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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
NOT GUILT or ARSON.
Peter Lomax Acquitted In the Police Court.


Peter LomaS was on trial In the ro'ice Court
yesterday charged with setting FIRE to his house In
order to obtain the amount for which II was III.
sured In tho German American and National
Union Insurance Companies.
Mr. y. p Hastcd secretary OF the German
American Company, was the first witness called.
He testified that Lomax had effected loan on his
property through John sherman & Co., and for Sc.
curty had given his insurance policy.
Mr.. y. u. iarncr, secretary Of the National Union
Fire Insurance Company stated that his company
had insured LomaSs property for 81 900. No notice
had been given that the house was insured in any
other company. Amer the fire he WINS ready 10 pay
the loss incurred but restrained from 80 doing
by LumnNs arrest on the charge OfaHon.
officer Burgess. the next witness testified TO en-.
tering the housc corner Of Seventeenth and q
streets northwest OF the morning OF the 9th OF
March about hnlf.past two o'clock, aud discovered
that II had been set nrc; found C6aloil plcntimlly
Sprinklcl over the door lie also found can which
had contained cOal.oil, on which was tax marked
louise HONG" lie sscertaincd tina! Lomnx was
employed at tho Home" and arrested him on sus.
pclon u being guilty of starting the fire.
Miss hnLter. the matrnn 4, the Louise Home
was the next witness callel She Jailed to identity
the can as being The property belonging to the IN.
stituttnn with which She wa. connected. ShO
stated that LOmNS had been employed ut the Home
for The past seven years anil she had always found
him strictly honcst
The next witness was aamrCl Jackson. n colnred
man who stated that on tho morning IN question
he saw n man 20 Into the house with tan In his
h0nd, which he at irst thou 9ht was All oyster can.
On being asked II lie would know the man II he
saw him. he answered nfiirmniivcly, but on attempt
ing To- point him ont he missed l.0maX, who Wa
standing in the trout VI the dock, AMI selected
man who was arrNgucl fJCbcng dSDrticrly. Thi'
was the witness M whom the Government relied
to make case hut his testimony vas Of little &c
| count. - he cunld not rec r,uzc tumaN.
The defendants counsel then called number o
wimeScs 20 prove m I'bi, hut the court remarked
that Il was not clear q his mind that the Govern
| ment had made Ut. case NJ arson and he WOult
be compelled to discharge the prisoner. Ills homo
stated that II the prosecution yJall procure bette
| evidence, the case could either be carried 70
| higher court OF brought bcfcrr him again, rs hi
dismissal Of the present cilargS should not proven
his hearing another, IL conclusive evidence cOult
| be furnished which would mpicalc iomax.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
FREDERrCK TEIRICK ACoUITTED.
The shooting OF Bartholomew Hcmm Ac-
cid eniaL

The second trial of Frederick ". welrick In.
hictr for the murder Of Bartholomew Hemm, by
shooting him In saloon Capitol Hill on the az.
tercon Of october Is 1876. was held yesterday The
defendant has had one trial. a full account OF
which was published In TuE NATIONAL REPuBLI.
cAT at that time, aud found guilty 9(manslaushler.
subsequently his counsel Mr.. Q. D. Barrett, pro
curreda new trial for him. The lolowing Jury
was obtained: samuel v. Hurdle. Matthew J.
Llughlln, John s. Paxton, Peter MGfntire L. Addl-
Charles James. William II. Collins. William II.
Daw, James W. Sears, and Robert Langley.
Before proceeding further with the trial. his
Honor called attention tn the following act of Con.
That In the trial of all indictments, informat0ns
complaints, and other proceedings against persons
charged with the commission OF crimes, Ofcnses
and msdrneanors In the United States courts, ter
rtoria courts. and courts. martial aud courts OF in
quiry In any state or Territory. including the Dis.
trct OF columbia. the per.On charged shall Al
his own request, but not otherwise, be competent
witness aud his failure to make such request sha
not create any presumption against him. HI.
Honor remarked that
THIS LAW WOULD REvOLuTIoSIZE
the custom that has been in practice for years IL
the Criminal Court.
The trial Of WeirCk then went on.
AftsT the Government had closed, the defendant
taking advantage Of the law, went on the stand and
testified that he capped the gun while returning
! home from the country, thinking he might see
lIenm aud permitted the gun to remain In thai
/ condition. The explosion was accidental Tho
Jury was out about ten minutes aud returned with
I II verdict Of not guilty.
His Honor said that he made the order Of dis
charge cheerfIlly. lie thought the law should b,
memorable 10 men criminal In decd, at heart, and
those who trade in crime, and not so TO those who
| fall into II by miSadvCnture, aud in which there
was 10 evil purpose. lie regretted that the mai
! had been so long confined In prison Oh q charge
| that had M legal ground To stand upon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

DISTRICT 3.GJ'S.


Attorney. General SchoOnnAker, OF New York, re
ahirms the position held by his predecessor thai
savings banks have no right to Invest in the SO,
bonds Of the District OF Columbia, a. they arc
neither obligations Of the United states nor OF any
state. The investment on the part Of savings banks
in any security not specified in the general act o.
1870 Is misdcmcAnOr and the trustees aud Oflcen
are declared liable 10 prosecution and punishment
Tor that Ofcnsc. The Attorney General adds: II
think II entirely clear therefore that official aud
personal liability Il incurred by holding an In
vestmpmt those bonds. Independently offs legality
HE investment In securities yielding 50 low rate
OF interest would seem to he imprOvident as an act
Of management, and to call for correction um
safe practice under section H." But Mr.. SchO1n,
makers Judgment Is not hual some one should
| ma ke up casc and have the question involved IN
his opinion settled judciNlly. The weight Of Legal
opinion, 80 fur rs heard from, is decidedly aGains
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Inspector Entwislc has Issued the following per-
mits Patrick Curtain construct four two story
brick dwellings D. between Eleventh and Twelfth
STREETS northeast $500; Charles DossonbroOk
construct a shed, 1887 Twelfth street northwest
e75; Dr. Augusta, repair a frame dwelling, ll9 Il
street northwest, so; l.. W. Washington, repair a
frame dwelling corner Eighth and NJ streets north.
west SO; H. Freeman, repair a frame dwelling
1919 \ street northwest SSD; George MAhOrnty, re-
pair brick dwelling Ia alley between f. and = and
ScN enth and Eighth streets southwest, $50; James
Williamson, build shed. 2l3 Second street southeast
siD, Charles Bowman, repair frame dwelling Oh
Filth slTuet northwest $500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
Cost of Changing the Old Central Guard
Nnmse.

The Commissioners have received from Inspcl tor
Entwislc a communication, IN which he gives the
estimate of the cost Of changing the old Central
Guard. House into Police Court building setting
II ut 81 so. lie states that the largest aud only
room that can be fitted up for n courtroom Is
2DxsS feet, and, in his opinion, It is too small To
make the room Of a suitable height the roof would
have 10 be taken olrand the front building raised
about six icct The other portions Of the building
can be changed to accommodate tic officers Of the
court, but, in his opinion the general arrange
incuts when cnmpet ID, would not be rs convenient
as desired. This has been transmitted tn Hon. q
W HendCe OF the House District Committee, such
Information having been asked for The value Of
this guard.hOusO property Is estimated at sinOu
aud the cost Of lifting up would have 10 be added,
while the cost Of the Unitarian Church all com.
plulcd for the court purposes, II but SCION and tho
accommodations OF the latter are much superior.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
All. Burnett at TRiinnd.e Hall.

Americas greatest humerist was greeted last
night at Tallmadge Hall by refined and appreci-
alive audience. Mr.. Burnetts successful efforts to
please were ably seconded by Miss Helen Nash and
Herr August Guse. The programme presented
was replcte with humor, aud was received with
prolonged aud we'll merted applause. An entire
change of Programme Is announced for this even
ingS performance. Wednesdays matinee will be
accessible Of popular prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

This is the title OF the lecture to DO delivered FRI
day evening In Lincoln Hall. by Rev. DR.. Vincent,
of New York /, is sequel to tho delightful lee
ture DR.. Vincent delivered In this city year ago
about That Boy" Those who heard that one and
laughed ut the eGCentrictiss of the boy and wept
at the recital OF his trials will want 10 hear what
his sister does. Hear this lecture BY oil m.ans and
you viii not regret the time spent, Reserved seats
may be had Ellis 4 CO.'S. The lecture forms the
eleventh In the Y. N. e. A. course.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Adyices from different sections Of the Union In
dictate that St. Patricks Day was very generally Gel
clrated and that the demonstrations were on
grander scale than usual.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
Cioslng-Out OF an Immense stock Of Dry
Goods mt Auction,

McssT LansbuTgh Brother will continue their
great auction sale Of dry goods, at No. 49, seventh
street, during to-day. A rare opportunity Of sup
plying the most numerous and uXaCting wants in
the dry good, line, and at prices to suit lhs ext
genc!rs Uf the times Is thus afforded our citizens
who will doubtless manifest their appreciation
thereof by the liberal attendance and generous
bidding that the occasion iINtihe,. The extremely
low prices at which this splrih stock Is now being
sold will render the great sale" an event In the
experience Of those whom inclination or necessity
i4clines 10 the procugumrIIi al " bargains
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

AT BALTIMORE AND orIo DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE
NpE AND STREET.
Morning, FrcnNG.
stI5 N. Y, Phil 4 Dos ex. "i,O, Baltimore IcfOm
ss.g5 Baltimore express go FeltmOfe accom-.
100, Western express 500 y y. lhil 4 BOs ex.
80 Inltinlor pccuin BaO, Western Mail
s2h, Bred. ac Met br CHI ab37, Baltimore accom-.
s.s2 Baltimore Anunpolis selL Baltimore express
and way I7s2n Wpstgrn express
e4s, NAriInshurE aud Ua.isS.Oi BatiniGte eNpfes-
gors,own &C, MET br'ch soils Y, I'M IT, ~
elVsn, Baltimore accom-. lGsi, Baltimore attOa'
1ts5u Ba.tnorr eN press.
TArr.ve da'ly. Otlers Sundays excepted
Ds-For the llmu OF departure o. iraius, sec adNeF
ussnents elsewhere
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
AMUS EN- EN- rs.


Lotta's first Appearance this season at the Ma
tIonHl Theatre attracted an audience of brllIancy
and numbers betting so enjoyable an occasion
The petite and ever.charmng comedienas endowed
her attractive role Of MStc with all the lovelinGS'
that she iSsO capable ofdi>playng Tho support rtn
dered by Manager Ford's company was Of the dis.
tingushed character that this brilliant coter,c OF
artists Is enabled to supply. "Musctto" Will b,
repeated this evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

About five O'Clock yesterday afternoon. a. a lady,
named Az u.la Laicrty was coming down seventh
street che wa. Jostled against by three young men,
one Of whom succeeded in picking her pocket of a
purse containing small amount Of money. She
gave Tie n,aFm. ana the men raj down u street
Into III alley between SIKH aud Seventh streets
northwest where they were captured by Ohirers
Riley and BTiu, who escorted them to the Fiilh
Precinct Station, where they registered as John
Norris, james stanley. and Arthur Williams. They
VIII have hearing III the Police Court lhs morn
Inc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

CIRCUIT c0URr--CHIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No 26I, Blgrlow VS.. District Of Columbia
No. rs. Earl VS.. Rollins; No. 90, Kelly
Ct al. vs.. Rollins: No. az Gresbauer vs..
Rupert No 81. Coates ct Hl. VS.. Sorau: No SO,
Costello vs.. Mcclure; No. 3i7, Shanahan vs.. sharp;
No. 3is Duncnrson vs. James " al: No. GjD, Wynn
vs.. Pine ct ri. No. d., Brandt vs.. McCdnn; No.
26i Crcswell ct al Beverly ct al No. 305. TIuth
v. Kinsingur ct al No. a. Gardiner vs. Clark
No. 3Jg. Gross & Bro. VS.. Limerick ct al; M. 81,
L,artI L. E..Inn.c L.t al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

II. C. Alexander, Baltimore, Md; ". P. Conard,
Philadelphia Pa, and H. Brooke, Virginia, are So
journing at the West End Hotel.
The Georgetown amateur band were out last night
serenading their lady friends, among whom were
the Misses Ockcrshausens. OH Bridge street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

The entertainment at the Comique last night was
of the distinguished and attractive character that
the well pleased audience were justified in antici-
pating from the brilliant reputation of the efficient
corps OF artists now engaged at that famous resort.
Prominent among the events OF the evening wers
the peIlOr FINANCES OF Mr.. George W. Thompson and
the regular stock company In the attractive drama
OF "Yacup." The Scarles Brothers and Miss Min
ME Farrell lent efficient aid In the rendition OF the
fine DrOgranmp,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

About nine o'clock last evening Edward Hudson'
a driver on the Metropolitan Railroad, was badly
burned about the face by the explosion Of coaloi
lamp which lie was In the act Of lighting. The
accident occurred oil seventh street, near the
Boundary while Hudson was getting ready for his
downtown trip. DR.. u. d. Adams was called upon
and rendered medical aid. after which the sufferer
vns sent TO his home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

NJ. Marshall to J. II. King for SG77.75 sub lot lGS
Of Mount Pleasant; Albert Gleason To William E.
Thompson, for 81 500 lot CO. square 2O1 T. A. Fitch
to William II. NCWill, for 500 lot 81 subdivision
square $685. \. HUI to J. r, English for Il, 800,
lOI IL, square wv.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Hon. W. II. Blair, Of New Hampshire will lecture
this evening at Foundry NJ. y, Church. corner Of
Fourteenth and q streets northwest, on THE Signs
of tho Times"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

No. a. Reel ~ BcFt: No II, Payne
vs. Connolly No 81, MuehcScn vs.. Bergman No
- ShileS VI. Wood; No. -, Rover vs.. McConvcy ;
No -, Myers vs. Myers No. r. Hilton VS.. Sherman;
No. -. Capitol, North q street, &c. vs. lInc; No.
IS Ager VS. Russell; No. %. Ager VS.. Hall; No. 30
Ehnnhnrl W. nrnMn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

THE COERr RECORD.


SUPREME Court or THE DISTRICT.
This court met at eleven o'clock and there be.
ing no. quorum present adjourned until Monday
next.
CIRCUIT CouRr-cuTEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
Mcconnell IS. Burger; verdict for plaintiff for
500 damages. De Ncy vs., Thomn, ct al; Gcogginc
Thama> and Cecilia II. Cawrird. executors OF
Charles Thomas. made par;y's defendant. KIRK
v. Brooke Judgment below Affirmed. Durgur vs..
sharp; OH hearing.
EQUTTY CoURT.--JUSTTCE MACARTHUR.
Boe'lcr vs. Langley; receivers and trustees &C.
count referred " special auditor. shepherd vs.. r
. :. 7. Go. Ct al; complainant gniOined from col
lcctng or receiving certain moneys. McGntlrP vs..
Milburn trustee to sell under t,e deed OftTSt Hill
". liill I'LL dismissed without prejudice ~ action
at law HcIlriCh Norris: trustee authorized "a
collect tents. Sinll 1Gs Va. CiugriR ct al: pro con
f'sD absolute a. 10 dcsendAnt Morgan leave to iilC
| replication. Young vs.. Kelly; time limited fni
| taking clmpainauts testimony. Morse VS.. Levi
deCNr setting aside deed and ordering payment o.
money to complainant. Mccullough vs.. DSnniSon
| leave 10 file crnssbl. Walter vs.. Waller order OF
defendant, John Walter, Jr., u show cause why h,
should not be attached for contempt. Jackson vs.
| Blnckwo0d; motion for appointment OF receiver
nverrlllcd without prejudice to renewal OF the up
! Mication. lIuSsey vs.. Glover; restraining orle
discharged aud injunction denied. Stillman Va
SULLIVAN referred to Examiner LDyeioy to take ties
t!mOny. Roach vs.. Eitch: receivers bond az
proved. Nnndcnburgh VI. Mnndcl and Nande
burgh vs.. BlumcnberR; decree ordered. Fitzgerald
W.. Fitzgerald; motion for receiver ovcrrulcd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

BY reference to the advertisement II Will be cen
that the Central Temperance Organization, undur
which such great good was accomplished IN the
the field against King Alcohol, commencing \
series Of meetings night Ht the Christian Church
week
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

TX .DIstr.ctSurycyor Mr.. william Forsyth, in re.
spoLs0 to tho demands Of the Commissioners has
returned several articles called for by them, but
not d. & IrCOIds Of his office,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
CITY ITEMS.

YOUNG PEOPLE do pay attention tn your teeth,
neglect will soon ruin them. BE wise In time.
Clean them daily with THURsroS's IVORY PEARL.
TooTH POWDER the most perfect dentrifce known.
It will keep them through life IN good condition.
white and sound, will harden the gums, swecten
tho breath, and prevent toothache. Sold by all
druggists. IS and so cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

WELLS MAcHISE.sPREAp STRENGTHENING PLAsr
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass all others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

ARE you bilious. troubled with headache, dizzy
ness sick stomach. constipation. &cf Are you dys.
peptic nervous dull. and lanauid. Avcrse to all
exertion. Is your lifo missrabe7 You require
change. Cleanse the system, parity and renew the
hold remedy 1t will soon relieve YOU. Sold by. all
druggists, IS cents per package. which makes
quart of medicine,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

For The Middle iHdair States. cold rorthe,iy
backing 10 ,rdrhcr soH'brrlg riHi' stationary or
falling barometer and clear or partly cloudy
Tcd,hrr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

CONTROVERSY among the Inst class hotcls Of New
York shows that the service Is constantly changing
nom ono frst ClGs- hotel to the other aud the bills
Of fare show the same variety Of dishes. The i'm
pQrlagt luct 10 travellers j. that The Grand Central
bfers the same cancellations fol VI ind e. per day
les than tue other.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

HARD times demand economy: practice II by
rcnoyatng your soied gloves with JouvEs's Iso-
pERoUs KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price 20 cents per
hottie
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

NATIONAL TnEATRE-Lot!a.
THEATRE CoNQUE--Jako Dudi and new Va
city Company.
TALLNAp1E HAtL,-AlC Burnett.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Dout fail " procure MRs, WINsLow's SOOTHING
syRUP for all diseases Of teethIng In children It
relieves the child nom pain, cures wind collie.
regulates the bowels and by giving relief and
health 70 the child. give, rel % The mother
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

~ J,InSs--wS Mathews, New York; CS LungiToet,
New YORK; !. Hatch, Conn W sanborn, New York;
NJ e Fisher, London; A Allen, III; A = Field, ohio:
W Hamln, New York; J. 4 pnnnhowor, Pm z W
TnIe, Va l. u Baker, VM Baker Va J y Riley
York Clarke, city, l. RyiSnd, Md p Lyon,
II Albeit fUnlbie, Md.
Ig,p,rbiI-E l. LTvy, philadelphia; J Mooney
Philade lphG n l. Lawrence, Boston; Geo W smith,
BOSTON; II Il rriguam, Boston, II Prescott, boston;
John ShOldOn phlladrlphla: John u Campbell, N j;
: Trent Me; Z Wttutri Ny, SyTacuse; John OryI.
Boston; = > Davis Nashua II; NJ PnrkhurSI, j
Il Scott Pitsburg.
MIroi,9'itnl.--J a Bray, Pa J u JRCOIr, New York
NJ RuuElV, New York: u Sper New York; MI
smith, Md; ! e Lynn MI: J Hind, Md; Mr. SCheyer
SewYOrk W Hutton, Nd; u 5 Castrton, Pa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
HOLLANDER BROTHERS
GRSsCERvES.
q. u. WHOM & CO.,
Iarie-tf vi Ninth street n0Tlhwes


SNoW Is TIE TIME TO SELL" LAD Is
~ Oents and Chlldrens Cast on WearingAp.
parsl Boots. shoes, De- nj extraordinary high cash
prices Al "JUS1H'B Old Stand" No. 90 u street
tended ". eplitf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Is your hair harsh dry and stlf2 Does 1t refuse
to curl9 Dress 1t with THoNPsoSs PoMAoE OPriME.
will improve IT, Sold by druggists, &C. Price D.
aud 90 cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
Police Court.

District cus-s.-James Davis. q vag, was sent
down for thirty days. Andrew IIillery, same
thirty days. William Atlce, charged with throwing
stones was dismissed. Isaac Grady and Henry
Washington, disordcrly. were fined s., or fifteen
days Washington paid his fine but ike" had To 90
down. William Cooklcy was given thirty days fol
hourishing dirk. Edward GOycr and Aloysius
Heard paid V for disturbing the congregation OF
Grace Church. Maggie Davenport, swclled the
District treasury with for profanity. Thomas
Fauncc, throwing stones: dismissed. Richard
Murray, was sent over for week for being Toe
loud.
United States cuses-Edward Smith, assault on Adj
cline Moore. was given fifteen days Harriet Frey
| threats against Annie Miller, dismissed Thomas
Cronin threats against Mary linulon, continncd
| TIL to-day. Samuel LomnN, assault on John VIII
| iams was sent over for fifteen days. Walter Dean
assault on Hester Lomnx, dismissed. The case q
Peter Lomax, charged with setting FIRE to hi
| house. occupied considerable time: but ~ thcrt
appeared 10 be some doubts OF the prisoners guilt
the cOur, dismissed him. George Mantz, assault on
| Emma Howard, continued till to-day. George Muir
| lar, assault OH Dora Adams dismissed for want Q
| Prosecution. George Clark was arragned for petit
| larceny and threats against Mrs Mary Dove. ant
| dismissed for want Of prosecution. Thomas ling
charged with stealing revolver, was released 9,
| personal bonds, rs doubt existed as ~ his gail
| In the mind Of the court