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National Republican., 1878-08-13
Minor District Notes.


Frank Holmes, convicted Of carrying con.
oealed weapons, has been pardoned from the
work.houso.
Mr.. 8. J. Brown, of Mount Pleasant, who
charged that Mr.. d. p. Davis, one Of the re.
Gently appointed school trustees, was not q
citizen Of the District, has been requested Ia
produce his proof.
Inspector Entwisle has issued the following
permits: To build-William II. Lee one brick
store shed, $3.50 Repairs-Bernard Brocker
underpin house, $40 James Foley, alter stable
s2o Thomas d. Chase, raise side walls oi
house, 5000.
The Health Officer has been directed "a
mako terms with the landlord for the rental
OF house No. 2l2 Four r-and.a.half street north.
west, for the use of his department aud Of.
fec Of the Odorless Excavating Company, at
sum not to exceed S65 per month. The
owner to pay taxes, keep the building In re
pair, and the odorlcss Excavating Company to
pay s25 per month as their proportion Of the
rent.
delegation Of citizens from different sec.
tions of the city called upon the Commissioner
and urged the necessity of additional and more
extended sewer facilities for carrying of the
water to prevent the recurrence of overnows
The Commissioners admitted the need o
greater sewerage aud their willingness to rem
cdy the trouble, but were powcrless to do so
owing to the want of money necessary to Dc
the work.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.
Miscellaneous mntter ON thlrl nn.c.

-MiscclllncOuS matter on third page,
~ prcssman at the Post Office named Nc
Guirc, while asleep On his press last night.
was robbed of pair Of pautaloons containing
SO.
Ladies who would like to have their eyes
examined by a scientific ocui,t aud glassc. ajl.
justcd To their sight may send their applica-
tion to Dr. We'll, No. 2l5 FOur.aud.a.hali
street northwest. No charge for the visit
-pedvstrians passing through the Smiths0.
nlan and Agricultural grounds In the evening
mud early morning are liable TO he startled by
the appearance Of runners aud pedestrians,
practicing for the approaching athletic tourna-
ncut.
Tho weather was favorable for obscrva.
tons Of the eclipse Of the noon last evening
and the phenomenon was witnessed by thou.
sands from the streets. Between halfpast
seven and eight the moon appeared half oh.
scured, and the sight was very beautiful.
Caroline Hampton, a white woman, TWEEN.
ty-three years of age from Richmond, Va,
came to the Second Precinct Station yesterday
IN sick and destitute condition. She was
taken to the Freedmen's Hospital by Officer
salkeld, by OrdeitDf Lieutenant Johnson, and
was attended by DIR. Glennin.
-Marcella Ross WAS tried in the Police Court
yesterday for an assault on Rosa Henderson
last Sunday afternoon in the P.strect circle
After hearing the evidence the court dismissed
the case, as IL appeared that the defendant
had only acted in defense of two white chill
dren, she being their nurse.
Katie Howard, the little girl who was ar
rested for stealing a pocket-book containing
Sis from Mr.. A. NJ. Kloczewski, was arra sned
In the Police Court yesterday morning. Al
the request Of her counsel the case was con
tinued until tomorrow, bonds being fixed al
$500. Her mother became surety for her ap
pearance and Katie was released.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
A story Of woman. Devotion.

On the lst day Of August Philip F. Ware.
ham was married in Chicago to Miss Sadie
Williams Both Of the parties were from Day.
ton, U. The case is strong instance Of woman's :
devotion iu love. Warcham only n few months
ago received pardon from Governor Young
aud was liberated from the pcnitentary after
al imprisonment OF seven years lie was con.
YiCtCd of murder in the first degree having in
quarrel, in which he WIS involved in Gin.
Ciunati, in August, l>tg, stabbed and killed
David Kirby. The Case produced much IN.
terCst at the time. Both men were from Day.
Ton, and Warcham's relatives were members
OF the Catholic church aud very wealthy. lie
had D,CA icadiuga di--ivatcd life, but was be.
tI",hgI 70 Nss Williams, who remained fan
in the belief Of his uuiulvntiouul guilt
Somy VI the best counsel In TIC State W r.,
engaged On the cuse, and every, hart Wa, made
by WHTeham's relative, to save him Gruryr
J.. lu-h LlaLo me Of hi, strongest sprcrhcs in
War, hams behalf to the jury that convicted
him. The verdict found him guilty, but b.
was sentenced to imprisonment for life instead
Of death. since thru the efforts Of Miss Will
iHIns have been uutlriug aud ccasulCsS to pro-
cure lultutr mitigation Of the sentence. Pc
tltiuhs NtTe rICsCutrd sugCCs.iyely to Govern
Ors Hayes, Allen, Hayes tu second term and
finally 10 Governor Young She herself en-.
dcaVOI,d by personal iutcrCcding to procure
his rrlcasc, aud was succe-sfu! at last. niuo
year after the crime had been committed. She
IL q woman Of twcnty-Gight years, attractive.
but modest aud retiring IN manner lie was
twenty -Oue when the murder was committed
and is now thirty. Nine years of close con.
GIemCnt has changed him for the better
National Republican., 1878-08-13
ROBIysOy,S MATHEMITICs.
A Statement from Ivison. Brakeman, Taylor
q &Co.


1873 AND 40 GRAND STREET,
New YORK, Aug. 10, 1878.
To ne Editor Of the National Republican
SIR: As several articles have recently ap.
peared in the daily papers of your city, calcu.
lated to mislead, If not to deceive the public
mind in regard to the introduction of Robin
sons Mathematics (shorter course) and Alge.
bra into the public schools of the District Of
Columbia, we desire to state the facts in tho
matter.
June 3 we addressed the following letter to
the late Board of Trustees:
To he Honorable ne Board Of Education, Washing.
GESrLrNFS: We have the honor to submit the
following proposition 70 your honorable body
In consideration q the adoption by your honor.
able board for exclusive use in the public schools
under your charge. Of Robinsens shorter Course
Of Mathematics, We agree 10 furnish a supply Of
now IN uso in your schools. book for book and
grade for grade, the latter To- be determined upon
by your authority. and without cost 70 your honor
will allow sixty or ninety days from the beginning
o. me intTodnSiion for the fGnpetionI Of the sanS
honorable board may he desirable.
Respectfully, your Obe,lcnt servants,
lN-ON BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & co.
No one can doubt but what We are in con.
diion 10 carry out and fulfill the propositions
contained In this letter.
We also guarantee that the retail price isamo
binding as Davies shall not exceed the follow
ing rates so lcug rs the books shall continue in
use in the public schools:
Rub.nson's Firs; Book. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2s
Robinson sArithlnelc Complete. ............... s.
-
ibtAl.. ID
If the complete is taken in parts, fifty cents
each.
The judgment of the textbook committee
OF the late Board of Trustees indorsed by more
than a two-thirds majority of that board as to
the superiority Of Robinson's series as toxt.
books, will, we are sure, be approved by any
who will carefully examine them. Respect.
fully yours,
iTISON, DLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & co.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
A Wonderful Spring,

Silver Springs, Fla, Is one of the greatest
curiositiCs OF the South. 1t bubbles up iu a
basin nearly 100 feet deep and about an acre in
extent, sending from it a deep stream 80 to 100
feet wide, and extending six OF eight miles To
the Oclawha River. In the spring itself sixty
boats may lie at anchor-quite fleet. The
spring thus forms natural inward port to
which three steamers run regularly from the
st. Johns, making close connection with the
ocean steamers ut Piatka. Tho cloarness Of
the water ia truly wonderful. II seems even
more transparent than air You see the bot.
tom eighty feet below the bottom Of your
boat, the exact form of the smallest pebble, the
outline and color of tho leaf that has sunk,
and all the prismgtic cOIors Of the rainbow
are reflected Large fish swim IN 1t, every
scale visible aud every movement distinctly
seen. II yoa 90 over the spring in boat you
VIII SEQ the assures In the rock from which
the river rushes upward like al inverted
o@taract,
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Totals G27lo ) Totals. e.

Totals .....7 G27 n ; TotalS..... y 5 Il
The Athletic and Potomac Star played their
second game yesterday afternoon, on the lot
corner of Eighth and II streets northeast The
game was called al the conclusion OF the eighth
inning on account of darkness the score stand.
ing Il tOB.
The Imperial aud Star had q bout yesterday
afternoon, on the White Lot In which tho
former scored 20 runs u the llttrr', :
The Richmond Va, club will play the
Eagle at Eagle Park this morning, Rt nine
o'clock. The game sloull attract a large
audience, as the clubs ar cTcnIy matched.
At Lalf.past four o'clock this afternoon the
National and Eagle will come tugcihcrat Eagle
Park. It il expected that the Eagle will give
the Reds" a hard battle, and persons who
wish to see an exciting game should not fail to
attend. Game will be called promptly at the
hour advertised.
Ncxt Monday the celebrated Pittsicd Club
of Massachusetts, will tackle the National and
cndeavor to capture ball from them.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Buffalo, n. Y.-BufTilo, Ii HorncIl, l.
Syracuse. y. Y.-Star 2; Springfield, |.
London, Ont.-TecumSch. . Rochester, Q.
Worcester, Mass.--Manchesterr ); Worces-
ter, ,.
Cincinnati-Cinciunati, 0; Milwaukee, 8
ten innings.
Providence. Il. I.--Providcncc, 5; Chicago, 3
eleven innings.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
An Honorable Record.

The Presbyterian Annuity aud Life Insur.
ance Company needs no defender. Its record
for the past li9 years is its own defense. Bcne
volent-not profitable; with no salaries to pay
the services OF lis officers being rendered with
out compensation, this company can show a
history Of honesty and prosperity uneaualed
by any corporate body iu the country. For
man to leave his family provided for after his
death is right creditable and priiseworthy,
aud infallible As the Government itself is the
Presbyterian Annuity and Life Insurance
COMPANY, $50 advertisement,
National Republican., 1878-08-13
cohen.s Charl:e AsnIn., a Policeman pcnle d

~ communication tn MAJOR Morgan, in
answer to the statement O! Isaac Cohen, Po.
liceman Dubois denies the accusation that
he is perjurcr AMI that he made infor.
nation against Cohen for using incendiary
language calculated to incitc riot. Sergeant
Dotcler OH Saturday night, July %, arrested
Cohen, charged with obstructing the sidewalk
on which charge he was finally held. Mr.
Wells the District Attorney, did not use the
information made by Dubois, but substituted
the charge of afiray instead. When Mr.. Du.
bois learned of this mistake he went to Major
Morgan's office aud pointed 1t out, as there
was not the slightest chance OF proving All
atiray, as Cohen had not been seen near the
scenes of the strike riots.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Anuscmcnts and Excursions.

CoNGvE.-NsEirty Performance.
For AT wu'vT. Steamer Mystic leaves Potomac
Ferry wharf at nine M. returning at eleven ?.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at ten a. IL, retugnIng at
four y. M.
Forty miles for ten cents. The City Of AleNan'
dra leaves seventh street wharf at halEpa eleven
q. M returning at three ?. IN.
"LycOum' five cent excursions on barge CockHdt
City every Wednesday and Friday at seven p. NJ.
and sundays at three p. M.
fity miles for ftleen cents. Potomac Ferry Com
ranys sunday excursions Boat leaves seventh
street wharf at seven D. nl returning al eleven p. Ii
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Real Estate Transfers,

Joseph Gawlcr to John Rider, for 5000, lot
10, square llO John c. McKclden to J. A.
Montgomery. for 50, sub.lot 10, square i?s
John c. McKclden to NJ. W. Dovcridge, trustee
for Bessie B. McKcldcn for s., sub division "a oil
loi 10, square 2o3 John c. McKclden to 5. ]
Dcyeridge for s., subdivision lots g., 6, 0, 10
and II, square 56?: John {. MrKclden to II
II. McKcldcn, for -, lot |, square i5s; also LOT
), square As; J. J. Murray trustee to
TNnAn. for $40. lot 9. slnMre lOs
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Daniel Carroll Not Drowned,

Daniel Carroll, the painter, whose clothes
were found on Bcnnng's Bridge last
Thursday night, aud who was supposed on
that account to be drowned, has turned up
alive. Mr Carroll called at The REPUBLICAN
office yesterday and insisted that he Is not
dead. was not drowned. and does not intend to
be il he can help it. The bundle of clothing
found was stolen from him while locked in the
arms of Morpheus by the roadside this side OF
Bounings Bridge. and left on the bridge by
ha tl,inf
National Republican., 1878-08-13

TODAY We received a special notice from
Mr., NJ. Goldstein, the well.knOwn tobaeconisi
(under the Metropolitan Hotell, of his having
extended the time of his invitations to August
%, in order to have the Dukes Motto" cigar
thoroughly tested, free Of cost. lie must have
considerable confidence in the quality Of the
Dukes Motto" cigars, or he would not have
issued 10000 invitations and given forty days
time to bring them in. We must say for Mr.
G.'s cigars and prices, his energy aud en-.
terprise, he deserves patronage and credit from
all and in particular for his refusing to sell
cigars, cigarettes, or tobacco to boys, which We
trust other dealers will soOa follow.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
How Mount Doscrt Uns changed.

A correspondent of the Bangor Me- Com.
mercial, who until recently had not visited
Bar Ilarbor, Mount Desert for sixteen years,
thu, writes: The change during these years
/, Il marvel. 1t Is the change ot a bnrc, rocky
island 10 a fertile Grll-thc change Of a desert
to n paradise. At that time there was a little
buru-like structure called a tavern, named the
AgamOmt House. Of which the quaint aud
bru.hrIly Old romumrcr, Tobias Roberts, Was
the landlord and monarch. Our party of three
tJOk lodgings In this antique castle aud wore
entertained for two days aud nights as well as
could be- expected. | reCOllect COnfab be-
tween one Of tho guests and the venerable To.
hi S as he settled his bill The charge was then
two dollars week for gentlemen, and quar-.
ter oil for ladies. Ny friend objected to his
bed rs being villainously hard and humpy.
Well qrOth the compliment Tobias, you
come down here for u change, aud you see you
get IT, The old Agan"nt still survives rs u
memcntO Of the good old days, and 50 does the
Emperor Tobias; not in his ancient simplicity,
but in the dignity aud grace that fortune Of
$4,000 imparts to unctOus souls. The Eastern
railroad bought Tobias out some ten years ago
| aud paid him In cash the handsome sum of
| s3O,OOO, and the pile has not shrunk since.
| But now how changed As you approach the
| harbor especial in the evening, you see what
appears to be magnificent city, set on hill,
| adorned with towers mosques, and abbeys Of
| oriental grandeur. a close inspection dispels
this Illusion, but nevertheless 1t Is a pictur.
esque aud beautiful spot, possessing every sd-
vantage OF climate aud sccnery-Of land, lake,
| aud OCEAN, and al they contain. The hotels
are numerous aud well appointed. The drives
| are excellent and the Cradle.like buck boards
afford the choicest OF lOCOmOtiOn"
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Inctndiarirs TOilch.

malicious attempt was made yesterday,
about one O'Clock, to destroy the wood aud coal
yard of Mr.. Clark, on Fourteenth between X
and l. streets. some unknown lclsUn or per.
sons put a quantity Of straw under pile of
lumber, standing just inside the yard fence,
and set fire to il. One of Mr.. ClarK's r,n.
ployccs fortunately discovered the ire and ui.
tinguished it before any material damage was
National Republican., 1878-08-13
"Sukey" BELL Bailed ont.

William, alias "sukey," Bell, who gave the
information to the detectives by which the rail.
road robbers were prevented from accomplish.
Ing their purpose, was released yesterday on
II 900 bail, to appear when wanted. The de-
tectives are actively engaged in working up the
case against the men who escaped, and have
strong hopes Of etlccting their capture.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
being paid BY the Government and o
ORGANIZED
The meeting was then adjourned.
CoUrN's opposrrrov

While the Workingmen's Assembly's meet
Ing was progressing on the east wing of the
City Hall, Cohen and his cohorts organized a
meeting at the west wing, and the usual
harangues were made. Cohen, rs additional
attractions, had large Transparency and also
q band Of colored singers. large force of
police were present, and kept the speakers and
the crowd within bounds. One man named
Cornelius Swaggart made speech Of rather an
incendiary character, advising the crowd to
attack labores working for less than 81 80 a
day. lie was soon quieted, and upon attempt
ing to speak again was hustled off by the police.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
B.fSE- BALL.

A Good Game Between Coiored Clubs Yes
tcrday-rwo Games To-Day.
The Keystone and Unique, both cclorcd
clubs, played game yesterday afternoon on
the National grounds In tho presence of q
large and enthusiastic audience. The contest
was Hrst.class, but the Second WSrlors'
came out ahead by score Of q to l. Tho fol.
lowing is summary:
National Republican., 1878-08-13
National 9epublitan.
Arrival Of Passenger Trains.
At sALTMoRE AND POTOMAC DEroI, IITH AND

At BALTIMORE ann ONO DErOr, SEw ;ERsEI AVE
NrE AND STREET.
Morning npnbir
sc;ib, n. Y, Phil & Hos eI. $50 Raltmere -ccom
a., baltimore express. 40 Baltimore accom-.
fjO. Western express son y Y, PM & BOs er.
lsJ,llAltimory accom-. bs.n Western Mail.
t2A, Fred. nc. Met br'Ch.) sa57 Baltimore accom-
Sc, Baltimore Annapolis .6t, Baltimore express
and way. |7'9i Western express.
b+5, Martinshura and Ha- $50, Baltimore express
gertuwu ac Met br'ch. spIs. Y. phii & Bos ex'
siG3O, Baltimore accom-. tIUlS Baltimore accom-
n:1, Baltimore express
'Arrye daily. Others Sundays excepted.
HE- For the time OF departure OF trains, zee hdvsr
nsou sntS slsswhere
National Republican., 1878-08-13

YoUSG PEorLE do pay attention To your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. Be wise In time
Clean them daily with THuRsToSs IVORY PEARL
TOoTH POWDER. the most perfect dentrifice known
twill keep them through life In good condition
white and sound. Will harren tue gums, swecten
he BREATH and prevent toothache. Sold BY Gil
druggists. Is and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

JEFF DAVIS is sitting quietly in his Southern
home and revolving in his mind the error
100000 people fell iuto when they refused
to allow him to try tho experiment of run
ming the cOuntry.-Ekchanae.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
CT 1F ITEMS.

" people who suffer from dull stupidity that
meets us everywhere In spring, and too often IN all
seasons Of the year, know how quick II could be
cured by taking Ayers Sc, Saparilla to purge the
bile from their system, We should have better
neighbors as well as clearer heads to deal with.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Marriage Licenses,

The clerk Of the court has issued marriag
licences to the following applicants:
Mark Cook and Mary Kilant.
7. Van APPEL and Lizzie Streper
J. J. Sullivan and Della l.. Fahey.
F. {. Terney and Helena Schmidt.
William o. Shreve, jr., and Ida A. Jones.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

FoR upward Of thirty years Mrs. winslow's sooth
Ing syrup has been used for children. II cOrrects
ncidy Of the stomach rel, wind collie regulates
the bowels, cures dysent ~ and diHrrhpa, whether
arising from tcethnR or U,her causes An old and
welltried remedy. 2j cents bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

WELLS MACHISr-sPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsT.
ERs are stu the best known. Their curative pow
ers far kurpass all others.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

HUSTER, the condemned murderer Is sing.
ing hymns and reading good books. His ia.
vortc tune is "'rhc Sweet Bye and Bys," His
family do not visit him as often as they did
before his conviction, but they are indcfatiga-
bic IN supp! ying his wants and ministcring to
his comfort. lie still asserts his innocence aud
predicts now trial and ultimate acquittal.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

HARD times demand economy; pracuce II By
TcnOvatng your sOilcd gloves with JoUvEss Iso
pERors KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price Is cents pei
bottle
National Republican., 1878-08-13
DON'T LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS.
NOTICE TO MOUNT VERNON PASSENGERS.

THE STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON
which La, been recently reftted aud furnished L. l.
Blake. captain, Is the only boat allowed 10 Land pas.
sengers Al Mount Vernon Wharf Round trip ii, in
Guiding admission to Mansion and Grounds
Steamer leaves seventh street wharf DAILY (Sun
day excepted at lC u. ~. and returns at 4 u m.
]. MClI. llOLLINGSWURTH
Snpt Ladies' Mount Vernon ASSOCIATION
L. L BLAkE. steamer Mary WRshIngiOn. lllf
National Republican., 1878-08-13
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CRATES AND TENDERS.

rJtHE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF Low
4 and halElow CRATES, for either hard son Coal
with dumping and shaking attachments Brass open
ire-places with andirons and basket CRATE for wood
fires lirass Tenders, IRE sets aud co ,hods OF an
tque and modern designs Wholesale and RETAIL
Low estimates given 10 builders Contractors and
Architects. Liberal discount To the trade
J. s. CONOVER a CO.,
s6G and SIS Canal street. New York.
aus STuTh lms
National Republican., 1878-08-13
aEORGEToWN NEWS.
RIVER FRONT.

Arrivcd-Schooners George Il. vreeland, Van
Cleaf Providence, and Hazelton, with 500
barrels of cement to J. @. & J. N. Waters.
PORT.
Entered-steamship John Gibson, Chichcs.
ter, New York, with freight to District mer.
chants.
Cleared-stcamship Z. c. Knight, Chichcs-
ter, New York, with return freight.
GRAIN ARRIVALS.
by canal-BOat Mollic c. Waters, with 1, 800
bushels Of wheat and nine tons Of baled hay to
J. g. 4 J. NJ. Waters
GEORGETOWN PERSONALS.
Mr. r. d. Travers leaves to-day for Boston,
Mass.
DIR. Louis Mackall leaves this morning Ia
join his family at Capron Springs.
Mr.. q. W. Clapp left for Boston yesterday.
Mr.. David jackson, one of Gcorgetown's
grocers, left yesterday morning for Phla-
delphia.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPHS.

About Ave o'clock last evening William r.
O'Bryan, moulder in Robiuson's foundry, on
Water street, between Congress and High
streets, was badly burned on the back and feet
by the upsetting of a ladle of melted iron. lie
was Immediately removed to his home, No. s33
Twenty-sixth street northwest.
About four o'clock yesterday afternoon John
Crowley, aged nino years while playing in a
small boat OIL the canal, near Market street, fell
overheard and came near drowning. He was
rescued by Frank Walker, colOred man, taken
to his home, No. loT Bridge street, and attend.
ed by DIR. Edwards.
There Is a break In the canal at the George
town Level, which causes delay in the arrival
and departure of boats. The estimate Is that
no little damage has been done to this section
of the canal
National Republican., 1878-08-13
100 kiles Ride on the Potomac for 10 Eepts
Com Mnmrlng MONDAY. IuLN Ii und cnnIInnn
Steamer MARY wAsHINGToy
Forty Miles Ride on the Potomac

FOR TEN CENTS,
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
VIII leave :, venih street wharf EVEltN DAY at
Ee.u Rl o'clock r. ~.
ComGeGce Monday, July S, will run every day.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
New Advertisements.

Proposals for coal-TrcaSury Department.
N. Goldstein. tobaccOnist under Metropolitan
Hotel.
New French Combination Microscope and Floro-
Scope.
HOtc.
Po,tponement of Franklin Temperance Legion
Excursion.
J. II. sprlgman, agent Presbyterian Annuity and
Life Insurance Company.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

THERE are $50 young girls to every young
man at Narmgansett and the cry is still thoy
cOme-the girls, wo mean.
National Republican., 1878-08-13
Thermometrlc Headings.
Indications

For New England, Middle states. and lower
lake region clear or partly cloudy weather, light
variable winds, mostly soulhery stationary tcun,
perature with statiynary or loMrr nr,..urc.
National Republican., 1878-08-13

MUSIC AND DANCING FIFTY MILES RIDE
AVA On TIE POTOMAC FOR FIFTEEN CENTS
POlcmnc Ferry Com any steamers will leave Wash
lngt'n every MOaiuy, Tuesday, ThuTSay, aud sun.
day evenings Tor q NLUnlEht Excursion. Elegant
dancing iorr on tho LOda No Improper PERSONS NJ.
lowed on tue boats boat leaves Seventh street wharf
al ;:0l i. m; return at II r. IN.
Commence Monday, July 5, ISIS Jyltf