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National Republican., 1878-12-12

Charlie Goodman In Trouble In baltimore.
Charlie Goodman, who has figured conspicu.
ously in the police annals Of this city, attain
Ing especial notoriety through his bloody on.
counters with Lemucl weeden and subsequent
escapes from the officers, has again got into
trouble In Baltimore, having been arrested on
the charge Of assaulting William NJ. Moor, an
employee Of the Hoffman House, on West Bal-
timore street. The Baltimore Herald Of yes.
terday says;
Goodman, In company with man from Freder.
lex County and two girls, went TO the Holman
House, at an early hour Yesterday morning, and
after short while len without ordering anything
On the way out they met Moor, who asked them II
they paid for what they ordered. Words enslled
aud scuffie took place during which Coo dina u
was struck on the head with a beer glass and
chair. lie received severe scalp wound several
Inches In length. 0iilcer ONeill. at the order Of
Moor, took Goodman to the Western Police Station
lie was released on bail for the action OF the Grim
lnnl Court
National Republican., 1878-12-12
PARTsIAS diamonds In solid gold settings
specially, at Harris & Co.'S, 435 Seventh street
hIadaIna do sianl-

Last evening the Congregational Church was
filled with a large audience to hear DIR. Lord
discuss the character of Madame de stael and
the period in which she aOurished. She was
presented as tho type of class of literary
women which now claims equality In the realm
Of mind with him who has been her lord and
master. Dr. Lord concluded with an euogum
on the mental culture Of women In general
and the superior attractions aud influence
which intellectual culture produces In common
life,
National Republican., 1878-12-12

Tho regular Thursday evening meetings of
this popular society have been steadily increas
ing attraction and interest to the Catholic
gentlemen Of this city. In addition to the
ordinary literary and musical exercises, series
of short lectures are In preparation by promi-
mont members, on popular aud instructivt sub.
jccts. Melton L. Smith, csq,, will address the
meeting to night. Subjsct "A Fow Leaves
from English History" Next Thursday even.
Ing X. J. Donahue, esq, g member Of the Dis.
trict bar will lecture on Tho Genius OF the
Past Generation aud the Next"
National Republican., 1878-12-12
ovERooATs. EIsEMAN BROS, 7rH AND E.
Royal Arch Masons.

The following officers were elected to serve
during tho ensuing year at the annual convo.
cation Of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of the
District Of Columbia last evening, and In.
stalled by r. L. General Grand Scribe Noble
ID. Larner: Matthew Trimble, NJ. Z. @. II. p;
J. II. Jochum, r. Z. d. q. H. p; J. p. Pearson,
r. Z. q. King; J. G. Allen, r. L. q. Scribe c.
W. Hancock, r. Z. q. Secretary; G. Smith, r.
T. g. Treasurer; John Locke, r. E. @. V. aud
Lecturer; S. II. Howe, Rev. @. Chaplain; b.
r. Ross, L. q. Captain Of the Host; J. II.
Hartley. Z. q. Principal sojourner; W. H..
sterne, L. q. Il. A. Captain t. A. Gaddes.
Z. q. Third Vail NJ. X. Thorp, E. q. Second
Vail W. II. Powers E. G. First Vail L. stod.
dsrd, janitor.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
I'll. Hnr,IcnIinrnl socIety.

The semi.monthly meeting Of the Horticul.
tural Society Of the District was held last
evening at Sbeas Hall. Mr.. J. A. Baker
presided and Mr. J. +. Clark acted rs secre-
tary. Thomas smthsou, esq, was elected Il
IN ember Of the society. Professor Thomas
Taylor read an essay on "Cryptogamous Plants
aud Cryptic Diseases" which contained u fund
Of useful information. At the conclusion OF
tue reading OF the essay discussion arose re-.
garding mushrooms In which Messrs Saul,
Curtis, and Professor Riley participated. After
selecting Professor Riley to deliver the next
essay before the society motion to adjourn
WIS carried.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
A Thief Drop. HI. Fiander aud Get. Away

Between two and three o'clock yesterday
afternoon Officer McHenry saw colored boy
near the Baltimore and Ohio Depot with a bag
on his shoulder, who acted In suspicious man.
nor. He ordered him to hault, but the boy
dropped the bag, ran of, and, although pur-
sued for several squares, succeeded in efectinS
his escape. The bag was taken to the Seventh
Precinct station, and inside were found q mum
Der of carpenters tools, small box Of artists
materials, and silvor napkin.rng marked" +.
NJ. p" Tho property Is held at the station to
await an owner.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
The Ride at BennIus's Yesterday.

The storm OF Tuesday prevented tho regular
practice of the Columbia GiAc Association that
afternoon. and yesterday, the weather being
fine, some of the members availed themselves
Of 1t, and went out TO the range at Benuings,
but arrived so late that they did not have time
to finish at all three Of the distances before 1t
began to grow dark.
The conditions were found not to be the best
for high score, but for winters day might be
called good. Firing began at three p. m, at
which time the thermometer stood at 50o, with
the sky perfectly clear, but quite stiff nine
o'clock breeze blew, as indicated on the great
wind clock, varying in direction during the
practice from eight to eleven o'clock aud In
strength from six points on the wind gauges
at the first down to one point at the close
The following is the shot or-shot" record
Of the best score made during tho afternoon.
COLONEL J. o. p. BURNSIDE.
$40 yards ....... & 1 = ) Z 55i545 5 5 10
DO yards ....... = } ; ! : : : : Ia
100 yards ....... . . 3 ) 8 . 1 ) 1 10
Total, out Of possible 22i.................. gl8
Mr. Particle followed with the next best
score as follows: 500 yards 10; 800 yards IS
and 900 yards, 50, making total Of 201 out
Of the possible 225. 1t was quite dark before
the scores were finished.
Mr. Particle used yesterday afternoon for
the fist time the fine new rife recently pre-.
sented to him by the Remingtons In honor Of
his great score Of 22I, aud he WAS perhaps at
disadvantage on that account, Us he has had
no tmo to learn its peculiarities.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Arrested for Firing a Pistol in the street.

About four o'clock yesterday afternoon a
colored man named George Nokes, who is en-.
ployed at the Lafayette. House. created con.
siderable excitement by firing two shots from
q revolver alta small boy, near the corner OF
Second and d streets northwest. Officer Mid
dleton, hearing the firing, ran.to the spot and
arrested Nokes, who was considerably intoxi-
Gated. He resisted the officer oil the way to
the station, but was finally placed behind the
bars at tho Seventh Precinct Station until
this morning, when he will face Judge Smell
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Arrival of Passenger Trains

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO pEPoT, NEW JERSEY AVE
NE AND STREET.
NOrrfrV. kFerin-.
$3.50. ST Louis 4 CIn. or sl;5o Baitimore accom-
sh:Si, PhilI a y, Y. pI, tsO BaltmoTe accom-,
sI;D Chico Pitts'g eK. 500 Y. Phil a Boy
es2V balt!morS and way ts0c' Piedmont, StTasburg
stations. Winchester, Fred ck,
~ bred. nc. (Met brch) HhgerstoWn, Point OF
G.', BaltiLIUrc. Annapolis Rocks a way stations.
express sf.JI Baltimore accom-
III, MRrtinsburg and fia- 'Ti9D Baltimore oKprtst
gerstown ac. Metro cT;55 Baltimore a Wty sta
politAn branch tiOns,
slctO, Baltimore accom- lyOO Chicago 4 St. Louis
nao, baltimore express .rgIO NY, fhn. L Boston
express
'Arriye daily. Others Sundays excepted.
Ss- For the time OF departure oil trains see sdysT
rksInents elsewhere
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Handsome Embroidered slippers
for Holiday presents, at H. L. Strasburgers,
306- -30S Seventh street.
AM Attemrted Ontrage hy a Trnmn.

Yesterday afternoon a dispatch was re.
ceived at Police Headquarters stating that a
man had attempted to outrage woman at
Seabrook, = station on the Baltimore aud
Potomac Railroad, twelve miles from Wash
ington, and, as it was probable that he would
come to this city, the police were requested to
keep lookout for him. He was described as
a man about thirty.fve years of age, dressed
In dark clothes, wearing black cloth cap and
pair Of heavy cow-hde boots, which were
covered with mud. Late In tho evening
man who gave his name as Porter was arrested
in the county on suspicion OF being the guilty
party, as he answered the description Of the
assailant. From what could be learned of the
affair 1t appears that lady named Wesley,
wife of the track foreman al Scabrool1, while
a short distance from her house, was seized by
the tramp, who sprang out from some bushes,
and thrown to the ground. The villain
choked his victim until he thought her sense
less, but when he released his grip on her
neck she screamed loudly for help, Her cries
were heard by some men at work near by,
who ran to the scene, but were too lato 10
capture the miscrcant, as he had escaped.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Tho Georgetown Masonic Choir.

The annual election of officers of the George.
town Masonic choir, held last evening, resulted
as follows: Z. II. Spang, president; L. s.
Holmes, leader; W. II. Taskett, organist W.
Nordlinger, treasurer; G. Frank Shekell, secre'
tary, and DIR. J. Jouy, librarian. After the
election the chorr, with their invited guests,
sat down to their annual banquet At the West
End Hotel. During the evening the choir
rendered some choice music.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

Statutes OF the United States. At tho hearing
the Government was represented by Randolph
Coyle, esq. Assistant District-Attorney. Com.
missioner Williamson decided that the appli.
cation came properly under the provisions Of
the statute, and discharged the prisoner from
the custody Of the warden.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Brad. Adams Ready for Christmas.

Brad, Adams has made special arrangements
for the holidays, as glance into either of his
we'll filled stores will show. In the stationery
line he has the largest display in the city. His
windows, shelves, and cOuutOrs are crowded
with Christmas novelties Of all kinds, and all
who arc looking for articles to use as gifts
should inspect his stock.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

Yesterday John Curran, sentenced to the
District Jail November 7, Isis, to be- there
confined ill fine of SO be psid-the sentence
being for assault and battery on Christian
HoIuch-made application through his attOr.
ncy, r. J, Donahus, to United States Commits.
sionor Irving Williamson for his release undor
the provisions OF section lQla Of the Revised
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Prosecuting Criminals.

The grand jury came into court yesterday
with the following indictments: Joseph War
field, alias Edward Woliord; alias Charles Will
lams, alias William Williams, larceny Joseph
H. Wnnis. alias Paul L. Jones, larceny Cor.
nelius Williams, assault with intent to kill
Samuel Lee. alias Samuel Green, alias Alex
ander Webster, petit larceny, second onunse
Frank Frederick, alias Three Fingered Jack,
rape aud assault with intent to commit rape.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Tho Cream of tho Market.

Mr.. J. Bowling, at the corner of Seventh and
streets northwest, presents line Of goods
that cannot be surpassed Sperm candles one
yard In length out.top anything In that line
An endless yaficty Of spices, pure and fresh,
eau be had, while tho teas and coffee have a
standard reputation of excellouCe that canuot
be impaircd
National Republican., 1878-12-12
RnAl EsinIe Irnnskcrs

Ann Kidwell OF al. to q, Krebs, for $500, lot
+, square 6j8 George Mason, trustee, to ". NJ.
Baker, for $3.50, lot 20, square 939; Henry
Birch to James Iienning, for $l6l.5O, lot z,
square ll6; II. b. Ward to j. l.. smith ct al,
for !l0O, lot II, square lOi.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

FoR upward Of thirty years Mrs. winslow's sooth.
ingSyup has been used for children, II corrects
acidtty OF the stomach relieves wind collie, rcgu.
lates the bowels, cures dysentcry aud darth9a,
whether arising from teething or other causes. An
old and well-tfled remedy rs cents bottle
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Han and Party Shoes mud slipper.
at II L. Strasburgrrs, 3O8-.Si i Seventh ,tlcct
mcndnnnrlers for Hrntlnu Annnrulu.-

W. II, llRrrOyer's warcroolus, No. 3l3 SCy-
enth street northwest, arc now tho hCadluar.
ters for purchasing stoves, ranges, and heaters.
lio has also a splendid line Of houschlrishing
goods, including table cutlery and tinwure.
Orders for repairs TO heaters, furnaces, stoves,
&c, will receive prompt attention,
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Gres. Boston sho. Auction H.usc.

Vreht Boston Shoe Auction House,
4el Pennsylvania avenue, sign Of the red Gag. II
Is well.known fact both In the District and coun.
try, that the great Boston shoe auction house. 4el
Pennsylvania avenue, Is the most reliable shoe
house In this city. We advise all to buy their hol.
day goods at tile great Boston shoe auction house.
fol Pennsylvania avenue. sign Of the rcd nag
LEOPOLD RICHOLD ProprIetorl
National Republican., 1878-12-12

JULIrs LASsBrEGH's attractive sale Of im.
ported crumb cloths, rugs, mats, aud lap robes
Monday, December 8, and con.
tinuing through the holidays promises to be
au immense success,
National Republican., 1878-12-12
tipntlCIngn

viii please take notice that they can buy a
fine calf handmade Congress gaiter for $50
at T. S. Gartrells, 900 seventh street, corner of
! StrOot.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

New Advertisements.
Brad Adams-Hollday goods.
For salc-Meat and provision store.
W. H. Narrower 8l3 seventh street northwest.
A. Ssks 4 Co.. clothiers SIC seventh street north
west.
Columbia Council. No. l-Nolice-SovcTelgus of
Industry.
owen House, lus Pennsylvania avenue opens
this evening
George e. Henulns-Clothler. 40 Seventh street
northwest.
A situation wanted by a shorthand writer. Ad.
dress William Florence. Washington.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

GOLD Allied chains, setts, studs, bracelets,
buttons, 60, from 81 to $40, at Harris & Co. 9
ass Seventh street
National Republican., 1878-12-12
CITH ITEMS.

IN. wIpons CoD.LrvEn OIL AND Lxr-Inys.
lids need no longer dread 10 take that great specific
for Consumption, Asthma, and threatening Coughs
m,Cod.liycr on and Lime. As prepared by DR..
embodies q preparation OF the Phosphate OF Lime,
giving nature the very article required TO aid the
disease hos destroyed. This article also forms a
remarkable tonic aud will cause weak aud debil.
tated persons to become strong and robust. II
should be kept In every family for instant use on
the first appearance Of Coughs or Irritation Of the
Lungs Manufactured only by A. b. wilbor. Chem.
ist Boston. Sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

A PAIR OF 500 SOLITAIRE DIAMOND EAR.
rings, well matched. brilliant and perfect weighing
near nine karnts. Price, $500 These earrings are
rare bargain. JACOBS bros, 1919 Pennsylvania
avenue.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

In overy stSle, grade, and color, at less than
anti-war prices, at Roman & Cox's, 5o7 Seventh
strait.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

OWING TO THE MHLDNESS OF THE SEASON.
We HAVE REDUCED ALL ONERCOATS AND
LISTERS 70 PER CENT. on FORMER PRICES,
ElSEMAS BROS, COR. TrH AND SITS
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Released from Jail.

OPERA glasses In endless variety, from S2.5C
up, at Harris 4 Co.'S, i3J Seventh street,
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Where the Ministers P.rquIsites Come In

Ihe CIeTK OF mo COURT has Issued WaIFIAge
licenses to the following applicants
Alexander Simms and Charlotte Redin.
A. Ward and Mary Price, both of Charles
County, Nd.
A. NJ. Hart and Mary J. Kane both of Spot.
sylvania County, Va.
William II. Clark aud Julia A. johnson, both
of Westmoreland County, Va.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

TAKE Ayers sassaparilla to purify the biosd and
which are merely omblerns OF the rottenes within
National Republican., 1878-12-12

For holiday presents go to Julius Lans
burGh, tho popular carpet man, al and 43i
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
To Measure,
Carroll Institute.

Full dress.suits speciality at Roman & Cox's
507 Seventh street. Perfect fit guaranteed.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

YouSo PEOPLE do pay attention IN your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. be wise 10 time
Clean them daily with rIicRsroSs IVORY PEARL
ToorH Powder. the most perfect dentrince Known.
twill keen them through life In good condition,
Whit and sound. Will harden the cumk, swceten
he breath, and prevent toothache Sold by all
drugGists. 25 and 90 cents per bottle
National Republican., 1878-12-12

No wHoLEsALE butter house In this city or Baltl
more has better facilities for daily receipts OF choc,
dairy products than sPicER's corner Ninth and I
streets northwest. Large stock Fine goods. Low
prices. Fair dealing.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

HARVEY & HOLDENs
Table TIote is the best In the city Breakfast and
dinner, 50 cents each.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
MMney.

NINE. l.. r. JEANSERET. OF BALTIMORE
S H. anS TsGeysT EoN 9sT ATS fRESSH FlIsI
elected by herself in Paris. at No. le.9 Penn ,SU
ylyania avenue up stairs, between Twelfth
and ThiretnIh streets, wHShlngton, d. G. dej
National Republican., 1878-12-12

JCLIus LANsBURG's attractive sale, I2l
Seventh street, under Odd Fellows Hall, and
continuing through tho holidays of imported
rugs mats, druggets, aud lap robes.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
Overcoats

ULsTERs. EIsEMAN BROS. 7Tn AND Z.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
fudlcatIDlts.

For the Middle Atlantic states colder partly
cloudy weather; nortIwesterly winds higher
pressure
National Republican., 1878-12-12

WELLS MACnINE-sPREAp STnESorHEsTSo PLAT
rEs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass oil others.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
AInuscuents
New Advertisements.

NATIONAL THEATRE.-Jbhn Mccullough.
THEATRE CoNIQUE-Ysriety performance.
National Republican., 1878-12-12

HARD times demand economy pracuos II b,
renoyating your soed gloves with JouvRN's Ipo
pEHous Kin GLOVE CLKAHsHR. Price 25 cents Pc
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-12-12
One Hundred STYLES
Sanitary Work and Vital statistics.

of pants of every grade and price, at Roman &
Cox's, 507 Seventh street
National Republican., 1878-12-12

ARE you bilious troubled with heaoache dizzy.
ness, sick stomach, constipation dc2 Are YOU dys-
peptic, nervous, dull, and lansuidf Averse 70 all
eIsrtion. Is your life mlserable2 You require u
change. Cleanse the system purify and renew the
hold remedy. 1t will soon relieve you. Sold BY all
druggists. Is cents per package. which makes .
National Republican., 1878-12-12

IL your hair harsh. dry and stifi Does II refuse
To euriH Dress II with THoMfsor's oMADK oPrniE
Az oleaglnous compound OF sinsulsr merit Il
and 20 cents per bottle
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
EDUCATION.
NEW ORLEANS INSTITUTE.
SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
I35. .Calliepe street .I3H

between Camp and Magazine.)
Annual session will begin MONDAY. Novem-
Der 4. Academic. Preparatory and Primary
Classes will be In charge of able and expe-
rienced teachers. Only limited lumber of
pupils will be received.
For circulars and oil necessary inform ation,
apply to
oc20 Iy A. B. CHANDLER Princip
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Singular Suicides.

In the year of 1900 William Darlington
threw himself from the parapet of the church
of st. Sepulcbre, In LonGon, leaving behind
him note stating as his reason, "that he
wanted to go to the opera that night, but had
not money enough to purchase ticket of adj
mission"
farmer in Alendale, England, got gun
barrel, loaded vt, and placed the stock end In
q hot fire, and leaned his stomach against the
other The barrel soon became hot and ex-
ploded, killing the unfortunate wretch In
Stantly.
A blacksmith in New Orleans, In 1914, killed
himself In the same manner, blowing his bel
lows until the fire was hot enough to explode
the gun-barrel.
young lady at q boarding school In Eng
land drowned herself in rain cask because
she was made to study from an old book. She
was sweet sixteenp
A Greenwich, Eng. pensioner, who was put
upon short allowance for misconduct, in 1916,
sharpened the ends of his spectacles, and with
them stabbed himself to the heart.
In French newspaper of 1869 we find an
account of a man who, his wife having proved
unfaithful to him, called his valet and in
formed him that he was about to kill himself,
and requested that he would boil him down
and make b candle Of his fat and carry 1t to
his mistress, handing her at the same time
the following note:
DEAREST THEREsE-I have long burned for
you, and now prove to you that my flames
are real. Yours PIERRE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
How To Make Saints.

"An old Punjaubee," In his book on "The
Punjaub and the Northwest Frontier of
India" relates the following incident iIlustra-
tive Of the superstitious natures Of the tribes
inhabitiDg the country near the Khyber pass ::
"They are given, too, to honoring the shrines
Of departed saints; they make pilgrimages to
them, and decorate their tombs with lamps
and flowers on anniversaries and festivals 1t
is, therefore, a feather in the cap of tribe to
be possessed Of a shrine of special sanctity
An amusing story Is told Of one of the wild
tribes adjoining the 'Khyber' with reference
to this amiable weakness. 1t happened that
the tribe in question was unfortunate in hay
ing no remains of sufficient sanctity to do
pilgrimage to, and they were twitted In con-
sequence by the neighborng tribes on their
spiritual restitution. 1t so fell out that
'moolah,' or learned priest, Of some reputed
sanctity, came to their village on his way
elsewhere. He was received with much
honor, and all the rights of hospitality were
duly accorded, when, unfortunately for him,
it occurred to the heads Of the community
that this was a grand opportunity for provid-
ing themselves with Ieearut. or place of pill
grimage; 50 they killed the unfortunate
priest, and indicted his remains into the
place of honor, forthwith setting themselves
free from the sneers Of their neighbors by
this primitive proceeding"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
The sargassO Sea.
Natural


The Sargasso Sea Is situated In the North
Atlantic, between 22o and $50 north latitude,
In the paTatively quiet space which Is
bounded on the south by the great equatorial
current, on the west and north by the Gulf
stream and on the east by the Guinea cur
rent, which flows southwark Humboldt
states that there are two principal banks, the
larger Of which lies little to the west of
Fayal one Of the AZOres-the smaller near
to the Bahamas. The situation, however, of
the weed banks varies In different seasons
according to the prevalent winds. Maury
states that IAN area equal in extent to the
Mississippi valley is 50 thickly matted over
with gulf-weed that the speed of vessels pass
ing through it is often much retarded. When
the companions of Columbus saw 1t they
thought 1t marked the limits of navigation
and became alarmed. To the eye at little
distance, it seems substantial enough to walk
upon Patches Of the weed are generally to
be seen floating along the outer edge Of the
Gulf stream, The sea-weed always tails to
a steady or constant wind, 50 that 1t serves
the mariner as sort of marine anemometer
telling him whether the wind as he finds it,
has been blowing for some time, or whether
it has just shifted, and which way. Column
bus first found this weedy sea on his voyage
OF discovery; there it has remained to this
day, moving up and down and changing its
position, like the calms of Cancer, according
to the seasons, the storms and the winds.
Exact observation as to its limits and their
range, extending back for fifty years, assure
us that It's mean position has not been altered
since that time"