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National Republican., 1877-12-19
aEoRGE1oWN VIEWS.
PROFESSOR ryLER's FUNERAL.


The funeral Of Prof Samuel Tyler, LID,
senior professor Of the law department Of the
Columbian University, took place yesterday amer.
noon, from the residence OF his brother, DR.. Graf
ton Tyler, corner Of Washington and Gay streets,
and was one Of tho largest that has taken place in
Georgetown for several years Among those pres.
ent were Anthony Hyde Judge wylle. Thomas J.
Durant william Maury, Joseph ~ Bradley, T.
mer Eliot, Baldwin and Craig Walter 8, Cox, DR..
=. Q: Welling, president Ct Columbian University;
rd M I2neI co. @ = @p9dse, Col, A b; Lewis s SIsoe :;
Georgetown University; william Laird, Thomas
Bradley, and c. NJ. Matthew'S
Rev. Alexander shircs, conducted the services.
Rev Mr.: shircs, twcntyfv years ago, was rector
ISL Johns Parish, qeorgetown. scroll made
O. flowers, and inscribed Theory OF the Beauti'
At the conclusion Of the services at the house,
the casket was removed to the hearse By tbs fol.
Ing OF the alumni Of the Columbia Law School
cMessrs Thompson and Snyder, past graduates,
Stevens senior law class, and Messrs. Lamer and
Bowles, of the junior law class. The pall-bearers
were Dr. J. C. Hall; John G. Kennedy. hon. r. T.
Merrick, Hon. Walter s. Cox. Gen. Afvord and DR..
law students Of fGIsss Ss So
cceded to Oak Hill cemetery. whore the iuterment
took place.
THE CANAL CULvERTs.
The work Of repairing tho cuivers along the line
W Wt Chuh DftWccn teOTKctDWn anu tnt tnhlll
Bridge has been completed by the contractor, Mr..
Joseph L. Paul. The.culverts have been pointed up
on the inside and some of.them arched. II was at
first supposed that the culverts were 50 completely
out OF order as TO make II impossible ~ repair
them but experienced mechanics who have ex.
amined the work pronounce them TO be stronger
than when originally built Lieut.. HoSie will ex'
anime the work to-day.
GRAIN AND FLOUR ARRIVALS.
By rail-200 bushels of wheat and 800 bushels Of
corn to H. NJ Talbot; also, so barrels Of -four and
200 bushels OF wheat to J. q. & j. NJ. Waters.
A THREE-ToN CENTENNIAL RELIC.
The steamer r. C. Knight. on It's last trip from
New York, brought with her q three ton safe
shipped by Marvin & Co., Of New York, TO Edward
Clarke, Architect of the Capitol. This Is the same
safe that was exhibited at the Centennial, and the
object IN bringing II to the District Is to place It In
the Capitol, where II will remain. and not be un
locked until the end of another century Of national
existence. The safe will be removed to the Capitol
to-day and placed In Siatuary Hall.
The company managing the New York steamship II
line have two dredging machines at work on the
bars In the channel so Us to make an easier passage
for their vessels.
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPus.
Frark Hutchns. Springfield Ohio, and Mrs l.. ]
yos., Of Washington ID. C.. are stopping at tho wcs
End Hotel
John Poor, the young man suffering from hydro
phobia, At his home on the TennallytUwn road wa,
alive last night, but his physicians, Drs! Mackal
Richie. Tyler and Lincoln. have no hopes OF his re
covcry.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
a6 ovrncoArs reduced - slo ElsEnAs's.
Nupiinl Vows.

There occurred at the Ascension Church last
evening. at hnlf.past five, quietand unpretcntous
wedding, and yet one Of so happy character that
II will long be remembered by the circle OF init.
mate friends who were In attendance. The bride
was Miss Jennings, ofths city and the groom Lucian
Hawley, ESQ, a well-known citizen OF Buffalo, n,
Y. and for many years prominently connected
with the internal-revenue service. Dr. Elliot off-
ciated, Mr.. Jennings giving the bride away. She
was elegantly attired In 4 seal. brown silk with
trimmings Of velvet Of the same shade -.
Amer the ceremony the couple were rendered q
reception at the residence of r. NJ Green, esq, cor
ner Vermont avenue and P.street circle. They len
for the North on tho sl0 p. IN. train carrying with
them the best wishes Of their large circle OF
friends.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Minor District Notes.

"A drawback is asked for on lot II, square ii6.
MIR. Jonathan Taylor has been awarded the
sontruct for repairing concrete payement.
The Commissioners have received an invita-
hon 10 attend the drawing of tho Louisiana State
Lottery Co.
Mr., Charles 7. Dayi, proposes to rent property
Oh street, between sixth and seventh streets for
school purposes.
The auditor aud treasurer have been appointed
acommittee to examine the accounts OF the late
Water Registrar.
Mr. Edwin Baldwin OF the school trustees, has
transmitted the proposals made for introducing
water iUtO the Thompson school building.
Two additional lamp.posls are asked for on
Second street between Fast Capitol and streets,
and A street and Maryland avenue northeast.
Attention has been called TO the condition Of
NJ street from New Jersey avenue TO the fourteenth
street circle, and Sixth street. from l. 10 boundary
streets.
MIR. Thomas c. Cox the new Water Registrar
took possession Of his otce yesterday and was IN.
roduccd 10 the cmplOyees connectcd with the de-
pGrtment, He has decided for the present to make
NO changes.
Licenses have been issued TO tho following
parties; Weiser Bros, commission agents; 7. VI.
Moran, liquor dcgler; J. J. Chew, notary public
W Burrs, Home Life Insurance Co. agent Allison
ESilor, Jr., livery stabie Johnson & Bro, liquor
dealer,
-The:Inspecsor of Buildings has Issued permits
ss follows: To builds. H. Phelp, one lwostory
brick near Thirteenth and q streets northwest
$40; same party, one three story brick, OH Thir.
NtNlnr ItLf v hHetl npTlnWthl, tllfh, For re-
pairs William Shields area, SO; - Holly raise
house. sl5O: German American National Bank gen.
eral repairs $40,
Lamps have been ordered TO bo located In the
following places! Two on p street between Seven
teenlh and Eiyhtconih streets; one corner Of
and Sixth streets noTtl east, one corner Of Fourth
and streets northeast Two at railroad crossing al
Massachusetts end Delaware avenues, and one nj
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and First
street southeast.
The amount Of District collections for The
month OF November was ejts, ,S56b, OF which
amount S422 8733s was from the general levy fpI
the year ending June 10, 1873; 81 427 o. personal
tax for the same period licenses, A67Sja6 mud thG
balance nom arrears Of various assessments, The
collections for the seyen months from December
l. 1910 to October 81 l577 are asceriained IN be sew
enty.nye per cant Of the levy ending Juno 90 1877
National Republican., 1877-12-19
FANCY plaid ulsters. ElsExAs's. 7th and E.
A Notorious Theft Captured.

Yesterday morning Sergeant Acton arrested
q colored boy named Hawkins, who vas wanted
on several charges OF passage robbercs Al the
time Of his capture Hawkins had In his possession
q very fine sword cane, Of which he could give no
satisfactory account He was escorted to the fiflh
Precinct Station. and on being questioned admitted
having been concerned in robbery in the northern
part Of the city q few nights ago. He gave the
names OF his companions and also stated where the
stolen property had been sold. The officer went tn
the store and recovered q coat, hat aud a pair OF
sleeve buttons which Ind been sold for one dollar
thieves might witness Texas Jacks" performance.
Hawkins belongs 10 gang Of cOlored burglars who
reside In "Hells BOttom;" but Sergeant Acton and
0ffcer Safell are fast diminishing their number
having Gagged three In as many weeks. Alter the
recovery OF tho property the prisoner was carried
to the Second Precinct Station and locked up for
hearing before Judge Smell this morning.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
SO cmLpREs's overcoats sts.5o EsExAs',
Prof Tyler and the Law Students.

Prof Tyler and the Law Students.
At meeting of the undergraduates and
alumni Of the law department Of Columbian Uni
versity held at tho Law School Building, the fol.
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas we have heard with sincere regret Of the
decease Of our esteemed senior professor Samuel
Tyler, LID:
Resolred, Thai in his death we appreciate the
loss " his family OF loving and beloved member
To ourselves Of efficient and revered instructor
TO his profession OF zealous honored, and distin
guished devotee and to his acquantai. .ces OF
generous, upright, and high minded man.
Resolred That we extend TO his family our heart.
felt sympathy and condolences. and that as a mark
of our respect We attend his funeral In q body.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
FANCY Fail Ulstcri EIsENAN BRO, 7th and Z.
Police Court.

Police Court
District cdsas.--French Payne was fined $50
or sixty days for carrying a razor. Annie King
and Celia Thompson charged with being 'vags"
were required to give bonds or rnstIcatc for thirty
days. Michael Mickey and Archie Nm were as.
scssed s. each for using bad words, George Nc.
Euter and Sarah Davis were fined IS each tor being
loud and boiserous. Martha Banks, disturbing
the quiet of Georgetown, was mulcted s.
United Sdies oaAos.-S. c. Boynton, charged by
Samuel Kaufman with assaulting him, was dis.
charged from custody Taylor Fry was charged
with picking the pocket of Mrs. Harris and tax
Ing her pocketbOok. As Taylor had been q fire.
Guent visitor Mt the Police Court he sent IN the
grand jury. Charles Warner, alias Lewis, stole an
oyercoat from W. W. Goddard In May last, aud soon
AFTER LEFT town. Coming baok to spend the holi.
days, he was recognized BY the officer who had
been looking for him aud grabbed. lie was also
arrsigned for stealing pig and, as there WINS con:
elusive evidence OF guilt Ia both cases. he will
spend three months III jail. Emma and Amanda
Johnson were charged with beating Sarah Watkins
Emma plead guilty, and was fnod 81, Amanda be
Ing discharged
National Republican., 1877-12-19
4. su,rcm. Cour, Of tho un,tcd sta,e..

The Supreme Court Of tho United States.
No. 1913 Leopold Bambergcr plaintiff In error,
VS.. George T. Terry, receiver, DC, In error 10 the
Circuit Court Of the United States for the district Of
Connecticut. On motion OF Mr.. Q. W. Kellogg
writ Of error docketed and dismissed with costs,
No. l0l4 George W. Quintard ct al, plaintiff In
error Vs. The United States In error to the Circuit
Court Ot the United States for the southern district
OF New York. On motion Of Mr.. Assistant Attorney
missed.
No 1853 On place of 1897 Dexter @. Hitchcock and
James W. Byrnes paintiffs In error, vs. The City Of
Galveston. Argument commenced by Mr.. f. Charlie,
Hume Tor plaintiils in error, ind continued by Mr.
W. p. Ballinger and George Flournay for defendant
In error.
Adjourned until to-day at twelve O'Clock.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
A Denerted WiEe.

Mrs. Laura V. Ballinger, through her coun-
sell Mr.. A. b. Williams. has filed bill for divorce
from her husband, Hampton Balinger Her
maiden name was Laura V. Ellis, and tho parties
wero married by Rev. Mr.. Remick, May 2S. 1866.
and lived together IN the city OF Georgetown for
about two years. when she charges that he deserted
her and from that time has failed To contribute TO
her support In any manner. She also asks pernis-
sian to resume her maiden name.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
VEGETINE

Is now prescribed In cases Of scrofa and other dls
eases OF the blood by mnpy of the best physicians
owing TO ts great success IL curing all diseases OF thi
nature.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
HAVE FOUND
THE RIGHT MEDICINE.
Boston, MAss

BOSTON, mASA
Mr., IT. r. Syerens'
DEAR sIR:-My only object IN giviny you this testi.
monin Ia To sp ed Va liable 'inf0 m 1ti0n. Having
been badly aicted with salt Rheuni, and the whole
furface of my skin being covered with pimples MI
eruptions, many Of which caused me frent pain aud
annoy nee and knowing il to br n blod disease
took mnhy of the advertised blood pr inrations
1t obtnininR any brn-ht until commenced taking
ne yraErisE; and before had completed the iirs'
sequently followed on with IL until I had taken
and my stin II smooth and entirely free rom PIN:
pie and eruptions. have never ,nloyed SO gOo1
health ,ore, and attribute II all TO the use Of
TINE. To benefit those afflicted with rheumatism,
will make mention also o. tile NEaETISEs wonder
iul power Of curirg nc Of this acute complaint, o.
which have suileie / 80 intensely. ....
c. ii. TUCKER,
Pass. Ag't Mich. q. II. r.,
No. 90 Washington street, Boston.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

A Lyceum Organized.

The seniors of the National University Law
School have organized lyceum for the purpose OF
obtaining practice In public speaking and to secure
a knowledge Of parliamentary usages. The seniors
and graduates Of the school will be admitted as
ngmbers, and the entire faculty OF the university
decided to meet every Thursday night, and the
place selected Is the Barbour Law Bnilding, on
Louisiana avenue. The lyceum organized by the
elections of the following officers: President,
William Twombly; vice president. ". +. vii.
Hanson; Secretary, J. A. Hayward, and treasurer,
D. Y. Chase.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

purge, the bowjes but SAFE pleasant remedy, whlc
Is sure TO purify the flood, and thereby restore t
health.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Getting Married.

The clork of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants: W. II. Web.
ster aud Lucinda Carter; George a. OF aud Susie
C. Anderson; Horace Haighr and Alice Il. Bowie
William Mcpynchon and Mrs, L. t. Ofutt d. T.
Holmes and Louisa 7. Sorthali L. Hswley and
Lida W Jennings; W. II, Hunter aud Mary T.
sanford; Henry Ducket and Mary Morton; +. II.
Robinson and Fannie Robinson.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
PROOF.
WHAT IS NEEDED.
BosroS, Feb u, 1871.

BOSTON, ZEN u, lH1.
Mt. IT. r. Stete-c go,
DEAn SIR:-About ono year since found myself in
4 feeble condlt on n ON neral deblitr. yEGErISE
was strongly recommended to me ~ a friend who
had been much benefited by its use: 1 procured the
article and after using several bottles was restored
10 hcA H. and disc It's use. feel qhite onh
dent that there ~ no medicine 10 II for those
comp nnts Tor which II s csre Ialy prepared. and
wo lid cheerfuy recommend II those who feel that
they need son nethlng 10 restore them to perfect
health Respectfully yours, -,
Firm OF 8 III. Pettngil q Co.. 10 State street, Boston.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
VEGETINE

Was looked upon as an experiment for some time ~
some Of our best physicnns but those most incredu
lous in regard to Its merit Its most ardent
friends nnl eupDorteIa
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Enunii IleIiil.

The body Of a man named Mckay Martin,
was found in the county near the Grant road, yes.
terdNy morning, the man evidently having died
during the proceeding night Coroner Patterson
decided not 10 hold M inquest and gave certih.
cate that death resulted from lnIcmpennce, neg
lect and exposure.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Decree Granted ms PRAYED,

Justice wylie, in the Equity Court granted
a divorce to Florida F. Smith from the bonds Of
mntrimony with Charles c. Smith, with permission
to resume her maiden nsme-Forida F. Crupper.
The parties were married. In this city. September
TO- 1874 by Rev. o. II. Tiffany. of the Metropolitan
NJ. Il. Church. She charged that Immediately AFTER
the ceremony he manifested coldncss and re-
pugnance toward her, which resulted In his finally
deserting and falling to support her, and she was
compelled to depend on her exertons and kind.
ness Of friends for u home and livelihood.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

Our ,yob Printing Omce

Is prepared to do all kinds of work in the best
style Of the art the shortest possible notice. and
at cheap prices
FANCY Fall listers EIsENAs BROS, 7th and Z.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

YouNG people, pay attention to your teeth. Clean
them daily with Thurst0ns Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der, the best dentiirice known. II Will preserve
their whiteness through life, prevent decay gnd
toqthache. Much pain and trouble Is caused by
early neglect therefore take heed In time. Price,
25 and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
THE RIY1LS,

nPERA HOUSE.
" TONIGHT. TO-NIGIIT.
THE GREAT TEXAS JACK COMBIN ATION
LIVING HEROES FROM THE WILD WEST
The Veteran Hero, Scout, aud Guide
TEXAS JACK, u. H. OMOIluNDRO.l ..,-
GAIT. BILL, the &c ebrated Seoul ol the Black Hhs'
THE PEERLksS MORIACCHL
FIGHTISG ELK, the Warm spring chief
CAPT JOSEPH BRUCE the Famed Mnrksman.
First appearance of Col. J. FRANK WARNER, OF
the Seventh New York Regiment aud his mary lous
PRtp0n Dancers In beautiful tnblesuN, Sc, consist
Ing Of ton rst-class artists both male and female,
their Acts entire new, original and sen ,ationsl
] he charming songslress, Miss JENNIE BERTRAM:
full dramatic company, In the new thrilling rama OF
TEXAS JACK IN THE BLACK HILLS.
Matinee Wednesday and Saturday Al p. m. Ad-
mission, aid 2 centl Reseryed sents % o,nts ex.
trn. Friday, december u, benefit OF Texas Jack and
ofbll. decl7 I
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Erred. MenilelI,n Suicide.

Coroner Patterson held an inquest yesterday
morning over the body of 7. G. Mendell, the
German plate printer, who committed suicide At
his home, No 3O5 Four a half street southwest
Monday evening. The verdict was that he came
to death by his own hand while temporarily in.
sane.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
EQUITY couRr-JUsTIcE wYI rE.

No. 5n, ZautzinRer VS.. Gunton No. d. Jackson
vs. Ward; No. 81. smith VS.. King, No. 81, Bell VS..
Bradley; No. IS, frells vs. Barron No, o., Hughes
vs. Fry No. 81, Phillips ys, Clarke No, bSS, Bros
nan vs. District OF Columbia: No. 90, Gersdorff vs.
Frazier; No. CO. Boyd vs.. Conway.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
THoMpson's PoMApE OprIMr.

An olcaginous compound OF singular merit for
dressing the hair Its use soon renders harsh, dry
hair soft aud plsble, strengthens 1t when weak,
and gives 1t that rich gloss which Is the charm Of
early youth Price, 25 and 10 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Now is tue Time

for merchants to distribute dodgers, hand-bills
posters, ETC., and we would call their attention tc
the fact that we have the most complete job ofiicS
I'm the city and do the best work at the cheapest
prices.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Merchants md Othors

desiring Dodgers and and other kinds of print
ing for the holiday trade, would do we'll to give
job OE.ce call, We hayo the most complete cs.
tAbshment IN the city And do the best work at the
most reasonable rates.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Assignments for To-Day.
CIRCUIT couRT-cHrEF JUSTICE CAR

CIRCUIT couRr-cHiEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No. $50, Fitzgerald vs.. Pierce; No. iO3,
FOrney vs. D. G. Forncy; No. al, Kirby VS.. Dar.
nellie; No. All. FlAherty vs.. RimmelI; No. as,
Ball ct al. VS.. Grimm ct al; No. 4lp, Creswcli
Thompson; No. AZ, De Ney vs.. Thomas ct al:
No. i25, Washington Market Company VS.. sum.
may; No. AZ, Tarr ct al. vs.. Gait; No. 434. Folks
Winston vs.. B. L. Blackfordi No. Asj, Boon VS..
Chaplin.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

ONE visit TO Dr. Hartley insures instant relief for
catarrh. No exorbitant fees In advance. Resi-.
dence removed 10 934New York avenue.
Lett-off clothing watches pistols, &c, bought al
HerzOgs sl5 D street. Orders attended ".
National Republican., 1877-12-19
THE LAW RECORD.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURTS YES.
TERDAY.

United States Supreme Court-Civn Cases In
the Criminal Court-Othcr Business at tho
City Hail.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

GENTS French Last Caters, with broad soleS and
heels, arc the most comfortable. To hc had NJ II
l. stTasbuLRer's 300 aud 0ns seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
Auita Entered.

Equity side.-Laura V. Balilnger VS.. Hampton
Ballinger: for divorce.
Lar Side.-Joseph Rosenbsum VS.. J. s. wInsatt /;
In rcplevin. u. KetchAm 4 Co. VS.. Patrick Foley
on account James Pike vs. T, A. W. Converse F.;
| nt. nj
National Republican., 1877-12-19
WELLS ORIGINAL MACHINE-SrREAD STRENGTHEN.
Isn PIAsTrRs

The oldest and the best All who have USED
them attest their merit sOld'by druggists. Twenty
twenty FIVE and thirty cents, according TO size,
National Republican., 1877-12-19

ROMAN & Cox, 507 Seventh street, have reduced
the price OF their ano suits and overcoats twenty
per cent.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
CTLpREs's cape coats at s.. ErsrsAs's eth and i
CITY ITEMS.
TRUNKS AND HARNESS,

satchels and Travelling Bags Pocket books, &c.
cheap for cash at the factory and sncsrooms OF
James \. T0phHm, i25 Seventh street northwest
under the II6 WIRE SIGN.
National Republican., 1877-12-19
CIR,Nsr Tho system and nurify the Mood rer

UIkANSk lhu syslenI hnu IUTIIy lnt bIDuu TeInDy.
ing spepsIa sick headache, constipation alTl all
diseases caused by disordsred stomach or lh er.
Quirks Irish Tea Win do It, Bold by all druggists.
Price 20 cents per package,
National Republican., 1877-12-19
National 8epablitan.
Arrival Of Passenger Trains.

At BALTIMORE AND roroNA, DKror, SIXTH AND r
STREETS.
Morning. hNntrp.
s1sS New YORK express loo Boston express
$50 n Y, nght express tiT, Rlchm' nd express
en- ,leSandf q l9S. Alexandria
5;3D Alex AndriN 4iO New York limited.
TN Mid. Va. outhern. 4.sO. Alexandria
se ~, AlcS An, ris. $40, New York mall.
ab baltimore accom-. 5:p, Ales sandrif-
saob, NORTH and West $3.50, Alexandria
So AleS andriA sas, Midland Virginia
.Irih, Alexandria. 5:a0, Alexandria
Il1p, Northern ress 500. North md West
llsD, Alexandria se2S ". O.. NJ dland Va
i0.1O lichmond
sAirive daily. Others Sundays excepted
AT BALTIMORE AND ONO DEPOT NEW JERSEY AVE.
NUE. AND STREET.
MO,pinp R~nfng.
sell N. Y. Phil a Bos eI si:bO Baltimore accom-.
So, Raltimore express tfo, baltimore accom-.
sdO Western express 800 N y, Phil 4 Dos ex.
s:.O Bsitn ore accom-. $40 Western Mail.
ss2S bred. &C, MET. birch st:G, Baltmor accom-.
sx, Baltimore. Annapolis 20 b. Baltimore express
and way. 7;2O, Western express.
eth n Rrtnsburg and Ha- 400, BaftimLre express
fvrsiOwn &C, MET br'ch, sHl5, Y, Phil n ltos
sl0Sc, baltimore accom-. iest5 Baltimore accom-.
1l::n Baltimore express
'Arrive daily. Others Sundays excepted.
- For the time OF departure Of trains, see ndver.
tsemsnts elsewhere
National Republican., 1877-12-19
EQUITY coURT-JUsTIcE wYLIE.
MoPherson and Carlisle VS.. Cox.

This case has been occupying the attention
Of the court since Thursday last There was dis
puted special contract for contingent compensation,
and the plsintifs claimed thereupon. but the
court held that the contract ought to have been In
writing. since the services to bo performed by plain
tins could not have been performed within one
year from the making Of the contract Tho plain
tis however, claimed also for the value Of the ser.
vices rendered aud by which the defendant was
benefited. hescrviccs were rendered the defendant
by the plainths Ms his lawyers for the recovery OF
the possession OF certain property. The statute OF
Limitations was interposed as defense a. well Rs
denial Of any indebtedness whatever. Tho court
held that certain letters written by the defendant
saved the cs<e from the statute Of Limitation T. but
that in considering the amount Of compensation "
be awarded the plainttfs for services rendered the
element Of contingency Of compensation should
not conrol, ns that was part OF the special con-
tract, which was nullity, because not In writing
Tho jury returned verdict OF 81 oOo with interest
A motion for new trial on exceptions to the
courts ruling that the special contract was re-
CURED By lawto be In writing was entr red by plain.
tifs
This case shows how careless lawyers are as to
their own interestsL No one would suppose that q
lawyer would neglect TO put IN writing = contract
when the sano was required 10 protect his Inter.
esls.
National Republican., 1877-12-19

William Kilgour, trustee, to +. Il. Windsor
for 81. 400 lot ~ square 2i2 Z. a Todd Iu T. A
Jackson for 800, lot 10. square 1888
National Republican., 1877-12-19

LADIEs' Button aud side-Lsce Shoes In endless
variety nj II. l.. Strasbnrgcrs, 3o6 aud 3os Seventh
street
National Republican., 1877-12-19

-JoUvEs's IsoDERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
Renoyaes solled gloves thoroughly and quickly
Pllse. . cenu per bottle.