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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
SUNDAY DRUG .IISTy.
No Law to Prevent Them Keeping Open on
that Day.

That Day.
The legality of District druggists keeping
their stores open OH Sunday was yesterday
tried before His Honor, Judge Bundy. Mr.. S,
+. Shreve, druggist in Uniontown, was the
first case. The District Attorney admitted
that no present law was in force prohibiting
this class Of merchants from doing business
on the Sabbath. Mr.. Padgett stated that the
act relating thereto had not become law, he
cause the Mayor had never given his approval.
In reference to the ordinance Of the Levy
Court District Attorney Riddle gave it as his
opinion that drug stores could be kept open,
provided the license be not used to carry on
other business. III the present case Mr..
Padgctt charged Mr.. Shreve with selling
cigars and soda water on Sunday. The Judge
however, mentioned that no restrictions in
this respect were placed upon city druggists
The case was therefore dismissed.
In this connection it may be well to append
the case of z. w. Gibson, another business mar
of Uniontown, dealing in groceries aud con
lectioncry. Gibson WAS also charged witt
keeping his store open on Sunday. Hi
Honor remarked that n proper distinction
should be made between drug stores and othel
kinds of business, and accordingly ordered tn,
defendant to deposit ~ with the court
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

In the Police Court yesterday Officer Mat
tinsly and VIM. Moore, Samuel Adams,
Benjamin Thomas, three of the quartette of
Juvenile thieves reported in yesterdays RE.
PUBLICAN, were placed in the witness box, and
testified that Levi McCabe had received the
wagon wheel stolen by the boys from VIM
Moore Under the charge of receiving goods
from minors McCabe was arrested. The latter
stated that the Juveniles came to his place Of
business and sold the wheel to him for u
quarter, and that he told them to bring the
others us soon as they could get them. In be-
half of the defense, Toliver testified that he
was present at the time of the transaction, and
declared that the boys said the old wagon had
been burnt up, and under the maternal dircc-
ton of one of the young thieves the wheels
were brought there to be sold, The ruling of
the court was that no junkdeaer had the right
to deal with minors, and consequently he
would fno the defendant $40 or thirty days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

A number of gentleman will leave this city
to-day to attend the seventh annual session of
the Sovereign Council of the Sons Of Jonadab,
which meets in Providence, Rhode Island, at
nino o'clock on Tuesday next. Among the
number are VIM. H. Norton, sovereign chief I;
Halver Nelson, sovereign secretary; and Repre-
sentatives w. II. Young, X. o. Polkinhorn,
VIM. Phipps, l. Z. Thompson, VIM. III. Cham
pion, S. &. Mills and L. X. ID. Mayne. They
will be accompanied by J. w. Newton, Robert
Irving aud J. p. Lipscombe, representatives
from the Grand Council of the State OF Vir-
gina. Representatives from the New England
aud many other States will be in attendance at
the session of the SovereignCounci. This Order,
which was instituted in this city in 1867 has
been extended rapidly, aud it is expected that
fully one.half the States and Territories will
be represented at the coming meeting. The
distinctive feature of the Order is that the
pledge is taken for life and its violation for
ever after excludes the offender from member
ship in any Council. The Sovereign Council
will probably be in session three days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
CITY NOTES.

The only Turko.Russian and sulphur
bath-house in the city, 903 street northwest.
"A. II. McRae, esq, has left this city for
Philadelphia or important real estate business +,
and will return early next week
The best Vienna Bread in the city can be
obtained only at f. Freund's, 7O3 Ninth
street, northwest Also, confectionery.
p. IL. Christman, esq, has returned from
Piney Point but will leave with his family for
Orkney Springs in ieS days.
Six hundred and sixty.eight draw back
certificates for revision of special assessments,
amounting 10 5l,07s,14, have been issued to
date.
Thieves tried TO enter the residence of
Senator Mitchell (No. 1907 | street northwest)
early yesterday morning, but were frightened
away before they succeeded.
In compliance with a request from Health
Officer rownshcnd the Commissioners have
suspended the operations Of the pound law in
the county until the 10Th instant.
Up to the present time the District Colloc.
tor has issued 1884 dog tags, which is sos less
than for the year previous. From this tax the
District has realized over $4,000.
Henry Steubner, the man who was beaten
on the Lady Of the Lake last Monday, was
considerably improved yesterday and Is OK.
pected TO arrive home this morning
Two petitions have been presented to the
Commissioners complaining of the asphalt
works at Eleventh aud b streets northwest,
and asking for the removal Of the same
Miss Townley, residing on Thirteenth,
between + aud streets northwest is dan.
gerOusly i'll with typhoid fever. Ropes have
been placed across the street TO prevent the
passage of vehicles.
Several notarrs applied TO the Commits.
sioncls yesterday to be refunded the license
tax which they paid on tho erroneous of opin.
ion of the District Attorney that they were
liable 10 the license tax
FROM January to June 30, of the present
year, the amount OF water rent collected wac
5O692OS. Over $4,000 has been received
this month, but during the past few DAYS th,
collections have considerably decreased.
"A colored man named Solomon Robinson
aged thrty-four years had his left thigl
broken yesterday morning by bank of cartl
caying IN on him at Carroll Square southeast
lie YVES removed to Providence Hospital.
The strect-swecping contractor, Colonc
Wright, has been directed to remove all tn,
deposits made on the ground between b, Q
First aud North Capitol streets southwest 10
point on the line Of the old canal, near jane
Creek canal.
-Colfax Sherwood an incorrgible boy
about eleven years of age, was arrested by
officer Miller last evening on complaint Of hi
father, who charged him with the larceny o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
KEEPS BUILDING.


The large aud commodious building just
erected Oh the corner of Eighth street and Mar
ket Space, called Keeps Building" will be
finished by the 18th instant. The corner
store will be fitted up in the most elaborate
manner, aud will be occupied by Messrs. T. d,
Singleton aud w. II. locke, as n first-cass
carpet and house furnishing establishment. Mr.
Singleton has had q practical experience in the
business for upwards of twelve years in the
old established house of W. S. Mitchell & Co
while Mr.. Hocke is we'll known in tue business
community. Messrs. Singleton q Hocko will
open with u new aud splendid assortment OF
goods embracing carpcts of every style,oil cloths
curtain aud upholstery goods. The upholstery
department will be managed by competent
workmen. The new firm will deserve, us we
believe 1t will receive, u large patronage from
the people of Washington aud the surrounding
gOuutry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Important to Property owners.

Business men and property owners should
not allow foreign companies to take the risks
on their property when we have In our midst
so solid and stable Il company rs the Arlington.
Composed, MS 1t is, OF our most substantial citi-
zens, it were the height Of folly to seek else.
where for insurance. Tho Arlington Fire In
suranco Company has grown iuto the affections
of the people of this District because Of its
broad, square, generous policy. 1t has never
yet had u contest in tho courts for n-pay-
ment Of a policy. Its methods are SAFE and its
business is on "A reliable business foundation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Death of Deputy Marshal o'Neal.

Yesterday THE REPUBLICAN announced the
sudden and dangerous illness of William S.
O'Ncal, q Deputy United States Marshal of
this District. 1t has since trauspired that ere
the paper reached it's readers Mr.. O'Neal did
He had been sick only few days. The dc.
ceased was born at indianapolis, Ind, IN 1884,
and when the late war broke out he enlisted as
a private in the Sixth Indiana Infantry. but
for repeated acts OF bravery he WIS promoted
until he attained tho rank Of Captain. in
1870 lie was appointed one of the balfls to take
the census in this District and, showing
marked fitness for the position, he was kept in
the Marshal's office until his death. lie was
regarded MS q faithful, efficient and reliable
officer, who knew his duties to perfection, and
was ever ready to perform them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
CHEATED I.yDIdNS
Trying to Recover Their stolen Lands.
IL I L


Justice Hagner, sitting in chambers, was
Yesterday occupied for about two hours in
listening to agreements being entered into
between certain Indians aud one Stutley d.
Palmer, of Chicago, Ill. The former were
named Che.qua-Kum-go, Ua-ah-ga'bc, Kahn.
Sot and Wah .be-ah Skunk, all being members
of the Pottawattamies. They owned and &C.
cupied certain lands in Kansas and the Indian
Territory, but when the rebellion broke out
more than one hundred left and went into
Mexico. 1t was given out subsequently
that all Of them died there, and other
parties took aud entered upon their land
and in due course of time obtained the
customary recognition from the land office as
owners. Now several of these Indians have
returned and finding their property gone they
propose to recover it If possible, They have
claims against the Government for arrearage
of annuities, hard money and other In
debtedness but they arc without means
to prosecute their suits. They have, there
fore, entered into stipulation with Mr.. Palmer
to allow him certain share If he will
recover what they claim as due Them or a per-
centage of all he docs recover for them. Mr.,
Palmer agrees TO furnish vii the funds noces'
sary TO prosecute the search and securing Of
witnesses 10 prove their ownership 10 the
claim The agreements are to exist 1--WE years,
or longer should any litigation In regard to the
niatteI be existing When tue five years expire.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Tie Cobb Island Trim,

The announcement in our advertising col.
umn settles the question as to whether the ex-
cursiou of Equal Division, s. of r., to Cobhs'
Island, will be a reality. By dint of pluck
aud energy all arrangements have been com.
pleted, aud last night the telegram was re-
ceived from Captain ID. S, BabcOck, THE
Frances leaves to-day" This gentleman is the
owner of the boat, and his dispatch, corroborat-
ing that of the captain Of the steamer, assures
the presence of the boat, Now let our people
help Equal, as it has shown its ability to help
itself. The trip will be the most enjoyable of
the season, all who go will be comfortably
provided for The Messrs Stephenson Brothers
have kindly rendered to the Division the
steamers wharfage free, showing their desire to
make the affair successful and renumerative.
The committee have been at great expense to
keep faith with the public, and their efforts
should be substantially recognized.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Improvement of the Land South OF the Cap.
itaI
To the Editor of the National Republican,

TO the Editor of The National Republican;
SIR We wish that the wise and influential
heads of Washington would once in while
walk up around the south side Of the Capitol
and appoint committee of the more active
ones among them to ascend the highest look
out of the dome and survey the scene to the
south. 1t Is by far the most repulsye aud
even unhealthy spot of the whole city, and ii
seems strange that so repulsive q sight and
one so inviting to disease will year after yea
he allowed TO remain not materially un-
changed, and no one of authority heed 1t or
take active measures to remedy so grave an
evil Sure the old caua has been partly filed
in. but then that is not one-tenth that ought
to DO done The llling-in of the canal should
he completed. Then the Government should
condemn all the land immediately south u the
Cnpitol aud have the same uniformly led in
and graded, aud all the loose material of Gov
crnment put into some better and less conspic.
uous storage place, and all the vile rubbish
which now Is allowed to accumulate there DO
better provided for. We trust that this great
eyc-sOre aud discase-bTeeding spot may ere
long receive the careful attention Of the Gu
gineer and landscape gardeper. Then this
view from the Capitol will be beautiful and at
tpctive, and, in a sanitary point of view, the
whole city will feel its beneficial effects. This
certainly is a point well worth aggtatng and
we trust that 1t will be aggtated un Ill so grave
nuisance aud repulsiye feature has been
changed into Que that is beautiful and healthy
PHILO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
PilInc Rubbish in an Alley.

Five dollars or fifteen days, said his Honor,
after hearing the case preferred against William
Smith, who was hauled up for piling up rub
Dish in IN alley in the rear of his residence on
n street. near Fourteenth. The ordinances OF
the Board of Health must be enforced 10 the
bitter end, said the Judge, and no evidence
has been educed whereby the defendant
should be allowed to escape the penalties OF
the violated law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
HANDSOME DIAMOND RING, CONTAINING
SEVEN FINE DIAMONDS, So, JACOBS BROS,
1920 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE


Mary Anu Hart has entered suit for divorce
from her husband, Patrick Hart, Her maiden
name was Mcdonald, and the parties were
married by Rev. Father Lawrence of st,
Peters Church, November 90, 1854, and lived
together until April l, 1870, when he deserted
her, aud remained away until January 8, 1879.
From that time up TO the LIST Of June last she
charges that he has been guilty of intolerable
acts of cruelty, eniangerng her health, and
for one of them is now serving out sentence
In Jail.
Rosetta Booth wants divorce from George C.
Booth because of abandonment. AT the age
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

The clerk of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses:
Thomas Lylcs aud Susan Brown.
Edward Ellis aud Annie Leighton.
Thcolivcr Reese and Susan d. Ddvall.
James Pagan aud Annie S. Allen, both Of
Brightwood. ID. G..
Alfred Holman and Annie Taylor.
j. T. Greaves and Julia A. Ossirc, both o
Georgetown, ID, g.
Henry Matthews and Adelne Smith.
Alexander Turner aud Eliza Masruder, both
Of Tcnnallytown, d. G.
G. $. Cant and Eva johnson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

Dull times may DO affecting some kinds Of
business, but it don't interfere in slightest de-
gree with the excellent trade of McKenney,
No. 427 Ninth street northwest, in dsposing
Of sewing machines. Probably the secret of
his success exists in the fact that no canvasscrs
are employed and all bargains are made with
principals. 1t don't suit many persons to drive
bargain through half dozen trades.peoplc,
us they can accomplish moro with the heads
of the house
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

$50 He was locked up at tho Fifth Precinct
Station, and will DO introduced TO Judge
Bundy to-day.
An excursion party, comprising forty Of
the leading merchants Of North Caroline, ar
rived In the city yesterday on q Sightseeing
tour They arc domicilcd at the st. James,
and propose to do Washington and its public
buildings during their stay. The excursionists
are in charge Of u committee from Norfolk,
Va, and everything conducive to their pleas
urc will be furnished.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

Mr.. T. \. Naudain, No. 700 Market Space,
seems to Know exactly how to feel the public
pulse and reach the private purse. While he
has been selling all summer silks, dress goods,
&C.. ut remarkably low figures now he aston.
ishos his customers with another mark down
in price, which treads closely on the cost of The
articles But lie wants room for new goods
aud those on hand must give way, hence tho
low figures ut which they are offered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

IL required an interpreter to translate to the
tawny braves" the contents Of the contracts,
aud they made known their assent by ugh"
resembling grunt Of a pig. They touched
the pom very gingerly when the Court called
upon them to make their mark, and let go of 1t
very quick. All of them were quite old, aud
looked as ifthey had roughed IL pretty strongly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Dealing in Policy.

William II. Groves was jerlsed up before
Judge Bundy yesterday by Patrolman Middle
ton, who arrested his man on oath made by
George Brent, charging him with dealing in
policy. In the absence of the necessary wit.
nesses the case was continued and 5000 de-
cided upon as proper bonds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
Church Services susuended.

Sunday services at the Congregational Church,
corner of Tenth and G streets, will be tempo.
rarily suspended, commencing with day af-
ter Tomorrow. Tho large audience room is
undergoing thorough repairs, aud will be hand
somely frescoed. In the interim the reverend
pastor will be relieved of his pulpit duties.
Services arc to be resumed about August "a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
CITY ITEMS.

WHAT intense pain is caused by toothache. How
many sleepless nights and weary days are due TO It's
raging influence. Yet the true cause of all this tor
ment is decayed teeth, produced by neglect and In
attention. Could only those who have Mt present
good sound teeth fully realize this fact how care
iul would they be to Keep their teeth in good con.
d'i2n TO al such we WI g iEe wo dt Of
frice, such as THURsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. II will preserve your teeth through life
remove oil tartar or eNtrancOus matter, keep them
clean, sound and white, and toothache with all
It's horrors, will be unknown. Sold by all druggists
&C., at 20 and so cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

Of eighteen years, and on the 10th of July,
1877, she married the defendant, and ten days
later found herself deserted. Sho also asks
permission to resume her maiden name Of
Rosetta Slant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

How many thousands suffer from billousness,
dyspepsia, &C., and drag OH miserable existence =
not i'll enough TO remain at home and call in medi-
cal assistance, yet feeling sufficiently unwel to de.
stroy all the pleasure Of life They suffer daily and
mud cleanse the system. QuIRK's IRISH TIA Is
specially adapted for this purpose. Gentle inits eff
fects yet II carries of all eXtraneous matter and
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstrGcted 1t
purifes the blood and rcnovates the entire frame.
1t is truly Natures remedy being entirely herbal.
sold by all druggists Twenty-Five cents per pack
uge, each making quart of medicine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
BUTLERs BALsAMIc MIXTURE, the old infallible
remedy. Sold by druggists price, 81 per bottle.

WILBoRs COMPOUND or PURE CoD-LIvER OIL
AND LIME.--The advantage OF this compound over
the plain Oil is that the auseathg taste of the Oil
is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire
ly paaablo. The offensive taste of the Oil has long
acted great objection to its use; but In this form
the trouble is entirely obvated. A host of certif
Gates might be given here TO testify to The excel.
lencc and success OF "UUbOrs Cod Lirer OH and
Lime" but the fact that II Is regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty Is sufficient For sale by A.
b, Wibor. Chemist, Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

For the Middle States, local rains, followed by
clearing cooler weather winds shifting to wcsterl!
and northwestery and slowly rising barometer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

ANNUAL closing.out sale of all summer
goods. Now for cheap goods, as stock must be
reduced, and bargains can be had, Naudain's,
700 Market space,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

WELLS MACHISE.SPRFAD STRENGTHENING PLAs-
TIERS are superior to all Others Composed of choice
medicinal gums, combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch, spread on fine son lanbskin. they afford me-
chanical support to the affected parts, and, acting
by absorption relieves almost instantly. For pains
in the back or side caused either by indigestion
rheumatism, or strain, they are unriyaled. Sold by
all druggists: % cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

THoMPsoS's PoMADE OPTIME an olcaglnous com
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists; 20 und 30 cents pei
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

ELEGANT TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RING
GONIAiNiMG TiiREE ZINE DlAAMoNi9Ss S 20
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

GENTS SOLID GOLD sTEM.wINDING WAL.
THAN WATCH, S39. JACOBS BROS, 1929 PENN
SILVAEIA AVENUE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JUSTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The Act OF Congress approved June g. ls7e author.
lies the Iead ustment of the ASSESS TtN1S and the
payment of DRAWBACK CERTIFICATES to rll
who have been OVERCHARGED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-08

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Thermo,nctric Readings.

OFFICE CHIEF si0SAL.oFpIGRR. u. s. A..
August I 1870
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-04-10
A Carnival Trick.

A very favorite trick adopted at Inns,
in carnival time, for frightening people
as they pass along the streets, is the
following: A sack, filed with fragments
of broken glass and porcelain, is fastened
to the balcony by strong rope, Of such
length, that when suspended from the
window, the sack is about seven feet
above the street. The apparatus being
ready, a mischievous negress and her
" amita" (youEg mistress) watch the
passers>by until they select one for their
victim. The sack is then thrown over
the front of the balcony, and deafen.
ing crash ensues, though the rope pre-
vents its contents from hurting any one.
1t is well known that in almost every
street in Lima there is at least one bal
cony ready prepared tor the performance
of this trick yet the suddenness of the
crash always proves a shock, even to
the strongest nerves. People start and
run to the other side of the street, and
are sometimes so terrified that they drop
down; then loud laughter and jeering
remarks are heard in the balcony.
Every year this trick is prohibited by
the police, but prohibition is treated
with contempt.