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National Republican., 1878-04-11
EDUCATIONAL.

CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL HIGH
~ SCHOOL. .LAwRENt'EvILLE,N N. j., REV. II NJ
HANlLI d, d., Prinoipal-A well establ ished Board
Ing School where boys are tor college bus
ness. Send for catalogue containing terms, refer
ences, dc. This Is q favorable time to enter.
National Republican., 1878-04-11

ARE you bilious, troubled with headache dizzy.
peptic, nervous dull, and lansuid? Avcrse to all
exertion. Is your life miserable? You require u
blood. Take QUIRKs IRIsH fEA. The great mouse
hold remedy. It will soon relieve you. Sold by;all
druggists. 70 cents per package, which makes q
quart Of medicine.
National Republican., 1878-04-11
ELocUTIoN.-PRIvATE OR CLASS LESSONS
JOHN TWEEDALE,
Mt Congregational Church. Address yoi street n W

SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE. CORNER
y seventh and l. streets.-Opep day and evening.
Beautiful halls Sons and daughters practically eti-
Gated Thorough, condensed instructon, and training
ing, business Penmanship business Forms, book.
neehs SG DAY ny n,9n go Pr SSat!sr or pc,
month begins at the time ofenterng Evening tuition
20 per month Circular, giving particulars, Gent
application. Artistic pell.work OF every description
deSa Il & SPENCER. Principal.
National Republican., 1878-04-11

Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff? Docs Il refuse
To curl? Dress II with THoNPsOS's PoNApx OrriMk.
will improve it, sold by druggists sc. Price 25.
and 30 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-04-11
VEGETINE.
Kidney Complaints.

Diseases ofths Kidneys Bladder, &C, are always
unpleasant and ut times they become the most dis
resring and dangerous diseases that affect the
human system. Most diseases Of the kidneys arise
from pu rifles In the blood, causing humors which
settle on these parts. VEGErIN T. excels any known
remedy In tho whole world for cleansing and purify
Ing the blood thereby causing healthy action TO all
the organs Of the body.
National Republican., 1878-04-11
MORE OF MECnLIN.
His Side Of the Stories Told by the
Girls.

Not So Horribi. Whom seen Through His
.Eyes-Tbe Defense Close Their Testi-
mony-Probabie Termination Of the Case
To-Day,
National Republican., 1878-04-11
'VEGETINE.
Kidney Complaints.

CNcIssArI, OHIO. March 10, is77.
H. n. sTEvEss;- -
Dear lSir: have used your VEGErINE for some
time and truth fully say II has been great bene-
III to me- and TO those suffering discusses Of the
KIDNEYS oheerfnlly recommend It, Respectfully
o. II. SMITH.
Attested to by X u Ashneld, Druggist, corner Of
Eighth and Central avenues.
National Republican., 1878-04-11
PROVISION FOR THE CHILDREN.

Mr.. W Is. Webb was next called. lie stated that
he had known Mr.. Mechlin since he was boy
Knew nothing Of the case except what he had
heard. The witness submitted the following paper
which was ruled out as not being relevant to the
case:
WAsHIsGToS, u. C., April /, 1873
w. b. WITH, e,g:
DEAR SIR; Thereby authorize you to draw eco PEI
m )nlh from my pay AS dTnughtsnlan In the office O
Chief Of Engineers for the support Of my four young
est children TO be di pensel under your supervision
and approval Respectfully yours, DC,
J. H. =. MECHLIS.
power of attorney was attached 10 this paper
authorizing the discussing agent Of the Engineers
office " pay 81 per month 10 Mr.. Webb The wit
ness then stated that Mr.. Nechln bad always taken
great interest in his children Tho testimony oi
this witness closed the case for the defense.
Mr. Coyle recalled Miss Willie MeChlin who ties,
tilted that the stick exhibited In court was not the
one which her father whipped her with.
The attorney for the defense stated that he had
no more witnesses 10 Offer, but requested II post.
ponsment until TO day at halfpast twelve 10 make
his srgumGnt which was granted.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Tournament Of Athletes.

This afternoon, at the National baseball
grounds, commencing at $50 p. m. the finest
exhibition of athletic sports ever witnessed In
this city will have become q matter Of fact
consisting Of running; and walking matches,
jumping, base ball throwing. running the
bases, etc. This class Of sports is rapidly gain.
ing prominence, and promises to eclipse all
other forms of out cor amusement. The mora
distinguished citizens not only give their cOun
tenaace to the development Oflthese contests
but are active participants. and recognize the
fact that the education Of the muscle is US
important to physical culture as that of the
mind. In the friendly contest that takes
place to-day no Objectionable features can be
noticed. The prizes are Of such character as
will only give interest to the contestants. and
will be- cherished, not for their intrinsic value,
but as etnblems of courage, strength, aud Gu
durance. The lOO-ynrd running race wi Il be nm
exciting feature Of the tournament. Ten con.
testants have entered in this dash.iu heats, two
best in three, A distance pole of ten yards
will enable those who are shut OIt in the two
first heats to enter for the consolation prize.
Miss Belle Edgcrton will show that an amateur
la iy can eclipse the best time made by the
celebrated professional. Won Hileru. tT1w-
ford, iu his squirt one quarter mile walking will
exhibit a speed that cclipses many Of our we'll
known trotters. The other attractions are all
filed and many Of our most distinguished
people will b. present to iuau-urlte the ath-
lctc sports Of the District Of Columbia.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Amusemcnts and Excursions.

CoNIQt-E.-SariC:y performance.
Sunday excursion. Barge Cockade City leaves
at three p. m, returning at eight p. IN.
Grand National Athletic Tournament at the Ma.
uonal Baseball grounds, II half past four =. N.
For salt water. Steamer Mystic leaves rO,omac
Ferry wharf at nine q. m. returning al eleven p NJ.
sicaricr Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon al ten a. IN, returning at
four .. M
Franklin Temperance LEGION excursion. B'ot
leaves foot Of seventh street nt seven r. m, rc
tnrning ut eleven p. d.
Forty ulilG' for ten cents. The City Of AleNar.
dria leaves Seventh street whGIf al halfpast eleven
= H.. returning III three T.. III.
"Lyccun" Eve cent excursions Oh barge Cockaie
City every "Wednesday and Friday OF seven ?. m,
md sunGays at threcp. u.
To Fortress Monroe, Norfolk and the Cupcs.
Steamer Louise leaves seventh street wharf seven
y. M. returning saturday, NJ six q. m.
FRY miles for iilecn cruus. Potomac Ferry Com.
pany's sunday erCunloGs. Boot leaves Seventh
street wharf at seven D, H. returning gt eleven p
National Republican., 1878-08-17
suison Hutchins' Diographer

T0 the Citizens " Washington;
10 few days there will be presented to the
citizens Of Washington a full history Of Still.
sou IIutchins in his war upon the typograph.
ical profession, from his advent in st. LouiS,
his operations In Now York, to the present
position he occupies in this city. And from 4
resideuce among you Of fifty years, the ques-
tion of vcrscity between Us can be easily set
tied. So far US tho "WOrkingmen's Assembly"
being posed Of Lldckguards, as he styles them
for the mere vindicatiOn Of their rights, that
Is a question for those who compose 1t TO set
tlo; but It is selfeyident that Stilson Hutch
ius and his corps Of rats" are the very qUint-
essence Of HdckGudrd,, and their unprncipled
calling evidences the fact. Meantime, feel
i to be my duty to Inform MN tLat my res;
Louisiana avenue. l.. Is. ROBINSON.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Good Work by the detective Corp..

Detectives Coomcs and Miller arrested two
boys as suspicious characters yesterday and
locked them up at Police Headquarters. The
prisoners gave their names as Frank Myers
and Frauk Williams, and will be called upon
to give an account Of thenselyost 10 Judge Wal.
ter this morning. A number OF suspicious
charac:ors have been arrested by the detective
corps recently, aud sent down to the work.
house for tcrius ranging from thirty to ninety
dayo, Washington is gradually becoming FREQ
of tucsr pests and the officers are deserving Of
much credit ior their Norh
National Republican., 1878-08-17
A Woman Arrested In the River.

A woman named Annie Chambers was ar
raigucd in the Police Court yesterday on the
charge of vagraocy. oiieer Kenncr found
her houndering in the river at a wharf foot Of
Seventh street, on Thursday afternoon, and
with the aid Of bystanders rescued her. She
appeared to have been drinking, and would
give no satisfactory reason for jumping into
the river. Il appeared from her story in the
Police Court that she came FROM Laurel, Nd
in search Of work. She was released oil her
personal rccognizanco, aud promised TO leave
the city
National Republican., 1878-08-17
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITT NOTES.
Miscellaneous matter on third page.
For uncalicd-for Letters see third page

For uncallcd-for letters see third page.
The building recently burned down at the
National Cemetery, at Alexandria, will be
Immediately rebuilt.
Only two marriage licenses were issued
yesterday, ard thos, TO W. p Rcnden and
Leona ". Rsavsn, and Coleman Booker and
Rebecca +. Watson.
-Coloucl W. II. DangrrGeld. an oil citizen
Of Prince Georges county Md, who was Min.
ktcr to France from the Republic of T.Na,
prior TO lis admission into the Union died last
wednesday,
The funeral Of Lcouidls C. Campbell will
take place from his late residence, Na. 6lO +
street northwest, this afternoon, at hiIf.pa.t
Snr O'Clock. Tho Knights Templars and his
Masonic Lodge will attend.
MI. :. II. ROllingS, n well.knpwll brick.
layer living nj No. 100 ]. street, al tem ptod to
commit suicide early yesterday morning by
entting his throat with n razor He succeeded
}D iIjuriug himself severely, but not fatally.
The ciusc OF the attempt Ia unknown.
Early yesterday morning a f.eilht train
on the Baltimore aud fO.OLiac load Tau over L
h"EL' aud cart, Owned by Peter NcVary. be.
tween south Capitol aud Hall streets The
horse was killed and tie cart demolished The
driver. George W. MUrdOrk, escaped injury By
jumping from the cart.
William II. Bell, alias Albert Duvall. and
John Greene, the two boys arrested bY DetCc-
hye Clarvoc and scrgeamt Trunncll, Thursday
evening, on suspicion OF being eugagCd iu tle
robbery uf SheloIis sIuro, in RIckville, and
other ruhbrrics, were yesterday committed to
jail for future hearing.
The Alexandra GG:Stit says: 1T is reported
that the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com.
pany have made = contract for the building Of
anew wharf at Pores Creek, tho terminus OF
The road on the Potomac By the building OF
this wharf close conn cctiOns may be made with
the river boats and the Norfolk line
--TheexcGrsion to Blackstone Island, undor
the auspices of W. J.. !. Corps, Company \, on
the steamer J. W. Thompson, next Wednesday,
will be very pleasant ntillir, and asst the steamer
returns OIL The same day, the advantages offered
will be appreciated by persons who arc unable
n get away for an extended trip.
a painting OF Mr. Thomas SOpcrville, in
null Highland costULe aud surrOundC gith
Scottish cCncry, ornaments the rooms OF he
Caledonia Club. The painting was executed
by 3h, John q. smith, secretary OF the club,
aud an amateur artist. 1t is very fne
work, sEd is highly priced by the members Of
The club
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Mr.. Cnrcoran's Latest Gin.

Mr. W. W. Corcoran, of Washington, who
has displayed noble generosity In making
many liberal gifts to the University of Nir.
ginia has just given $5O,OOo to endow new
chair Of natural history in that institution.
The chairs OF moral philosophy, and history
and literature have already boon richly en-
dowcd by him. The new chair. in connection
with the Lewis Brooks museum, will add
greatly to the efficiency of the university aud
extend Its sphere Of usefulness by opeuing up
tho treasures Of knowledge in the field Of
natural history. Mr. Corcoran deserves the
lasting gratitude Of all NiIginians for the
splendid gifts 10 our university, with whose
bis name Is uSoparably linked. Are there not
others in the hvui who will follow Mr. Cor
National Republican., 1878-08-17
The Christian Bro,hrr,' New Acade,u

A new school building is in couIse of croc.
ton on \ street, near Vermont avenuc north
west, which will be under the control of the
Christian Brothers, rs their present structure
on X street northwest, is entirely inadequate
for their wants. The new ehOol.house will
be three stories high and Of the same style of
architecture as the R'stroet academy. 1t has
not yet been decided whether stone or brick
will be used for the building. as one of the
brothers is now in Baltimore, eudeavoring 10
make satisfactory arrangements with several
leading contractors. The work Of excavating
The cellar hns been completed, and nearly all
The foundation has been laid. Work will be
pressed forward vigorously on the remaining
stories, aud Us the new structure will cost $I6,.
900, no pains will be spared to make 1t OrIa-
mental to the section Of the city in which 1t
will stand
National Republican., 1878-08-17
0EoRa ErOWy NEWS.
RIVER FRONT.


Arrlved-Schooners Abbie Burslcy, Lowell,
New York; W. q. Lewis, Baxter, Boston ;
James L. Slate, Ruttcr, New York.
GEORGETOWN PARAaRAPHs
Mr.. Willie A. Lectch, son Of Mr.. John Lectch,
the well known sbip-chandler. left on Thurs.
day on the schooner Henry Davoy for Hobo
ken and the Kennebeo River, to be absent
four or five weeks.
There were no arrivals or departures by
canal yesterday. The breaks In the canal hav.
ing been repaired, however, boats are expected
to arrive this afternoon.
John Lee, colored was arrested about eight
o'clock last evening by Officer Joseph Harper,
on Market street, between Bridge aud Canal
streets, on a warrant sworn out by Jane Shaw,
charging him with assault and battery. lie
was locked up for hearing In the Police Court
this morning.
George Carroll, q stone tier, and resident
Of Washington, and anotl u mechanic residing
in Washington, named Edward Murphy, were
arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Brown
and Sergeant Swiudcll for being disorderly
On the way to the station-house Sergeant
Swindclrs prisoner, Murphy, made considera'
bic resistance, and the Sergeant was compelled
TO use severe measures in order to get him tt
the station house.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
High Ground south OF ,hs avcnuc.

aug 10 i-'-s
70 he Eiitor ofhe Natiplh Rcpabiican:
SIR In yesterdays paper q. II. IL, in an
article oil concrete pavements and the s.w.r-
age sy stem, says that unless ample provs.
ion is made in time tho citizens ofSouth Wash.
iurou viii have 10 take to the hills to
avoid food :" and speaks Of this locality as
:" tho lower portions of the city Now let
me dispci mistaken idea Of o. II. H. and
many Others concerning the attitude Of South
Washington, the principal part Of which is
higher by twenty-five feet than Pennsylvania
avenue aud half Of the water that falls on
" the Island runs with n rush for PeansyL.
vania avenue, the other half TO the river. The
oldest inhabitant has never known a rain or
irCshet to submeTge single square in any
street there, and not until water will run up
bill can the fears Of o. II. H. b. realized, nor
until he sees Odd Fellows Hall. Masonic Tenn
pie, and all below that level drowned out need
lie scEd lifc.saviny crew to our rescue.
b. +. e., South Washington.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Bonds Called In.

The Secretary Of the Treasury Saturday
issued his sixty eighth call for the redemption
of $50 bonds of the issue of 1856, These bonds
are rudccmable on and after the 10th of Novem-
Der, 1873, on which date interest on them will
cease. The following are the numbers and de.
nominations of the bonds called in:
Coupon bonds, dated July !, 1885: S5O-No.
72,ODl to No. 1900, both inclusive; SiOO-No.
l29OOl to No. 10000, both inclusive S5O0-No.
9O.O0l to No. 1000, both inclusive; 81 ,CU0-No.
l1iOOl to No. l79,OO0, both inclusive. Total
coupon, S2,500,OGO
Registered bonds: $t5O-No. 2,iO1 to No.
2.i50. both inclusive; SlOO-So. ls,151 to No.
1880, both inclusive; SJo0-No. 1851 to No.
ll,l5J, both inclusive; SI,CD0-So. 1901 to No.
1850, both inclusivc; S5,OOO-No. 1O,0Ol to
No. l,4Oo, both inclusive; slO.OOO-No.
2l,3Oi 10 No. 2l,s0o, both inclusive. Total
registered, S2,50l,0JC; aggregate, SJ,000,00O.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Baseball.

Owing to the rain, the National-t ourtland
match did not come of yesterday. The
"Rcds" will visit baltimore to day aud engage
with the newly organized Baltimore nine in a
friendly contest. The latter have strength.
ened their team with the addition OF several
new players from Philadelphia, and expect to
win the trophy this afternoon.
Next week several important events in the
base hall line will occur in this city. The
Providence professional nine and the Stars, OF
Syracuse, are both billed for games with the
National The home team are negotiating for
q new catcher, and II is confidently expected
that good man will be secured
GAMEs ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Lowell, Nass.-I.owells. 3 Indianapolis, l..
Now Bedford, Mass.-Sew Bedford. 4 chi.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
CAPITOL and pepnr,,nenta, Notes.

Subscriptions to the per cent. loan yes.
terlay amounted to Sl5i,Sjl
Revenue receipts yesterday were - from
internal revenue, S2sl ,-!'6.y6 from customs,
S523,ili67
Up 10 tho present time the Philadelphia
Stint has coiucd about Si50,00o II IS expected
that the total coinage Of all the mints ia Au.
gust will aggregate upward Of s2,jo0GO.
Outstanding circulation of legal tender
notes and fractional currency yesterday:
united States notes, new issue, SIS, ,156,913 !;
Cnit.d States notes, series f96J, $780, st2 23l
United States notes, series 1874, S3G.2J], ,j62 !;
United States notes. series 1873, $l35, ,5G7 .62s
United States notes, series 1873, 1881 l ,3!2 I;
total Cuted States notes, sJi6,Gsl, ,0l6; frac.
tinunl currency, Sid,i!a, ,l2s,lo; grand total,
1888, ,l09,liilO.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
The Arlington Fire Insurance Company.

The Arlington Fire Insurance Company for
the District OF Columbia, with cash capital
of 100000, offers advantages to property
owners uuc1cellcd by any other company,
and, bcsdcs, its patrons have the satisfaction of
knowing that they are supporting aud en-.
cOuraging home enterprise. The names of the
directors, all Of whom are gentlemen well
known, insure that the company is reliable
and that It's business Is well managed. TGe
present board oil directors is az follows
Waiter 5. Cox, president; William King, vice.
president: William K. Riley, Charles FL
mcnstOn, d. +. Robinson, William Gait T.
Thomas Brown, William +. Mattingly, Dr.. W.
W. Johnston; c. B. Maury, treasurer; Frank
r. Rawlings, secretary The office of the CON.
pany Is at 1903 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
the Treasury building.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
THE KINDERGARTEN SYSTEM.
Its Popularity In North Carolina.
TRtNtTy. N. C.. Aug. 10, 1873

TRINITY, N. c., Aug. 12, 1878.
To he Editor Of he National Republican
SrR Chapel Hill University and Trinity
College, In North Carolina, have been holding
q normal school during their summer vacation,
from which oil the teachers in the Stctc de.
rived great benefit As long ago Ms last April
DR.. Convey, d. D., LID, president oc Trinity
College, sent to New York to learn the names
of those who rank highest as authority on the
subject Of kindergarten instruction. Mrs. Pol
lock and daughter, of Washington, having been
recommended, he sent word to them to know
II they would come Oh to demonstrate theoret-
iCally and practically the kindergarten philos-
ophy, provided their expenses were paid. They
.ioyfully consented to do this mission work. ="
SIS they called It, and It Is the candid opinion
and hope Of many Of the professors present
that their visit will mark an eroch, may be a
revolution, IN the history Of education in North
ChTolina."
The ladies gave two lectures daily during
their sciourn in Trinity, alternating-one taxi.
ing the forenoon, the other the afternoon
explain the system by theory aud practical
lessons, selecting for this purpose q number Of
children promiscuously from the audience.
I'VE had said one Of the professors, some
general idea aud know ledge OF the system and
the principles ON which It Is based, hut no one
could have imagined by the hundreth part
that the twenty gifts Of Frocbel could bc used
AS the mcaus aud material for giving sach val
liable and thorough physical, mCltal, aad
moral training, aud convey saut n fund Of
practical lessons and experimental kupwlod.e."
These gifts in the hands of these skilllul gar.
dencrs, as means Of human culture, yielded a
harvest Of pleasure aud profit to the pu pills aud
to all who were so fortunate us to be present
We advise you.' said auO.ber, III you desire
for All appropriation to be ,nado hy Congress
Tor public kindcrgartcns In Washington, 10
hold u weeks kindergarten IN the House Of
Representatives or the Senate next winter. Il
will be more potent than any bill you could
present setting forth the merits and blessings
of the system"
Mrs. Pollock and daughter returned 10
Washington from their visit TO the Old North
State much checred and encouraged for future
eNertions in the work 10 which they have
consccated their life. They have promised to
train some ladies to come and establish them.
selves here to continue the work SO auspici.
ously commenced this season. r.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
swimming Tournament.

Tbo swimming tournament to be given uu.
der thn auspices Of tue Baltimore Aquatic
Club, next Friday, Is attracting considerable
attention In sporting circles. The feature Of
the tournament Is the one.and "A. half mile
race lor the championship OF Maryland aud
the District of Columbia aud appropriate
purses Parties wishing to enter the conte'i
eau do so by sending their name age, weight
address record lor one mile, and ITO entranc,
foe TO The Office Of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
before the I'D instant.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
~. AloySius Festival.

A family festival for the beuodt Of St g.
Aloysius school for girls, 10 raise funds to meet
. maturing note, will be given at tho Schuet1cn
Park next Tuesday. Captain o, E. DGfy, Of
the Interior Department, will bo chief mar
shal, while Rcy. Charles X. jenkins, 5. j.,
president Of Gonzaga College, will have gen.
eraI supervision. Tickets can be had Of the
mcmbers of the parish and at the book .storn ol
Dir. James Bellewr III Seventh street north
gcsf
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Army Or,lerD.

First Lieutenant Frank Heath, Ordnance
Department, will change station from the
Frankfort Arsenal to the Rock Island Arsenal
as an assistant ordnance sergeant. The fol.
lowing changes in the stations and duties Of
officers Of the medical department are made
Surgeon W. NJ. Notson is relieved from duty
in the department of the Platte, aui will pro-
coed to Philadelphia, Pa, and will report his
arrival there to the Surgeon.G General. Assist.
ant Surgeon }. V. Lauderdale, department Of
the Missouri. and Assistant Surgeon J. A.
fitzgerald, department of the Columbia, will
report in person 10 the president of tho Army
Medical DpIrd, in session in New York city, for
examination for promotion. Leave Of absence
for one year, with permission TO 20 beyond the
sea. is granted Surgeon II. J. S. Irwin, Y. $. A.
National Republican., 1878-08-17
Charged with Having a superauoas wife.

A man named john Harris was brought into
the Police Court yesterday On the charge Of
biEaNy preferred oy sophia Harris. The war:
rant was issued last March, bu: Harris had
no; been sScn 10 the city since that time until
Thursday night. Sophia Harris claims to have
been married to him May Is. 1870 In Ale
ghsny County, Nd, and that within the last
six months Johu has manifested his bigamnss
propcnsitics by taking unto himself another
wifo-a woman named Kitty Auicrsom, rtsid.
ing i'll this city. The hearing was postponed
until next Tuesday.