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National Republican., 1878-10-03

Messrs. Reginald, Fendall, and J. D. Cough
Ian, as attorneys for Mrs Harriet Edmonston
yesterday filed u bill in equity to compel her
husband, Dennis Edmonston, to pay her
alimony. The petitioner, In her bill states
that her maiden name was Harriet Willis,
and she was married to the defendant by
Rev. DIR. Butler, about June H. 1875, and
went TO live In house owned by him on
West street, Georgetown, where they re.
maincd until April 10, 1877, when she was
seized with mental troubles and removed to
the Insane Asylum. On the 29th Of June of
the same year she was released and returned
home, but was sent back again, and on April
3, 1877, she was discharged and pronounced
cured. When she went to the house formerly
occupied by her she found that her husband
no longer resided there She subsequently
ascertained his residence and called there
but was refused admission by the daughter of
the defendant Since the date last mentioned
the husband has refused TO permit the wife to
live with him and neglected to provide her
with the nccessaries of life, and she has been
dependent for support upon the charity of
relatives and friends. She asserts that her
husband enjoys an income Of 81 400 from real
estate, and that he Is the owner In fee simple
OF several lots cf ground in GcorgetoSn q
scssed ut upwards OF $4,000 She prays that
be be made to pay her alimony in such
amount as the court may deem proper, and
the alimony be made a lien Oh the real estate,
or that u portion of it be set apart for her use
and support. She further prays that the de-
fendant be injoincd and restrained from SELL
ing, disposiug of, or encumbering the real
est ate or any portion thereof during the pen
dency Of the suit.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Go TO julius Lansburgh for shades.
The Oldest InhnbItnnis.

The Oldest Inhabitants Association held its
regular monthly meeting yesterday at the
City Hall, with DR.. John b. Blake In the chair,
Colonel Easily as secretary, and large num-
ber Of members present. Mr.. l.. Fitzgerald
Tasistro was elected to membership.
DIR. Blake announced the death of MI Will
lam II. Preutiss, and delivered o lengthy
eulogy TO his memory, and Mr.. Mast offered
resolutions of coincidence, &C., which were
adopted.
On motion of Colonel Easily, n resolution
was adopted to the effect that Il committee Of
three be appointed by the president to ex-
anime aud report upon the feasibility aud
policy Of obtaining room in a central part Of
the city in which to deposit the books and
papers Of the association.
The president appointed the following rs
the committee Captain Mas, Seraphin Mast,
and Colonel Horatio Easily.
Mr. Callan addressed the meeting in regard
to the association.
The meeting then adjourned.
The report of the committee on attendance
and dues will be the special order of business
for the next meeting. 1t is hoped that a
large number Of members will bo in attend
anCe,
National Republican., 1878-10-03
COntested DlynrCe Suit.

The divorce suit Of Catharine Sonnenschmidt
against her husband, DR.. Charles w. Sonneu-
schmidt, came up before the Supreme Court Of
the District, on appeal from the Equity CouIt
by the defendant.
This suit was brought by the wife on the
ground Of cruel aud inhuman treatment, re.
fusal of support oil the part Of the husband
and for alimony. The parties were married
in the year 1851 and have two children, one
ABOUT seventeen aud the other thirteen years
of age. The defendant Is physician in lucra-
tive practice In this city, and has become
mixed up in the divorce suit Of Cook VS.. Cook,
in which Professor Cook, of the Balm of Life,
charges him with having i'm roper intimacy
with his wife, and which the accused us pos
itively denies The bill iu the present case
was filed in March, 1877, the testimony taken
before Examiner Oliver, and GU July 49, 1877,
Justice Wylie granted the plaintiff II divorce
a nensd d hOIO and aimOny ut 800 per
month while both children should remain
under her care SIS while one Of them, and $50
pes month when she should have tho care of
neither of the children, and $50 for attorney :
fees. From this decree an appeal was taken,
which was argued yesterday aud submitted.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
PROFESSOR L.iNGSToN's DAUGHTER.
The Wedding at the Congregational Church
Last ES cuiny.

The Wedding at the Congregational Church
Last EI cuing.
The marriage of Miss Nettie Langstou
daughter of Professor John VI. Langston
United States Minister to Hayti, and Mr.. }. C.
Napier, of Nashville, Tenn, was celebrated
last evening, at six o'clock, at the Congrcga-
tional Church, in the presence of an immense
audience. The church was completely packed
both upstairs aud downstairs, and the doors
We're blocked up to such al extent that many
who desired to get IN were compelled to cou.
tent themselves with few inches Of standing
room on a bench in the hall.
Promptly at the hour named the bridal party
drove up to the church, and descending from
tIor carriages, entered the edfcc, passed up the
main aisle, and took positions Oh the platform
in front Of the pulpit.
The bride was attired in white silk dress
garuished with tarletan and trimmed with
roses Her hair was beautifully dressed with
flowers and set of by a trailing veil, hanging
gracefully down the back.
The bridesmaids were Misses LilyWall, Mary
Mckinney, Anna Jackson, and Bette Cox.
They were attired In white tarletan. The
groomsmen were Messrs Ralph Langston,
Stephen Wall, Bclliui Fleet, aud John Francis.
Professor aud Mrs. Ldngston accompanied the
party. Rev. DR.. Rankin oficiated.
A reception was held from seven o'clock uu-
til eleven at the residence Of the brides par
ents, aud many were the congratulations re.
ccived by the happy couple. The presents
were numerous and costly. The bridal party
took a late train directly for Nashville, the
home of the groom, where they will reside.
Among those present were President and
Mrs. Patton, Hon. and Mrs. Raincy, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Bradford, of Baltimore Hon. Fred
erick Douglass and wife, William L. Matthews,
Rev F. J. Grimke and Rev. DR.. aud Mrs. Ran
kin.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
HOME AFFAIRS.
CfTr NOTES.

For District notes see third page.
For amuscmeuts see second page.
miscellaneous matter on third page.
For Georgetown news see third page
For court proceedings see third page
For excursions and picncs see third page.
The first sociablc Of the r. S. C., which
vas held at SheldOn's Assembly Rooms last
evening was very enjoyable.
The morning dispatches announce that
Mrs. Ira Elder, one Of the volunteer nurses
FROM Washington, is sick with tue yellow fever
at Memphis.
james Maker was arnigncd in the Police
Court yesterday morning on the charge Of
stealing $50 worth Of clothing from the house
Of John Taylor, in Jackson Hall alley.
The old wood pavement between the rails
Of the Metropolitan Railway, on Louisiana
aud Indiana avenues, Is being removed, aud
sosble stone is being substituted instead.
Among the bequests of the late James b.
Hosmer Of Hartford, Conn, are 5000 to the
American Colonization Society, Of this city,
aud $1,000 to the Liberia College, In Africa.
Justice to Mr.. Helmick, Justice of the
peace, requires the statement that at a meet
Ing Of the Justices Association, held on Tues.
day night, upon explanation made by him, he
was rcinstated in his membership in the asso.
eiatiOn by unanimous vote.
-JOhh IONcttN, messenger in the Treas
ury, was arrested yesterday evening BY Ofhcpr
Dnnmigau for having vicious dog. The doy
has been complained of several times. and
when the officer came up bit the horse on
which the officer was mounted.
A colOrcd man named Robert Jones anpro-
rriatrd a gas stove, In front Of a store on ID
street, between Sixth and Seventh, yesterday
morning aud was chased by a crowd down
Sixth street. He was captured on c street BY
Officer Middleton, taken to the Police Court
and sent to Jail.
Columbia Lodge No. o, |. o. G, r., have
arranged An entertainment, TO be givrn at
Franklin Legion Hall this evening. which
Possesses many novel features. In addition
10 programme Of songs, recitatiOns, &c, there
will be an exhibition Of plrlor magic, in VII .ch
Tome beautiful Illusions will be produced
The programme will conclude with a drama
by speaking automatons, representing PancL
and Judy.
Two young girls who gave their names
ts Sadic Ellsworth aud Pearl Levy. aud who
arc said to be sisters, were fined $50 each or
twenty days in jail by Judy, Shell yesterday
on the charge Of keeping disreputaLIe house.
The girls were arrested on complaint Of a
woman whose daughter was harborcd in their
house. The daughter In question is only
fkteen years OF age, aud rs she Ubstinutely y
refused TO return to her mother she was taken
TO the House of the Good Shepherd near Bal
Imorc, by Detective McDcvitt, yesterday
afternoon.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Cout"sting for u Dog.

John +. Brown, policemen, obtained pos
session of black and white Newfoundland
dog, which John Boyle claimed as his prop.
srty and tried to secure the animal, but
Brown would not let him loose. Then the
former invoked the aid of the law aud yes.
terday filed suit In replevin to recover the
canine, by which he was successful In gaining
temporarily, at least, the control Of the dog.
He says that lie is more entitled to it because
be procured the license and paid for the tag,
but Brown don't see 1t that way.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Totals, 81 Totals.

lOtals.sssssl1 ~ ~ Ol v ~ ~ ~
The Junior Actives met the Lord Hannibals
and defeated them, after a close contest, by a
score OF 3 to /. The feature Of the game was
the catching Of Myers, who showed himself at
home in the catchcr's position.
The New Bedford Club Is anxious to visit
this city again, evidently liking the two former
receptions they met with, and have written to
tho Nationals to arrange u game. They will
lose Gore, the heavy batter. next season, as he
has consented TO join the Chicago League nine.
Gerhsrdt, the uncxcelled secOnd-baseman, Is
expected to arrive here next Saturday, and has
assured the Nationals that if the other play
ers break promises with them he Intends TO
keep faith with the club and play on the nine
next season.
The West Euds and Potomacs play return
game on the grounds Of the latter club to.
morrow afternoon.
Charles Snyder has finally decided where he
will cast his lot rc1t season, and has signed to
play with the Boston Club. 1t Is rumored that
Davy Force who has given notice to the Buaalos
Of his Intention to leave at the close Of their
Eastern trip, will play short-stop on the same
nine with Snyder.
1t is thought that Hines Is holding of,
awaiting another invitation to come home, but
the Nationals do not intend to indulge In
chld's play, and IL he means business the time
is getting short for him to decide where he In.
tcnds to play hall next season.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Albany-Albany, II; Utica, 0.
Boston-Buhalo, o; Boston, 5-twelve in
nings.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
How John Dunn was "D,ne Far

Last Tuesday evening John Dunn, a stranger
from England, who had just arrived iu town,
fell in with colored thief named John Den.
mis-. Dennis conducted Dunn to a boarding.
house on Twelfth street, where the latter left
his valisc, and then went out OH a prospecting
tour. Dennis thcreupOn returned to the house
and said that Dunn had sent him back to get
the yulise. As everything appeared to be all
al right the valise was delivered to him, aud
Dennis proceeded to appropriate Its contents,
which included $40 In cash to his own use
Dunn made complaint to the police, aud Officer
hiller last evening arrested Deunis aud had
him locked up in the Fifth Precinct Station,
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

Herbert Hilliard, II patcnt.medicine man,
came to this city from Baltimore last week for
the purpose of dis2osing Of some of his wares.
On ARRIVING here he found that a man named
Frank Mcguire had bought the privilege of
selling In this city. After some discussion q
dispute arose, during which HIlliard drew a
pistol, which WAS taken away from him by
Mcguire and turned over to officer McHenry,
of the Seventh Precinct, who arrested him
yesterday morning at the Baltimore depot, OH
the charge Of carrying concealed weapons.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
BASE-RALL.
The National. suu whitewashIns.

THe NHUohhIs btiH WhWcWhsh"B'
The match yesterday between the National
and Keystone was decidedly one-sided af-
fair, the latter nine failing to score run dur
ing the entire game, although they worked
hard to accomplish the task. On the part Of
the Nationals the fielding was faultless, aud
they battcd with q confidence that was amply
repaid. The same style Of free.hitting when
contesting with visiting clubs might be pro.
ductive of like hattering results. Their op!
ponents INDUCED in numerous errors and
showed great weakness in handling the bat,and,
with few exceptions, It was another OF those
games In which the pitcher aud catcher have
the p:incil al work to perform.
Appended is the score:
National Republican., 1878-10-03
A Happy Old gOupIe.

Last night about $50 o'clock, Officer Johr.
Bon aud Boyle arrested an old Irish couple on
the corner Of Third and l. streets northwest,
On the charge OF being drunk and dsorderly
Norris Sullivan, aged 10, and his wife, Mary
Bullivsn, aged "a, were engaged in family
6spute when the officers came up Mary hav
tg a deep cut in the side OF the head. 1t /,
imposed she received It during the quarrel
They were locked up for hearing bcfnr,
Fudge Smell today.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
sIIycrwnre for wedding GINS.

There are no more beautiful specimens of
the exquisite art used in the ornamentation of
silvcrwuro than eau be found in the stock at
the establishment of Messrs. VI. W. Gait, Bro
& Co. The goods are of the newest patterns
aud novel decorations, signed especially for
wedding gifts. The firm invite inspection Of
their English crystal chandeliers, which have
been reduced in price so as to compete with
chandeliers Of other materials while far sur
passing them in beauty aud furnishing quail
ties
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Hamilton Building Association.

The third annual meeting Of the Hamilton
Building Association was hold last evening at
No. 6l5 Seventh street northwest. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year
John Cook, president; J. d. Terrell, viec.pres-
ident; James Fraser, treasurer John A. Pres
colt, secretary: directors, T.. II. True, J. d.
Free, J. p. Herman, Samuel Herman, william
Ilcnry Brown, william J. Miller, Samuel c.
I"ycjoy, Julius Soudhcimer, aud A. B. Jauc-
snn
National Republican., 1878-10-03

The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants:
Charles Flint and Julia S. Ruof.
Frank Iumax aud Maria Cotton.
Jacob Baker and Alice b. BrscOe.
W. T.. Shrcve and Mary J. Harrington.
J. c. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn, aud Ncttio
ID. LRugstom, Of this city.
Myrou Boardmun, Of Trumansburg, n. ",
aud Annie q. StutEman, of this city.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

TO the Editor Of The National RspHbiicm:
DEAR SIR: saw in one of the columns of
your paper synopsis of a letter from the First
Baptist Church OF South Washington, with a
euIogy Oh the Shiloh Baptist Church aud is
pastor, Dr. ". J. Walker; aud that same eulogy
WAS so construed as to mean the First Baptist
Church and Dr. Laws from whom the letter
came. While We do not deny our faithfulness
as true defenders of the truth, yet II Is not a
very usual thing for one to eulOgizc himself.
BY order of the church. Iour truly,
c. 5. JOHNSON,
Clerk First Baptist Church, South Washington.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Carroll Iustituta.

The regular Thursday evening meetings of
this association will be resumed tonight when
programme consisting Of literary aud musi.
sal selections will he rendered by its members,
Sssisted by some Of their freuds. The free
night.scboOl for poor boys who are employed
turing the day, conducted by this society, will
b opened Oh Monday next.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
National Thea,re-,John T.. Owens.

Last evening Mr.. Owens appeared In "Vic-
tins" aud Forty Winks,' and the perform
ance was most enjoyable. This evening the
exquisite comedy of "0ur Boys" in which
Mr.. Owens has made great success, will be re-
peatcd with the same strong cast. Tomorrow
night will be special Owens night, and Mr..
Owens will appear as Uncle Soloa and ToOdLes.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
stylcsiu Hats,

The fall styles OF DInap & Co.'S silk and
felt hats. are now ready for exhibition at
M,ssrs Wilett x RuoA"s, who have the agency
for these celebrated manufacturers and leaders
Of the fashion of Gy,ban. Mcssrs. W. x X.
have also q large variety of boys aud chill
dreu's hats just received, as woll rs n general
assortment Of desirable goods in their liue.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Washington Light Infantry Corps.

AZ the annual meeting Of the Washington
Lsh, Infantry Corps. held last night at their
Armoyy, the following civil officers were elect
ID Corporal j. c, Entwisle, secretary Will
lam u. Besll. treasurer (re.electedl, and l.. II.
Na0Sich0l, arnlOTer.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Theatre Conlique.

Tho bill this week possesses many attractive
features. Iu addition to the thrilling drama
of "Simon Kenton,' there is a fine variety
performance.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

For upward Of thirty years Mrs Winslow's
soothing syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrccts acidity Of the stomu-a relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, yres dyseutery
aud diarrlhga, whether arising from tecthing
or other causes. An old and well.tricd remedy.
% centsa u bottle.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

ATTENTION, First c'ass French kid Boots,
at $3.50 and goat button Boots 81. at the great
Boston Shoe Auction House, i0l Pennsylvania
avenue,
National Republican., 1878-10-03

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and competition
acknowledges our stock tho largest and finest.
As to prices all we ask is visit. A. Saks &
In
National Republican., 1878-10-03
For Cash ONLY

We exhibit Tomorrow ten styles of English
Wear. Resisting Materials which We make to
order at $50 per suit This Is SO less than
last sei.sou's prices. Positively for cash only
A. saks * Co., 3lG Seventh street.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

ATTENTION is called to men's hand stitched
calf Gaiters-S3.50 to Sat the great Boston
Shoe Auction House, 49l Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

ATTENTION! Mems calf Boots, at 81, at the
great Boston Shoe Auction House, 49l Pennsyl'
vauia avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

MEMS heavy kip Boots, at $l.75, at the great
Boston shoe Auction House, i0l Pennsylvania
nVpnma
National Republican., 1878-10-03
THE FIRE CoMMIssIoyERs.
Mr.. Reed Explains why He Absents Him.
self from the Meetings.

Mr.. Reed Explains why He Absents Him.
self from the Meetings.
The Fire Commissioners met last night for tho
consideration Of tho regular business. Pres
ent-Messrs. Collins, Hume, and Bacon. The
monthly report Of Chief Engineer Crouin stated
that during the month Of September there
were eight fires, involving a loss of $500. He
also recommends that No. 2 engine-hous be
repaired, as II Is in q dilapidated condition.
Superintendent Miles, of the fre alarm tcle-
graph, reported the instruments and wires In
good working order.
Applications for positions In the dopartm ent
were as follows: J. A. Comper, II. Clayton
James, John Clark, and Walter Jones.
number Of bills and requisitons for gen.
erd expenses, &C., w,re presented and ap.
proved.
Mr. Hume, from the committee on the re-
vision Of rules to govern the Fire Department,
asked for further time to make his report.
Approved.
The board ordered the purchase of the prop.
erty on New Hampshire avenue aud NJ street
northwest and North Capitol, between b and c
streets southeast, for the construction Of two
new hook aud ladder houses.
The following letter was read:
". r. Cblins reg. p esiient Board Of Fire Cbp1rt,-
si0ncrs, District u COiumbid!
DEAR SIR: have not been officially informed
ofthe action claimed to have been taken by the
District Commissioners dnrng my absence In Il
foicign country with credentials from your honor
able body. assuming to abolish the Office which
hold on the Fire Board rs representative OF the
General Government, under commission from the
honorable Secretary Of the Department Of the In
terror. As the report has Informally reached inc to
that effect aud also that the question Is now under
advisenent by the Department OF the Interior, ]
am advised and deem II proper TO absent myself
from our meeting this evening. This question |
hope VIII be determined finally by the proper au-
| thorites In a few days Then only can the true
status Of the case be known. Your truly,
W. Il REED,
Fire Commissioner
1t was agreed to refer the letter to the Dis.
trict Commissioners, and it was indorscd as
follows:
Respectfully. referred to the District Commis
siOners, with the information that their notice OF
reorganization Of the Board Of Fire Commissioners,
addressed 10 Commissioner Reed, was delivered at
his place OF business by Chief Engineer Crunin, oi
the Firc Department By order OF the president.
W. Il. COLLINS.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
IIi.licAIinns

For the Mlii'c Atlantic states and New England
eoo!e' westerly winds, rising barometer and clear
Or CLEARING weather.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
$3.50 Fall Ovcrcoats. 4. saks & Co.

- and IS PantalOons to order, stylish.
Eisemau Bros, corner Of 7th aud streets.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

SECOND mstallment of Boys Clothing at re
msrkaLle low prices. Eiseman Bros, 9TH aud L.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
The Husband In PAY I'm.

FALL STYLES, So pants to order. Eiseman
Bros, corner 7th aud L streets.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

OUR so Black Chcyiot Suits take the lead.
Eisemau Bros, corner of 7th aud l..
National Republican., 1878-10-03

NoBBY Suitings SIS; Suits to order. Else
man Bros, corner of 7th aud + streets.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

WELLS MACHisE-srREAp STRENGTHENING rLAsT
rms are still the best known. Their curative pow
en- far kurpsss all others.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
An Us EM ENTS.

EIsEMAN Bros, corner of 9TH and Z streets,
are acknowledged the Ciothiers of Washington.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Selecting Wives and Husbands.

julius LAEsBURGH, the Popular Low. Priced
Carpet Furnishtr, 437 7th, between ID and Z.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
Clerk Fist Baptist Church, south Washington.

BALTIMORE homemade calf Boots, at $780,
at the great Boston Shoe Auction House, iSl
Pennsylvania avenue,
National Republican., 1878-10-03

At BALTIMORE AND ONO DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE
SvE AND sTREET.
Morning FpHipr.
$50, 81 Louis a Gin. ex. $50, Baltimore accom-
et;ia PhA n \. Y. eS. 80, RRltimOre accom-.
10 CHICO 4 Pitts'g ex. 500 n Y. Phil 4 Hos rE
kn. Baltimore and way SO5 Piedmont, stIuhnrg
stations Winchester, Fred'cGi
t2s fred. &C. MET br'ch)| HRgprstown, Point Ot
III, BaltirIure, AnnApols| Ilpcks a way stHt0n>
express s':87 Baltimore accom-.
~, Martinsburg and Ha- .5s0t baltimore express
fsrSiown nc. Metro s1:iS. Bntimpre q way sts
pOlitA1 hranCh.D tlpnS.
e1o:SO, Baltimore accom-. $500. Chicago & St LOUIS,
u:5O, baltimore eApress sPl7. NY. rhil. 4 Boston
express
sArrve daily. Others sundays excepted.
- For the time OF departure OF trains see hdver-
t,pments ell ewhsrc
National Republican., 1878-10-03

HARD times demand economy pracuce II
renovdtng your sUiled gloves with JouvIss IFt
pERous KID GLOVE CLEASsER. Price Is cents pc
bottle
National Republican., 1878-10-03

$3.50 Childreu's suits. A. saks q Co.
National Republican., 1878-10-03

YousG PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them BE wise In time
Clean them daily with TurRsToS's Ivory PEARL
TOOTH POWDER. the most perfect dentriRce Known.
II will keep them through life In good condition,
white and SOUND Will har'.en tue guns. swceten
he lreath and prevent toothache Sold by all
iruggists. 5 and 50 cents Per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-10-03
CITT ITEMS.

MuLTITrDEs OF PEOPLE require an Alternative TO
restore the healthy action Of their system aud cor
rect the arrangements that creep Into 1t. Sarsa-
Jarlas were used and valued untl several impOs.
items were palmed on upon the public under this
name. Ayers sarsaparilla Is no imposition.