which was
loaded land the contents of one of the cham
bers exploded and the ball struck the colored
woman just above the nipple of the left breast,
passing through the body and burying itself in
the jamb of the door. The unfortunate woman
staggered through the door and fell dead on
the landing out side. Her husband was down
stairs at the time aud he, with Mr.. Mcdonald,
ran up to see what had occurred, when the
body of the woman met their gaze at the top
of the stairs.
DR.. Samuel 3. Fischer was Immediately
summoned, but his services were not required
Sergeant Pierce, of the Eighth precinct, when
notified of the occurrence, placed Officers
Shelton and Skelly in charge of the body, and
went tothe station to notify Lieut.. Austin, who
telegraphed for the coroner. After a long
delay that functionary put in an appearance,
viewed the body and decided to hold an inquest
this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The deceased leaves daughter aged twenty
eight and q son aged twenty-five. She is
spoken of as a diler, nard-vorkIng, Door
woman. The accident was one that will
always be source of regret to the little girl,
and should serve as a warning to those who
are in the habit Of allowing loaded weapons to
lay where children have access to them.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Mysterious Wound.

Lewis Carroll and wife, colored, have lodg-
iDgs in the third story of the house of Mrs.
Mary F. Marshall, No. 1151 Seventeenth street
northwest. Monday night about an hour after
retiring to bed, Mrs. Carroll aroused the in
mates of the house and stated that her hus-
band had been shot while lying in bed. Upon
examination it was found that Carol! was
bleeding profusely from an apparently danger
GUS wound on the crown of his head. The
blood was staunched and in the morning DR..
Walter was summoned and dressed the wound,
soon after which Carroll went to his service
place. Lieut.. Greer, of the Fourth precinct,
investigated the case and became satisfied that
the wound could not have been produced in the
manner stated, although he is at a loss to un-
derstand how it was produced.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
LOVE AND LAUDAEUM,
An Unhappy couple-wouid.Se Suicides


(: Some weeks since the wife of E. F. Leh-
fell or jumped from the second-story window
of her house during a somnambulistic fit, as
was supposed at the time. Since then certain
matters have come to light which lead to the
inference that Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman have not
lived happily together since their marriage,
about six months ago, and that jealousy was
the cause; and further, that Mrs. Lehman's
supposed somnambulstic accident was not an
accident after all but the result of an attempt
at suicide.
Tuesday afternoon one of the officers Of the
Southern district was called into Mr. Leh-
mans house, where he found that individual
suffering from what appeared to be poison. A
physician was called in, who, after administer
ing an antidote, prescribed brisk walking, and
Lehman was accordingly marched to the
Western police station, and kept moving until
the effects of the poison had worn off. While
the exercise was going on Mrs. Lehman came
into the station, and cody inquired where her
husbands body was. She informed of
his condition, which seemed matter of little
or no consequence to her.
From what could be learned of the affair It
seems Lehman made very determined at
tempt at selEdestruction. Shortly before noon
five cents worth Of laudanum, which he took
The dose was repeated at p. m, but without
the desired effect. His next step in the way
of suicide was to take five boxes of common
matt hes and boil them in coffee and drink the
decoction. This at first failed to take effect,
and Mrs. Lehman, who it seems was satisfied
with the manner In which her husband was
attempting to rid her of himself, suggested
that a heavy pair of boots and plunge in the
basin would settle the matter. This did not suit
her spouse, and recourse was again had to the
match decoction, resulting in Lehman's being
taken i'll and his subsequent partial recovery.
Yesterday, Lehman and his wife, having de-
cided to come to this city, arrived here on the
O'Clock train at the Baltimore and Potomac
depot. He was still laboring under the effects
of the amount of the poison that he had taken
into his system. Mrs. Lehman proceeded to
the Seventh precinct station and asked for ac-
commodations for her and her husband, but
upon ascert aiming there was no suitable place
for her she went to the boarding house on First
street near Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
and took rooms. In the meantime Mr.. Leh-
man arrived at the station house in a hack ac-
companied by Officer Atkinson, still appearing
to be suffering considerably. DR.. Magruder
was summoned and pronounced him free from
poison and ordered him milk to drink, and |
after he had taken a quantity he was put in |
cell. Upon being searched an open pen-knife |
was found in his pocket which he said was to |
make tooth-picks with. He has been CLOSELY |
questioned 10 ascertain what induced him to |
attempt suicide, but he will not reveal his OBJ |
ject, saying he has sworn not to tell. Mr.. |
Lehman is a man about twenty-three years of |
age and his wife about twenty. She seems to |
manifest very little interest in the condition of
her husband
National Republican., 1876-08-31
A New Mustard Plaster.

The medical value of mustard plaster Is
understood in every family. Much time is
spent in preparing a poultice, and often the
mustard is of poor quality and will not act,
causing great suffering. This trying incon-
Hnience is now perfectly overcome by Benson's
Prepared Mustard Plaster. 1t is a great i'm
provement on the ordinary article. 1t is very
clean, and can be applied and removed without
discoloring the Clothing or soiling the skim
1t does not deteriorate with age. 1t is always
reliable, as only the best quality Of mustard is
used in its preparation. 1t is ready for use at
any moment by simply dipping 1t IN water.
1t is sold in half yard pieces, at 25 cents per
roll, by all druggists. Sent by mail, on re-
ceipt of price, by
SEABURY g. JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N, Y.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Reliable Insurance,

The question is often forwarded to us as to
whether our home insurance companies stand
on as good footing and hold out the same
liberal inducements to those desiring to insure
as Eastern and foreign companies. For the
benefit of those parties We would state that
several of our leading home companies more
than favorably compare with the latter, as for
instance the Arlington Fire Insurance Company
for the District of Columbia, who possess q
paid-up capital Of S2G0, 900, are strictly prompt
in paying losses, and insure real estate or per-
sonal property at very low rates. This is de-
cidedly one of the best-msnaged companies in
the District of Columbia. The office is located
at No. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue, north of the
United States Treasury, where all applications
for policies will receive immediate attention.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
HuildinC parm;fs

Inspector Plowman has issued the following
building permits VIM. Patterson, raise and
underpin a frame dwelling, east side of Twen-
ty-second street, near D street northwest; $780,
Mrs. Reiss, raise and improve a brick build
ing, west side OF Twenty-fifth street, between
II and streets northwest; 800. L. NJ. O., a
tWo-story brick dwelling, east side Of Second
street, between and c streets southeast;
$2,OOO. Moses Kelly, three two-story frame
dwellings, west side of Tenth street, between
and ID streets northeast; 5000.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Tho New Order.

Matte Strickland, daughter of ex- Congress
man Strickland, of Michigan, and Leo Miller
whose marriage by an original rite attracted
attention year ago, send the following com
municatton to the Chicago newspapers: "Ed
win Miiler-Strickland is the name given to 6
son born to Leo Miller and Matte Strickland
at Castle Rock, Mimi. The new social order
proposes to compound the terminating sur
names of parents in their children, and per
petuate the name of the mother instead of the
father. Every child would thus bear III
fathers and mothers name, but in the nexi
generation the fathers name would be dropped
This arrangement is in harmony with nature
and far more just than the present system"
National Republican., 1876-08-31
ALL a0Rra

A beautiful Partisan girl, worth St, 600 900,
has found man willing to marry her.
A woman who has hitherto been leading
Methodist in jackson, Miss, has publicly be-
come an adherent of Judaism.
A factory for the manufacture of sugar and
syrup from watermelons has been established
on Andres Island California, in the San joaquin
river.
Mysticilske has delivered to Boston and its
suburbs during the last year daily average
of 50 ,OOO, 600 gallons of water. This is 5OOO,-
GOO gallons more than the daily supply of Lon
don.
A granite block weighing thirty tons was re.
Gently taken from the quarries near Hallowell,
Me. Another block weighing forty tons is
soon to be brought out.
Wild animals are getting thick in New Eng
land. A bear seven feet long was shot near
the Twin Mountain house the other day. and
a eig panther is soaring the people of Spring
field, Vt.
Kentucky farmer says that his old SOW is
in the habit of chewing off grapeyfnes thai
grow upon convenient trees, and, with the tree
end in her mouth, swinging over the fence into
q cornfeld.
AS N'Nso"h iAulaus, WIN live near bangor,
Me-, have law requiring everybody to be at
home BY O'Clock in the evening. One of the
Indians was caught out at 10 O'Clock the other
night, and sent to Jail for thirty days.
"Donald," said Scotch dame, looking up
from the catechism, to her son, "what's a
slanderr "a slander, guide mither," quoth
young donald, twisting the corner of his
plaid, "a-weel, l hardly ken, unless it be NAV
hap an over true tale which one guide woman
tells of anither."
AN officer Of the French army has recently
died, who had met with Abd-el Kader on the
pattle- Held without attacking him, which he
might have easily done. Being blamed for this
afterwards, his reply was "Ai that time was
but second lieutenant. Had killed him. the
war would have been over and wouId NOT
have been captain now.'
John Anderson, the first man who assembled
the great South Dome in the Yosemite valley,
lives alone in a small house near the saddle Of
the dome. He is hard at work constructing a
staircase OF a thousand steps up the dome,
He hopes to have an elevator running In time
and is also working on model of a steam car
that shall carry passengers up the almost per-
pendicular walls.
A Chattanooga farmers house was robbed
Next morning stranger called and said that
he was one of the robbers, and he showed a
Iocket. The farmer said that he valued the
locket because 1t had been worn by a dear
child. Here it is" said the robber, seemingly
affected. Let me make restitution. Here
are twenty dollars for your little son." He
handed the farmer counterfeit $50 bill, and
received $50 change.
When the first short railway in China was
opened at Shanghai, in June last, immense
crowds gathered to witness the wonderful
spectacle. The peasants suspended work all
along the line to Woosung, but did not eyince
sign of the promised hostility. This is es-
sentially model line to show the natives what
railways are and can do. The gauge is two
1eet SIX inches, and only four and u half miles
wereopened.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Frebel's Kiudersarteu systsm

The Kindergarten system of education is
making great innovations in the common eiu-
cational systems in this country. Mrs.
Louise Pollock has established National
Kindergarten and Primary school. for children
from three to eleven years old, at No. 70s
Eleventh street, which will reopen for this
year the 11th instant. The school for advanced
classes, for young misses, in charge of Miss
Sarah A. Pollock, will reopen at the same
time. The simplicity of the system and the
rapid development made by children taught by
IL commend IL to the public
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Matrimonial.

Powell and Virginia Lewis, Tyson B. Trundle
and Laura V. Myers, William Rapee and Jo-
hanna Kahl, Richie De Noon and Maria l..
Allen, both of Richmond, Va; Tghman Hard
away and Celia Ross, Mylon Roche and
Mazells Z. Mfbourn, c. A. Beatty and Jose
Phine D. Stitson, ]. B. J. Ryan. of Omaha, and
Kate r. Gray, W. B. Lorenzo and Susan Bacon,
VIM. Stewart and Alice Brooks, James 4, ,
Davis and Sarah T. Rhoades.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Auction Sales To-day.

BY b. ID. Warner:
At $50 O'Clock, two-story frame house on
the west side of New jersey avenue, between
L street and New York avenue.
By Duncanson Bros:
At $50 O'Clock, three two-story brick dwell
ings on south side of T street, between Four
teeDth and Fifteenth streets northwest.
By Jos. T. Kelley:
At $50 O'Clock, valuable improved property
on the east side of Fifteenth street, between s
and T northwest.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
CITY ITEMS.
SENSIBLE ADVICE.


Of newspapers and by your druggist, 70 use some
thing for dyspepsia and liver complaint that you
know s nOthing about, and you get discG%graged
give you satisfactory proof that GREEN'S AusUsT
FLOWER will cure you Of dyspepsia and liver
sSmpsbn% % Tth all M suGn rs sor
palpitation Of the heart, heartburn, water brash,
coming up Of food after eating, low spirits, &C.,
and sei you SO sample Sotte FSi u GREENS R AUeGsq
for IS cents. Two doses wili relieve you. UHAs.
SToTT q Co., wholesale agents.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE,
No people in the world suffer so much with Dys
pepsia as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence In medicine had failed to accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and its effects,
such as Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water
on Se Heart Tsr comps dp Of
the food, low spirits, general debility, SC, yet
since the Introduction Of GREEN'S AUGUsT
that cannot be Immediately relieved. Thirty
thousand dozen sold last year. without one case Of
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
Two doses viii relieve you Regular sise, rs csnts
CHAs. SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
Usu TBunsror's Ivory PEARL ToorH Pow.
DER. A perfect denttfrice. It's action on the
teeth Is specific removes tartar and discoloration
arrests decay, and keeps them sound. clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use Is recommended TO all, but spe-
cislly to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. twenty-five and my csnts psf
bottle.
THoMPeor'e PenApE OPTIHH, for dressing the
hair. This hne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hail, imparting to It gloss and beauty
Unlike many Preparations for the hair, It cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial equally % to the
rich, golden-hued tresses Of youth the darker
shades Of middle life, the silver-streaked looks
ofage. Twenty-Five and ffty osnts Per bottla
PRAoTIon EooEoNY. Renovats your. solisd
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joyens' In
odorous KID Glove Cleaner. twenty-five cents
par bottle
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Tubmau.

AL Ninth street, has the largest stock of
paperhangings in the, city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others refitting will
save money by buying from him. Also, nice
stock of window shades, fringes, gimps, eur
tain loops, cords and tassels, &c. The best 81
shade in the city, Give him call.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Enterprise.

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded by Smith, Birge & Co., 1O14 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chandeliers-in fact,
almost everything of metal required to fit up a
house. Purchasers always find it for their in
terest to deal with enterprising houses, who
are up with the times In every improvement.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Interest PaidLIntsrest Paid |,

on all deposits made at the Metropolitan
Savings Bank on or before the Sd of each
mouth. SAMUEL NoRMENT, Pres't,
j. A. RUFF, Cashier.
Board of Directors Samuel Norment, G. R.
Thompson, W. Il. Claggett, Nicholas Acker,
II. Strasburger, ]. L. Barbour, j. s. Edwards,
j. H. Goddard and B. II. Warner.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
School Books,

The reorening of the schools brings the
usual demand for "more school books" Mr..
E. NJ. Whitaker, (successor to Warren Choate
& Co.. Vernon Row, corner Pennsylvsnia
avenue and Tenth street, is prepared to sup
ply the demand to it's fullest extent, Of the
lowest prices offered BY the trade.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Men Of Enterprlse

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising.
Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
job Office.
Business Cards printed for 1926 per thou
sand, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
rneatrs Ccmiqus.

The European ballet and Can-csn troupe
produce the beautiful ballet, entitled "The
Flower Girl of Paris" this week at the Thea
tire Comique, and is giving great satisfaction.
The dance artists, Messrs. Murphy, Morton,
Thatcher and Huine, perform nightly. The
La Rue Family display great skin in their
parlor gymnastic feats.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Important to Small Printing Offices.

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable us to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Columbia Fishing Club.

The Columbia Fishing club viii start down
the river on their annual trip next Tuesday, in
the club yacht Columbia. Fifteen members of
the club have shipped for the trip. The yacht
will sail down the river to Dill's landing, which
will be the headquarters of the club during
their stay
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Small Handbills 75c, Per Thousand,

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-fye cents
per thousand. Material all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Business Card, sa 25 p.- r,or,.,a

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Once prints Business Cards for So .25
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Man of PENNSYLVANIA

will see by our advertising column to-day a
rare opportunity to exchange property located
in this city or vicinity for beautiful home in
their native hills
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Colds Cen .ennial Elevated Oven Rang,

At Smith, Birge and Co.'s, 1914 Pennsylvania
avenue, contains all the later improvements in
Heating and Cooking Ranges, with others pecu-
liar to itself, and with Colds Health, Hygean
and Tubular Wrought Iron Heaters embody
everything that is new and valuable in the pro-
cess of heating dwellings.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
SUMMER RESORTS.
BERKELEY SPRINGS HOTEL
MORGAN COUNTY, w. VA.

This summer resort is only four hours ride from
ashingtoD, and Is well known for Its unsurpassed
bathing and mountain air and scenery.
Board, s. per day; sH per week: $50 per month.
or further Information, address
A. W. KIRKWOoD, Manager,
National Republican., 1876-08-31
Books BouPht.

Cash paid for all kinds, and in any quantity,
at Anglim's Antiquarian Bookstore, F street,
near the Treasury.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.

-BOsTON, November1s, 1875.
II. r. Stepens, Esq:
DEAR SIR: During the past five years have had
ample opportunity to judge of the mer II OF VEGE-
TINE, Ny wife has used I for complaints attend
results than anything else which she tried. l
have given II to my children under almost every
circumstance attending large family, and always
with marked benefit. have taken IL myself with
such great benefit that cannot find words to eX-
While performing my duties Police Officer in
this city, 1t has been my lot 10 fall in with great
deal Of sickness. / unhesitatingly recommend
VEGETINE, and never knew OF case where 1t did
not prove all that claimed for 1t. Particularly
in of debilitated impoverished state of the
blood its effects are really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from an impure state of the
blood Ii appears to work like charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETISE can be used with injurious results, and
1t will always afford pleasure give any further
information as TO what know about VEGETINE.
WM. b. HILL, Police Station 4.
National Republican., 1876-08-31
n L Y II O n T.

n LY II ONT.
has been thoroughly overhauled and put In first
class order for the reception of Excursions and
Private Parties. There have been bathing e houses
with suits for ladies and gentlemen. recently ADDED
to the place. There Is also frst-class restaurant
where parties can obtain meals at anv time.
The mail-boat Keyport lands twice a day, giving
parties chance to spend the day and return home
by 9p. m. Also, the steamers Lady of the Lake,
j. W. thompson and Mary Washington stop ON
their regular and down river trips. Societies
others wishing to charter the grounds do so by
addressing g. u. Spaids, go Fifteenth street, or
Glymont, Md. Inquire of T. II. Williams, 469
Missouri avenue. JyI7-tf