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National Republican., 1878-06-24
THE OIRSM EN.
Some Interesting Aquatic Events to Occur
this Week.

Some Interesting Aquatic Events to Occur
this Week.
The members of the Potomac Boat Club have
arranged to hold their annual regatta next
wednesday afternoon, over the two-mile course,
from point below their boat house to the
Three Sisters, and return. A feature of the
days sport will be the annual barge race be-
tween the married and single men Of the club,
for the challenge cup presented by the Nassau
Club of New York. The following races arc
on the programme: First race-Out-riggcr,
sliding scat, pleasure boats. Fairy-Mr. p. J.
Dodge, stroke; Mr.. II. Wheeler, bow. May
Mr.. +. L. Cropley, stroke; Mr.. c. Zapponc,
bow. Second race-Smooth Gunwalc, station
ary seat, pleasure boats. Signal-Mr. G. e.
Bestor, Mr.. J. f. Gadsby. Imogen-F. ii.
Bartain, Charles Cropley. Sappho-W. c. Bal.
ley, William Snyder. Evadnc-Mr. Roberts,
p. Johns. Third race-Married VS.. single, for
challenge cup. SmoOthgunwalc barges. Mar.
| ricd crew-Barge Potomac-'ThOrnas l.. Crop
ley, stroke; p. T. Dodge, :; Richard Morgan,
| @; J. d. Doyle, 8; Colonel Jones 4; T. T. Car
pcuter, 3; Sam Wheatley. 2; W. ii. Gibson,
j. II. Gordon, coxswain. Single men-Barge
Frank Jones-GcOrge Wheatley, stroke; VIII
liam Whcatley, :; S. II. Wheeler. @; J. S. Zaig.
Ter, g. Norman BcstOr, 4 Ed. Darrick, 3; A,
Snyder, 2; George V. Balch, 1; J. Carter Mar.
bury, coxswaiu. There will be also four.
cared shell race between crews not yet Sc.
| lccted
The annual regatta Of the Analostan Club
will take place next Saturday, at five o'clock
Their picked four-oar crews will make the
first race, to be followed by single aud double
scull races, aud finish with the usual tug Of wal
between the two barges, the old Falcon and
the new barge the Analostan. An amusing
feature of the entertainment proposed by the
club will be a tub race between II number oil
parties, gotten up under the auspices OF the
Analostans. After the races the guests will be
entertained with music and dancing. A race
between the Potomac and Analostan crews II
announced for July or August, and, Of course
will be very interesting aquatic event.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
District Notes.

Receipts Of the treasurer last Saturday $2,.
1867 disbursements, $25l.70.
The Commissioners have pardoned George
Stone aud Charles Bnjkowic from the work.
house.
Mr.. T. A. Washington, draughtsman in the
engineers department, has rendered his resig,
nation, TO take effect on the Both instant,
Licenses have been issued to Winchester
Fire Insurance Company of New York for in.
surance returns; Lorillard Fire Insurance
Company Of New York, same.
Redeemed securities of the District of Co.
lumbia amounting in the aggregate to 81, ,0O3,-
07S 2S were destroyed, under direction of law,
at the Treasury furnace, in the White Lot,
last Saturday morning.
Inspector Entwisle has issued permits US fol-
lows To build-Hayward Il Hutchinson, two
twO-story bricks OH Seventeenth, between I
and U streets northwest; 5000. Repairs
Thomas VI. Callan, raise ro1f of back building
$40. Henry Turner, build brick back build,
ing on Sixth, between + aud G streets north,
west SlOS. August SchnmbOrn, general re,
pairs at No. 80 Il street southeast 5000. Ger.
mania Hall, put in front, Eleventh. between 1
aud q streets northwest; $500.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
A First-Class Batter.

Mr.. Atkinson Is farmer, and very fond Of o
joke. Recently he wrots to q business house
In Boston, with whom he Is on terms Of inti-
macy, as follows: II will seud you the finest
butter next week you ever saw. The first lot
will weigh about sixty pounds win divide
the proceeds CT sale with you" Encouraged by
the liberal terms Of the offcr the firm advcr-
tiscd extensively that they were prepared to
I'LL orders for dairymcn and produce. ncrchants
for the finest butter ever sent to market. At
the appointed time the consignment failed to
arrive, so the merchants tecgraphed up to Mr..
Atkinson, and received the reply that the
butter would be down by the first train the
next morning. The butter arrived Ms promised
but IN the form Of the most fcrocious goat Of
enormous size, who was no sooner liberated from
the crate than he commenced career Of the
most unbridled villany ever witnessed. lie
knocked the senior partner into the corner
and butted three Of his ribs out; the junior
partner took refuge OH the top Of some bales
of wool, but the goat jumped after him and
butted him of on to the floor, aud proddcd him
with his horns until he was inscnsiblc. Aftel
knocking about things generally, so that eacl
member Of the firm looked rs II he had beer
invited to first-clasS massacre, lie wound M
by determined assault upon q thrcshinI
machine. The "frst-cass butter" was Mt las
caught with a ropc and sent to the city pound
National Republican., 1878-06-24
A Printer DeyIl,a Joke.

A rather amusing affair occurred few Sun
days ago ct country church near one Of our
largest towns in Lancashire, says IN English
paper. The incumbent, anxious to raise funds
for some repairs to the church, and having but
modest opinion Of his own powers as "pick-
pocket" and being also unable to use the SER
vices Of his clerical neighbos, thought he
would write his appeal, get IL printed, and
placed In the pews on the following Sunday.
He sent his copy to tho printers aud told the
sexton to get the bills on Saturday night, and
to place them In the pews.
On Saturday night tho sexton sent his son
to the printers Office, where no one but the
''derip' Of the establishment was present. The
youth handed bundle of bills to the scxton's
son, by whom they were duly distributed in
the pews. The astonishment of the congrega-
tion and the horror Of the clergyman the next
morning on finding every pew In the church
contained copies Of an announcement Of tho
entertainments at the local assembly rooms Of
a clever negro minstrel, aud the fun during
the ensuing week may be better imagined
than described"
The whole affair was literally the work of
the devil" who jokingly gave the youthful
sexton the bills Of the black entertainer in
place Of those Of the parson not imagining they
would be distributed.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
THE IX-HELTE MURDER.
George c. EIiison's Trial Drawing to q CI

George c. Ellison's Trial Drawing to Close
The trial of George c. Ellison, indicted fol
the murder of David Small at the Capitol on
March Z, 1877, was continued before Justice
Wylie In the. Criminal Court last Saturday
The counsel on both sides were in attendance
early. The jury, having been kept together
came into tho chamber few minutes befor,
ten o'clock, and the trial went oil at the rcGu
lar hour. At the previous adjournment Of the
court the defense was engaged in putting IN
their evidence tending to show long and re.
pcated threats made by the deceased against
the life of the accused also, that Small was d
man of incorporate habits, addicted to the use
of intoxicating liquors. and from this too frc
quent use, the wound was aggravated
meningitis ensued, and death resulted. This
testimony was continued. The witnesses cx.
amined were Joseph Reiss, Henry II. Smith
X. W. Browning, John Decker, David ii. Gil
dersleavc, Thomas II. Baker. Stephen Tilley
Ferdinand Lambrecht, Thomas p. Luxen, W
J. McCord, Charles W. O'Neill. Lieutenant NJ
A. Austin, Major A. G.. Richards, II. l.. BiscOe
Rev Richard Norris, George Cowie, Henry
Yeatman and d. W. Ferguson. Without com
pletng the evidence for the defense, the cCurt
adjourned until this morning.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Franklin Temperance Legion.

The meeting of Franklin Legion on satur-
day night was well attended, and the Legion
fully maintained their reputation for catering
to the amusement and delight Of their large
audiences Short speeches were made by
Mcssrs. Dunning and Litchfeld. Rccitations
by little Bessie Perry and DIR. Duncan were
given and highly appreciated; those of Dr.
Duncan were particularly fine aud amusing.
Singing by Miss Hopkins and brother and Mr.
James Forsythe was very fine, and the piano
solos by Miss Addie Prospcri were, as they al.
ways are, brilliant.
On next Saturday they will give an unus.
ually attractive programme, and among the
participants will be found the name of Mrs
Siddons, the renowned reader, who will rccitc
an original poem entitled the Spectral Feast, >
written by Mrs. II. n. Ralston and dedicated
to the Legion. Everybody should hear it.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
The Ackien Scandal.

Various versions of the affair which oc.
Cured at prominent restaurant in this city
last Wednesday evening have been published
and nearly all disagree as to the particulars
Friends of Mr.. Acklen, who claim to be nc
quainted with the facts of the case, state in
his favor that the female with whom he was
discovered was woman Of bad reputation
that there was no attempt made by him to
ravish virtuous woman and the interference
Of General Rosser was therefore unnecessary
At all events, 1t is stated that Mr. Acklen was
seen out driving with the same woman the day
after the occurrence at the restaurant, and
thereby partly vindicated his honor.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Thieves OuickIy Caught.

About one o'clock yesterday afternoon the
cigar store of Dunn 4 Pagan, on Louisiana
avenue, was broken opcu and robbed of guam
tity of cigars. The case was reported to Officer
Audrdge. and about two o'clock he arrested
three colOred boys named James Turner
George Watson, and Charles Gibbs, on suspi.
ciOn Of being concerned in the robbery. The
prisoners were taken to the Fifth Precinct sta
tion, and upon being scIrched number OF
cigars were found in their pockets. The trio
were locked up for hearing before Judge
this morning.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
BASE BALL.
The National Win Another Victoty-Astoria
In the Field gain,


The National played the Excelsior, of Balti-
NOrc, last Saturday afternoon, and forced the
latter to accept crushing defeat, the score
being II to o. The Reds have rcgained their
former standing, and arc now in tip.top con.
ditiUn for a bout with ono Of the crack North
ern clubs. The next game between the Ma.
tional and an outside nine will occur next
Friday afternoon, when the celebrated Auburn
club, OF New York, will "try their mettle."
The opening game between the Astoria and
Eagle takes place this afternoon, at half.past
four p. NJ, at Eagle Park. Tho cars of the Co.
hmbia line run to the grounds, and the accom-.
modations will be ample. This Is the first
game In which the recently organized Astoria
will make their appearance. They will pre-.
sent the following team: Withcrow, p. Ra.
gau, c.. Williamson, lb. Shchan, %. Hess.
Ter, 3b. Clark :. S.. Gaskins, |. f.: Groves
c. f., aud Wise, r, T. The uniform consists OF
gray caps, shirts, and pants, with dark blue
trimmings and dark blue belts aud stOckiu IS
Both mines are In good playing trim aud eacl
will do their best to win
Tomorrow afternoon the st. James and I'M
pera Hotel mines will play Il match game o
baseball on the National grounds. Mr.. Hol,
church will act us bat. carrier; FOrney Queen
captain Of the st. james nine and mine host
Woodbury., umpire.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
A rnpOr Bath ut Home.

A vapor bath may he easily prepared by
taking pail about half full of hot but not
boiling water, which may he placed under a
cuue-bottom chair. If one Is at hand or, if not,
II narrow piece of wood may be placed acro.s
the pail, and the patient should sit on 1t for
about half an hour, with blanket over his
shoulders, reaching 10 the floor to keep in the
steam. Should any faintucss be felt, 1t is II
sign that the water is too hot. and the blanket
may be laid open for short time to allow the
steam to escape. These simple remedies arc
within tho reach of every one, and IL promptly
rcsorted to on the first appearance Of cold,
will save many dollar In doctors bills.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
The Republicans Of Louisiana.

Speaking of the recent meeting Of the Louis
lana Republican State Committee, the New
Orleans PcayuHe, Democratic paper says:
mo fina! determination was arrived at, but it
ticket would be put in the field. Local fights
will be made, Congressman, Senators, Repre-.
sontatives, aud parochial tickets will be placed
in nomination, hut nothing further. 1t would
appear that the contest between DumOnt aud
Pinchback for the craftsmanship is practically
ut an end. 1t was alleged yesterday that
PinChback abandoned connection with the
committee, and Mr.. GrGut supplied the vacancy
as II member. Pinchback thinks the Congress.
siOnal representation Of the fl ifth district will
satisfy him.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Tolliyer's Troubles,

John Tolliver, colorei man, was arrested
by Officer Prather last Saturday for an assault
on his wife and locked up at the Seventh Pre-.
cinct Station. The prisoner stated that he had
recently been engaged in harvesting in one oil
the upper counties in Maryland, and while
absent from the city his wife had been recev.
ing attentions from another man. Upon his
return to Washington he was informed oI
what had been going on during his absence,
and last Saturday he spoke to his wife upon
the subject. She neither affirmed or denied
the correctness Of his story. but called him by
pretty hard rame. lie then slapped her in
the face, and she had him arrested for assault.
ing her. Judge Suell will render p decision III
the case to-day
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Theatre Coinique.

The attractions to be presented ct the
Comique during the ensuing week should in
sure large houses to Jacob Budd, d. b., and
Denny o'Ncill, the established caterers to the
tastes of our variety lovers. The Continental
Four, as Messrs. Welsh, Harris, Morris, and
Matthews style themselves, who have world
wide reputation, make their first appearance
before Washington audience tonight. Senior
Espino'a and Miss Marie Romclli who IN
their trapezc act rank with the best in the
biz Miss Julia WalcOt, vocalist of high
merit, and Phil Heath, the great vcmtriIoquist,
are only few among the galaxy Of stars who
will make it pleasant for the patrons Of this
cosy resort. All Of last weeks company have
been retained, aud the performance begins
each evening with the female minstrel scene,
in which light Young ladies and four talented
cnd-mcn take part.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
ST. JOHN'S DAY.
The Way the Festival Is to be Celebrated by
ColOred MRsons.

The colorcd Masons of the District, with
representatives from the ADJOINING States, will
to-day celebrate the festival Of st. John tho
Baptist by parade and festival in honor Of
the union of the craft in the States Of Mary
land and Virginia. The several grand bodies
of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia have been Invited, and are expected
to he in line. The lodges, chapters and com
mandcrics will assemble at Masonic Hall,
Eleventh street northwest, Rt eight o'clock n.
NJ, form, aud proceed to the City Hall at $50,
where the line will be formed by the grand
marshal, with the right resting on Fourth
street and Indiana avenue. The procession
will move at ten O'clock along the following
route: Down Indiana avenue to Third. to
Pennsylvania avenue, up Pennsylvania avenue
to Washington street, Georgetown; thence to
West, down West to +, thence to Massachusetts,
avenue, down Massachusetts avenue to New
York avenue, along New York avenue to the
new Schcutzen Park, at Gales woods, where
The ceremonies will take place, The pro,
gramme: Music, addresses from prominent
members of the fraternity, and an OratiCn from
Professor Richard T. Grecncr.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
DashaMaN Refnrm Cluh,

The Dashaways held forth last night in
Franklin Hall, corner of Sixth and streets
northwest. Mr.. J. b. Wheeler, the president
of the club presided. Mr.. +. l.. Miller opened
the meeting with prayer and after a fOrciblc
and impressive speech by the president, adj.
dresses were made by W. J. Boyd, Ned. Hum.
phrey. Charles NJ. Nyc, aud Judge Nelson.
The singing Of a duet by Miss Hopkins aud
brother, and a quartcttc by J. s. Fleming, J.
II. Seiflcrt, Miss Sallic Wcsthorpc, and Mrs.
Griffin, were highly appreciated. The hall
was crowded and the speakers and the audi
euce were enthusiastic. The meeting was
successful, ffty-two persons having signed tho
pledge
National Republican., 1878-06-24
knights OF Pytlilns Installations.

The following appointments Of officers to in.
stal officers of the different knights of Pythias
lodges, during the first week OF July, have been
made by William T, Bailey, the Grand Chan
ccllor: John W. Thompson. Franklin Lodge
William II. Hines, Mount Vernon; A. J. Gun
ming, Webster; J. W. Bradbury, Syracusians
and Decatur; J. T. Caldwell, Calanthe; David
Gregg, Friendship; II. G. Divine, Hermoine
L. G. Eberlcy, Excelsior; John Schubert Ger
mania and Occasia J. X, Bilingsy, Reliance
J. l.. Foxall, Equal; John King, Harmony
IIalber Nelson Union.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
smoots Body Recovered.

The body Of Arthur d. Smoot, the horse
thief who was drowned while attempting to
escape from the steamer John W. Thompson,
last Thursday, was recovered from the river
yesterday afternoon near the spot where he
sank, which is some distance below Alcxan.
dra. 1t had been washed toward the shore
and was discovered by two young men who
were out boating, and towcd by them to Alex.
andria. The body was identified by means ol
the handouts which confined the wrists.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Marriage Licenses,

The clerk of the court has Issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants:
William Wilson and Sarah Coombs.
August Piper Of this city, and Helen Schel.
gtadt, Of Baltimore, Sid.
Benjamin Putnam and Sallie Fishback, both
sf Rappahannock County, Va.
L. r. Grace, of Dublin, Ireland, and Mary A.
Fitzpatrick, Of New York city.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Wational Republitan.
Arrival Of Passenger Trains.
At BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC DErc1. sixth AND

At BALTIMORE AND ONO DrPoT NEW JERSEY AVE.
ME- AND STREET.
Morning, f,~ninp.
sti5, n. Y, Phil q Bos eI sI;sO Baltimore accom-
sEE, Baltimore express. I4tO baltimore accom-.
FL. Western express. 500 n Y. Phil 4 Bos eS.
GN.Bhlim more accom-. $50 Western Mall.
~, Fred ac.. MET. br'ch) -.:a7, Baltimore accom-
r., Baltimore Annapolis 6:t5, Baltimore express
and way. T:20, Western express
-, Msrtinsburg and Ha- $500, Paltimore express
lerxtown nc, MET brch.' sgi5, Y, Phil 4 Bos ex.
sl0so, Baltimore accom-. 1915, Baltimore accom-
usp, Baltimore express.
ARRIVE daily. Others Sundays excepted.
- For the time Of departure Of trains see adver-
osensnts elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
IsutIipF EisIly.

An ambitious genius, who should be secured
by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, yesterday sent
the following to THE REPUBLICAN,:
is CHRISTIAN, THE REsURRECTIOSIsT, ABOUT
OR Il 1T MURDERY
Early this morning q cOurci man found In an
old barrel, near the Centre Market u hCHlivsS
corpse. partially covered with walc;. The body
was nowhere to be found The body had been cut
open fruih the throat down to the abdomen, and
tile cntralsh had apparently been carefully rcmuN Cd
ii was identified rs the body Of Mack a. Rel. well
known in some pats Of the city lie !uruerly lived
on the cOast Of NassAChusCttS, but some time since
removed tu this city The detectives have the mat
ter in hand, aud strongly SUSPECT notorious char
acler named Fisher with completely In the crime
At the end was u laconic postscript accom-,
panied by flourish, which seemed to indicate
an attempt to execute wink with pen and
ink, Rs follows:
MISTER EU. p. s. The above is a hoaks-Mack
81
National Republican., 1878-06-24
REPORT0RIAL RAMBLINGS.
Items Picked Up by the Republican
hews-Hunters.

Family Dinicuities which Ended in the Sta
tion-House-Robbery of . Cigar-store-
The Body Of the Drowned Horse-Thief
Recovered - Examinations at st.
Matthews Institutc-The sun
day Night Meeting Of tho
Dashaways-Bitso of News
from District Odices.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
RcnIEstntn IrnII.Inrs.

Henry Iddins ct al to Simon Levi for IS
lot NJ and sub-lot l., subdivision square I52
Thomas w. Smith to James Carr for $50, lot
4G and 40, of tract Of land in county known a;
Prospect" o. G. Green to J. +. Cash, fol
81 600, for all interest in the estate of ]. c
Cash, deceased.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Amusemsnts Tonight.
CoNierE.-rnriety performance.

New Advertisements.
Card-Dr. + p IIowlands.
National Theatre-valerie.
Notice-Liccnses. Treasury office.
Summer Theatre ComiQue-varieties
Oak Grove Cottage, Point Pleasant New Jersey.
Forty miles down the riyer-City of Alexandria.
Valuable improved property on I street, between
Tenth and Eleventh northeast
Valuable improved property on Maryland ave.
hue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets north
east, by Birch q Robcy auetionccrs
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Narrative of the rolari, Expedition.

Authority having been given the public printer
to prIt another edition Of the above work, sub
scrptions will he received until August lst by Mr.
A. =. Childs, chief clerk at the following rutes: II
delivered at the Government Printing Office 81 60;
II sent by mail, els.
National Republican., 1878-06-24

YOUNG PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. BE wise In time.
Clean them daily with THURsroS's IVORY PEARL.
IOoTH POWDER. the most perfect dentrihce known
il will keep them through life IN good condition.
White and sound. Will har'.ell the gums, swcctcn
he breath, and prevent tOOthaChc. Sold by all
druggists. 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
An Island Cutting scrnpe.

Yesterday afternoon fight occurred In Tea
alley, on the Island, between a man named
John Queen and his wife, during which the
latter seized knife aud cut her husband in
the right arm, in6icting a severe wound. The
the First Precinct Station, where the former
received surgical aid and the latter was locked
up for q hearing in the Police Court this morn
inu
National Republican., 1878-06-24

FoR upward Of thirty years MTs. W!Et!"ws
reefs acidlty Of the stomach relieves wind collie,
regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and dar-
An old and welI,trled remedy, % cents bottle.
National Republican., 1878-06-24

REDUCED rates TO parties remaining one week or
longer. Season lsISOpens June 10. Stockton Hotel
Cape May, y. J. lNOFE.-We take great pleasure In
informing Our patrons that Il new passenger e!cva,
tor and electric bells lin every Too:h) have been
added 10 the hotel. CHARLES DUFFY
(UfCUntinental Hotel, Philadelphia
Proprietor and General Manager
National Republican., 1878-06-24

HARD times demand economy; practice II by
rcuovating your sUiled gloves with JoUyESs Iso
pERoCs KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price % cents pei
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
Indications

For the Middle States and Southern New Eng
hnd westerly winds, cooler partly cloudy or cleai
seather, stationary or rising barometer.
National Republican., 1878-06-24

WELLS MACHISE-SPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsT
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
crs iaI SurpaSs all others.
National Republican., 1878-06-24

ARE you bilious. troubled with headache, dizzy
hess sick stomach. constipation, &c? Arc you dys.
pcptic, nervous, dull and languid? Avcrse to all
exsrt'on. Is your life miscrablc? You require a
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
hold remedy. twill soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists, Is cents per package, which makes a
quart OF medicine.
National Republican., 1878-06-24
CITI ITEMS.
THE New "wHIrE," NEW HoNE,"

Inn NEW WHITE NEW HUME
And all other kinds Of Sewing. machines Also some
second Hand Machines very cheap. Renting and
repairing speciality. J. +. MGKcmny, III Ninth
street northwest. A branch Of 1886 West Fayctte
street. baltimore
National Republican., 1878-06-24

PrRGE out the morbid humors Of the blood by n
dose or two of Ayers Pills, and you will have
clearer heads as well as bodies
National Republican., 1878-06-24
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Interest paid on deposits. Special rates on time
deposits. j. H. SQUIER 4 Co.,
Bankers lilG Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-06-24

Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff2 Docs It refuse
to curl? Dress Il with InoMPsoN'si oMADE OPTIME
will improve It, Sold by druggists, &c. Price IS
and 81 cents per bottle.