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National Republican., 1878-04-25
4 Maine SuhoOlmlstress.

One Maine schoolmistrcss is thus described {:
"She is an imposing human structure, not far
from seven feet in height, and weighing not
less than three hundred pounds. Her voice is
fitted to her size, and her strength equal to
either. She is pleasing to behOld-very hand.
some, as the Anakim would probably call her.
She was sent for once to reduce u disOrdcrly
school to submission. The boys, almost men
In stature, had elected the teacher by force
and smashed the desks. The account con.
tiuues: she walked the floor making her
eHOrdium. Her ruler was like weaver's
beam. She told the school why she was there,
and serenely invited those who designed TO
make trouble TO begin 1t once. Not creature
stirred. After SOME weeks one young fellow
of twenty -Oue years, who considered himself u
beau, began TO air his prctonsiOns rather
ObnOXiOusly. One stride, and she was along
side the dandy; one grab aud the dandy was
across her kIee-kicks howls, scratches wcro
thrown away aud amid the struggles Of the
boys not to rend tho air with laughter, aud
the hysterical Shrieks of the girls, Adolphus
was disciplined IN style and to u degree that
he will remember TO his departing day"
National Republican., 1878-04-25
HOME AFFAIRS.
CIT NOTES.
-noose send, New York papers in advance.

-Roose sends New York papers in advance.
George ". Knox has been awarded the con.
tract for hauling the stone and iron for the north
wing Of the new State, War, and Navy building.
Elsewhere In our columns will be found the
announcement of the pnstpOnement of the lecture
to have Decn delivered this evening by Hon. X. ".
Thompson, at the Mount Vernon Place Church.
--nisSdny anernCon n man named David Nc.
Cullough, living on seventh street Letween G and
streets northeast had his skull fractured ut the
Savy.yArd, by n falling block of timber, while nj
work on the Cnlted States ship Sips.c.
"A correspondent complains that the NATIONAL
REPuBLIcAS OF yesterday had no notice Of Dr. Van
Meters lecture ut Rev. Dr. Mitcheli's church the
evening before. when our correspondent Il In
formed that no advertisement appeared In Tn
REPuBL!CAS. nor was the courtesy OF ticket
tsidsrsd To notify tho reporter OF the occasion. he
will not be much surprised that the lecture
overlooked. The REPUBLICAN Is mover backward
in such mattors when Properly advised that IT.
services are desired.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
The District Courts.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DrsTnro

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT.
Dudley VS.. Brown; Judgment below reversed.
Murtagh VS.. District Of Columbia; passed for full
bench. Rand VS.. Washington Fire Insurance Com
pany; dismissed for a failure to print District Of
Columbia VS.. Lord; same action. Basshor vs..
Kilbourn appeal to the Supreme Court Of the
United States Hovey & Dole vs.. Mcdonald &
white: hearing fixed for May 6. Schlorb VS.. Clark
decree submitted. Alex. Davidson, Of st. louis,
was admitted TO the bar In re Il. q. Wallace {;
mdndidmus refused
PROBATE couRT-DEGIsTER WEBSTER.
IN re estate Of Charles NJ. Bowon, deceased In.
ventory Of tho personal estate of tho deceased rc-
turned by the eSecutriN, and list OF debts due the
estate. IN re- estate Of Alfred T. Tilton, deceased
inventory Of the personal estate returned by the
executor and list Of debts due the estate. Theoxo-
Cutor filed his first account In rc estate OF Joseph
Thornton Adams deceased; inventory Of the per.
sonnl estate returned by tho executor. and the
usual order Of sale grnned. In re estate of Charles
A. Zimmerman, deceased; decree OF court In gen
eral term reversing tho decree OF the Probate Court
this day fled In re estate OF barnard Geier; guar
dian TO Louisa Thomas NOW Schaffer): fifteenth ac-
count of salt guardian passed..
Adjourned until to-day at eleven a. m.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY.
Supreme Court OF the District. No. 81, Beckett
vs.. Tyler; No. ~, Harmon vs.. Dyer; No 80,
Bigclow vs.. Shepherd; No. 81, Ibbs VS. District Of
Columbia; No. 35 Elliott trustee. vs.. District OF Co
lumbia: No. &c. Jackson ys. Holland; No. 81, Blunt
vs.. Hart; No. 80. OToole vs. Dempsey; No 10,
Krctchmar VS.. Judson; No. IL, Tyler VS.. Busey.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

WELLS MAcHISE-sPREAD srREsorHKsrSo PLAsr-
ERs nre still the bost known. Their curative pow
ers for surpRss all others.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
yEGETlNE.
VEGETINE
Will Cure rheumatism.

URBASA. ONO, Feb. 10, 1877.
Mr. II. H. STEVENS. Boston, MnSs.;-
bear Sir-l ecl greatly indebted 20 your excellent
medicine, NEiErlNE, Tor what II hasdone Tor me.
have bren subjected to RhfuHGiisDi all my life.
Was ATTACKED with It three years ago and suffering
terrible pnls In my chest, back and limbs for Fix
eight months, at which ums ] commenced using
NEtiETiNE on the advice OF u friend. who had been
entirely cured by IT, had scarcely used half bottle
until the pain had len me, and my general health
began improve rapidly under influence of this great
blood purifier. had also suieIei dreadhly frnm n
The first bottle of NEGETlNE i noticed a great
change for the better Tho constant pain and heav
that had over my eyes for years disappeared
and the discharge OF mucIis from the head ceased
My appetite got bet er. and strength seemed 10
with evOry dose OF medicine. Too much cannot he
said In It's favor and always take pleasure IN re-
commenting II to my rlenIs who may he suffering
from any disease OF the blood, for feel satisfied II
they try II they are sure OF cure.
| am, very respectfully, yours
J. Il. RHODES.
Manager Western Union Telegraph Offics. Urbana, o
National Republican., 1878-04-25
VEGETINE
Will Cure rheumatism.
CoLuNhus. ONO. reb. tt Is77.

COLuNbus, ONO, Feb. u, lsT7.
Mn. II. II. STEvESs:-
DeIr Sir-I wish TO inform you what NEGETINE
has done for my family. Eighteen months ago my
daughter had u severe attack Of EhcuDldtial and o
filend who hnd used the yEGErlSE advised her to
try H. and she did with perfect success, for after
using few bottles Of II she became entirely cured
am myself a the present timo, using the NEGE-
TIM for RhsunEGtfsnI with good SUCCESS MY other
daughter has also used the VEGErI NE for thtdrrh
aud Nervous DsIRnV, and has been greatly benefited
by its uss. have also recommended Il to many
others with good SUGGEST and honestly believe that
the NEfEffSE Il the hast medicine for the above
named diseases that there is and | always wish to
keep II Ia my house IA II family medicine.
X. A. KISTLER
10. Il West Fulton street. Columbus, Ohio.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
VEGETINE
A Family Medicine.
CIScISSArI, ONO, April II, 1877.

CIScIsSATI, ONO, April II, 1877.
Mr.. H. r. STEVENS:
Dsur Sri have bBen troubled and suffered O
great deal fr, N CdtdrTh. | have tried many rene
dies they did not cure me, and benefited me but
very llttle and, dear sir, by using your medicine
called the NBjErINE have been cured. My niece
was cured entirely Of RIirimdtiSm by using your
medicine VEGlTlSE, so she Is able to attend TO her
studies nj school She feels very thankful for yOnr
medicine, for she has bsen great sufferer from
E,,Wadiism. ] would say TO one and all, try tbs
NEIiErINE for such complaints. A iew bottles will
cure you. With respect, yours truly,
DAVID ARSET,
ELIZABETH ARNtT (hls wliel
- l3i BayOnville street.
JESSIE CORT (his necc)
Everett street, Cincinnati, OHIO,
Mr. Arnet Il large real estate owner, u wealthy
man an old resident, and woil known In Cincinnati.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Psi Upsilon Reunion,

Tho general convention Of the different
chaplin OF the Psi Upsilon fraternity will
be held this year at Rochester. n. Y. on
May 3. also reunions will be held simultane-
ousiy at Chicago, New York city, Boston, Portland,
Philadelphia, and Washington. A meeting for the
purpose OF making arrangements for the reunion
here was held last evening at tho Office Of H. c.
Bliss. 1882 Y street, at which committee was ap-
pointed, consisting Of Rev. DIR. J. l.. Townscnd.
Hon. W. =. Frye, Hon. W. W. Rice. General X. u.
Mussey, and Dir. A. C. Adams, to make arrange
ments for the OCCASION An adjourned meeting
will be held on Monday evening next All the
members Of the fraternity were requested to com.
muncate with any member OF tho committee or
Secretary II. C. Bliss
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Jn,pectIon OF tn. Fire Department,

The senate District Committee, upon invitation
of the Board Of Fire Commissioners, will to-day in.
spcct the Fire Department of the District. The
House District Committee and the District Com
miS>iOncrs have also bern invited The party will
meet at tho Arlington at nine this morning. and
will proceed from that point on tour Of inspcc-
tiOn. As the Senate committee have also been re-
qucstcd 10 examine the condition OF some Of the
streets and avenues of the city, they will take the
opportunity Of doing 50 to-day.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Alleged Attempted Outrage.

An alleged attempt to outrage was made upon a
little orphan girl, named Mary McAuliffe. twelve
years of age, on the l7th instant by q marine
named Rcmbpld Derner. Derncr keeps a little
variety store IN the western section Of the city and
It is charged that he dragged the little girl behind
hi, counter when she came 10 his store on an
Grand, and attempted 10 accomplish his purpose,
hut was defeated by her screams. Since that time
pernGr has disappeared, and the police have been
unable 10 find him.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Marriage Licenses.

The clerk Of the court has issued marriage II
lenscs to the following applicants:
G. T. Turner and Clara y. Clarke.
II. Leib aud Eleanor Ramsey
j. Tcvis and Ida b. Miller.
George Guide and Annie W Joyce.
c. ii. Chapel and Jennie L. KOOn.
X NJ. skinner and Laura v Wheeler.
John Williams and Maggie Hlltz,
7. W. SeaTle aud Ella VI. Miller.
@. n. Baxter and Clara H. koon.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

New sdvertisements.
Government sale-JeileTSon, Ind.
Fostponement lecture r. ". Thompson.
Meeting Of womcns' Temperance Union.
Sale OF funredecmcd pledzes-A. II. X, Fulton.
ladies fair St Johns Church, Georgetown d, c.
Entertainment Jefferson Literary and Debating
Society.
woodrufrs File lc-Holders-7oS 7O7 Ninth street
northwest.
I I National Theatrc-Fanny Davenport In the Lady
Of Lyons"
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Fanny p,vc,,or,-Sa,,onnl Theatre.

Miss Davenport assumption of Ndf'Hic 7c" Eyck
last ght in Day's play Of Divorce was attend
cd ly the success that seems to characterize all the
hstriomic efforts Of this exceptionally attractive
Urisc. Miss Davenports graces Of form, beauty Of
feature cultivation OF Intellect, and versatility ol
genius oulnently qualify her for the rendition OF
the eSactns roles with which her varied fp6t"re
teens. Tonight Bulwers Lady Of Lyons IN
which Miss Davenport will appear as RiutiHs.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Baseball.

This afternoon the National grounds, the
Kendalls 'deaf.mutcsJ meet the champion Nation
ais The Kendas are composed entirely Of stu.
dents attending the National Deaf Mute College Of
this city. They have a very strong nine Including
an excellent pitcher. There Is rcaSnn 70 expect a
afternoon. Game will be called at halEpast four
O'Clock.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Benefit OF Miss Annie d. Ware.

Tallmadge Hall will be the scene this evening Of
the complimentary benefit rendered Miss Annie d.
Ware by her numerous friends and admirers among
the musical dramatic and literary co,eres of Wash
ington society. The eminently deserving charac
ter Of the fair beneficiary and the atracvencss Of
the programme provided alike commend the occa-
sion TO most hatlering patronage.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Co,vi,,e Folly Company.

Upon the eventuation of the Davenport engage.
ment the Colville Folly Company will lappear at the
National Theatre. This company Is composed Of
the principal members OF the Lydia Thomson
troupe including Willie Eiouin and the beautiful
prinA donna EmlliS kosenu.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

WE call attention In our advertisement columns
% the notice Of reduction In the price list Of the cCl
bratol Woodruff Filc.HolderS for filing paper.
Whom papers are filed In these boxes they project
ed against and he referred to with the ut
most facility and where they used are regarded
ss necessities. We glad 10 know that the demand
for them has extended to almost every part Of the
country. This much in encouragement Of Wash.
ington Industry.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
ANUSRaEHn
The orsss Cs,npbeii show.


For some unexplained eaxe this city has always
been the harvo.neld for cirouses. and the rcspers
have ever found themselves amply rewarded for
venturlns within the confines Of the District with
tholr exhibitions. Tho spring Is advancing. and
with It has como the firsrcircus Of the season The
long advertised and much-taiked-of Campbell
show arrived In the city yesterday morning in their
own special trains. and gave q very imposing pa
rade through Me principal streets. The paeeant
was not only sliternx but substantial one, made
up OF some forty cages, open dens, three band
chariots, herd Of elephants, camels, ponies, &c.
and attracted large crowds along the public thor
The splCndor Of the street parade promised so
much that representative of The RErrBLtCAN
dropped into the payilions during the evening cx-
hiblton and found the advertised promises Of the
management completely fulfilled. AZ the door he
was met by Colonel John J. Foster, who represents
the management, and ushered through the various
departments OF menagerie, aquarium, clrclls, &C.,
nc. Tho extensive scale upon which everything Is
carried OH is wonderful. The news gsIhGrcr was
shown cookhouses for the men, blacksmith and
harness shops, horse tcnts sleeping tents-in fact
quite community under canvas: The mennserie
aud fountains Of real water. worked by a portable
steam engine. The animals form ssplendtd col
lection, and arc In nno condition: next intro,
ductOn was the circus, and comfortably cnsconscd
in the reserved seats enjoyed of the best arcnic
performances that ever visited this city.
the grdni cairec was spirited and the rider,
daShingly reckless. The lady that did the "grial
rings drew firth considerable applause, while the
pretty Rosa Ice upon her bare back white horse
elected well.descrved enthusiasm. The several
acts Of the performers especially the fearless hur'
dleriling Uf Miss Jeal was very exciting and took
the vast audience Ivy storm. The company is So
large and 70 good space ptccludcs rscularlzing
in fact, during some portions of the Exhibition
four acts were given simultaneously on the ring
| Everything about the great show Is IN the most
liberal scale, and the satisfaction Of every
| body most pronounced Throughout the ell
| tire Entertainment. Those fODd OF circus
should go. and bear in mind II remain,
here but this week aud opens In Baltimore or
! Monday Exhibitions will DO given afternoon and
evening This exhibition came here most highly
| indUrsrd by the entire Richmond press, and vii
lnnYn with IT. rnpitAIlnn slIll tnrlher CmnAlcod
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Supreme Court Of tn. United states.

wEpSEspAY, April q, 1873.
On motion OF Mr.. A. n. James, Leslie W. Russell.
esq, of Canton, N. Y, was admitted to practice.
No. $40 (asslgncdl Morris Kctchum ct al, ap-
pellants, vs.. William Butler Duncan ct al. No.
1857 tassgncd). william II. Hays ct al, appellants
VS.. Morris Ketchum ct al. Argument concluded
by Mr.. T. L. Andrews for appellants in sIs and ap-
pellccs in 1867.
No. 1857 (assigned) Rodolph Merriam ct al, appel.
lants, VS.. William u. Duncan ct al. Argument
commenced by Mr.. 4. l.. Andrews for appellants
and continued by Mr. c. y, southmayd for ap'
psllecs.
Adjourned until Tomorrow at twelve o'clock.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Thentre Colninue.

Pink Domnoes." Billy Maloney and Mabel
Gray Fanny May, Osborne and Wentworth, Billy
Hat Robert V. Fergus the Willamses Miss sallie
Mason, and full stock company are billed" for
tonight at the Comlque.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Mothers, Mothers, Mothers.

Don't fall to procure Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases Of teehing IN children. Il
relieves the child from palm, cures Wind collie,
regulates the bowels and by giving r0llof and
health 10 the child, gives rest 10 the mother.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Indications,

For tho Middle Atlantic States and New England
southerly, yecring to cooler westerly winds rising
barometer, clearing following rainy weather.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

at was simply an informal affair."" wrote
the editor, of a little strawberry party At u
ncighbors house. 1T was simply an Internal
affair."" read the conpositor, and that editor
will neyor get any more invitations from that
quarter.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
CITT ITEMS.

DR.. wILBoR's Con LIVER OIL AND LiME.-Inva.
lids need no longer droad 10 take that great spc-
cifc for Consumption, Asthma and threatening
Coughs-Cod Liver on. As prepared by Dr; vii.
ombodies preparation Of the Phosphate Of Lime
giving nature the very article required to aid the
healing qualities of the oil and TO rccreate where
disease has destroyed This article also forms a
tated persons TO become strong and robust. For
sale by all respectable druggists throughout the
country and should he kept In every family for In
tstion Of the Lungs. Manufactured only by. 4. D.
wILBoR, Chemist, Boston, Sold by all druggists. =
YouSo PEOPLE do pay attention 70 yonr teeth,
neglect Will soon rnin them. he wiss In ume.
Clean them daily with TtURsToS's Ivory PEARL.
TOOTH POWDER. the most perfect dcntrince known.
Il will keep them through life In good condition.
white and sound, will harden the gums, sweeten
tho breath. and prevent toothache. Sold by all
druggists. IS and 30 cents per bottle
WELLS MAcHISE-sPREAD srREHoTHKSrSG PLAsr.
ERs are still the bost known. Their curative pow
es for surpass all others.
HARD times demand economy; practice II BY
renoyating your soiled gloves with JoUyKSs mo
DERoUs KID GLOVE CLEAsssR. Price 70 cents per
bottle.
ARE you bilious. troubled with headache. dizzy
ness, sick stomach constipation, &c' Are you dys,
exertion. Is your life miserablcf You require a
blood. Take QuIRK's fRIsH fEA. the great nouse.
hold remedy. 1t will soon relieve you. Sold bytall
druggists, % cents per package which makes q
Ia your hair harsh. dry and stlrH Does It refuse
to curlf Dress II with THoNPsoSs PoMADE OrrINE.
An olcaginous compound OF singular merit IL
will improve 1t. sold by druggists, &c. Price %.
and 90 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
the Law RECORD.
Proceedings Before Various Trlbu-
mails Yesterday.

Supreme Court Of tho United states and So
preme Court Of tho Dlstrict--AssiEnment
fer To-Day.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
The Dashaways,

Another large temperance meeting, under the
auspices Of the nashHwAys, was held al Bethany
Chapel last evening, and was very successful us a
great many signed the pledge Earnest and clo-
auont appeals were made by Msssrs. Wine Lathrop,
Recside, llUpson litchfrld, Embry ChiVioy, Hods-
church are closed for the present.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Fair for the Benefit of st. Johns Church,
Georgetown.

A ladies fair for the benefit Of St Johns Church,
Georgetown. will be he'd in the sunday,school
rooms corner Of Second ana Potomac streets, to-
d,
National Republican., 1878-04-25

THE Grand Central Hotel Now York has long
been fayUrits with Southern people. Now that
the St Nicholas Is sOOE TO close II Is presumed that
the Grand Central will absorb sill urgtT pIUpor
tlon OF the Southern trade,
National Republican., 1878-04-25

Arrived-Schooners Adolia Newkirk Cordrey,
New York, to load coal; a. II. Harlow Sopcr. New
York. to load co Il; william wills IN, Brown, Phila
dclphia, to Solomon Slower, with coal: Carrie
Holmes, Lyman, Philadelphia with coal to Dick.
son & King.
Clcarcd-Schooner Marion, Rockhill, Fall River
with coal Florence lockwood, ST. Johns, New
Haven, with coal.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Na,lnnnl nnrrnr at KInderrnrtcn HAN.

The National Bazaar, now open at kindergarten
Hall to aid in establishing Home for the Friend
less deserves the patronage Of oil charitably-dis
posed people. As Mr.. Fred. Douglass said Oh the
opening day, there many miserable people on
our streets, who. through slavery, have become
gEarled and dciOfncd IN body and perfectly help.
less In spirit who need and iaust have shelter and
1t is for these lcOple that tho Home l. Intended
number of la.iies have worked long and patiently
tn open thi. bazaar which is to be kept open till
Saturday, May 1. Tomorrow evening, at hHlfpast
seven, the little pupils Of the National hindergnrIen
viii aid the worthy CAUSE BY singing few OF their
pretty movement songs.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.


THE CASE or SUPERVISOR d. T. swART.
A hearing in reference to the complaints against
Colonel D. T. Swart, supervisor Of roads in the
northeastern section Of the county for nalfUasanCe
In Office by employing his own horses aud carts to
ths 0fice OF the Commissioners both sides being
present with witnesses Mr. Louis 7. shoemaker
acted as counsel for tho cOmplninAns, And Colonel
Svart conducted his own defense Some two hours
spent in hearing additional testimony on both
sides, pr incipally Of cumulative nature, nothing
new being elected and tho CommlssiPnsrs hold
by about fifty citizens and tRx.pOycrs In the north.
eastern portion of the county. was LETT with the
Commissioners by Colonel SwArt's friends, asking
that he be sustained, he Is faithful supervisor
OF roads that he has done his duty faithfully,
nomicnlly, and efficiently, and that he cannot be
tempted by malicious and designing men. The
Complainants ask for his dismissal.
APPOINTMENT OF DRUGGISTS AND GRocERs.
The Commissioners have made the following ap.
pointments Of druggists and grOcers IN the several
police precincts to furnish supplies for distribution
rom the 5000 charity fund: First Procinct-R, 4.
Bacon, druggist; i. o. Clark, grocer Second Pre-.
cinc,-Joseph y: Holgkims. druggist +. H. shcchy,
]. ~. RldEway grocer. Fourth PrcCinct-w. g
Duckeu druggist; u. L.. Wheeler, grocer. finh
Precinct-A. NJ k;"cLewski, drmsgi't; Samuel Ia
gist W. u. II. CSsel. grocer. seventh Precinct
D; r. ilickling, druggist; 7. A. Roder, grocer
Eighth Preclnct-lIonry X. Gibson, druggist: Law
renee CnNnnaugb. grocer.
DISTRICT MATTERS BEFORE CONGRESS.
The House District Committee yesterday morn
ing decided to report adversely upon the claim o
the Neucha'el and Rock Paving Company, arising
out OF a disagreement between the paving cOmpGn,
and the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company concerning the amount that should hayt
been paid by the latter company on account Of th'
paving Of Pennsylyanla avenue.
The petition Of certain property holders, askinl
for the removal Of the track OF the Baltimore an'
Ohio Railroad without the city limits. was dis
cussed. The committee to prepare bill looking
TO the removal outside of the thickly populated
section Of the city Of the tracks of both the Balti
more and Ohio and Baltimore and Potomac Com
panies. and have union depot established,
delegation visited the House District Commit
tee yesterday To advocate the purchase OF the Sea
ton lInu.c by the United states, but they did no
obtain q hoaring
The river and harbor Appropriation bill sets Gsid
SS,OJ for improving the hRrbOrs and channels o
Washington and Georgetown, SaOUJy Of which SUI
is to be expended IN Washington harhOT all
channel below the Long Bridge and s;D.gO to b
expended in Georgetown channel and harbOr.
:. Pre-, ident Hayes has approved the act to preve
the sale Of policy or lottery tickets In the District
and also The act providing for the recording Q
deed. mortgages and other cOnyeyancus, aliectin
real estate In the District Of Columbia.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

RHEuMAriSN Is in the blood. and the quickest
way to get rid of II Is to take Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy. II never has and never can fail.