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National Republican., 1878-07-17
DISTRICT M4TTERS.
Notes Gathered About the Columbian Build
ings.


ings.
The receipts Of the Treasurer Yesterday
were a. 404. II disbursements, Sl0,753.53.
Samuel Einstcin, pound master, has captured
and killed l,i0s dogs since the 18th Of May
last.
The prepared pamphlet containing the list
Of unpaid taxes is ready aud being issued from
the collectors office.
The two offices Of inspectors Of -four have
been consolidated into one, and j. ID. Robinson
appointed to the position.
Thomas c. Quantrell, late a sanitary inspect
or, has been appointed au inspector in the water
department to fill a vacancy.
DIR. Daniel j. Kelly has been appointed as
physician 10 the poor for the Third Police Pre-
cinct, vice DR.. James McN. Mackall, resigned.
Collector John +. Cook aud his clerks were
busy licensing dogs yesterday, and 1t will
probably make lively work for several days to
come
The collector has been authorized to select
Thomas DUwing, auctionecr. to sell property
in arrears for taxes, If satisfactory arrange
Iucuts can be made with him.
Another county delegation dropped In yes
tcrday aud requested the reapPointment o.
| Mr.. Davis us a school.trustcc. A second visit
| from the other delegation is in order.
The Health Officer has been notified that
complaint is made by citizens on Thirtcentll
| street northwest against the offensive oder
coming from the wagons Of the Odcrless Ex
cavating Company.
The bonds of the following officers have beer
| approved Thomas {. Cox, water registrar
| Robert =. Dodge, treasurer d. c. Patterson
coroner; George W. Beal, superintendent o
| special assessments; John A. Partridge, sur
| yeyor; James Smalls, sealer Of weights enc
measures, and joan Wilkinson, inspector 0
boilers.
| Inspcctor Entwisle has issued the following
permits: To build-GeOrge J. Mueller ou'
two-story brick in alley between Missouri
avenue and Pennsylvania avenue, Four-and-a
half and sixth streets, $500; Robert PrOctol
i've thrce.stOry bricks on Corcoran street, be
tween Fourteenth aud Fifteenth streets north
west, III 900; Gabriel Suter, one three-stOr.
| brick on Sixth aud q streets northwest, $500
| Repairs-Thcmas Wynne, brick back baildini
| at 1912 y street northwest, siOO Mrs Waters
general repairs, l2Ol c street northwest, 800
L. J. Shoemaker, summer kitchen, 1903 Msrke
street, Georgetown, SO; James Burnett
general repairs 1922 Sixteenth street, 800.
Licenses have been issued Us follows W
NJ. Mullen, hack; Thomas Nolan, hack
Thomas L. Dane, hack; Lewis Z. Duvall, tw
hacks; Patrick Bremen, hack Thomas or Don
nell, hack james Dgney, hack J. ii. Jones
hack A. COwling, hack; 5. Taylor, hack
Thomas Irving, hack L. Dulaney, hack
Daniel Rittenhouse, notary public; T. X
Wallace, notary public; d. Murphy, hack; /
Butler, hack William +. COrmick, hack JOh
Butler hack II. McAuliiic, hack A. b. Den
mis-, hack Daniel AlwOrth, hack J. I. Burcl
notary public; william Harris, passenger
coach; j. W. Hodgk ins drugs Owen Woo
hack Matt Murphy, hack John Snow, hack
Chris Olsen, passengcr'cOach /. Ienney
Co.. omnibus.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Tho v NC, A Excur.Ion.

One of the happiest parties bent on rational
enjoyment was the one participating in the Y.
NJ. C. A. excursion Monday evening on the
Mary Washington. About 800 gentlemen and
ladies, including snmc of our prominent mer-
chant. citizens, comprised the party, leaving
the wharf at seven o'clock and spending about
four hours on the water, proceeding down tho
river quite a distance. The time was delight,
fully spent in singing, conducted by Messrs
Frank Wilson aud c. Burlew and number o
sweet.voiccd ladies and gentlemen, with Mr.
G. d. Fox at the organ. Mr.. Isaac McCathrar
gave very humorous reading in broken Ger
mau, which provoked much mirth. All th'
time was taken up with pleasant entertain
mcut aud the boat landed its passengers Mt th'
wharf II little after eleven o'clock, all in goot
spirits aud uhcti;ating in their expressions o
cummcudaton of the efforts made for their Ell
iOymeat,
National Republican., 1878-07-17
HOME AFFAIRS.
CIT NOTES.

Miscellaneous matter on third page.
For excursions and picnics see third page
"A sizable foot indicates strength-eEpede
kcrealsm.
Court calendar and routine legal news on
oird page.
). n. Dixon has been appointed clerk in
Ihc Health Ofice.
Henry W. Davis was yesterday appointed
n iustice Of the peace for the District.
Thomas Turner, coloied, was arrested
Yesterday afternoon by Officer Slater, about
five O'Clock, charged with petit larceny.
One of the attractions of the Cockade City
excursion next Sunday will he swimming
exhibition given by the gymnas,s Hulms and
Leo.
The coroner Yesterday gave a certificate of
accidental drowning in the case of Matthew
Finn, who was drowned in the Soldiers Home
grounds Monday night.
Robert Z. Thomas of Prince George
County Nd, was pTDstratcd by tue heat, near
the Yard, yesterday morning, and was
cared for at the Marine Hospital.
The contract for doing the excavation fni
the new Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
building has been awarded TO Mr.. John &.
stafford, Of this city, who made the lowest BID
-l2? ccnts per cubic yard.
Hooking on" behind the chariots is n
fayoritc paStimC of the boys oil capitol iill'
The chariots are constructed IN such shape
that the drivers can't sec the stcphehind with
out getting oil, aud so the boys tide with I'm
punity.
+. A. Fill, Fifteenth street, near New York
avenue, has received and has for sale the latest
editions Of all the leading foreign journals, in'
sIudin, the London Times, Pm"h, aud the
Illustrated Times; also all the current domcstic
literature Of the day, including the leading
newspapers Of the country.
While Mr.. J. NJ. Hodges and family, OF No
n street northwest, were absent at picnic
YESTERDAY the house was entered by some thief
who obtained admittance by cutting sla'
from a blind Of a reai basement window
When the family rcIurucd home las, evening
they found that draNeI had been rausacked
and u number OF articles taken.
AT the meeting ofthe Union Bethel Church
A. NJ. E, yesterday, Rev. X. +. Wayman In th'
chair. Rev. J. J. Herbert p. f., gave some in
formation upon mission and church work il
the district. The proposition TO establish th'
publishing house in this city was received will
much appreciation. A revival. which la
proved very satisfactory in its results, iS IL
progress at the Bethel Church.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
baseball.

The National will play the celebrated New
Bedford nine this afternoon, ut five clock, on
the National grounds The last game played
by these mines was very close. aud an interest
ing game may be expected this afternoon. The
Sunday Chronicle and Theatre Comique nine
played game on the White Lot last evening
which resulted in victory for the former BY
q score of 22 to IS.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YEsTERDAY.
Cohoes, n. N.Y.--Springheld, 8: Iaymakers
Cincinnati, Ohio-CIncinnati 8 Boston, 3
Cleveland, Ohio-Forcst City, 4 Star, II.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Chicago, II; Milwaukee
l0-eight innings.
Rochester, n. Y.-Rochestcr, z; Manches
| ter, o.
| London, ont.-lecumseh 2; Lowell, !.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
A Fugitive Rcc.ptured.

Charles johnson, alias Brown, alias Glascoe
a colorcd thief was arrested Monday night by
officer Sutton, OH the charge of theft, aud taken
to the Sixth Precinct Station. After being
searched he made bolt from Station Keeper
Wilson, and escaped out Of the door. lie was
chased, but managed to oustrip his pursuers
Officer Sutton was engaged nearly all
day yesterday In searching for the fugi.
tive, and. with the assistance of Officer
Slater, arrested him shortly after eight
o'clock last evening, on l. street, between First
and Second streets northwest. He was taken
back to the Sixth Precinct Station and locked
up for a hearing o.day. No blame can be at.
tached to the ststion-keeper, Mr. Wilson, fol
the escape, as the usual precautions were taken,
and the prisoner owed the success Of his effort
only to his own unusual quickness and fleet.
ness Of foot. Officer Sutton deserves credit fol
so quickly recapiuring his man, as johnson il
regarded as a smart thief.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
A Prather-Aiiey A fray.

James Pcyton, a notorious colOred thief was
arrested by Officers Duungan aud Felt, Of the
Seventh Precinct, about seven o'clock last
evening, for attempting to cut white man
named levitt with knife, on Fourth street,
near Prathers alley. Pcyt0n fought the Off.
ees, and they had great difficulty in getting
him 10 the police station, where he WAS locked
up for u hearing to-day. The excitement in
Pather's alley during the ahray and subse.
Quent arrest was intense.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
A Constable Arrested for Assaulting n
Woman,

A Constable Arrested for Assaulting
Woman.
About seven o'clock last night the usually
quiet ncighborhood Of Lo Droit Park was
thrown irto state Of excitement by loud cries,
proceeding from some one evidently In dis
tress. Officer Reese ran In the direction from
which tho cries came, and soon overlook
a carriage, in which there was q man beating
a woman. The officer made eevcral attempts
to gain admittance to tho carriage, but each
time was prevented by the male occupant
thereof who hourishcd loaded cane that
threatened extinction 10 all meddlcrs. After
receiving n number Of hard raps upon
the arms, the officer closed the carriage
door and walking by its side, ordered
the driver to proceed to the Second
Precinct Station. Arriving at the station, the
adult occupants Of the carriage, for there were
tered as II. VI. C. Danahcr aud Mary Teresa
Brown. Danahcr was charged with assault
and battery and dsorlcrly conduct aud hary
Brown with dsorderly conduct The unhappy
pair left $50 collateral aud were allowed TO
depart. Dansher claimed that he was not beat.
ing Mary, but was trying to prevent her from
getting out of the carriage. Mary was some
what bruised about the face, though smiling
when she departed from the station. Dan.
shcr was In n violent temper, aud threatened
Officer Reese with vengeance. From the
strong odor Of liquor that hung about theiI
pc rsons it WAS evident that they had been
| drinking something stronger than water
| The children proved to be the property oi
Dsnahcr. Danahcr is one Of the constable
recently appointed by the Supreme Court oi
! the District,
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Suing q Notary Public,

The United States, for the benefit aud at the
cost Of John W. Smith, has entered suit
against James Donaldson, John 8. Paxton, aud
William NJ. Evans. The complainant sets
forth that the principal defendant was ap-
pointed Il notary public July IS, 1874. for this
District, and gave bond in 5000, the defend.
ants becoming his surety for the faithful per-
formancc Of the duties of the office. The
plaintiff AYERS that lie neglected so to do iu
that on August 2, 1879, he falsely certified
that certain person who appeared before him
was Cathsrue johnson, u party TO q certain
deed, aud was personally well known to him
whereas she was not 80 known. and by thi,
breach of his duties John W. Smith claims u
have been injured to the amount Of $1,000
which he claims as damages.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
An Excursion to Chapel Point.

The Washington friends of Rev. B. +. Wiget,
g. j., for many years pastor Of st. AloySius,
and also Of st, Josophs, Capitol Iiill have or
ganizcd n grand excursion, per steamer Ex-
press, to start July 25, at seven O'Clock u. m.,
returning the same evening. The destination
will be Chapel Point, near ST. Thomas, Mary.
land, Of which mission Father Wigct has been
In charge for some time, with Rev. William !
scdnlau, late Of 81. Aluysus, in this city, rs as
sistant pastor. The proceeds will go toward
the parish church IN the place named.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
SEEING SNAKES.
A Reporter Studies Natural History at the
Smithsonian.

smithsonian.
Among the recent additions to the Smith
sonian collection Of living curiosities are two
Brazilian lizards, or iguana, about three feet
in length. They were presented through Dr.
Otis, of the Medical Museum, and have at
tractod q great deal Of attention. They are
considered first-class specimens, and great
pains have been taken to keep them alive,
Yesterday afternoon a representative OF THE
REPUBLICAN called at the Smithsonian and
was taken in charge by Mr.. Horan, who showed
him all the latest acquisitions. The first point
visited was the den Of the lizards In the main
hall. on the first floor. The den Is wooden
box, with a glass top and wire screen on each
side TO allow fresh air to enter. Inside was
placed a quantity Of sand and. as 1t was near
dinner time, sample of the feed was shown;
Frogs, fruits, vegetables, and bugs comprised
the bll.of-fare, and the Brazilian gentry
showed their appreciation OF the gruo py
quickly getting away with It,
Mr.. Horan stated that the reptiles were per-
fectly harmless and In proof of his assertion
| handled them apparently In careless man
| ner, but they made no signs Of hostility.
Leaving the lizards, the snake cage came next
in order. A writhiug, Kissing mass of garter,
| king, striped, aud calico snakes were exhlb-
tied. The cage was opened and the inmates
were allowed to coil themselves about tho
hands and wrists Of Ir. Horau. Upon his as
surunce that they were not dangerous the IKE,
PrBLIcAS's representative made practical
examination of one Of the largest Of the garter
species, which had shed its old coat aud come
| out in new summer suit. Under the belly
the skin was softer than the finest kid, but
had moist, unpleasant feeling. One OF the
reptiles was apparently dead, US 1t showed no
sigus OF life. Upon picking 1t up, however,
| the cause of its inertness was discovered. IL
had swallowed frog much larger than itself,
and was patiently waiting To recover from the
effects Of its meal. A numbcr OF frogs aud
mice were hopping aud jumping about Their
snak cshils, but no attention was paid TO them
A large crowd gathered to witness the novel
exhibition, aud many feminine shrieks were
INDUCED in when the snakes were pc rmitted
to come out for breathing spell. A brood o
young garter suakcs was next shown, whieu
were hatchcd at the Institute about two week,
ago. They are rapidly gaining length and
breadth, aud new cage Is being made iol
their accommodation, as they are entirely tot
active fer their present quarters IA large glas
jar. The lizards and snakes having been prott,
thoroughly Investigated, the scribe started ioi
home, much edited with the instruction hi
had received regarding snakes.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Real Estate Transfers.

". f. EdmOnston, trustee, to r. T. Paine,
trustee, for $500, sub.ot 3, reservation letter
B; J. /. Gull to F. Emmt rich, for $1,000, lots
q, and Z, square 0s7 ;J. W Kennedy, trustee to
J. + Kendall, for $1,000, lot 81, part of square
cast of square 500; Parthena Thyson to Spencer
Curry for $40 lots 10, IL, l2, l3 and IA, square
lll0; Frederick Douglass, United States Mar.
shal, to J. E. Kendall, for S25.l5, square 0S
sub.lot f, square 492; Adaline Lusby to J.
T. winebergcr, for 50, lot l54, square 6p3
Mary J. Gates to Gotleib Herbert, for $500,
sub-lot 10, square 5si; Mary F. Newton tc
George W. Riggs and Thomas Evans for
al, trustees, to +. W. Pratt ct al, for 81 600
lot 30, square 1888; S. Curry to Charlotte II
gard, for $3.50, lot A, square 9l6 s. c. Pom
crOy to J. W. Warner, Tor $500, lot q, subdivi
sion Berry Farm
National Republican., 1878-07-17
DR.. Murphy Exonernted.

The board Of advisory physicians appointed
to investigate the charges against DIR. Murphy,
of the Columbia Hospital, met last evening
for the purpose of summing up the testimony
aud rendering verdict. The session was &c.
cret and lasted until midnight. After full
and free discussion, the board decided that the
charges we've utterly without foundation, and
eIoncrated DIR. Murphy. A committee, con'
sistiug OF DIs. Stanton, Young, and YauOw
was appointed to draw up relort setting forth
the findings of the investigating committee, Il
be submitted to the board Of directors Of Co
lumbia Hospital.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
yotaries Of the Dance.

The Misses Eunice aud Lee Mintoyne gave n
pleasant reception at their residence, No. ll6
c street northeast, last evening. A large party
of young ladies and gentlemen whirled in the
nazes of the dance until midnight, when re-
frrshments were served, to which ample JUS
tice was done. Dancing was resumed and CON
tiuued until an early hour this morning, when
adieus were said very rCgrcttully. Among the
ladies present were Misses Clements, Howard
Miller, Elnmcrich, Sharp, Norris, flatt, At
kinson. Iarner aud Mrs. William Laudvoigt
The gentleman comprised Messrs. Craig, At
kinson, Emmerich, Clements, Larner, Nichol'
son, Munday and Arnold.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
0LENWOOD CEMETERY.
A Rule on Close and Clendennin.

Hule on Close and Clendennin.
Another issue in the suit for the possession
Of Glcnwood Cemetery has been opened IN.
Justice Macarthur, In equity, on June 25,
1878. passed an order granting an injunction
against J. B. Close and George Clendennin,
and directing them to turn over the possession
Of the grounds to the trustees Of the cemetery
company and restraining them from interfer.
ing with the company In their management Of
the affairs. 1t seems that Clcndennin refuses
to yield the keys Of the several private vaults,
and has been charged with couccaling the
maps and plat charts, books, and papers relat-
ing to the business and property Of the ceme.
terry. A motion for a rule to show cause why
these parties shall not be committed for con-
tempt Of tho court was heard yesterday and the
rule issued, returnable on or before July 90.
The application was founded on the affidavit
Of John McClelland, which sets forth that
Joseph B. Close and George Clendennin have
continuously neglected and refused obedience
to the order Of the court, passed June 25, 1873
that they have disturbed and interrupted the
possession Of the grounds by the complainant
that they have disturbed and intcrfered with
tho management Of the affairs Of thccemetcry /;
that the defendants have secre,ed or carried
of tho books OF account Of every sort, wherein
Is set down and disclosed the business manage
| ment OF the affairs OF the cemetery aud the
matters Of account with its debtors aud credit
ors, the various charts aud maps wherein are
recorded the names Of the owners Of the vari-
Gus burial lots in said grounds, the boundaries
of each lot and the sites therein which have
been filed, by holding and conccaling the
keys Of the various private vaults In said
grounds; that by reason Of the premises the
complainant Is greatly embarrassed and dis
turbcd In the possession and management Of
the cemetery grounds; that the officers cannot
point out their lots to the respective proprie-
tors when called upon cannot indicate what
sites arc already occupied. The relation Of u
single incident will clearly show the inconve-
nience to which the complainant Is subjected.
Eighteen bodies are now In the public vault,
which, so far as the atfiant is advised, have
been there for q long time-some for year
that the liquid matter Is discharging from the
cases, aud the odors are offensive beyond com.
parison. The friends Of the deceased cannot
be ascertaned without reference to the books
The amount due or collected for the use oi
these vaults caunot be ascertained aud the dc.
fcudants refuse to give any information on the
subject to the complainant.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
yEGETlN T..
yEGET1NE.
VEG ET|N {
WILL CURE CANCER
PROOF! Proof PROOF

ii. II. STEVENS Eso;-
DfGF SIR ; About two years ago a CunoSr male Its
gprearancc on my face len side Of my nose. When
ms noticed II twas nout the size OF PIN head very
SMALL II increased In size, nni spread on my ia,e
until Il became large ~ common cent. Tried all
kin Is OF renIedigs and advice IRON phys Clan. lt
was spreading, and eating Into my flesh very last;
who cured Oinssis: he dii not give me much encour
Hgencnt II paired me very much suffered night
nd day. II would bleed ai times very prolissly.
Every thing done that could he 70 try to cure tue
cancer. Nv b. o.her Ind UDirsr on the lip; he sub
mlttcd TO an OperaiJn, being well scJuruged. was
one IN Mr.. WOoite-rys Hpohsc uy store, In this
t1wn. lie gave me Your hamphst. ,nainlng many
where Ncgettne Ia vi cured Cancer Qua lanyH nose;
then hOIght bottle your Nceetine, and proved
a great blessing TO me; coull see gooi cheTtt from
II rs ht away Amer taking three bottles, sioppc
the sprcang the CHncrT tUu the edges; checked
tho eating into my fe H. could seeE was era lURly
healing. kept on taking Ns1"tne the calc' Slowly
disappearing until had taken sixteen bolt g. ani Il
Com.l, ,y cured 1t. II has lcft large one
vile o. my aud f.l II my duty To- reCoiuInenl
| n ODD Purifier" l ain nov IL years O. age, and
Nrsctlne has gray Improved my general health.
''''" WILLIAM r. CLE.NvEs,
81 Federal ,tT 1t, Beverly Mass.
We, whose man are annt1ed eau testify to the
above rs Mr.. Ce,vcs an old resident OF this town
] C. WOpDBEitRI, fpDth y. NIIHARD PEDRlCk,
/ A. GLlDpES, GEORGE :. MlLLElT'
VEGETISE.-Tor Graduating all impurities OF the
blood rom the system II has no equal II las never
filed effect cure giving tone and strength 10 tile
| system debilitaiei by disease,
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Amusements and Excursions.

CoNIouE-Nariety performance.
Orpheus octette Club. Summer evening concert
O. Gi,sbDro'.
selcc, excursion to Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, and
the Capes, July 90 1875.
Cockade City excursions every Wednesday and
Friday at seven p. M, and sundays at three p m.
Annual excursion. Company A., W. L. l., to "y.
mont. Boat leaves sixth street wharf at haii'p~t
five p. m.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at ten n. m, returning ~
four p. m.
Forty miles for ten cents. The CITY OF AleN"h'
dra leaves Seventh street wharf ut hafPast eleven
q M. returning at three ?. nj.
NetropolI,an Presbyterian Church excursion to
ANNAPOLIS, Nd Train leaves Baltimore and Ohio
depot at eight a. m returning leaves Annapolis at
six p. m.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
The Light Infantry Excursion.

The event of this evening will be the eighth
annual excursion Of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps, Company A. The Jane Nose
ley will leave the Sixth street wharf at half
past five p. In and proceed forty miles down
the Potomac, landing at Glymont. Returning,
the boat will leave GlymOnt ut halEpast ten
p. III. and reach the city about midnight, when
cars will be found in waiting to convey weary
cxcursiOuists to their homes.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Lcxington's Bones.

Among the curiosities at the Smithsonian
is the skeleton Of Lexington, the celebrated
race horse, that died July - 1876 The skclc-
ton has recently been mounted and placed in
rusiLion in the main hall. LeXingt0n's time,
i:l9i, for four miles, was for long time the
best on record, bnt In September, 1876, Ten
mile race at Louisville, Ky.
National Republican., 1878-07-17
Justics Olin Has Not resigned.

1t can be stated on the most reliable author
ity that Justice Oliu has not only not resigned
his position upon the bench of this District,
but never contemplated such step. He Is re-
gaining his strength, and expects to be in good
coalition to occupy his customary seat in the
Probate Court during the Fall and Winter
Term. He is considerably astonished at the
report of his resignation, and denies that any
person ever received from him the slightest
cause for the circulation Of such q story.