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National Republican., 1878-06-14
The Monument Society.

A special meeting of the National Washing
ton Mon ument Society was held yesterday at
noon, in the Office of Judge Advocate General
Dunn. admiral Powell presided and Dr.J II.
Blake acted as secretary. There being two va
cancies, occasioned by the death of Professor
Henry and Major Mcdonald, Hon. g. W. Nc
Crary and Dr. Daniel d. Clarke were unani-
mously elected to fll the same. Soon after
the return Of the president he will call meet
fng o1himself, architects Clark and lIill,a and W.
W. COrcoran, esq, at which arrangements will
be made for commencing work on the monu-
nlcnt rs designed by Larkin G. Mead.
The members seemed to be highly clated
over tho prospect Of work being soon COM
mCncUd on the monument.
National Republican., 1878-06-14

Thrty-one of the recently graduated
scholars of the advanced grammar school for
boys held a meeting yesterday morning in the
Thomson school building, for the purpose of
forming society to hold yearly anniversaries
on the first Monday in each December in
order to renew old acquaintanceship and to re-
call pleasant remembrances of the class Of '7s.
Charles A. Barker was eeted president pro tenn. =,
and Messrs. c. b. Rheem and G. A. Stark.
weather secretaries. The following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Reso,rcd, That we; the recent members of the ad.
YanCcd grammar school for boys. of Washington
d G., do declare, that for each and every member
Of the class Of 1878 Of which we were members.
there is, and has been, but the most kind and
friendly feelings by each Of us and we further de.
clare our wish and hope and expectation of the
continuance of such feelings.
A committee of three, composed Of the chair.
man, and Messrs. ii l.. Hodges and H. W.
SCcly, was appointed to draw up a COnstitu-
ton After considerable discussion, the meet.
ing was adjourned until Monday morning at
ten o'clock.
National Republican., 1878-06-14

Aside from the noble army of candidates for
goodly number who passOnately desire to
serve the District in the capacity of Health
Officer. DR.. Antisoll lat present holding a
$4,000 position in the Patent -Ohlcc), DR.. Town
send young man, brother of Representative
Townsend, Of Ohio; Dr. Carpenter, real l.es.
tate agent on Capitol Hill; DR.. Reyburn, DR..
Buscy, and the present occupant, DIR. =. r.
kecnc. The last-namud gentleman has held
the position for four years has made sanitary
law aud preventative medicine study, and
has become universally aud dcscrycdly pOpu-
lar with the whole people. lie Is a courteous,
aiiable gentleman, Of easy approach, knows his
business, and it is the general impression that,
he will stay where he is "hy u large mnjority.'
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Excursi sionIsts In the City.

delegation of 800 Pcnnsylvanians, men,
women, and children, from Chambcrsburg and
the Cumberland Valley, arrived in this city
yesterday, and visited tho White House, Cap.
to, Treasury Department, &c, returning home
in the evening.
An excursion party numbering about 400,
composed chiefly of tobacco dealers, manufac-
turers, and others interested in the trade ar
rived from Richmond, about eleven o'clock
yesterday morning, and spent tho day in the
city, leaving for home last night.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
suindird with "A Worthless. Check,

Patrick Mccormick, q butcher, who does
business at the corner of Seventh aud b
streets southeast, reported at Police Head
quarters last night that he had been beat en-
out of $40 by a swindlcr who used the name of
George Edwards. That individual had visited
his place, and ordering article. to the value of
s. rendered in payment q check for SO drawn
by {. Y. DuttOm, and indOIscd by Edwards
himself Of course 1t was after banking hours
Mccormick accepted the check aud gavo the
stranger $40 in change Events proved that
the check was worthless, and Edwards could
not b1 found Ho is described rs u short.
thick.set man, with dark complexion and II
small gOatee.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Coup's Equcscuricuium.

soups fuuestuflcuiWm.
1t Is not difficult to see why this wonderful
"bran-new" show has such great success and
why every one who visits the tents comes away
praising Mr.. Coup and his fnc exhibition. The
public are used to being humbuggcd by tent.
shows and to seeing wonderful things an
nOunced ON the bills and q very orninary per.
formance in the ring. With COup's show mar.
velous performances are pictured on the bill.
boards, but those who have visited the eNhib.
itiom have been surprised to find that there Is
not room enough on the bills for one-half Of
the wonderful things done or exhibited. 1t
has been pleasant surprise to the public not
to he humbugged.
The Elucscuriculum has right to the claim
of being AN exhibition of higher order than
the ordinary circus. The Broucho horses are
one of the greatest wonders Of the day, and
would alone be worth q visit to the tents.
The trained dogs furnish half an hour of fun
aud entertainment. At the end of their little
performance they give coniCll pantomime
which is worthy Of particular mention. One
Of the dogs, having stolen collar the others
organize q court, try the culprit. erect a gal
lows, and hang him with due solcmnity. until
he Is apparently dead. Then they bring in a
wagon and carry off the body. This Is ono Of
a sore of things equally wonderful and enter
tanning. In addition to the collection of trained
auiInals the programme cmbrucrs performances
By tic Snow Brothers, the athletes and hat
spinncrs; Mr.. and Mrs. Austin, WHO are unri.
vailed in their lighting zpuLvc GriIl and hayo.
net combat; JarGits.Chy's celebrated Royal
! japanese troupe, aud Mile Rinchart, tho only
female liOn-tamcr on earth.
A very pleasing feature Of the exhibition Is
that no sidc.shows, peddors, or other annoy
anCes are allowed.
Two entertainments are given daily--aftcr-
| noon and evCning-at the tents, corner Of Six
tccnth and Kstreets
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Lecture by Miss Juliet Corson Before tn
Nurses Training School.

Lecture by Miss Juliet Corson Before tho
Nurses Training g-SchooI.
The regular session of tho Nurses Training.
School at the Labor Exchange last evening wa,
pleasantly varied by lecture from Miss Juliet
Corson OF New York. This lady has devoted
the labor of her life to the subject of the
proper preparation of food for our use. She is
the author Of Il recipe-book entitled Fifteen
Cent Dinners for Workingmens Families" ;"
which has already reached its ffteth thousand
In her talk last evening she touched In
general terms upon tho nature and proper use
of food for the sick room and for convalescents
for dyspeptics and those who oyerwork their
brains; for people afflicted with melancholia
and those who are cOnstitutOnally addicted TO
the Incorporate use of alcoholic drinks, indi.
eating suitable yet simple dietarics for eacl,
class Her lecture was not 80 valuable for
what sho really said rs for Indicating the wide
range of the subject and her thorough prcpara.
tion and ability to treat 1t in all its bearings.
Miss COrsOn is the guest Of the wife Of Con.
sul-Gcneral llits, of Switzerland, who Is
greatly interested In this subject. She will
remain IN the city for some days. 1t is to be
hoped that she will be invited to give u public
lecture to our people before she returns to
New York. The great number of families in
this city in receipt Of q moderate income
should warrant warm reception for Miss
COrsOn and her sensible aud practical subject
Among those present at the lecture last even.
ing were General Eaton aud wife, General
Musscy, Colonel Daniels, and DIR. Schiras and
wife.
National Republican., 1878-06-14


QUEEN VICToRIA's new saloon railway ca,
is one of the most beautiful of its kind even
built, as may well be imagined from the fact
that its constructions and fittings cost Ovcl
$4,000.
LET Charlotte Cushman have n monument
but not by public subscriptions She left hail
amilliOn to her heir, and he should scrimp
himself, If need be, TO put 4 decent stone over
her grave.
DEWITT TALMAGE was so rejoiced that the
debt was lifted from his church that at the
Jubilee the other night he danced round
dance with one of his dcacons and aftcrward
tied his eloquent legs in bOw.knOt .--BuDdlO
Express
STORY they tell In Europe: "An American
lazy, while at Rome, managed to secure an in
Nltation to a court ball. aud while there was
approached by Prince Humbcrt-now King
WI" addressed her in some polite speech She
did not rise as is etiquette but, pointing with
hcr iun TO vacant chair near, snid 'Yuu
must be tired, Prince wont you set down and
rest your trOttuTs awhile ?"
The Senate has decided that 1t would be un-
wise To change the tobacco tax. Tho tax Is all
night; what the people Of America demand Is
law by which they can hang tho nan who
never chews his own tobaCrO -Huwkeye
HORACE GREELY once remarked that "A
newspaper might say good things Of Il public
man daily iOr sixteen years. and got no thanks
for 1t, but cap itall with half a column criti.
cism, and You heard from him instantly, and
were made to feel the weight ofh, displcasurc.
BEAUTIFUL extinct from the Illinois Siqte
Gazette: 1t II useless for tho COnfCdcratos to
LarbUr the hope that General Grant will with.
draw from the political arena as long as the
snake upon which he places his iron heel
continues TO wiggle It's tail, aGd as forretirlng.
none know better than they that It Is not la
his line Of business.
National Republican., 1878-06-14

The junior department of Miss Osbornes
seminary gave charming entcrt linmcnt at
Marimi's Hall last evening The first part
consisted Of rccitatIons aud music, which were
admirably rendered. The rccitations by Flor
cnce Spoford, Llette Brown, Professor New.
combs daughters aud little Florence Thropp
("Wdow Bedott,'D and. by the school in con.
cert, reflected grcaA credit on Miss NJ X.
Schrcincr, the teacher Of cloculion. The sec.
ond part was II cantata from tho " Midsummer
Nights Dream and tho fairy costumes, ever.
green's and flowers made most beautiful
scene. Miss Carrie KidwclI, MS THaiiq, sang u
number of solos finely, as did Ella Wctherall
aud Alice FOxwcll I',ck and PrachJlJs,Oan, -,
aud Misses Barnes and McNIurIay rendered the
duct, /" ! Know a Bank" very swecty. Mrs.
Wheeler the music teacher" certainly must
have felt proud of the performance of her
pupils
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Tho Good SamarItans.

The sixteenth annual session of the District
Grand Lodge, No. 3, Order of Good Samaritans,
holding Jurisdiction over the States of Mary
land, South Carolina, Georgia, and the District
of Columbia, began at Island Hall, at eight
o'clock, yesterday, with II. W. q. Chief Grim
shaw in the chair. Delegates were present
from all the States in this jurisdiction. The
lodge elected the following officers: Grand
Chief, James Burgess, of the District Of Colum.
ba; Deputy Grand Chief, Steven Waters Of
Maryland; Nicc.Grand Chief Howard Tur-
ncr; Grand Orator, 4. Brown, of Maryland ;
Grand Treasurer. X. ]. Holmes.
The retiring Grand Chief made his annual
report, showing that eight now lodges had
been established this year membership, SIP
number of lodges in this jurisdiction, ~.
The session of the Grand Lodge was cclc.
hratcd las. evening by procession In rcgalia,
IN which thirty lodges were represented, and
$50 were in line. After the procession was dis
missed, an entertainments in honor of tho
event, was given In Green's Hall, NirctcCnth
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Decorating Confederate Graves.

The cereinon Is attendant upon the decori-
tion OF the Confederate graves at Arlington
yesterday was witnessed by about $40 persons
from this city and Alexandria, The assem-
blage was called to CIDER in front Of the man.
sion by Dr. A. Y. =. Garnet, who briefly stated
the object for which they had gathered. Rev.
Mr.. Harrison, Chaplain of the House of Repre-
scntatiycS, was then introduced. and offered
UP frrvcnt appeal TO the Supreme Being. At
the conclusion of the prayer direc, Elem
ing's lntigcr Vitae" was sung by a siXtette
from Alexandria, consisting Of Messrs. J. NJ.
Buchanan, q. L. French, $. X. Field, A. n.
Hurdle. +. Z. Grimes, aud r. G. Lee. The
graves to the number Of 23i were then strcwn
with flowers, after which the company dis
pcrsed. Among those present at the cercmo.
mies were Hon. J. s G. Blackburn, of Ken
tucky General NJ. d. Corse, Mayor Kcmpcr,
Major J. NJ. Stewart, J. r. Beckwith, and NJ.
ID. Stuart. all of Alexandria; Major Thomas
Hungerford, J. W. Drew, 7. +. Jarvis A. NJ.
Tubman, Mills Dean, and others, of this city
National Republican., 1878-06-14
National Theatre" Valerie"

Tho presentation Of Mr.. Fairlamb's opera of
valerie " last night was gratifying success.
large attendance from the fashionable and
art-loving circles of the Capitol graccd the oc.
ca1iOn, and the charming opera was rendered
most attRctively. valerie" abounds with
vocal and orchestral heauties of high order
Of cxcUllehce. The matinee performance an.
nounced for next Saturday will provide the
further acquaintance with this valuable con-
tribution to American music which its merits
justify us in desiring.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
The Body Of Dir. stacy Potts Recovered.

The body of Mr.. Stacy Potts, who was
drowned early last Monday morning, near
Marshall Hall, by jumping or falling from the
pleasure boat, d. NJ. Key, during panic, was
found about seven o'clock yesterday morning
very near the spot where he was supposed to
have gone down, and in the deepest part of the
channel. Mr. Frcderick's party, who sue
cceded in recovering the body, have been in
defatigablo in their efforts during the past
three days. The funeral will take place at
four o'clock to-day from tho residence of Joseph
+. Potts, osq., father Of tho deceased, No. 9lC
New York avenue, and the interment will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Theatre CONTINUE,

The audiences at the Comiquo still continue
to gladden. the hearts of the management and
it has been clearly demonstrated this week
that good show will pay. The Sheridan
Brothers in their songs and dances are among
the best that have ever visited our city. Miss
Lizzie Lcgrange is charming vocalist, and
the Female Mimstrcls give an enjoyable per-
formamce. Tho bill presented will repay a
visit, aud persons wishing good seats should
put in an early appearance.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
AQuntIry,

There will be a single scull race on satur.
gay, ut six o'clock, between Mossrs W. b. Hop.
kims and Frank Whiting, both members of
the Analostan Boat Club, Tho course will be
from the Acqueduct Bridge down tho stream
to tho first buoy and return, distance of two
miles. Tho annual regatta, which was to
have taken place yesterday, at lyo o'clock,
has been postponed until June 20.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
GnmbllnC-Room Rniheh.

Sergeant Clements and Officer Larmbcc, OF
tho Sixth precinct, about half.past ten o'clock
last night, Ridcd an alleged gamblhg.room
in the rear Of Il cigar shop, said TO be kept by
Edwin Pagan, on X street, near Ninth. and
captured six young mon, whose ages range
from twenty to twcnty.sx. They gave their
names as Edwin Pagan, Frank Pagan, Harry
Ellis, George Thomas John Williams, and
Frank johnson. They were all locked up for
a hearing to-day.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
A Di.Irnssel EanllY.

A young man wandered away from st. Eliz-
abcth Asylum for the Insane on the 2Sth day
Of May. He is twenty-siX years of age, and
five feet eight inches in height. When last
seen he was dressed In dark suit. His namo
is on oil his clothes. Any information that
may lead to his restoration will be forwarded
to the distressed family from police head
quarters or the Government Asylum.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Marriage Licenses,

The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants:
David Scott and A. l.. Waters.
Moses Hunt and Eliza Fantroy.
Ben Pinkett and Nettie Baglcy.
William Smallwood aud Mary Scott.
Robert Walker and Cornela jackson.
William Mahonoy and Minnie Thompson,
both of HcrndOn, Va.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
The pnIlga Hoard

At the meeting of the Board of Police yes.
terday afternoon tho following liquor licenses
were approved Mrs. Christiana Ehrmantraut,
John V. Swartz, and Christian Bauman. The
two last named are transfers. Officers Bymm
'and Burgan were dismissed tho force. Dir.
Owens, U. s. NJ presented plan for vcntilat.
ing tho station-houses, which was referred to a
COmmittoe.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
ANALnsrAN.

Tomorrow afternoon, ut four o'clock, the
celebrated N,ars, Of syracuse. \. Y. will play
the National on tho grounds corner SiXtcruth
md streets. The visitors are the present
champions of the League alliance class. and
Is our home nine has recently engaged some
new players, should they take part in tO.mor.
rows game, q tirSt.cldss exhibition Of ball.
playing will doubtless be witnessed. There
should be u large turnout, as efforts are being
mad" to keep the present. hall revival at fever
heat.
GAMES ELSEWHERE Yesterday.
BoSton-BoStons, l. indianapolis, o.
Syracuse, y. Y.-..Stnrs, /; Uticas, o.
Chicago-Mlwaukcrs ,: Chicagos, 0.
Clcvelaud-Furcst City, 3; Rochcstcrs /.
London, Ont.-Tccumschs. 4; Hornclls, 3.
Providence, K. 1.-Cincnnatis, 2; Provi.
dcnce, o.
Manchester, n. H.-ylanchcsters, 9; Hart
iOrds, Thirteen innings.
81 White Vests. Esemau Brothers. Seventh
and Il.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
B.fSE- BtLL.
National VS.. Eagie-The Anaiostans Beaten
on shore.

The National paid visit to Eagle Park yes
terday aud succeeded in carrying away ball
from the owners of that property by a score of
Is to .. The feature of the game was the ter.
rifle batting of the Reds, as they earned ten
runs
Tho first of a series of games between the
Acanthus and Analostan, two unprofcssional
mines, was played yesterday afternoon, on the
grounds of the National Base Ball Club. in
the presence of a select audience of ladies aud
gentlemen, and resulted, after n full game,
which was exciting TO tho last, in a victory for
the Acanthus, by a score of 81 to 30. The fol-
lowing isa summary of the game:
National Republican., 1878-06-14
New Advertisement. 4

Opera mGtimCe-Natiumal Theatre.
Dr. J. W HeWitt's UnrIvulrd French Cure.
Family excursion by Guorgc,owu Masonic choir.
For sale or rcni-Fintc!Gss brewery, CuIAbCI-
land. Mi
wanlcl-llourty landwSrramts, J. Vance Lewis,
Lc DrUit Building.
Large and catalogue sale mautGls, chandelier,
&c, corner Twelfth street aud nSylvan.a avenue.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Indications,

For Middle Atlantic States higher pressure. var!.
able winds mostly, from northwest to n rihca,t,
stationary or slightly higher temperature clear or
partly cloudy weather and possibly occasional light
ruins
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Wational 9rpnblitan.
Arrival of Passcnge, Trains.
"
At pALTiHoRE AND POTOMAC DEN. SIXTH AND r

fbALrihoRk AND OHIO DETOT, NEW JERSEY AVE-
NUE AND STREET.
49, - Morning. ETrnmg.
etls, n. Y, ,Thil & Tos er also Baltimore RcCom.
ss:e1 baltimore express. 80 baltimore accom-.
I:b, western express. 500 y Y. rhi y BOs ey.
tNlihIt in ore accom-. j.aD, Western Mall
e2b trCd ac.. MET. hr'ch) s':15, Baltimore accom-.
6S., Baltimore Annapolis 'r+j, Baltimore express
and way. 7.2O, Western express.
F+A, NaTtinsburg and Ha- $50. HultlmJgp eNp press
geTsloNn nc, tMct birch. fEl5 n Y, Pill 4 BUs eN.
slu;U, Bnltinlu accom-. lHIj, baltimore accom-.
I:J0 Baltimore Npress
ARRIVE daily. OthCrs Sundays excepted.
fe For the time OF departure OF trains see ndver.
hstments elsewhere
National Republican., 1878-06-14
added TO the hotel.l CHARLES bury
(of Continental Hotel Philadelphia
Proprietor an General Manager


Proprietor AMI General Manager.
foUSo PEOPLE do pay attention IN your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. BE wise in time
Clean them daily with THunsroSs IVORY PEARL.
TooTu POWDER. the most perfect dentrihcc known
IL VIII keen them through life In good condition
v hite and sounn viii harden the aums, swcctcn
be breath. and prevent toothache. Sold by all
druggists. Is and 30 cents per bottle
wEIIf MAcHISE-SPRBAD STRENGTHENING pLAsr.
KRIS are still the best known. Their curative pow.
ers FAR surpaSs all others.
HARD times dcmaud economy: practice II by
rehovating your sOilod gloves with JouvEs's ISo-
pERous KID GLOVE CLEASsER. Price % cents per
bottle.
ARE you bilious, troubled with headache, dizzy.
ness sick stomach, constipation, &c1 Are you dys-
exortion. 1s your life miserable7 You require n
change. Cleanse tho system, prrlfy and renew tho
blood. Take QufRK's lRisH fEA. the great mousse
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists, 25 cents per package, which makes q
quart OF medicine.
Is your hair harsh. dry and difrf Does II refuse
to curl? Dress II with IHoMrsoSs oMADE OPTfME.
An OlcagnOus compound Of singular merit II
will improve It, Sold BY druggists, &C. Price 25-
and % cents per bottle.
LOCAL MISCELLINY
Interest paid OH deposits Special rates on time
deposits. j. H. SQUiER & Co,
Bankers 1ll6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-06-14

THE most pcrple king. problem that has puzzled
Bros men aud boys Clothicrs corner Seventh aud
u suerts can make up suit Of such elegant ma.
tcrial so handsomely trimmed and finished and
sell II for only $40, We presume, however, that
liable Bros know the secret. Aud 1t Is enough for
the general public 10 know that they sell suit for
SlO that will cost fully els elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-06-14

4 uEpuCrIoS Of 10 per cent on all woo!cns In our
tnil"'img department E!soman Brothers, corner
Seventh and l. streets.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
Mothers. MoIhrr-. Mnthcrs,

Don't fail to procure Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
siEvr Tor all diseases Of tcething In children 1t
relieves the child from pain, cures wind collie,
regulates the bowels and, by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest TO tile mother
National Republican., 1878-06-14
THG SMITH 4 EGGE MANUFACTURING CO.

:. Is'IVN TfV9N TNll TTTTTTI ETUTETl IUN NJ
Manufacturers Of specialtes In Light hardware and
metallic goods generally Government and Giant Pad.
locks, Sewing Machine Locks, Pluno Locks Organ
Locks the automatically made Giant sash Chain sll.
perIOr 10 every other and very much cheaper No
spuc!l pulley required Tho Smith d Egg ManuElc-
turing Company also gives special attention TO the
mnking Of estimates for the cost of the manufacture
Of patented inyoutIOus and all the necessary tools,
and the n Rnmh turing Of the SAME on royalty. All
communications treated ConiidunlLly
my!7- NV F6m
National Republican., 1878-06-14
TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.
Events Recorded by Reporters Of
the Republican.

Strewing. Flowers on Confederate Graves
A butcher swindled by n bogus Check
The BODY OF Mr.. Stacy Potts Recov-
ercd-Ncw Member of the Monu-
ment Society-The Celebration
by the Good Samaritans.
National Republican., 1878-06-14
A Fairy Fctc,

Genuine amethyst and cameo rings from 50 "a
upward, Jacobs, 1906 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican., 1878-06-14
A Now School SocIetY.

YOU can buy magnificent fourteen karat gold
watches for s25 at Jacobs, 1905 Pennsylvania ave
nuC,
National Republican., 1878-06-14
CITY ITEMS,

"TnLT ,rHE" What cure? Ayers Cherry Pecto.
raj iJr a cough Ayers Plls for Il purglltyc aud
Ayers sursapari,la Tor the complaints that require
an alternative medicine.
REDUCED rates 10 parties remaining ono week or
longer. Season ls7sopons June l5 Stockton Hotel
Cape May, NJ. lNOTE.-We take great pleasure In
informing our patrons that now passenger eloya.