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National Republican., 1878-05-08
A Window Breaker Arrested.

Tolliver Lee alias Edward johnson, a notorious
eolored thief, was arrested by Officer Scott yester
day afternoon while trying to dispose of new re.
volyer and quantity Of checks to q man near the
Baltimore and Ohio Rnlroad depot Tho Prisoner
was taken to the Seventh Precinct Station and on
being searched a new dice box and three sets Of
dies were found upon him. Thinking that the ar
ncles might belong to Mr., OMCara whose window
was broken open and robbed last sunday morning,
the onieer notified him Of the arrest. He called al
the station and identified the revolver a, his prop.
erty and thought 1t probable that the cheeks were
his also. The prisOnUr stated that he found the re-
NOiNer and checks last Sunday morning lying on
ths pavement In front Of the store while he was
going down the avenue with his papers.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
A ScOundrel Arrested.

Yesterday evening. about six o'clock, while De-
tectiyes McElresh and McDevitt were passing
through franklin Square, they noticed a colored
man sitting on bench, opposite three white ladies,
making shockingly indecent exposure Of his per-
son. The officers arrested him and had him locked
up for hearing before Judge Smell this morning
The miscrcnnt gave his name as John Williams
He begged hard 10 be released aud said he would
never Offend so again. franklin square, the place
selected by Williams for his vile purposes, is fire.
quented In the evening by a very respectable clgss
Of ladies' and the officers deserve credit for theii
prompt action.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
INDIANA.

Eosult of the Town Elections Yesterday.
INDIANAPoLIs. May THE municipal elec-
tion In this city 10 day for councilmen
and aldermen only, and resulted rs follows: I:
Council Republicans 10, Democrats II.
Aldermen - Republicans 3, Democrats 2.
Aldermen holding ovor-Rcpublicans D. DEM
ocrats 9; giving the Republicans q majority
of 8 on joint ballot.
Last year Republican majority on joint bal.
lot was 20. In several Republican wards
Democrats and Nationals united and defeated
the Republican nominee.
Tho aggregate vote is much less than tn
average.
GREEN CASTLE, May The entiro Repub-
lican ticket is elected, except one councilman.
Light vote. Small Republican loss on clerk
and marshal.
COLUMBUS, May Tho Republicans elect
two and the Democrats ono councilman. Re-
publican gain OF one.
LAFAYETTE, May 7.-Throe tickets In the
field. The Republicans elect four out of six
councilmen. The council will now stand
seven Republicans and five Democrats, with a
Republican mayor-a Democratic gain of one
councilman. The whole National vote is 465.
NEW ALBANY, May 7.-One Democratic one
Republican, and three independent Republican
councilmen elected. This gives the Republi.
cans large majority in tho now council. All
successful candidates secured the votes Of tenn
pcrance men.
JEfFERsoSvILLE, May -Four Democratic
and one Republican councilmen elected.
PERU, May Two Democrats and two Re-
publicars elected to council.
TERRE HAUTE, May 7.-Intense interest Va
manifested in the municipal election to-day
The vote was an increase Of about 600 over tho
| largest ever polled. Three tickets were in the
field. The Nationals elect the mayor by plu-
rality Of twcnty-one. The Democrats elect
four and Republicans and Nationals one coun.
| Gilman each.
RICHMOND, May Tho council stands the
same as last year.
BRAZIL, May 1.-TWO Democratic and one
| Republican councilmen elected.
| LoGANsPORT, May Tho Democrats elect
four out Of five councilmen. The council will
stand seven Democrats and three Republicans
| FRANKFORT, May THE entire Republican
ticket is elected by majorities Of from 66 Il
200 Republican gain Of 1915.
| KoKoMo, May 1.-Two Democratic and two
Republican councilmcn elected. The counci
now stands four Democrats and four Republi
| cans.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
A Farewell Party

complimentary party was given TO the Misses
Burwell, at their home, 1910 street. last evening
prior to their departure for brooklyn, where they
Will take up permanent residence. It was al.
tended by select party OF young people, and was
decidedly enjoyable AFFAIR. Dancing was the
feature Of the evening and was pleasantly inter.
fupted Gy an elegant supper served about mid.
Corse, Robinson, Livingston, Hobbs Zimmerman
Whselor, brown, Johnson, Larman, Quinn, Villa
Messrs. EdmOnstOn, NcDGniels Simms, smart
Beohels, Berry, CHM, Hill. Morales, Cogan, Garner
brown, Bates, Husheu. May, Smith, Lynch,
Doughty, and Richardson.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
OHIO POLITICS.
Red,ssr,ct,nr schems Defeated In o.

Redistricting Scheme Defeated In Caucus.
COLUMBUS, o., May Tho Democratic
members Of tho Assembly hold caucus to-
night to consider the question Of rcdistrictins
the State for Congressional purposes. After
three hours discussion a resolution declaring
II tho sense Of the caucus that the State shall
be redistricted was defeated under q ruling
from tho chairman that although thirty. nine
affirmative votes were given In favor OF the
resolution and but nine In opposition to II
that the resolution was lost inasmuch rs q
quorum Of Democratic Senators had not voted.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Temperance Suirse.

The young gentlemen OF Crystal Fount Division
Sons Of Temperance gave their usual weekly soiree
last evening at the photograph parprs Of G. II. Nc
Allistsr, esq, 9O5 Pennsylvania avenue. Among
the ladies prosont were Misses Jennie WIneberger,
Agnes Reed De Camp, Brown, Shilling Mrs. J. NJ.
WlGvhergoT, Flora DenuisOn, Mrs. C. II. McAlllstcr,
done much toward making for Crystal FOunt Di.
vision It's reputation Of tho "banner temperance
OrganikaLlOn Of the DistrLet"
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Real E.tate Transfers.

J. A. Ward to N. A. Thyson for $500 lots 81 and
SS, square AS. 7. n. Thyson to J. A. Ward, for
ssUCO, lots 81 and 3s, square As. T. Il. Hunt to
Mary Darr for s. lot H. square south ofsquare 9l5
j. T.. snodyrass to H j. Daily for s4OO5 lot H. square
AZ. r. r. barr to Z. Y. Hunt, for S. lot II square
south of square si5. u. II. Warner and e. E. Prem
tiss trustees To J. c. Hesse, fvr s., lots and q,
square 7yo. C. II. Pearson and d. H. Warner,
trustees to f. Whitlesey, trustee for 81 go lots 25
and ~, square S9l. Robert johnson TO Ella r. Wal.
lingsfDrd for s!gD, lot l5 square 3Ss. j. L. Bailey
National Republican., 1878-05-08
LinoIeu,n-A Great DI,oover,.

For tho benefit Of those who have not already
seen ths Linoleum floor cloth. we would say that II
b made under patent process Of ground cork
combined with solid!hed oil, pressed oil to canvas
by means OF powerful rollers, forming All exceed.
tngly durable surface on which is imprinted hand
sOihe patterns In varied styles. Ii Is suitable for
private dwellings, publig buildings stores &c. and
sold BY all osrpsI-dcalcr. 1ha only genmn art ole
Mas The words. 'LInVleum, Walton patent, printed
% lbs Rack OF eVlry yard.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
The ProliibitlonIsts,

The Prohibition Alliance OF the District held
meeting last night at oieon Hall. Mr.. George Saw
age was unanimously elected president to serve
until March4 next, no regular president having
before been elected. C. W. Denson, George Say.
aye, DR.. Gross and A. A. wheclock we. % appointed
q committee To appear before Congress In favor of
prohibition. MeSsrs. W. j. Boyd, +. $. OCOnnor,
a. =. Richmond, Dr. Daniel Breed, and Mrs. J. A.
Hopkins were appointed as an executive commit
tee Addresses were made by Messrs. savage. Boyd,
Brown, Lynch. ~ 7. Parker, and others.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Hotel Arrivals,

81 Jdm>s.-P Pole; New York. T Allen and wife,
New York y S4liins New Orleans; IL Moody,
Megrinl9p Richmond yT Z Ewing, Phlladelphiai
o II Ranner and wife, Baltimore, Md Y Saphsrn,
baltimore, Md; + Glenn, PhladephE q II Atwa.
ter and wife, New York; jeffrey aud lady Phl-
delpha: Mrs N stevens, New Jersey; Stevens.
EewJersey Lewis, Va: y ID Howe, New York;
B Pruden, New Jersey; y rrOwbrdEe, Toledo Ohio:
J MciOwan aud wife, 81 Louis Il = Bowman and
wife Philadelphia; Ebirsh Cincinnati. Ohio; u SAN
beIk, Va W Gregory New Jersey.
Mstro9Oludn.-T = Carson, PhiladelBhlL II M Bell,
Richmond, Va y Howard and wifi New York: Col
Jingle, U 4 Al wa Taylor, Va q c Hudd Bait.
more. MdW underhlll. New York W Deacon,
New Jersey W Z GOodrich, Phadvph y Sister.
NJ PrldmOro, Va IL Heaon, Va.
.Lnpsr!Gi1PJ Cooner Phladepha; II Il Mitchell,
befman, NewJcrsey; NJ y Fate. richmond; Va. A Q
EnEari, U 3 Al II ~ Ludlow, Z = Al \ Harrison and
wild, - LOUIS; q 4 Fabarrs, NewYOTk, W q Clea.
mel, New York; ] simpson, Philadelphia,
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Protestant Episcopal Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, May THE ninety-fourth
annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Convention of the Diocese of Pennsylvania
assembled this afternoon In st. Andrews
Church.
There was q large attendance Of clerical and
lay deputies, and tho principal business trans
acted was the reading of the Episcopal address
by Bishop Stevens and the nominations for the
standing committees In the address the
Bishop stated that he would sail for England
on the 10th instant, to attend the Pan Anglican
Council, to be held July2
The address also strongly denounces the
threatened commun:stic movement in this
country. Tho Bishop expresses alarm at the
efforts of cOmmunistic leaders to bring abou I
u conflict between labor and capital, which
can only result In devastation and ruin, and
he exhorts the clergy to study this question of
social science and to strive to create more
healthful sentiment.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
DIR. Rankin's Lecture on Burns.

Rev. Dr. J. L. Rankin delivered very eloquent
and interesting lecture ON Robert Burns" last
night In the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church,
before a large audience. lie was introduced by
James MerriwcRther, superintendent Of the Sunday
school. The lecture was clothed Ia simple but ele-
CANT language and embraced a true and interest
lug account Of the life OF the illusrious poet The
Doctor dwet In glowing terms upon the manner In
his way up the ladder Of fame from the station OF
common farm hand.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Biundensburg Town Election,

The following figures show the result OF the cleo
ton for town commissioners held at Bladensburg
Monday: Total number Of votes polled, 49, Citi.
zens ticket-Dr Charles A. Wells II; Harrison
Wallis, 63 Francis GAsGh, CA; Dr. Charles u. Lewis
~; George W. Coldestroth u. WOrkingnen's
tCket-E. T., Goldman, 20; George Melting, l5j james
Wilson, gi John II. Day II.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Knocked Down WIN u nIIIy.

About nine o'clock last evening man named
Tom Hutchinson became very quarrelsOme at Cas-
par Ecklof's restaurant, OH street. near Twelfth
The proprietor attempted TO put him out and got
him ~ far az the door, when Hutchinson turnt d
aud strncH him op the head several times mhict.
Ing serious wounds. EUkloh fell to the ground AID
Hutchinson escaped.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
CITr ITEMS.

WHEN you FEEL A CcT III or bronchial affection
creeping on the lungs, tko Ayers Cherry PectOral.
and cure It before II comes incurable.
YouSa PEOPLE do pay attention IN your teeth.
neglect VIII soon ruin them BE wise In time.
Clean them daily with THURsTos's Ivory PEARL.
TooTu POWDER. the most perfect dcntrifce known.
twill keep them through life in good condition.
white and sound, VIII harden tho gums, sweeten
the breath, and prevent toothache. Sold by oil
druggists. % and 20 cents per bottle.
WELLS MAcHIsKSrREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsT-
Ens are still tho best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpnss all others.
HARD times demand economy; practice II by
renOyating your sOiled gloves with JoUvEss Iso-
pERous KID GLOVE CLkANsER. Price Is cents per
bottle.
ARE you bilious troubled with headache. dizzy
ness sick stomach constipation, Lcf Are you dys-
peptic, nervous, dull, and langud7 Averse to oil
exertion. Is your ife miseTablef You require u
change Cleanse tie system, purify and renew the
blood. Take QuIRK's IRISH TEA, the great mouse.
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists, IS cents per package, which makes q
Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff Does II refuse
TO curl3 Dress II with THoxFsoS's PoAADE OrrfNg.
An oleaginous compound OF singular merit 1t
will improve 1t. Sold by druggists &c. Price 2S-
and 80 cents per bottle.
LOCAL MISCELL4NY.
Interest paid OIL deposits, Special rates on time
Bankcrs 1915 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
A Murderer CAPTURED,

COLUMBUS, Ga, May T. DIR. Ralph Palmer
tho murderer of W. II. Salisbury, banker and
proprietor of the Enquirer and Sun newspaper
in this city, was captured on Monday after
noon in Russell County, Ala, five miles from
Columbus by two farmers, and is now in that
county Jail
National Republican., 1878-05-08
BASE-BALL.

Peabody Beats Eagle To New Haven
Mine Coming.
Tho game OF bose. ball OH the Eag,o grounds yes
tcrday afternoon, between the Eagle aud Peabody,
attracted about 800 spectators, who were dlsap-
pointed at seeing The Bsltimoreans boat the Pride
Of Capitol Hill' by score Of TO aIter nine III
nings' play. Days pitching was too bothcrsome
for the Eagle as they were unable TO bat his tricky
delivery Morgan caught beautifully. aud Benson,
at first, retired thirteen players IN fne style.
For the Eagle Ragan, Groves, ana warren Dore
OF the honors as they secured eleven hies between
them,
National Republican., 1878-05-08
ELECTToYs IN CALIFORNIA.
Strength OF the workinsmen's Ticket.

Strength OF the workingmen's Ticket.
SAN Francisco May IA number Of city
elections were held throughout the State yes
tcrday. At Redwood City, Nevada City, and
San Leandro the workingmen made clean
sweep and elected most Of their ticket. Al
Hayward. Alameda, Gilroy, Stockton, and
Woodland tho citizens ticket mostly was sue.
cessful, the workingmon clecting one or two
candidates only.
KEARSEY DEPosED.
Tho State Central Committee Of tho Work
ingmcn's party to-day issued an address to the
people Of the State dcposing Kearney from
the craftsmanship Of the committee, reciting
charges Of fraud, corruption, CRsarism, and
insanity against him, and calling upon tho
workingmen to renounce their allegiance to
the arch. .agitator in favor offs proper organiza-
tion of the party
National Republican., 1878-05-08
United in wetllock.

United in wedlock.
The clerk Of the court has issued marriage H.
ccnses To the following applicants:
John Brown and Fanny Tyler.
J. 8. White and Ada L. Reed
". II. Holly and Mary A. Dent
G. II. Merwin and Anna d. Merrill.
Henry Collins and Eliza Campbell.
Joseph Cramer and Lillure Hinson.
FIVE dollar pants to order. 100 styles to select
from. EIsENAS Bros, corner Seventh and T.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
VEGETlNE.
VEGETINE.
1 advise all who are suffering rs
1 have suffered 10 give
VEGETINE q trial.

Bosros. September Q, ls7y
Mn. H r. SrEvESs:-
Dsdr Sir-i have suffered with lScror,ilom Jhnor
for seven years, and could get NJ relief have trisl
everything in the shap, Of herbs salves, plaster.
&C but nothing did me any good I from my
knees to my ankles one mass Of sores was advised
by Polico Oiicer W. II. Iiill to try yEGErISE- I
commenced lat July, is7G AMER taking tho second
bottle began to get relief and the u heal up.
was I'm tly reduced to one large ulcer on my ight
leg that run 80 muc.I and looked bad that many
said must lose leg; but, amer had taken four
teen bottles OF VEGEfISE, my leg was all healed
up, and am well ever was In my life.
consider VEGErINE the best CLEANER an1 purifier
o. blood, and advise all who may bo suffering
have suffered to give a trial. -
HENRY Il. SMITH,
No. 80 Utica street. Boston, Mass
SCRoFuLoUs HuNoRs.-lho YEGETINEhas cured
many cases ofScroha OF Ave, ten, aud twenty years
standing where the patient has had many physidtns,
tried many OF the known remedies; and atar trying
the VEiiETISE the common remark Ia, ut acts DIFF
frsniIy. works differently. from amy medicine have
ever lRkcn." yEGErINE will cleanse scroiula from
the system. Try II.
National Republican., 1878-05-08

AUSTRALIANS wealthiest son hitherto was
Mr.. Clark, commonly known as big Clark" of
Melbourne and Tasmania, who died, leaving
colossal fortune, three or four years ago. He
was not much of u spender himself, and, least
of all, on objects dart; but he seems to have
left son who can spend with taste. Some timo
ago he sent to England an order TO Messrs.
Mortlock, a great porcelain firm, for the most
beautiful services of china they could procure.
They placed tho work in Minton's hands, with
the following result First, dinner service,
the ground being bleude roi, Of so gorgeous a
tint that, on contrasting 1t with Sevrcs blue,
the difference was imperceptible. The decora'
ton of this ryice is of rich gold, after old
Vienna. Secondly, q dessert service Of pale
French turquoise, relieved by fostoons of god
oak leaves and acorns. In the centre of each
plate is II landscape, exquistefy painted, while
the pieces intended for fruit, &c, are supported
by cupids and correspond with the rest of a
most delicate service. Thirdly, q break fast
service, also of n pale turquoise ground, deco
rated with silver aud gold LEAKAGE and japanese
birds. FOurthly, a tea and coffee service.
The cups of the latter resemble old Sovrcs, and
the tea service Is SO rich, with its deep azure
tint and superb miniatures, that when the en-
tire set was exhibited to Queen Victoria she
at once commanded q duplicate. The cost Is
SIS 900.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Fenians Active.

ST. ALBAss, W., May THE Advertiser
learns from reliable source that the Fenian
Brotherhood of this section are getting into
working order. in view of the possibility of
war between England and Russia.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
IndIoied by tho Grand Jury.

The grand jury came Into court yesterday with
the following indictments: Robert Byng and Fred.
eriek Piper, larceny Emma Williams, potIt lar
Cony, second orenso two cases, Tho charge against
John Williams, for assault and battery with Intent
10 kill, was dismissed.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
MUSBM sNrs.

Uu DalIo In Maschera-National Theatre.
Although lacking In various particulars generally
considered as essential 10 the proper presentation
Of this welcome opera, "Un Baio In Maschers''
was fairly rendered at the National last evening.
The performance Of 1meia by Mile Rozo was Of
the character that pcrmoatos every impenonation
with which that emincntly acceptable artistic has 80
far favored u.s. Mile. Roze must be acknowledged
as 4 great prima donna-thc greatest that to-day
sraccs the cisAtlantc stage Her superiority lyric.
ally and dramatically Is OF established concession
alike by the Jealous and the generouS among those
who seek 10 accompany her In the paths Of cornpe.
tltion. Miss Montague as the Osccr OF last even
ing's performance mnde q most favorable impress
sion. Her rendition OF the songs incident 10
her role were rewarded with enthusiastic
applause and most elaborate floral offerings. W.
rca was fairly presented by Nine, Gull
dotti. signor Frapolis sntree as Ricurdo was
instrumental IN attracting many adherents 10 the
standard OF "the new tenor" among the patrons OF
Italian opera In Washington. His presence Is NJ.
tractive his voice Is strong and musical and OF &C.
commodating range, his method good, his style I'm
ished, and his dramatic ability evident Signor
Frapolli has good reason to be proud OF his rcccp-
tion aud its consequent impression. Mr.. Vctdfs
RcndfD confirmed previous good impressions. The
reception OF his romance In the last act amounted
almost TO an ovation. The minor roles attained
efficient Interpretation at the capable hands of
Messrs. Barili and Comfy. Tonight Mgnon viii
bc presented, with Roze, Kellogg, and Cary In tie
casa
National Republican., 1878-05-08
The Mosaic Club.

hccomplimcntary yentertainmentg given by the Mo-
sale Club, on Monday evening at the residence OF Dr.
Gibbs, No. es5 Rhode Island avenue, reflected great
credit upon the talented participants. The fortu.
nato auditors expressed the highest appreciation OF
tho readings and rectations Of Miss Williams, Mrs.
pr. Duvall, Miss Gibbs. and Mcssrs. Story, Smell,
and Raby. The musical effort, of Miss Williams
and Br. Harrington received the applause mcrited
BY their excellence The fndk Of the entertain
nent consisted OF the performance Of most enjoy
able farce, written for the occaSon by tie generous
host IN which the principal rO'csw were most clcvery
sustained by Miss Williams. Miss Tullnrk. and Miss
Gibbs and Messrs TAYLOR Smell and Gibbs.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Mothers, Mothers, Mothers.

Don't fail 10 procure MRS wNsLows SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases Of teething in children II
relieves the child from pain, cures wind collie,
regulates the bowels, and by giving relief and
health 70 the child, gives rest 10 The metheT.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Natiunal 8epublitan.
Arrival Of Passeuge. rrains.
At BALTIMORE AND PoIoNAt DErc1. NxrH AND
II BALTIMORE AND OHIO pEror SEw JERSEY AVE
SuE ASD q srpEEr.

HALrfMohg AND OHIO bErOr, SEw jkRsbf AVE-
NUE. AND q STREET.
Mornfpp EtVnin1.
et;lA N. Phil 4 Bo. e. sI:i0, baltimore accom-.
ss.7, baltimore eSprcsa go baltimore accom-.
5bO, Western express. son, Y, Phil & Dos sr
s2nfatimore accom-. ,1n, Western IaH.
tfS, Pred. &C. Met hrch N s,eS7 Rnltimors accom-.
Gxc. Baltimore Annnpolt, sn u.s. Baltimore express
and way iTSl Western express
et Mnritnsb,rg and la ssOD IalimCrp pSpr'ss
Tprs,own pc tMet brch' soils n Y, Phil a Bos eH.
e1p:so, Baltimore accoin. 1913, Baltimore accom-
nsp, Baltimore express I
sArrivs daily. Others sundays excepted.
For the time OF departure Of trains, see adver-
nssnieuts elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-05-08
Now Advertisements.

Lost-Lnp robe.
Lost-A pair Of gold spcctacles
For ront-Rooms, 3l2 Indiana avenue.
For rent. Address Y. W. s., City Post. Office.
Rooms-l2is Franklin Row, X street northwest.
Strawberry and Horal festival ut Foundry Church
For sale. Address J. II. Crossnan, i0j Eleventh
street northwest
National Republican., 1878-05-08

Amussments Tonight.
NATIONAL THEATRE-Gand Italian Opera
THEATRE CoNIeug.-Jake Budd aud q new Va
riety Company.