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National Republican., 1878-08-05
Acquitted by the Discovery Of n Skeleton.

Grecmvillc, Grccn County, was much excited
two years ago over several iuCcndiary fires,
ending with the destruction of the dwelling
and barns of Benjamin y. Finch, who dwcit
near the line ofthU towns of Coxsackic and New
Baltimore. Finch was not living very happily
with his family, and afterward, when he was
accused OF forgery and arson, they were the
most important witnesses against him. He
was not put on trial, and matters run along in
this way until the development Of new facts u
day or two ago. On Saturday last, James
Simpkius, passing through an unfrcquontcd
piece Of woods about three miles from the
former residence Of Mr.. Finch, discovered
sndcr treu the skeleton OF u man. Further
search disclosed bottle suspended from tie
limb OF tree above the skeleton, which con-
tanned two letters, in which the writer con.
fesscd that he had burned three barns in that
region, aud anrTwnId gUt into \ window ui
Mr., Finch's dwelling and set fire to it, The
writer further said that after the burning Of
the house he wandered around some days
without fund or shelter, aud, bccDn!ng dis
c0uraged, resolved to commit suicid0.-Nud
sOH EcgisioS.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
a Wonderful Instance Of sleep walking.

Last Wednesday evening q ton.year.old
daughter OF =. D. Poppenoe, who is route
agent on the Santa Fe road got up in her
sleep, and walking to an open window jumped
out, striking the window below and breaking
it, aud then falling to the ground. Strange TO
say, she was not awakened, though tho fall
hurt her somewhat, enough TO make her lame
aud sore yesterday. Her parents heard the
breaking Of the window and hurried out, think
ing thief was etfeCting an entrance other
than through the civilized way of entering
houses No one was found, and they had
given up the search, and woro speculating on
the whereabouts of the thief when tap was
heard At the door, and upon II bOing opened in
walked thoir little girl, supposed 10 bo sleeping
quietly upstairs
She stated that she had jumped out of the
window, ~ we have said, and walked out to
barn, where there was u swing. Seating her
self in this she enjoyed herself fcw minutes
IN swinging, and then walked half mile to
Mr.. JohnsOn's residence. Thcn she awOke,
aud though bewldered in the darkness, she
started fer hOme using the lantern she saw at
home for guide. Her father had the lantern,
looking for the supposed intruder.
We have never heard OF more remarkable
instance Of somnambulsm in child SO young.
That she was not injured seriously is very
strange She does not know what led her TO
start nor what caused her to awake when at
Mr., Johnson Topeka Commonwealth.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Female shop-Liner Arrested.

About seven o'clock last Saturday evening
two colorcd women entered the store Of A.
King Chandler, on Seventh street northwest,
and requested to be shown come dry goods
One of the women, thinking herself unob.
served, picked up a lady's silk umbrella anil
started to walk out Of the store with her
booty. Ono of tho boys employed by Mr..
Chandler. named Arthur Ebbs, caught hold Of
the woman, at the samo time calling for the
proprietor. The prisoner was turned over to
Officer Duvall who marched her to the fifth
Precinct Station, where she registered as
Frances Lewis, after which she was locked up
for a hearing In the Police Court this morn
ing. Upon searching the thief several articles
of jcwelry were found in her pockets, which
she was unable to satisflctorily account for.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Staipljiiir ARRAY.

ABOUT two o'clock yesterday afternoon a
white boy named Augustus knease, sixteen
years of age, was stabbed in the abdomen by a
colored boy also sixteen years of age, named
John Parks. Knease was standing on Con-
nccticut avenue, between Il and streets,
when Parks went up to him and asked for II
match. An alteration followed, when Parks
prodnced penknife and ran 1t into Kneasc,
inhicting quite a painful wound. As Parks
made the blow he said, "Now you have all. ="
Kucasc was conveyed to the drug store Of T..
u. Baldwin, corner of Connecticut avenue aud
X street, where his wound was dressed by DIR.
SOthruu. lie WAS then taken to his home,
Oh Cedar street, between ) aud I streets.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
The Beii-Bennett Engagement.

Matrimonial matters are so very uncertain
that tho Oll.Bennett engagement can only be
mentioned among the possibilities The bride
Is much like her father in many points Of char.
acter and he was, as Is well known, II very pc
cular man, lu case the engagement Is con-
summated, 1t Is probable that Bennett will
make his sister gilt of the Filth avenue
house aud fund whose interest will maintain
a frst-class establishment. The senior Bennett
bcqurathod his entire estate to his son, in
whose care JeLnuetto Is left, and in case of the
marriage Of the latter her brother will show a
grand libemity Jeanuctto will be made
entirely independent Of what arc ordinarily
termed the vieissitudes Of llfe.-N y. Cor.
Troy Times.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Rare Snort Promised.

Athletic sports, which have become so popu,
lar in New York. are awakening an interest In
this vicinity among our amateur athletes. Ar.
rangements are being made for giving grand
tournament at the National baseball grounds
during the coming week, in which local aud
Baltimore amateurs will contend for suitable
prizes. The programme consists of running
and walking races, throwing base-halls, run
ming the bases, broad jump, running high
Jumps hurdle races, and wheelbarrow races, in
which the contestants will be bliudfoldcd. A
mile walk between two female pedestrians Is
also promised. Altogether, the event will be
an interesting one, and should attract large
audience.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Theatre Cpniiquc.

The Comiquc opens tonight after being
closed for u week. and the management have
prepared tempting bill for their patrons,
The following are a few .: the artists who
will make things pleasant Dcyln and Tracy,
the dancer, par eJcelirpce Loyantine and
Earle in acrobatic featS, and the Misses Id,
Mausscy, Molio Wilson, aud Ada Stanwood,
scrio.comiC vOcalsts, are well known and
very popular in this city. A new sketch by
Jacob lIuddhoo, aud the pantOInirne Of the
Devils Doctor" with Andy Mcrris as clown,
will he produced, in which the talented stock
company, :hcaded by Harry p. WillamJ aud
John Robinson, will appear,
National Republican., 1878-08-05
rco,.u WITH III, own Umbrella.

Some time n 90 colored man, named Charles
Washington, stole au umbrella from Joseph +.
lIcrmann's store, No. 6!5 Pennsylvania avenue.
About eleven o'clock yesterday morning Mr..
Hermann. who lives at 32i Four-and-a.half
street southwest, saw Washington going by
his house with the missing umbrella in his
hand. Hermann went out overlook him, and
claimed the umbrella. Washington answered
By assaultim. Hermann and beating him with
the umbrella Officer Markwood arrested
Washington and he was locked up in the First
Precinct Sation on the charge Of assault aud
battery and petit larceny.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
4 Ehreky Chnrlntam.

Inquiries have been made here by New
York parties regarding pretended doctor and
his o5tumsibc fImily, including mother in
law. which disclose tale affecting the social
purity OF morals OF some Of the best names of
the cities Of New York, Richmond, and Peters
burg. The pretended New York doctor has
not yet Lad the UiIrontcry to register ut the
Health office, although his sign is Us rcgu-
lar aud genuine in appearance rs his deserted
family in New York Is known to be in its
claims upon him for support. His family, by
brcvpt, now with him in Washington, Is OF
SOuthurm oXiractiOm.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Minor District Notes,

John Douglass wants the material with
which to construct u srwer in square 05S.
Joseph Oker petitions for pardon. lie was
convicted OF keeping bar.room without OBJ
tanning license.
An expenditure OF S1?6.2- has boen author
iIcd for the improvement of Fourth street
northeast, between Massachusetts avenue and
i street.
+. Burlingamc wants permission to occupy
the river front OH seventh street, between At
lees wharf aud the Arsenal wall, for boating
purposes.
The propcr,y-holders on square bounded by
L aud V aud Fifteenth and sixteenth streets
northwest ask for the clearing of underground
aud bushes on that square.
Lieutenant llOXie, Auditor Ninson, and
Water Registrar Cox have been appointed a
permanent committees to open all bids for con.
tracts invited by the Engineers department.
Inspector Entwisle has issued the following
permits to build Thomas Muntz, one two
story brick stable, 800. Repairs I. Kennedy,
wood shed, So Mrs Odcll, new front, $50
Professor George Coffin bodybuilding, $50.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Anuscments and Excursions.

StnWtfICTIrST,
CoNIQUF.-Narirty performance.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at ten a. IN, returning at
four p. IN.
FIny miles for hfteon cents. Potomac Ferry Com.
pGnys sunday excursion Boat leaves at seven D.
m, returning al eleven p. III.
Forty miles for ten cents The city Of AlcNaE-
dra leaves seventh street wharf al halfpast eleven
q. m. returning at three p. NJ.
Excursion to Ocean City. Steamer Jane MOseicy
leaves sixth street wharf at halfpaSt six p. M. re-
turning Wednesday at six u. m.
"Lyccum" five cent excursions on barge Cockade
City every Monday "Wednesday, and Friday at
seven +. M. and sundays at three =. N.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Tn. sey,n,h-s,re.t Pavement,

Bids were opened last Saturday at the Office
of the Commissioners for paving Seventh street
northwest, from d to Boundary, with the fol-
lowing result-thc bids were per square yard: {:
q. D. Abrams and J. W. Camp, Cape Ann
gra mite, S3.32; Richmond granite, $3l2; J. q.
Stafford, sa97; George 4. Bullock, S3.06 +.
NJ. Daney, S2S7t Joseph johnson and NJ. J.
Nolan, ~ 80; }. e. Hess, S?73 dnformaD {;
Thomas McConn, S2.75 linlormaD; Charles
Guidet, si.OG tinformaD William Buckley
and q. Y. AtLee, s2.S2; Ed. Mcmahon and
!. e. Green, :2G5; Williams Il Himbor, S2.70 !;
&. II. Esliu, S2.s5; Henry Birch, Cape Ann
granitcl, S3.6!; lliichmOnd granite, %i.27 {;
Crawford, Hoffman and Filbcrt, 1888; Thomas
Kirby, S!.15: Simon Cormody, S2.T Andy
Gleason and Ed. Kelly, $!.Gl; J.W. Mcknight
& Co. S2.7l Informal; NJ. \. Mciowan and
". b. Dowmcy, $3.50; W. II, MohIor 4 Co.,
$260; W. c. Mur!ock, S3.O!; George Weither
aud Thomas Joyce lsichmona granite, S279 ;
Cape ANN. iSi.25 Name, $!,Oi; w. l..
Ross ,RchmoniJ, S2.Gj; Cape ANN, S270i :;
Frell X McNamcu, $500; J. Taylor, S273 :;
O'Haru x Brennan, $322. The contract will
not be- awarded for day or two.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Sirmrk In The Head with u Stone.

An elderly lady named Charity Sturgis, who
lives ia the county, was struck IN the head
with stone last saturday evening whi!o
standing in front OF the Northern Liberty
market. The scuundrel who threw the missile
succeeded in making his escape. The injured
leGy was taken to u nU.ghbOring drug store
whore It was found that she had received "a
pretty severe scalp wound, but no dangerous
results are anticipated. After receiving sur
gieal aid She was sent 70 her home.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
sus,eo,ed ofs,ea,,pu n watch.

Saturday, while Mrs. W. II. Tucker, residing
in. Mount Pleasant, was packing up, prcpara-
tory to moving, she missed her gold hunting
case watch, valued at S1.25 After long and
somewhat tedious search, it was found on a
vacant lot near the house. Officer Rhodes ar
rested two cOlorod men named Bud Warner
aud Adam Henson, who were helping Mrs.
Tucker on suspicion, and took them to the
Second Precinct Station, where they were
locked up to await an interview with Judge
Walter tn,dny
National Republican., 1878-08-05
One Hundred Miles for Ten Cents.

The excursions given every Monday and.
Friday on tho steamer Mary Washington are
among the cheapest and pleasautcst ever known
ON the river. The boat leaves her wharf at
ten a NJ. and returns at u quarter to five p. III.
In the evening moonlight excursion il given,
leaving at ! quarter past seven, and returning
AT midnight, to which the attractions OF music
md dAmriMg arn Mhlel.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
BISE-B.fII.
The National Make the Hornell Present
of Another HALL.

The National Make the Hornen O Present
of Another ltall.
The third game between the Hornell and
National, last Saturday afternoon, resulted in
another victory for the purplc-hoscd youths
by score OF to g. The National did not
play up to their usual standard, and lost the
game by series Of glaring errors. The cap
tain Of the Red sho'.'d instruct his men to
bat more and not wait for called balls. The
failure of the home team to capture n ball in
their recent contests may justly bc attributed
TO a weakness in this important essential, as
is shown by the number Of men who have
struck out.
Tho following summary shows who did the
work Saturday:
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Blrd-LnNimg IhleYrs.

Early yesterday morning the residence of
Ms. T. y. McChcsnoy, No, IA II street north.
west, was entered by thieves and robbed OF Il
quantity Of provisions, several pairs OF shoes,
and canary bird. Tho imtruders We're fright.
cncd of before they were able to secure any
thing else by ono of tho inmates, who heard
a noise in the lower portion oil the house.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Overcome by the Heat.

About halfpast seven o'clock on Saturday
Mary Sullivan. an Irish woman, thirty five
years Of age, entered the Second Precinct Sta.
tion and stated that she was sick, and had
walked sixteen miles In order to SEQ her sick
child at st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum. DIR. B.
B. Adams attended the woman at the station,
aud she was then conveyed to the Freodmen's
Hospital by Officer Marshall and Sergeant
Redway. The woman appeared to bc over.
come by tho heat.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Conservation of Blshop-E Elect Keane.

Tho letter containing the official bulls of
appointment of the Rev. J. J. Keane, of this
city, as Bishop of Richmond, has been finally
received by Archbishop Gibbons, after passing
through the Dcad-Letter Olice and crossing
the ocean three times on account of an error
iu the direction. The Archbishop has appointed
Sunday, the 2jth instant, as tho day for the
conservation OF tho bishop elect The cerc.
monies will take place in st. Peters Cathedral,
l. lrhInnul
National Republican., 1878-08-05

FoR upward Of thirty years Mrs. Wnslow's sooh.
Ing syrup has been used for children. II corrects
acidity Ofhe stomach relieves wind collie regulates
tho bowels, cures dysentery and dlGrrhTa, whether
arising from teething or other causes An old and
well. trlod remedy. - cents a bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
New Advertisements. A

Theatre Comiquc-Narictcs
z. Richards, Principal Eclectic Seminary.
Moonlight excursion to Mount Vernon Springs.
EN. ". BurChUil-Spring leaf tea, 1852 + street
northwest.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
NtnrrINue Licenses,

Tho clerk Of tho court has issued marriage
licences TO the following applicants:
John f. Spaiuuburgo, OF Richmond, Va, aud
Julia Noble of Danyille Va,
Richard Phmnix and Julia Jackson, both Of
Hamilton, Loudouu County, Va
National Republican., 1878-08-05
Ihcrmninetrir RendInra
1H'FH"F'F' Fs'"HE''
OFFIC.. CmfEF SIGSAL-OTFIJER. L. :. 4.
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic states and lower lake
region partly cloudy weather occasional raiu, light
variable winds mostly southCrly stationary prcsurc
and temperature.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
SIMMER RESORTS.

GOOD COUNTRY BOARD CAN ne HAD SEAR
" the blue Ridge Mountains, convenient TO depot,
a beautiful country retreat, with abundant shade,
with riding and driving horses furnished uk weekly,
~ per month tor adults; half prce for children.
W. =. POWELL,
JyGlm Ninth street. between u and northwest
National Republican., 1878-08-05
CITY ITEMS.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS should be cured as they
often can be- by few doses of Ayers Sarsaparilla

FEMALE COMPLAINTS should be cured as they
often can be, by few doses of Ayers Sarsaparila.
YouSo PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. Be wise IN time
Clean them daily with TuURsross IVORY PEARL
TooTH POWDER. the most perfect dentrihce known
il will keep them through life In good condition
white and SOUND. VIII harden tho gums, swceton
he breath, and prevent toothaCho, Sold by oil
druggists. Is and so cents per bottle.
WELLS MACHIyR-SPREAp STRENGTHENING PLAsT.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass oil others.
HARD times demand economy; pracuce II by
renovating your sOiled gloves with JoUvES's ISo
DERoUs KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price % cents per
bottle.
ARE you bilious troubled with headache, dizzy
ness sick stomach. constipation. &c' Are you dys;
poptlc nervous, dull, and lansuid? Ayerse to all
exertion. Is your life miserablef You require II
change. Cleanse the system. purify and renew the
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists, % cents por package, which makes II
quart oil medicine.
Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff Docs II refuse
to curlf Dress II with HoApsoS's oNADE OPrIMk.
An oeaginous compound OF singular merit. II
will improve It, Sold BY druggists, &c. Price u
and 6O cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.
Items Photographed by Our Local
Reporters.

stabbing Affray Between Boys-A Man Beaten
with His Own nUmbreils-Arrcst OF u fe-
male shop. .Lincr-Matters Mt tho
District Buildings
Athletic Tournament -
General City News.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
HEAL Estate Transfers.

Geo. W. Suickpcy, surviving trustee, to J. A,
}. Crcswcll ct al. Tor s7j, los o, section |, SUBJ
division Of Berry Farm j. A. }. Creswcll ct
al. ~ W. r. Okir, for ;l,GlO, tract Of hnd
known as Poor Toms Last Shin - John
Bowling ct al, tru tr,,, to Richard Coutcc, for
H. lot Ij, iu ,quary GDj; L. \. Fisher to J, "
Shil,i, fur 500, I"t 10, in -putr' 80; Henry
beverly 10 N.t,y Richardson, for Il, sub.di.
vision ~, in square 21d; d. T. Cissul TO Jus
Redlorn, Tor $500, lot II, In square 1913.
nLr Z Sr. unl An.L nL Lr-k on .uII. n hnlL AAImn
National Republican., 1878-08-05
National 9epublitan.
Arrival Of Psssenge, Trains.

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO pErOT, NEW JERSEY AVE
NUE. AND c srREEr
Nofrfrg. Awning.
seiG N. Phil q Bos eH. $50, baltimore accom-
ST, baltimore eyrrcsN 40, Baltinore accom-
fs0, Western express. 500. Y. Phil 4 Bo- ex.
ES .Bslln pccom. SN, Western Mall
G25, Fred &C. Met br'ch ss:s7, Pnltimure accom-
tE. Baltimore Annapolis shSS, baltimore express
and way, tT;sO, Western express
etb, Mnriinsburg and IInr $500 Baltimore express
re rstOwn an MET br'chN sglS n y Phil & Bos eS.
sl0S, Baltimore accom-. iG%s, Baltimore hccom-
na0 baltimore express. ]
ARRIVE daily. Others sundays excepted
for the time OF departure OF trains, SEQ hdvsr-
usements elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
AMUSEyI ENTS.

SUMMER THEATRE COMIQCE. - MONDAY,
y August 5, nightly, aud Wednesday and Saturday
matinee. Grand reopCnlng with new company aud
reduction Of price, The great dancers AMI voCill,ts
Deyln and rTnc'y; tho great acrobats. eyantins
and Enre the treu pan .Omlmist, Andy Morris; the
great NOCAllst,, Mgs Ida MnuSsey, Mollie Wilson,
Ada Stanwuol; tiis mus cal artists, Ralph and Kane;
first time OF Jake Budd In Jumblss Coat: the stock
with tho great pNntomlne, entitled The Devils Doc
tor: Andy Morris rs G own. General admission, u
cents few choice ssats 50 cents gallery ~ cents
auGGt
National Republican., 1878-08-05

vi PANTs 10 order, fOrmcr price 50. ELseman
Olhen. corner SVYUulh and L streets.
National Republican., 1878-08-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Interss, paid oil deposits. Special rates on time
deposlts J. II. S9UIER Co.
Bankers lIlG Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican., 1878-08-05
NOTICE TO MOUNT VERNON PAssENaERa.

THE STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON,
which liza, been recently rpltnd and flrnihlol, J.. J..
Blake captain, Is the only 6nnt allowed 70 Land pas
Guiding admission to Mansion and Grounds
steamer leaves Suyhnlh-Sruet wharf DAILY CsSun'
day exCeptel) ut IC n. ~, and returns Rt p ~,
j. MCH. HOLLINtiSWORTH
Suut. Ladies' Mount Vernon ASso 'ntion,
l.. I. BLA AkE, steamer Mary Washington. ii.W
National Republican., 1878-08-05

WELLS MACHISE-SPREAp STRENGTHENING PLAsT,
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow.
ers far surpaxs oil others.
National Republican., 1878-08-05

ODD PASrs unI ic-, Of broken cults at half value,
Eisenaus, SeyuIlh sll I,
National Republican., 1878-08-05

M ON THE POTOMAC ron FIFTEEN CENTs
Potomac Ferry Company steamers will leave Wash
ingtOn every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and sun
dancing lloUr on the boats. No Improper persons al:
lowed on the boats Boat leaves Seventh street wharf
nj 800 p. n return at u y. IN.
Commence Monday, Jniy $, ISIS. jyitf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-21
Flowers as Disinfectants.

An italian professor has made some very
agreeable medical researches, resulting in the
discovery that vegetable perfumes exercise a
positively healthy influence on the atmos-.
phere converting, its oxygen into ozone and
thus increasing its oxydlzing influence. The
essences found to develop the largest quanti-
ty OF ozone are those Of cherry, laurel, clover,
lavender, mint, juniper, Lemon, fennel and
bergamot; those that give it in similar guam
tity are anise. nutmeg and thyme. The flow
prs of the narcissus, hyacinth, mignonette,
heiotrope, and lily Of the valley, develop
ozone In closed vessels. Flowers destitute Of
perfume do not develop it. and those which
have but slight perfume develop it in small
quantities. Reasoning from these facts, the
professor recommends the cultivation Of fow-