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National Republican., 1878-01-03
Minor District Notes.

A sewcrtrap Il applied for at the corner OF Del
aware avenue and q street northeast.
Louis Black and V. 7. Andrews, two insane
paupCrs, have been sent to the asylum.
Permit, for rcpars have been issued ~ follows :
Midsor 4 GnySOn, remove shed; $40. T. Kcppel,
show windows; s2j, A. lleitmuller, brick build
ing; s75.
Mr.. S. Mccormick, superintendent Of lamps and
gas, city Of New York, applies To the Commissioners
for certain information concerning the Lighting Of
the city,
The monthly report of the Inspector of Build
ings for December shows the following as fees !:
forty one new buildings, ssl forty repairs,
Si9 three awnings 81; total, sl3i.
An order has been passed by the Commission
ers to the effect that In the future no permits for
entertainments will he issued unless approved by
the Chief Of Police or lieutenant Of the precinct in
which the entertainment Is proposed u he held.
Mr., Entwi.lr. Inspector of Buildings, has con
dcmnod the wall Of the dwelling house belonging
to Mr.. James MCShcny, Oh the. nOrthwCst corner Ui
south Carolina avenue and Sixth street southeast
and directed the owner 10 dgmUlish and rebuild tho
same.
Licenses have been ISSUED Us follows: W. B
Jones' agent insurance company e, H. Member
liulDF dealer r. GOldscin 4 Co, commission mCr
| chants; 4. :. Tome Il Co., commission merchants
Lowe n Co. liquor dealers; NJ. seaman, billiard
hall; J. r. jarvis, photographer; NJ, DeAlley
. restaurant; c. LOvnhOlU, bar,
National Republican., 1878-01-03
AM USEM EN1S.
National Theatre.

Hon. Burdtrc'i 'SO,e and Mrs. General Glfory re.
ccvcd host OF admirers AZ the National last even.
ing and entertained them with customary dplomb,
a. the lady who has lived so long abroad would
say The character Ofth member from the COhOsh
district is highly colored picture Of class Of Rep
resentatiyes that might have been found here in
the days Of Credit MObiier and like enterprises for
the cOuntry's good, when questionable measures
through the persuasive influences Of female lobby
lists and the more powerful inducements Of
money. placed where II would do the most
good" were carried by large majority"
Mrs.. General GlfOry Is delightfully."- true
ldc-simhe of q class Of women at times
found In society in Washington and elsewhere, who
are too fond Of parading that they have lived so
and worse English render themselves ridiculous.
that both these types were faithfully deneatcd by
Mr.. and Mrs Florence They kept the audience In
q continuous roar Of laughter and their salles At
the expense OF the politicians OF the day. and their
illusions to political life and doings in the Cap
ital. were enjoyed by none more than by Secretary
Schurz General Banning, and other prominent per.
sonages present
Miss Josephine Baker was indeed Lbby Dear,
and Blanche Ford a charming Biunche Mosahorl,
while Miss Kate Meek Cara Dart proved herself
capable Of sustaining more difficult rcles than the
one intrustcl to her In this play: The gentlemen
OF the company. one and ali, did well
Manager Ford deserves much credit for the splen-
did mise cI sceRe the stage appointments IN every
scene being everything that could have beer dc.
/ sired.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPHS,
Police Court.

District cdes.-Belle Norton, profanity; forfeited
Is. Morris Roberts, firing q pistol in the street
paid s.. benjamin Butler, colofed, indecent ex-
posure OF his person to two young white ladies.
This was an aggravated case. and Butler was fined
so or ninety days william Thomas profanity
$40 or thirty days. Samuel Frey, a nzor carrier,
Green was fined s. for upsetting the stand OF the
quaker Polish peddler at the corner Of Seventh
and pennsylvania avenue northwest. T. q.
Wheeler was ordered to kill dog belonging to him
which bit a little boy named John Brodgan. Pat
rick Brewer, indecent exposure; 81.
United Sates cdses.-A node pros was entered in
the case OF George Jackson charged with making
threats against John Pail. Charles Rollins and
Thomas Smith, two small colorcd boys, were
charged with stealing two gold rings from Mary
Solomon The evidence was conclusive. and they
were sent to Jail for sixty days. Bon Butler assault
on Kate Weaver was sent to jail for six months
Charles Lorch, threats against Z. Hacht: dismissed
on giving personal bonds Samuel Fry, resisting
an oiicer; dismissed, having been fined In another
case pretty heavily, Tobias Slater assault on John
Douglas SO or thirty days. Henrietta Bolles fur
feited S for assaulting Louisa Stewart James
Daniel Charter was charged with stealing lot Of
household goods from Ann Thornton. The evil
dence showed that the goods were stored with
Charter on the 10th of June last and that during
the absence OF the owner he pawned them. The
Court held that no larceny lad been committed,
but decided TO continue the case for further hear
ing. nOHe pros. was entered in the case Of Henry
Clay, charged with larceny, and he was set at lib
erty. Henry Hall, who has been under arrest on
suspicion OF being concerned in the outrage on Miss
Wilson last Friday evening was discharged. as the
lady failed to identity him. The fine In the Of
Jennie Bertram charged with keeping bawdy-
house. was reduced to $50 which she paid William
| White Henry johnson, and William Freeman tere
arragned on the charge OF stealing pair Of boots.
! Freeman was prover guilty of the theft and fined
IS or thirty days, and White and johnson dismissed
National Republican., 1878-01-03
The Board of Health.

The Board Of Health met last night, DR.. Verdi in
the chair and Dr. Bliss, aud Messrs. Warden and
Marbury present. The operations of the Health
Once for the week ending December 20, were re-
ported follows;
Nuisances reported. 30l referred. IS; abatcd, 233
referred to Commissioners I: official notices issued
H. citizens complaints 16: causes Of death inves
tigated, II; pecuniary conditions Investigated 7
burials at public expense g. investigations for local
cause Of disease O. diphtheria, ]; scarlet fever, l;
typhoid fever, I; premises found In inkanitary CON
dition. g. tons Of garbage removed, 70; dead
animals removed. So priyies cleaned by o. L. A.
Co. 49l marine products inspected-l2,O25 bushels
oysters; 4O9s punches fish. Condemned-2iO
bushels oysters, ~ buchels fish. Unwholesome food
condemned-H pounds Of veal, 20 pounds Of beef,
iS5 turkeys i32 chickens, 46 ducks, % geese, and
100 dozen eggs. Pound report-Animals i'm
pounded, 81 redeemed l; killed, l; In pound, 2;
amount realized 81.
Judge Warden related what had occurred at ap
interview last Saturday between District Commis.
sOners Phelps and Bryan DR.: Bliss and himself.
The District Commissioners had invited the inter
view to speak IN regard to the public urnal located
at the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, several appeals for Its removal having been
received from business men In that locality. Judge
Warden stated To the Commissioners that tire Board
of Health could not consent IN Its removal unless II
was To more convenient spot, and he cOunseled
that instead of removing this one, more urinals be
erected.
| Upon motion Of DR.. Cox, Dr. Verdi. Judge War.
den, and Mr.; Marbury were appointed committee
! 10 consider the matter and report Whatever suBges
tiOns they deemed proper to the board.
The board then adjourned.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Real Estate Transf,rs,

Bcncdck Milburn. trustee to George Barber, for
$500 part Of lot e, square 5s2 Benjamin McAlwell
u William Fletcher, for $50, lot 80, square g95
Timothy RemiCk ct al. trustee u Jesse Shreve for
S4,7O, lot 7, square no. Jesse Shrcve To Thomas
A. Newman ct al trustees, for s2Gl2, lot ?, square
W.; Thomas u. MRrChc 1t al. to Jesse Shrcvc for
S. lot =, square Ty2 W r. IIultlmRn, trustee tO
Harvey Lindsey, for $3.50, lot l37, square 900
W H. Miller, trustee, to Michael Rupert for S1,S7j
lot ~, square 56; J. T.. Fitch and Il, e. Fox trus.
tees. 10 j. ". Parker for 50 2 part Of tract Of land
In county called "Resurvey of Peters mil-scat;' T
j. Casnn To h. NJ Willis for $500 lot a. square III
W r. Woodward, trustee, to H. J III, for s., lot i3
square :pH; T. j. Casnn 10 T.. NJ, willis, for 5000
lots 10 ana 81 square SgS; W. W MetcRf trustee, /,
Patrick Centre, for sIOj3, lots ST. 81 and NJ
suuure gs7
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Rev, George Muller.

The alSiIenccs attending Mr.. Mullcrs services Rll
thc rgest CHURCHES and this eyr.nag Dr, NitchclTs
New York Avenue Presbyterian church will be
tested ~ 10 ie capacity 10 ace Omn'odatc the large
numbers who will go IL hear Mr., Mulicr,
Tomorrow evening he will give amNr count, by
special request. Of the work he has carried ON for
The last forty eight years In Bristol England where
by simple iuIih IN Gpds direction only, he has been
Rhlr to support aud maintain thousands Of orphan
children. Mr.. Muller Is now seventy three years
Of age. and hi uuustcuutUus but earnest manner
attract. every one ~ him The ecTNigy will be hold
IN Calvary Baptist Church.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
VEGETINE.
MOTHERS, READ THIS
A GREAT BLESSING.
VEGETINE
WORTH A DOLLAR A DROP.

SOUTH DosroS. July TO- 1871.
Mothers, are your little ones retfu and % your pa
tence almost Shnusted In vain Efforts please them
can sympathize with you and can tell you what will
make your little child quiet, give good appetite,
and procure for u hours OF sweet, sound sleep.
My little girl IL two and a-half years old and dur
ing that time have not had two consecutive nights
rest. she has been sick n number OF times, and no
one seemed to know what was troubling her. II was
hard TO hear her little efu cry, and moi know what
good and was nearly tired out with seepess nights
and troublesome days,
heard OF the V NEaETIS g. and determined to Try It..
II has proved n blessing 10 me and my child. II has
clsnnsed nom her stomach and bowels the which
Kept gathering there; and now she sleeps soundly
from her bedtime until very late In the morning be-
and In fact, she is like different child. | oilcn say
the true vaus Of this medicine TO Il dollar drop.
1ry ~ Cleanse the humors from your children's
blood while they young. Try II, and you will Join
with me In calling 1t great blessing:
Mrs. ELLEN L. CLAPP,
l55 Tudor street
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Starting tic Year Tnrriher.

The clerk Of the court has issued marriage licenses
to the following applicants: q. 8. Walker and Liz
zie Bricn, Peter Forester and Kate McCauley
Peter Guy and Mary Harrison, Charles Mackel and
Ella Cox, X. A, G. Reid, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Margaret c. Campbell Of this city; l.. Taylor and
Maggie Gaskins, q. Pollard and LOuvlnia Fields
James Hall and Annie Adams, q. B. DcetOn and
Sallie 4. Suthard both of Alexandria, Va; William
Phillips and Susie johnson.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
On Ancient Troy.

The inh lecture in the Y. NJ. c. A. course will be
delivered this evening in Lincoln Hall by ChRuncey
IIickOX, esq on Ancient Troy" MIR. lIckox's
ability as lecturer and the study he has made Of
the subject enable him to make 1t one Of enchant.
mcnt almost. His vivid description, aided by views
Of the most interesting discoveries made BY Prof
Schlcmnn In the excavations Of Troy, secure the
attention and interest Of his audience, and all 80
away instructed and pleased. Reserved seats can
be Obtained al The Y. NJ G. A. rooms
National Republican., 1878-01-03
A scoundrel Arrested and sentenced.

Fur some time past complaints have been made
by the residents Of the northern section Of the city
regarding the actions Of a cOlored man who was In
the habit of insulting ladies by exposing his person
In the most indecent manner. On Saturday even
ing last, rs two young ladies were passing down o
street, between Fourth and Finh northwest the
scamp came out Of All alley and, aftcr making an
insulting speech, proceeded to expose his person.
The ladies walked swiftly away, but he followed
them until two gentlemen approached, when he
ran into neghborng alley and succeeded In ef.
teCting his escape The husband Of one Of the
ladies Informed the police and Officer Sutton was
designated to work up the case He received in
formation tina a cOlOred man named Ben Butler
was the party for whom he was looking and sue
ceeded In arrssting him at his house on Tuesday
evening last. On being confronted with the ladies
they readily identified him, and he was brought be.
fore Judge Smell yesterday morning, who sentenced
him TO pay fine OF so or ninety days In the work
house for indecent exposure. He was then ar.
TaiHned on charge Of assault, for which he was
sentenced TO six months in jail, making nine
months in all for both crimes.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
WHAT IS VEGETlNE7

II Is n compound extracted from bsrks, roots and
herbs. II In Natures Remedy, II is perfectly harm
less from any bad effect upon the system 1t Is nour.
iShing and strengthening u acts directly upon the
good, lweet sleep at night II Is great panRcea Tor
aged fathers and mohe.s, for II gives them
strength quets their nerves and gives them Natures
sweet sleep ~ has been proved by many an aged per
son. II II the great Blood Purifier. IL Is soothing
remedy for children. II has relieved and cured
thousands. II Is very pleasant TO take; every child
likes II.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
WHAT | KNOW ABOUT vEGETINE.
SOUTH BosToN

II. r. STEVENS, Eso:-
Dsdr Sir:-I have had considerable experience with
the NEaErISE. For Dyspepsia, General Debility and
impure blood the YEgETISE Is superior 70 anything
TIsE about the MIDDLE Of last winter and AFTER using
afew bottles II entirely cured me fdyspepsia and my
blood never In good condition as at the present
time. IL will AFFORD me pleasure to give any further
particulars relative to what know about this good
medicine to any one who will call or address me at
my residence, aSs Athens street.
Very respectfully. .
MONROE PARKER,
3s5 Athens street.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
The Latest SMIndle,

Several men, representing themselves ns agents Of
the Baltimore and ohio or Adams express co'Hpn-
mics. have victimiloi number VI persons within
tho past week by presenting e, q. u. package,
which, upon being Opened, arc found TO COnun
snwiust. Their plan Is To drive up To Il huuau and
after presenting the package, the victim Is asked To
ign Il receipt similar to those given by UXprus,
companies. llOu,ukCcpUrs ure warned to be on the
lookout iOT these swiUdluFs
National Republican., 1878-01-03
GREAT BENEFIT.
CIScIssArI, Nov. %, is72

CINCINNATI, Nov. %, ls72
Mn. II. n. sTHvESs:-
Dsdr SIR The two bottles OF vpaETIsE furnished
me by your agent my wife has used with great benefit
For long time she has been troubled with dizziness
and costiveness These troubles are now entirely re-
moved by the use of yF0ETISE
RlIe was also troubled with Dyspsesia and General
Debility, and has been greatly benefited.
THOMAS GILMORE, 22os Walnut street.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Miss wilson's supposed AssaiIant Discharged

All efforts to find the assaiant Of Miss Eva VII
son have proved unavailing up to this time. The
police and citizens are still diligently looking for
him, however, and it is hoped that will at
tend their efforts TO find the miscreGnt. Henry
Hall, who has been In custody since Saturday last,
WAS again sent to Miss Wilson's residence yester-
day morning, 10 see II she could identify him.
Amer careful examination she stated to the officer
who had him In charge that she was positive that
Hall Is not the man, ns her aSsailani was taller
than the accused. tn" prisoner was therCupDn
carried to the Police Court and, after hearing the
testimony of the Officers rs To Miss Wilson's ina
bllty 10 recognize him, Judge smell ordered him u
he discharged. II is but due To Hall to state that he
request RS he has protested his innocence of the
crime with which he was charged throughout.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Lawrence r, Barrett,

The eminent and admirable tragedian, Mr.. L. p.
Barrett, will commence an engagement at the Ma.
tional next Monday evening, January. Mr.. Bar
rctt will be supported by his own company organ
lied especially for the presentation Of his plays dur
ing his present tour. This talented combination
numbers among its members Miss Ellen Cunmns,
Mrs. James II. Foster, Mr. W. II. Power, Mr.. II. A.
LangdoD, Mr.. J. A. Lane, and Mr. Edward Price.
NJ "%rre Ml present from h. eTensiye pfp.
Hamlet" Tuesday Julius Caesar" Wednesday
King Lear" Thursday; Merchant Of Venice
and David Garrick," Friday: "a Counterfeit Pre-.
sentiment" Saturday matinee, and Richard III, I"
Saturday night The sale Of tickets for these at
tractlvc performances win commence to-day at the
box Oifice of the National Theatre
National Republican., 1878-01-03
CITY ITEMS.

TRusKs AND HARsEss, satchels and Travelling
Bags, Pocket books. &c, cheap for cash. at tho fac
tory and salesrooms Of James =. Topham, AS Sew
snth street northwest, under the Big Wire Sign.
YousG PEOPLE do pay attention To your teeth,
Clean them daily with THuRsroN's IVORY PEARL.
TooIm POWDER, the most perfect dentrfce known
II will keep them through life In good condition.
white and sound, will harden the gums, swecten
the breath, and prevent toothache Sold by all
druggists. Is and 80 cents per bottle
ARR you bilious troubled with headache, dizzy
ness sick stomach, constipation, &c7 Are YOU dys.
pcptic, nervous, dull, and langudH Averse TO all
exertion. Is your life miserable7 You require a
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
blood Take QuiRKs IRISH TEA the great house.
hold remedy II will soon relieve YOU. Sold byiall
druggists, 25 cents per package, which makes a
quart OF medicine.
WELLS NJ cHIsE.SPREAD sTRESoTHESrSo PLAsT.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass all others.
renovating your sUied gloves with JoUvES's ISo.
DERoUs KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price % cents per
bottle.
Is your hair harsh dry and stiff Does II refuse
to curlg Dress II with THoMPsoSs PoMADE OPTIME.
An oleaginous compound OF singular merits. II
will improve IT, Sold by druggists, &c. Price 25
and 80 cents per bottle.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Herzogs, 9l5 d street. Orders attended to.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
lllllnriIs Inllnn In Mur.

very exciting pugIlisic contest took place yes.
.erday, Ia Theatre alley between two of our well
known young blinrdIsts II seems that lIulc al.
.crratiuu occurred during game OF billiards, and
N settle the question the parties UdjnEucd tp the
alley They went At each other like car and dogs
and us usual, no one was hurt. The loss Of little
blood, hair, ueck-tc and collar was all the damage
sustained The cOmbhuntr were finally Separated
BY mutual consent and were Just receiving the con
gratuatrus Of their friends when the rryUf IO
Irpw Wa distinctly heard, and the youthful pun.
melisLs seeIbtO scatter In very disOrdery re
nOaL
National Republican., 1878-01-03
DENYING the Charges,

In the matter Of the petition OF salle B. Craig for
divorce from her husband, William A. Craig
Messrs. Edwards and Barnard, as counsel for the
defendant have filed an answer thereto. He ad
mits the marriage. and then denys that the com
plainant was compelled by him to leave him and
seek an asylum with her friends. He also denies
the charge OF ill-tTeltment or infiCtIng personal
injury, or that he refused to provide for her and
that she was compellcl to depend upon her family
for clothing. lie admits that for about six weeks
IN December 1876, aud January, 1877, owing 10 his
limited means, he refused to employ servant, but
asserts that the wife was not unable 10 perform
hOusehOld duties.
He AYERS that SINCE the marriage the wife has
done little to please him or secure his affections
To the contrary she has nn several occasions acted
In direct opposition 10 his wishes. aud adopted a
course tending 10 ahenate, rather than retain his
affection for her. For three months or more prior
to her leaving him she was pursuing course that
was wrong. and disregarded his wishes TO discOn.
,tinue her associations with men who were OBJ.
nOxl lous to him and whose society he desired her
10 shun, and 10 cease the intimacy that appeared
to exist between her and Young man named
George c, Rowan, who lived In the same boarding.
house with them He alleges that the conduct OF
these two was such as TO create comment among
the other boarders When she failed to heed hi,
request, and he treated her with colduess 1t was
at that time he told her she had best pack hci
trunk and go to her mothers, which he afterward
regretted saying. lie has rendered her u home
since she left. aud Is able and willing to support
her, but thinks that she is influenced against him
by her mother
National Republican., 1878-01-03

Three brick houses for rent.
Washington School Uf Design.
Lecture, January J-Dr Banning.
For rent--6l2 Fourteenth street northwestA
Kindergarten Normal School for mothers.
Solomon 4 Chapmau-Dlarys, fancy.Laskets, &c.
Odd Fellows all-EntcrtGinment in aid Of All
Souls Church.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
A FnreweII surprI.e pnrty.

quite number Of the friends OF Miss RebeCca
SChHihirt rendered her surprise last Tuesday
evening, in the shape Of farewell before her de-
parturu from the city. Mcssr. stevens and NOyes,
Miss Agnes LMncy aud the Misses QuantTcll iu-
vOred the company with several vocal selections.
Among those present were Miss tina Krntz, Mr.. aud
Mrs ChdS, Mis- Kut!r Hutton, Miss Netlie bangs,
stone, Misses linnCy, Miss MGin'niG rcrTle, Miss
Helen Wise; MCasfs. Osg"Ol, Pagan, Clancy, Brook,
Rock Kendig, Nailor, oITuIl MnniX, CoNie, and
Liuncy.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
A Source Of Great Anxiety.

BosroS, MASS, June 5, 1871
My daughter has received great benefit from the use
great anxiety to all her friends few bottles OF the
NEGETIsE restored her health, strength and appe-
tite. n II. TILDEN,
Insurance and Real Estate Agent,
No. ~ Sears Building.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
CRIMINAL coURT-JUsTrcE M'ARrHuR.

Richard Burnett petit larceny; Frank Foreman,
petit larceny AdOiDhus Burgess, petit larceny;
James Carter, house burning; Henry Carter George
Harris, william Norton. and Charles lawson, petit
larceny; David Smith and Adam Green, alias Adam
Perkins, burglary and larceny William Brown
alias Flipp Brown, assault with Intent to kill: James
Butler, assault with intent to commit rape John
4. Carter, burglary and larceny; Pat Hawkins,
alias William Haw kins Maria Hawkins aud JOhn
Wells, burglary and larceny; Charles johnson, alias
Charles Jackson. and Bum Parker, alias George
Clark, larceny: Emanuel TascO alias Milo Laskell.
petit larceny, second offensc, two cases)
National Republican., 1878-01-03
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.
CHARLEsTows, MASS.

CHARLEsToWN, MAss
II. II. STEvESs:-
This Is to certify that have used your "Blood
Preparation" tyEgrTIsE) In my hmily for several
years and think that, for Scrona or Cankerous Iiu
mors or Rheumatic Affections II cannot be sxcelled
and as blood purifier and spring medicine, It Is the
best thing have ever used and have used almost
everything. ! can cheorlully recommend Il to any
one In need OF such medicine.
Yours, respectfully,
National Republican., 1878-01-03
Indications.

For Thursday IN the Nep England aud the Md
de atlantic States rising barometer, c'oder north
ve.i winds, clear heather, tolloUiag Mop ia NeW
England riH prerdil
National Republican., 1878-01-03
For Receptions, &c.

Mcssrs, Taylor IIuny o8 Pennsylvania avenue
are in receipt Of II large invoice Of the celebrated
"Luccn" kid gloves, 2, g. L. 9, and buttons. Also,
Cadet" sizes for young gentlemen.
National Republican., 1878-01-03
EQUITY couRr-JusrIcE wyLTE.

No. l, Beall VS.. Kuower. No. 2, Cochran VS.. Herr.
No 3, Gordon vs.. Mcpherson. No I, Grant VS.. Dis
trict Of Columbia. No. ), Alexandria Canal Rail
road and Bridge Company vs.. District Of Columbia.
No. 6. United States vs.. Smoot. No. 7, Barrett VS.
Barrett. No. s, Field VS.. Bigelo Z. No. o. Langdon
vs.. +. s. & I. Co. No. 10. Mschett VI. Daniels.