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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
-1MUSEMENTS.


The entertainment that will take place at
Ford : opcri.housc next Friday evening, June
Il, in aid nf the Academy Of Visitation, is q
worthy affair Two beautiful dramas will be
enacted by selected east from among our
most prominent amateurs, and all who attend
will have tho satisfaction of knowing that they
will witness an excellent performance, at the
same time aiding an institution that has
never before called upon the public for aid.
Among tho cast are noticed the names of
Misses Wallace and Mccullough aud Messrs.
Knapp, Pagan. Anderson, Maltby, Casey and
Downing, the latter Of Ford's regular com
any. The entire stage business has been in-
trusted to our yonng manager Mr. J. II. Ia
yelton, which Is guarantee of the faithful
fuInllmcnt of all that is promised. There Is
only one price Of admission, which has been
placed within the reach Of all classes. The
drama Of "'rhe Hermit Of Knaresborough" and
farce Once on Time will he played.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
REAL ESTATE TROPHIES.
Settling the validity of slave Marin


The case of Brook vs. Francis was decided in
the court ~ baHc yesterday. 1t grew out Of u
slave marriage and the validity thereof, and
involved the title to real estate on Thirteenth
street northwest, near Massachusetts, avenue,
aud was filed by complainant to reform GER
tain deed of trust against the widow Of Corral
Rodgers, deceased. aud the children Of one
VIM. Rogers, rcputcd brother Of Corral.
These latter filed q crnss-bill against the con-
plainant and the widow, who claimed the
whole estate Us sole hcir.at law Of Corral and
who had sold the same 10 Richard Francis,
who sold to the complainant. Richard Francis
is well known in the city. lie is the bar
keeper Mt Hancock's restaurant. The ease was
decided in his favor below, whereby the chill
drcn Of VIM. Rogers were held not hcirs-at law
Of Corral, and the widow was held to he heir.
W. A. Mosby argued the ease for appellant and
George +. Applcby for appellee. Justice Hum
phrcys delivered the opinion Of the court, af-
iirming the decree given below.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
G1rCHETI's Police,
How they Cypress Poor and Respectable
Citizens

Yesterday afternoon poorly clad, but
cleanly and respectable looking woman called
at THE REPUBLICAN Office and handed us the
following letter, which she asked to have peb-
lished:
Mr. ErrpR WIN you allow me Small Space
In your valuable paper to Enquire If the Law
the street Without n warrcnt and Lock Than in u
Widow Woman irving makea Living by setting
Lemons ] wait tn the lOst office LIST tuesday TO
Enquire for Letter When Police Officer Brig
me To- the station House on Tenth st. locked Inc
up In cell and kept ME there four hours suffering
treat agony Of mini and Body or suspicion Of
Office week previous. The Lady clerk who Gives
ont the Letters at the Delivery window pointed
me out as the thief Please inform me II have any
Redress Respectfully MARY KENNEDr
We publish the letter just as II was handed TO
us, anil after reading II our reporter elected the
following assertions from Mrs. Kennedy, who
states that notwithstanding her persistent de-
mails Of the charge she was locked up. Officers
at the station came TO her cell several times,
and offered to release her IL she would give
up the umbrella, which II was charged she
had stolen She protested that she had not
stolen anything. She offered what little money
fhc had with her as the proceeds of sales of
lemons as security for her release, but she was
gruiliy told that she would have TO 20 to court
and meet the owner of the umbrella there.
After being locked up four hours, as MIS- kch-
ncdy would not admit that she had stolen the
umbrella, she was released. She was advised
to lay the matter before Major Richards and
upon going to him she innoccntly told him
that she thought Of writing to THE REPCBLI-
Can about the outrage that had been pcrpc-
tr,tcd upon her. The Chief of Police refused
to hear her further saying that IL she was
going to publish 1t in THE REPUBLICAN he
would have nothing TO do with it, Mrs. Ken
n.slr hn Il nat hut an
honest woman, coud not understand why tho
Police Superintendent should refuse to inter
fcre because she intended to make the matter
public. These are the facts as presented to us.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
PROPOSALS..
DROposAIS FOR PAPER PULP PRODUCED
i by THE DESTRUCTION ny IMAGINATION
OF GUVEIiSMENT SECCRiTItA
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
pi.nI Al. nr ENI.nANINI. ANn PM MIMI

lHEANRN bEFANIMtSl,1
BUREAU or ENGRAVING ASH PRINTED,
WAsnISGruS. May IL, 1871
Sealed proposals will Ia received at this oill"c
until the fth duy uf July. ISL. ut l20cluck M, for
the purchase at the accumulation III Paper Pulp
amounting to about seven hundred tIotl tons Of
wet and five thl tons Of dry produced ny the mae
Grafton of United States notes md securities and
revenue strmps The pulp can bc seen on the
premises adjoining II" Tasccrat .ng house on the
white Lot" south Of the Treasury Department
Building.
I'roposals will he received either for the whole
lot or for quantities Of not les than one hundred
tons wet. ton tn cunSistu Two thuunnd JHiirds-
the packing nnd removal Of the same To lie tt the
expense Of the purchaser.
Terms: permit for the removal OF given quHn.
tity will be issued from this Office ulOn the amount
in payment therefor being deposited with the Treas
urCr or any Assistant Treasurer Of the United states,
until the whole Is removed.
The whole amount Of pulp Is 10 he removed
within three months from the time nf the award,
and, upon reasonable grounds shown Il small IN
tension Of the time will he permitted.
A satisfactory bond will br required To lie exc
Cutrd aud filed within ten days alter the award Tor
the faithful performance of the CONTRACT:
The right To reject any or all the bids Is re
served.
The proposals should he Endorsed Proposals for
Pulp - .
my.sp-Tu6w Chief Of Bureau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
skETCHES 4BOUT THE CITY III THE
REPUBLICIN REPORTERS.

DErArLrISG TREAsURER.-Samucl r.
Bond, president Of the Republic Savings and
building Association, has entered suit against
VIM. l.. Brahhall aud Albert q. Hall, John e.
Parker, y. b. Clarke and Vim. V. $. Wilson, as
suretics TO recover $1,000, the amount OF
band given by the defendant for Che
faithful execution of the duties and Office of
treasurer Of the Republic savings and Build
ing Association. Having failed to account for
all moneys that came into his hands the plain.
tin, for the association, sues to recover the
amount stated.
CONTRACT WoRK.-1hr court IL base ycstcr.
day decided the case of Albert +. Lishcar vs..
Golloher, Loan 4 Co. The plaintiff sued tho
defendant for stone work done for them rs
contractors with the District for the Tibcr
creek sewer, and claims a balance Of Fln,Olib3,
with interest thereon from November, 1874.
The defendants dcmurrcd that while 1t was
alleged that the work was done under the con-
tract 1t did not allcgc that il was performed TO
the satisfaction Of the engineer in charge, as
required by the contract. The jury found for
plaintiff. The court reversed the judgemsrs
given below.
EXAMINATION At PARK SEMiSARY.-Scss
terday the graduating class Of Park seminary,
Mrs. Condron and Miss Smith principals. sus-
tanned their reputation for fine scholarship in
the examination in logic. The young ladies,
namely, Misses J. Abhie Curtis, Katharine
Gray. Helen Joneris, Lille MctIcw, Susie X.
Merrick, Irene Stinemctz aud Mamie White.
head showed familiarity with the technical
terms Of science, and skill in applying its
methods Of testing argument and unraNellng
Its most intricate forms, as the sorites, the
dilemma, &c. At the close OF the examination
Hon. A. u. Riddle, in iorcible, hnishcd ad-
,aia,;a,, Nv, ~ -. ,nS Tho 49,, or con.
,ars.,I' D., w" T. NJ " ,hnr IN !, G,a,
.ar,'a., - i,',i..,'J ,Io aJ,an,oao ~,
.,,,a.' .aai;., 1870, ~ $50, rna,"ioI,o
4; c;i, ."a"l,us H. o,ha,'
=" i'' la "''''
THE EVENT OF THE SEASON viii be
the annual moonlight excursion Of the
Bank Clerks Association on Thursday
evening June H.. The steamer Jane Moseley
will start with the guests from SiXth'streei
wharf promptly at . o'clock p. M, and upon
arriving at Marshall Hall the light fantastic
toe will he trippcd and general hllanty pre-
vail until the return at 2 u. m. The names oi
the gentlemen who comprise the executive
committee Is an evidence that no pans VIII ne
spared to render the occasion JOYFUL one in
the extreme. The following is the executive
committee, from whom tickets may be pro-
cured At cost of !? each. admitting gentle.
man and one lady: j. w. Thompson, president
National Metropolitan Bank: ii. G. swain
cashier Second National Bank; {. A. James
cashier Bank of Washington; {. Z. IrntisS
cashier German American National Bank: )
A. Ruff, Metropolis Savings Bank: W. Lard
w., cashier Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank: John HitZ, president German American
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

Dr. Hartley cures catarrh-i3a Tenth street north
west.
At Lee els Seventh street opposite the Patent
Office. Is selling coal at $40 und up.
Leitnr clUthing. watches. pistols. So, bought at
IIcrkr: + gI5 street. Orders attended tn.
All kinds Of trunks made to order. repaired AMI
covered OF Murrny's, s0j Pennsylvania avenue,
L,t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
THE DISTRICT TAXES.
No Right Surrendered to the Is. o. Rail-
road Company.


The Supreme Court Of the District yesterday
handed down a number of decisions, among
them being the case OF the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company against the District Of
Columbia. The case was previously argued
with four judges on the bench and they were
divided in opinion. consequently a rcargu-
ment was ordered.
The facts Of the case are that the District
of Columbia had assessed the real Is tate Of the
company in the same manner in which all
other property was assessed, and were about
selling it in default Of payment Of the same Ia
the old corporation, when the railroad filed a
bill in equity to cnioin the sale, and secured
temporary injunction. As the case involved
number Of Nw points, and would reach that
destination no matter what action might b.
taken by the chancellor, it was certified to tho
Court III bdHc.
The company, in support Of their position
that their property in the District is exempt
',r, tdAation, quotes from the Maryland ac
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

Mcssrs, Duncansnn 4 Bros, nuctiOnccrs, sold
Yesterday for Phillip f. Larner and Charles T. Davis,
trustees, lot number ninety three In Eli :. Black.
wOOds subdivision of square one hundred and
ninety three fronting seventeen feet four inches
on o street northwest, between Fifteenth and Six
tccuth streets, and running back ninety five feet,
and improved by an unfinished brick dwelling, 10
Jacob Siehmeyer, for sll3O.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

rspecial attention Is directed to the sale which
takes place this evening at q o'clock OF the fine
twostnry and mansard roof fOurteen-TOOm brick
dwelling with large back building, No. 1905 Four
tecnth street northwest late residence OF Charles
nine feet on Fourteenth street, by q depth of one
hundred and twenty feet. And in addition TO
brick stable and carriage house, 2nx20, with aG-
Communications for four horses and two carriages,
with lodging room for cGachmnn, &c. The sale Is
absolute To the highest bidder being a foreclosure
Of deed Of trust.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

BY Wash. Il. Williams:
At 5:p o'clock. tw0story bri,k house, with
store, on Seventh street, between X and 3 streets
northwest.
Al 10 o'clock. large selection of valuable hirni-
tuTe and house furnishings.
By Thomas Dowlng:
Al i o'clnck highly valuable suburban property.
Al q o'clock valuable improved property On the
corner Of Twenty third and streets northwest.
BY George Truesdell:
At 6 o'clock fine two-story and Mansapi roof
brick dwelling with large back building and stable
In the rear No ld6 Fourteenth, between q and Cor
coTan streets northwest
CuupRES's and boys suits at 30 per cent. less
than early In the senson. ErENAs BROS,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

ACCIDENTALLY PoIsoSED.-About o'clock
last evening child Of George W. Tucker,
who resides in the alley between Twenty third
and Twenty fourth and l. and NJ streets,
swallowed the contents of vial containing eye
water, an ingredient of which was deadly
poison. DIS. Callan and SOuthron were called
In. The vial was standing on n small table in
the room in which the child was PLAYING, and
by some means obtained 1t and swallowed it's
contents, as above stated. At a late hour last
night the little one was lying in Il critical
condition, with but slight hopes of its re-
COycry,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
OMPENS.irION FOR SERrrCES.


Cases.
Justice Macarthur in the General Term
yesterday delivered the opinion of the court
in the case Of James F. Mcguire VS.. Quint0n
Corwinc executor, affirming the Judgment
below; Justice Wylic dissenting. This was q
claim for compensation Of services alleged ia
have been rendered by the plaintiff in procur.
ing the employment of the late Il. VI. Cnrwinc,
in lo'i9. TO conduct the defense of tho Para
gut prize cases" then pending in the court.
The allegation is that the plaintiff had the
selection of counsel in said eases. the Treasury
Department only restricting him to the
selection of man familiar with admiralty
practice. The amount involved in the cause
Is -, 500
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
FOR THE LADIES.

FOR THE LADIES.
SEwlNG MACHINES.
New White,
New Improved Davis
New Improved Wilson,
Domestic,
Weed,
Howe,
singer,
Home Shuttle,
Wheeler A Wilson.
Remington,
secOr,
All Kinds for Rent-- g . per month.
MCKENNEY& co,
mSam n Ninth street northwest.
HALLFr' DAVIS 4 60:
THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND CERTIFICATE
OF DISTINCTION are awarded the HALLEr,
DAVIS a cos GRAND UPRIGHT AND
SQUARE PIANOS FoR-
Volume aud Purity OF Tune
"Bpft Construction and Excellence OF Workman
ship"
Originality Of Desgn.T
"ATistic ski with IngeniOs Mechanical Device 'Or
Securing PeTn.Anence OF Tune, ter.
Special Distinction Is given ~ the Award 10 tic u o.
nghI Instruments OF THIS Firm. '-Ncr 'uU,uutt..s
IT, /. SUM
Sll S'n' .'.r.
Pianos exchanged and sid
cash prices
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

The historical portraits Of distinguished repre-.
sentative men, lately on exhibition at the Centcn-
NAL Exhibition At Philadelphia, are now ready for
the inspection of the public at "Bra'lys National
Gallery No. 615 Pennsylvania avenue. This col
lection embraces the eminent men of America IN
addition tn the mc,lnls received In New York for
many years and in London In 1851, Is awarded thC
hqhfd dudrd mrin! at the Centennial Exposition IN
philndClnhia lsTJ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

Is now absolutely necessary. Throw rot aside yohI
soiled gloves hut rcnovntc them with Jourcn's In
otioru,ls Kid Glove Cleaner II will cleanse them
thoroughly, easily aud quickly Sold at drug and
fancy stores. % cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

7 ACE CURTAINS DONE UP BY NINE. PIERRE,
- de Paris, The only establishment In the United
States where curtains are done up In the
neT a. new curtains equnl TO them In appearance
and durability. Having found that curtains remain
ndeTwHds done up with difiiculty propose 10 my
Gust omers 10 blue them Of the proper shade and take
charge. =, 1900. 49,. =, .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
CITY ITEMS.


Now Is the time Of year for pneumonia lung
fever &c. Every family should have q bottle oi
Boschee's German Syrup. Don't allow for one mo.
ment that cough to take hold OF your child, You
family or yourself Consumption, asthma, pneu'
monia Group, hcmorrhagcs and other fatal disease.
may set In. Although II Is true German syrup y
curing thousands OF these dreadful diseases YET u
much better TO have Il at hand when three doses
will cure You One bottle will last your whole
family winter and keep you safe nom danger
II you are consumptive 81 not rest until you have
tried this remedy. sample bottles, 10 cents Rcgh
lar size IS cents, Sold by your druggist. Charlie,
Stott & Co, Wholesale agents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

THAT SUNDAY NIGHT RAID.-In the Police
Court yesterday Frank II. Finley. one Of the
proprietors Of the Chesapeake restaurant, was
charged with assaultiug and resisting Lieut.
Austin of the Fifth police precinct, in the dis
charge of his duty. This charge grew out Of
the entrance Of the police into the Chesapeake
restaurant on Sunday night The case was
continued until to-day. Sergeant Leach and
the officers who were with him in the Chcsa-
peake on Sunday night deny that any threat
or any indecent or uHbccoming language on
the part of the sergeant was used rs is stated
by those on the other side.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
CHRIsTADoRo's HAIR DYE

l. the safest and the bcst II instantaneous In its
aciIon, and II produces the most natural shades OF
blaCk brown dos. not stain the skim and " eaAiiy,
applied II Is n standard preparation and n favorite
u,n every well appointed toilet for lady gentle
man. For sale by all druggists and hairdressers.
JOSEPH CIIRlSrADOnO,
Proprietor +. .. Boz 2ll2, New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

A KISDERGARTEN PICSIC.-The little folks
Of Mrs. and Mrs. rollocks KinderEartens en-
joyed a most delightful picnic yesterday. Mr..
and Mrs. Dubois, of Mount Pleasant, rendered
to them the inequalities of their house and
grounds, and spared no pains to make the oc-
casion a happy one. There was well for
iced lemonade, awnings and seats provided as
well as tables covered with awnings. The
children's parents, who have always been most
generous In their patronage and encourage
mcnt of this paradise of childhood, had pro-
vided fine treat for this luncheon, which was
partaken of after the browning Of the little
king and queen Of the day had taken place
Secla, the daughter Of Rev. b. Peyton Brown
was queen, and Tylcstan Chambers was king
Lirric Blasand crowned the delicate queen
and Frede Schneider, with Henry Murdoch
crowned the king. Many friends and parents
had accompanied their children to the picnic
and they will long remember their Joyous
songs, lovely plays and the pure enjoyment o
! the children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

81 To Is.
AhIIIAA.

ThouFaudp Of the worst cases Of asthma have
bcen relieved by using Jonas Whitcomb's remedy.
In no ease OF pure aSthmatic character has failed
10 give relief
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

cannot be restored Young people icmcIni a mis-
rsc daily Thurstun's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder
II will preserve your teeth from decay, and kccI
them sound clean and white through life. % and
50 cents per bottle sold by all druggists
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
A. LEADISaHAN. T.W. wIpDIcohBI
LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLES,
Isl II sireet nOrihwest.

Carriages and Light Wagons OF the latest styles
he engaged by the month, week, day or Job Coaches
for pcncs fishing parties at short notice. We call
special attention to our Horse Boarding Department
Our stables are the cOoiest with the best ventilation
and largest stalls to be found In the city, whilst
carriage parlors are properly ventilated and dry. As
there IA but one building adjoining us, and that o
brick one, we are nearly hrepToOE mysLtf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12
DRorosAIs FOR CHAIN IRON.



CoMNASnAST's OFFICE, NAVY YARD
Washington, June =. 1871. {
Sealed proposals, addrc >sd to the commaGdHnt
cable iron. will he received until y o'clock M Of
the Nth instant The proposals will state the price
per pound Of each size which Is TO lie delivered ut
this yard free from all charges for freight, &C.
Proposals from manufacturers, or regular dealers
in irnn. will only be considered.
whole must he delivered In straight lengths, free
from flaws, ragged ends and other defects, andsuir
ject TO the Government prouttcsts
The sizes aud lengths required are ~ inllowsviz.
10 links, .! inch diameter, 2i'2 inches long l'abo
pounds
3INs links = inch diameter, - inches long, 1s1gi
IGI links, l5lG inch diameter, IA inches long,
$50 Inks lille inch diameter, 2o'4 inches
long, 81, 90 pounds.
2,0I7 link, $40 inch diameter lj34 inches long,
6,gE links, 4-l6 inch diameter, II inches long,
loo Ink, 2.ic inch diameter, isl. inches long,
@.SG links, inch diameter, IL inchcs long, C,2oi
pounds.
PROOF IEsTs.
Three per cent will he selected. indiscrminGtcly
from each szc and will be submitted to the follow
Isl. All sizes below si6 inch must stand bend.
ing cold until the sides are brought into contact
throughout their whole lengths without signs OF
fracture.
ri All sizes above, and including GIG inch
must stand bcndilg cola untl neslues ART pfoukh'
parallel (Lhc distance between the sides not TO cN
coed two inches without signs OF fracture.
I'd. AL sizes must stand bending hot until the
sides are brought closely together throughout then
whole length without signs Of fracture.
| 4th. All sizes below SIG inch must stand mean
tensile strain Of 5000 pounds per square inch; any
piece falling below 1000 pounds will reject the lot
9Th. Al sizes between | 3-l6 and "a inch, incn
sive must stand an average tensile strain OF $40
pounds per square inch any piece falling below
| 30 900 pounds will reject thelOt
9TH The area OF the fractured section Of all size
must not exceed 70 per cent. or fall below % pei
cent of the original area.
5th A certain number OF bars will he made int
! chain links and must stand a satisfactory test y
the strength Of the weld and other properties con
| nccted herewith.
| ah Al iron must be tested In the condition II
| which IL comes frnm the manufacturer; no rednc
ton In size by turning or otherwise Willie allowed
| 9Th. A strict compliance with the above tests vii
he required To insure acceptance: .,
| JOHN G. FEBIGER,
les F4w Commodore, Commandment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

OFFICE or PUBLIC RUILpTSGs AND GRorSDs,l
WASHINGTON, ID. G., June T. ls'7.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until ~ O'Clock m. Of the 9th day Of June 1871 for
furnishing this office with the Fuel for the fiscal
year ending June ~. lS1s
For further information apply at this office.
TIIOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
jcn-6t Lieutenant Colonel of Engineer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

This popular remedy for dyspepsia, hfliousncs'
sick headache sour stomach, vertigo constipation
and all diseases arising from disDrdcrcd stOmacl
OF liver Is sold by nl druggists, - cents PER pack
age-making quart of medicine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

A VIKINGS, TENTS AND FLAGS,
IA &c HOGAN, Manufacturer,
No. ia Market Space, betwecn Seventh and Eighti
strcets northwest lNu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-06-12

A THING OF BEAUTY Is \ JOY FOR
ssA EVER"
beautiful vase adds ten times It's to the value
OF a house aud lot.
TERRA GOTTA VASES.
large assortment OF Terra Gotta Vases for sale low
POTOMAC TERRA GOTTA co,
mhol-3m 4Ol New Jersey avenue