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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
PREPARING FOR THE CONTENTION.
Meeting of the Fire CONFERENCE.-The
Monthly business Transac ted.

Meeting of the Fire Commissioner
Monthly Business Transacted.
At the meeting of the Board of Fire Com
missoners yesterday afternoon the report Of
the Chief Engineer for the month of August
showed that six alarms of FIRE were turned in
during that period cntailing u loss of 81 300
fully covered by insurance. Private Williams,
of truck b." exchanged places with Private
Dickson, OF engine company No. g. A commu-
ncation was read from tho Slsby Manufac.
turing Company stating that tho new engine
ordered by the Commissioners was ready for
shipment, aud also asking to be allowed to cx-
hibit It's workings before the convention of
fire engineers which meets in this city next
Tuesday. The request was granted and the let
ter filed. Health Officer TOwnshend submitted
circular relative to the sanitary condition of
tho various ongine-houses, which was referred TO
the Chief Engineer. In regard to the claims
of William Yates against the Department, for
injuries received by horse belonging to him
while 1t was on trial, an unfavorablc report in
this matter was returned to tho II strict Com
missioncrs, stating that the injuries com
planned of were not received by the horse
while in service, hut were caused by his at
tempting to jump through Il stable window.
\ report on tho claim of Mr.. Elias Davis, for
damages to his buggy by hose.cdrriage No 4,
was submitted to the Commissioners with u
favorable recommendation, it being shown
that the driver Of neither vehicle was to
blame. The convention of the fire engineers,
which meets here next Tuesday, was then
discussed and the following decision ar
rived ats THE convention will begin its
sessions ut noon Tuesday, in the Masonic
Temple; the following day the delegates
will visit Mount Vernon, the steamer Corcoran
having been placed at their disposal. Thurs
day will be devo ed to business. aud in the
evening grand banquet will be given the Wis
itors at the Riggs House. Friday morning at
8 o'clock II grand review of the Fire Depart.
mcmt will take place at the east front of the
Capitol. At the conclusion of the parade BUSH
ness of Importance will be transacted, and Sat
urday will probably BE- devoted to sightseeing.
During the convention tests Of hose, ladders
aud other fire apparatus will be made After
discussing affairs of minor interest the board
adjourned subject to a call by the president.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
Death of AN Old TeacIier.

Mrs. Emily Myers, one of the Oldest public
school teachers in the District, died early yes.
terday morning of apoplexy at the residence
of her sister, Mrs. II. L. Doyle, No 10l6 L
street northwest. The deceased, who was
sixty-two years of age had taught in the
schools of the second district in this city for
twenty years, and was greatly beloved
by all her pupils. The pubic-school records
and the confidence imposed in her by ;he
school authorities attest her worth and eff.
cheney rs an instructor. Her only son, Franz;
Myers, is now absent in Cali lornia. For some
time Mrs Myers had been suffering from in
juries received by bruising her heel during a
recent visit to Virginia, but she had. nearly re-
covered when her life was suddenly ended by
an apopletic stroke The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon from Captain
Doyle's residence, corner of Eleventh aud L
streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
wild Glover In Arizona.

To The Editor ofthe National Republican,:
SIR OF course 1t may u priori bo reasoned
that "tle rel clover" found upon an isolated
mountain in Arizona did not spontaneously
grow up there, but was developed in the
natural way from clover.seed carried to tho
spot by some means, and these seeds, finding
there suitable soil physically and chemi-
cally, prospered whilst the intervening coun-
try, for n distance of fifty miles around, re-
moved from any cultivated clover field, did
not present this favorable condition of soil,
and hence no red clover grew upon 1t.
This striking phenomenon is witnessed not
nfrcquently with other plants-for instance
the wilow-herb (cpilOJiHm dngustifolitHD. 1t
suddenly appears upon hills formerly covered
with trees and brushwood, which wcrc burnt
to cultivate the land. 1t would seem that the
wllow-herb is a "potassa plant" and this
alllali being supplied in the wood.ashes upon
the soil, the epilobium plant appears as if by
magic.
Again, an agricultural journal of Germany,
in calling attention to the great value as q
manure of soap-boilers' leached ashes, contains
ing the insoluble carbonate sulphates and
phosphates principally limo salts, accompa-
MED generally by little caustic lime, makes
the following statement: Experience has
shown that there is no substance equal to
lcached ashes of this kind for manure, not
excepting even the rcachcst guanos; tho veg
citation of the cereals becoming broader than
common by its use. When applied to mead
ows, curously enough nearly all the ordi-
nary grass disappears, and instead Of it q
thick vegetation of red clover is met with,
which will be renewed year by year for a long
time without additional supply"
1t appears that tho limc-sats land phos-
pin oric acid supplied to the meadow lands is
what the red clover requires for its luxuriant
development. +. Q. L.
WASHINGTON, August %, 1879.
BURY's PIPsIssIWA cures all Kidney and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
A Compromise Effected.

The case of Andrew Kramer, who was given
Sl7,5OO by jury as damages for permitting
the District to run the Bou ndary-strcet sewer
through his grounds has finally been settled
by compromise. The District agrees to pay
him $1,000 cash for tho right to build tho
sewer, as proposed, through his land, and
agrees to grade over the samo and complete
the work with all reasonable dispatch. Tho
same jury that sat in the Kramer case also
awarded Mr. Lewis Clephane $l,7l7.56 for
damages to certain lots owned by him in
sherwood. No compromise has yet been pro-
posed in the latter case, but probably the Dis
trict, having now satisfied Mr.. Kramer, will
try and enter into an agreement with Mr..
Clephane, and thereby remove all impending
distractions to the completion of the inter-
CCpting sewer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
What Caused n sobooner's DELAY.

The schooner Nina A. Read, two weeks
overdue from Gardiner, Me-, arrived at the
Great Falls Ice Compsny's wharf foot of Tenth
street yesterday morning. Captain Nash, hor
commander, stated that he left Gardiner the
10Th of August. On the night of the 18TH
three days after leaving port, he encountered u
heavy gale at a point forty miles east of
Nantucket, near tho South Channel. The
vessel lost her foresail split sails aud top rigg-
ing, and scuddcd along under bare poles, She
was blown seventy.6ve miles out of her course,
and for eleven hours she was completely at tho
mercy of the tempest. The storm was one of
the most severe he ever experienced, the
barometer falling to twenty-ninc, Finally the
gale spent tselfand the vessel put back into
Vineyard Haven for repairs. Nine days were
consumed 10 this work, and tho 2Sth of August
her bow was again turned toward Washing
ton. This trip was not marred by any acc-
dent, and her arrival yesterday was a source of
qualification to her consignees.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
Washington city yedette.

Mr.. Alexander NJ. Kenaday, secretary Of the
Mexican Veterans National Association since
its organization in 1873, proposes the estab-
lishment in this city shortly of n weekly jour.
nal, to be called the Washington City Vedette, to
be devoted especially to the dissemination OF
matters of interest to the survivors of the
Mexican war, and to American soldiers of all
wars. Mr.. Kenaday is gentleman of large
journalistic experience and admirably adapted
to the conduct of journal of the character
proposed He has long been identified with
and is enthusiastic in his support of the inter.
ests of the Mexican veterans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
Tho Swimming Excursion.

The postponed excursion of Professor o llum
takes place on Tuesday evening, the 9th in
slant. On that occasion A. ]. Donaldson, the
swan fifteen miles at Fortress Monroe, will
give an exhibition in the art. He will be as
sisted by Professor Ollum, who will enter the
water with Captain Boytons suit and swim
four miles. There will also be game of polo
played in the river at Marshall Hall by twelve
of Washiugton's hest swimmers and as this
will be the first game of the kind in this part
of the country, it will no doubt be witnessed
by n large party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
THE Dentists IN BALrIMoRE.
Annual Election OF Chairmen-Other Mat
tors.

Annual Election of Chairmen-Other Mat
tcrs.
At the session Of the Dental Association of
Maryland and tho District of Columbia In
Baltimore last Wednesday, DIR. X. b. Windor
spoke in regard to having legislative action
in the regular practice Of dentistry In Mary.
land and tho District of Columbia. A diploma
should not be enough, but the candidate should
first hold diploma and then pass rigid ex-
animation. DIR. w. A. Atkinson read paper
on Histology and Microscopy and discussion
followed by Drs. Winder, Atkinson aud Cald-
well. DIR. r. Finley Hunt read paper on
Metallurgy and Chemistry of Metals.
The evening session was devoted to tho
reading of a paper on Surgical aud Operative
Dentistry by DIR. B. L. Coy followed by dis
cussion and the election of chairmen of the
various sections for the ensuing year. DR.. R.
b. Wiuder was elected as chairman of Section
1-Surgical and operative dentistry. Sec
ton 2-Motallurgy aud chemistry of metals,
DIR. II. Finley Hunt. Section 3-Artil.
cial dentistry, d.. w. w. Evans. Sec.
ton i-Dental education aud literature,
DR.. Il. d. Donaldson. Section 5-Anatomy
and physiology, DR.. r. b. Winder. Section g.
Histology and microscopy, Dc. w. II. Atkin-
son. Section 7-Pathology and Etiology, DIR.
L p Kccch. Section S-Dagnosis and Thera-
pcutiUs, DR.. J. }. Caldwell. Section 0--Chem-
istry aud matcra medica, DR.. G. L, Dock. Sec
ton 10-AnT1thesa aud anesthctics, Dr. II. G.
Thompson. DIR. Martin Scott was added to
section . DIR. Il. Cutter, of Boston, to section
9; Drs. Ulrich and Scott to section 8; DIR. w.
w. Evans to section q Drs. J. Mcpherson, It.
S. Waters and L. Turnbull to section 10; Drs.
Nj. w. Foster aud II. b, Winder to section /;
Drs. Mcpherson and j. Uhler to section H. and
Drs, a. j. VOlk, +. f. Drew and 4. S. Waters
to section 4
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
THE I-srREET DrsTInLERY.
Several Night Attempts to Enter The Prem
ises.

SeVerhi NBht Attempts 10 EnNcr Inc frem~
ises.
Three attempts were made during Tues.
day night to enter the house No. 1881 l street;
where an Illicit distillcry was found by rev.
enuc officers last Tuesday. Each time three
men appeared and endeavorcd to gain admit
lance through tho rear of tho building James
A. Ford the deputy mars hal left in charge
of the property, was on the alert and fright
ened the intrud ers away by firing his pistol.
1t is thought that the purpose Of the visitors
was TO set fire to the house or otherwise do
stroy the fixtures, which will be used as evi-
dence against them. The "moonshiners" ar
rested Tuesday will have u hearing this after
noon at two o'clock before United States Com.
missioner Plant. Mr. Proud, collector of the
Third revenue district, which includes tho Dis
trict of Columbia will be present. Ho was
instrumental in causing the raid, having vis-
tied Washington and taken observations Of
the ground before the seizure was made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
Work on the Fair Grounds,

Work has commenced in earnest on the
grounds of the National Fair Association.
Yesterday was devoted to ploughing up the
earth preparatory to grading it. 1t is intended
that all the work of this kind shall be by tho
day under the supervision of Mr. Albert Glea'
son. A force of one hundred men and
fifty carts have been secured, and good re.
suits may be expected at the end of O
week A better man than Mr.. Gleason ia
look after this branch of work could not have
been selected, as his untiring energy sur
mounts all obstacles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

A delegation of market men, appointed by
the Produce Dealers Association, held quite an
extended interview with the District Commits
sioners ycatcrday afternoon. They were re-
ceived very cordially, and were. after having
explained their grievances thoroughly, prom
ter should be Investigated and justice doue
them. Tho delegation consisted of Messrs.
Bradley, Boyd, Eberly, Fellows, Webb Cost,
SmOthers, Holster, Kissner, Gray and SIM
machcr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
West virginia Association.

A considerable number of West Virgnians
met Last night ut the rooms of Captain E. w.
S. More, of Fairmont, corner of Thirteenth
and G streets northwest, for tho purpose of
organizing social and literary society of
citizens of that State resident in Washington.
Mr. Richard Burke, editor of the Monroe
Register, was appointed temporary chairman,
aud Mr.. Edison &. Brace secretary of the meet
ing. The subject of the organization was
fully canvassed. A committee of two, con-
sistins of Judge II. ii. Blackburn, of Martins
burg, and Mr.. G. &. Cole, of Parkcrsburg.
was selected to wait upon the President
to-day and ascertain his views as to the pro-
prety of tho organization, as many of the
gentlemen who propos to go into it are EN-.
ployecs of the Government. The objects of the
proposed society, however, are entirely un-
partisan in their character.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

The Clerk of the Court has issued the fol
lowing marriage licenses Robert Hanna and
Sarah Thomas. Horace Talbot of Louisville
KY, and frankie Black, of this city. George
+, Smith and Elizabeth Thorn. John +. Dade
of this city, and Carrie L. Fields, of Lynch
burg, Va. Thornton Sanders and Martha Car.
roll. George w. Jones and Annie Grandy
Richard Spencer and Ellen Munday. John
Smith and Barbara Il. Smith, John Williams
and Maria Magrudcr. James Il. Shpperson
of Richmond, Va, and Emma +. Williams, o.
this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
A Dishonest Domestic's Disaster.

Charlotte Beckett, q colored servant was
locked up at Police Headquarters yesterday on
two charges of larceny preferred against her
by former employers. Her plan of operation
was to hire out us domestic, aud after n few
days service to lea We suddenly, taking sucl
vauablos rs she could fluid. Six silver tea
spoons, pair of valuable earrings and ladies
velvet handkerchief case are some OF tho art
Giles sho is charged with having distracted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

Mr.. Otto Eckstein, a wel.known restaurant.
keeper on Seventh, near IL street northwest,
died suddenly about o'clock yesterday After
noon from tho bursting of tumor in his
stomach. Deceased was in his forty first year,
and had resided in Washington since 1865. Ho
was at one time a clerk in the Treasury but
resigned his position to go into the restaurant
business. He was prominent member Of the
German Workingmens Association, and his
death will DO regretted by all who knew him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
The Cordial for a Cold.

Drivers Rye Cordial has become all the rage
and Is guaranteed TO be a sure cure for all
affections of the throat and lungs. The prin-
cipal depot is located at the northwest corner
Of FOur.and-a-half street aud Pennsylvania
avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

Il D
Nationals; ''''''''.'.'''..'.''" Il
First base on orrors-Natlonals, 4; worcesters, 3.
an Baton nnd Meyerle
Len on bases-NGtonals, 4; worcesters, L.
Balls called-On Lynch 81: on Richmond &C.
Strikes called-oh Lynch, 6; Off Richmond TO-
struck out-Iynch, Meyorle (2l, Glenn, Baton,
Derby and Irwin.
ucs.
Ump!rc-Mr. II. b, Phillips, of Baltimore, Nd.
CARD FROM TIE UMPIRE.
The umpire in yesterdays game has sent the
following card for publication
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept 4, 1879
10 The Ediior Of he National ReDujlicdn:
SIR There having been some misapprehenson
as to the result of the game between the National
and Worcester clubs to day, would respectfully
state that when / called the game immediately
referred ~ the National Association Book of Rules
5, rule 2, was to the effect that the game went
back to the last equal innings (6th) when the score
II, b. PHILLIPS, Umpire
These two clubs arc booked for an exhibi.
ton game in Baltimore to-day, aud the last
championship game between each other here
tomorrow,
AT THE BANQUET.
At o'clock tho National nine, with the
officers Of the club, sat down to a banquet pre-.
pared by Messrs. Harvey & Holden, caterers.
1t was noticed that the Worcester team was
oped that the manager had refused to permit
the nine to come, although the invitation ex-
tended othem the night previous was accepted
| at that time.
| 1t looked very much like he had not got
over playing baby yet, and manifested some
childish perversity in staying away, all be-
cause the umpire had decided the game against
him and his club. As the supper was given
| by the citizens to the Nationals, aud the Wor-
cesters were their invited guests IL was diff
cult to sec what the supper had to do with the
game. 1t was agreed upon before either club
reached the city, aud decided upon to be given
| last night without any consideration for the
game played on that day.
! Some Ofthc WorCesters were not quite as spite.
| ful as their manager, and wanted to attend, but
/ he forbade them. Their absence, however, did
not affect tue appetite of those present. The bill
Of fare presented TO tho company was most
| tempting and freely partaken of. 1t ran
through several courses, aud IL o'clock was
reached almost before the final one came.
Everything was gotten up in tho bost OF
STYLE aud II only adds convincing proof Of the
ability Of this firm to keep a frst-class estab'
lishment The attaches were faithful In their
attendance, and exerted themselves TO con-
tribute 10 the success of tho house.
The players showed that they are capable OF
doing something else equally as we'll as they
play ball, aud Messrs. Harvey and Holden
must be convinced, from tho manner In which
their cuisine was dealt with, that 1t was appre'
ciated.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
Troy, N, Y, Sept, 4.-Clovelands, a; Troy
Citys l.
SYRACUSE, N, Y, Sept, A.-Cincinnatis, 9
Stars, 2.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept 4.-Proyldences,
l0I ChiOagos, 3. League game
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

Mrs Cooley, Hamilton House.
Dress shrts-Jordan, Dare & Co.. 1905 street
northwest
Clothes cleaned at the Rainbow 4ls Twelfth
street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

INGRAM CARPETS, 25c up; Wool Carpets
soc; Brussel Carpets, 75c up Bargains in
Blankets. Best Wool Cashmercs in the city
for SOC up. Naudain 700 Market Space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
just What We Want,

Boys and Childrcn's School Suits. at tho
boys clothing house of b. Robinson & Co., 900
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

For the Middle Atlantic States, clearer partly
cloudy weather, northwesterly winds, stationary or
lower temperature, rising barometer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

A GENUINE DIAMOND Solitaire Ring $40, at
r, Harris & Co.'S, 1875 Seventh street north.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
CARRIAGES. CARRIAGES.

fine new FRENCH VICTORIA, very light and
stylish; new N!in- trimmed COACH. lE.-R z
than cos. Of inanutar tnre: four and tssfZ>tss3fh
sI-pisSengrr LANDAuLEr ROCk-SAz--.<---
Always. something new, for winter and summer
Doctors PHI f'rONS speCiuty Also, COUPE.
LET'S. COUPES COUPE ROCKAWAYS, TOP nnd
NO-1OP PHI ErONS and CARRIAGES OF all de-
scripiions. Tile largest stoc< have ever had, at
greatly reduced prices Great reduction In prices OF
Repair Work.
am agent for BRIGGS PATENT UMBRELLAS.
the best the market suiabe for any style OF open
vehicle. a full line Of them oil hand.
Agent for BREWSTER q CO., Of Brooinc street
New York.
ANDREW J. JOYCE,
<f?, IA AND 416 FOURTEENTH ST.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
ROCKVlLLE'S GREAT DAY.
Formal Opening Of the Agricultural
Exhibition.
Several Thousand in Att enhance - Adj
dresses by Hon. william T. Hamilton
and Congressman Blackburn -
Horse Racing and bicycling
Prominent Visitors
from Washington.

Especial Correspondence of Tho Republican

Especial Correspondence Of Tho Republican,
ROCKVILLE, Montgomery Co., Md, Sept. A.
This morning dawned bright and glorious;
all the clouds had disappeared, and old Sol came
pceping out aud showed the many anxious,
waiting people that the day would be favora'
bile for visit to the fair. The day, though
warm, was by no means oppressive. steady
breeze played music among the tall trees, aud
famed the checks on all sides. Not less than
5000 persons arc visiting the grounds. All the
trains which arrived from Washington and the
surrounding counties are filled. Hundreds of
families drive over with their teams, aud are
spending the day luuching in the woods on the
grounds. A more pleasing scene never met
human gaze. 1t reminds one of the fairs in
good old times of yore, when railroads were
not in existence and every family for miles
around spent weeks preparing for the occa'
sion, and upon tho morn of the eventlul day
rose with the dawn aud drove to the grounds
in their family carriages which were often
times ox.carts and sprinGless wagons. All the
shows are doing good business, and the
patent-mediciue man and the prizc.bag fends
are coming money. Tho spaces which were
vacant yesterday have all been filled up. A
happy smile rests upon the face of each indi-
vid ual, aud if vote should be taken no doubt
the fur would be unanimously voted sue
cess. As peuci these lines the ripples of joy
ous laughter and shouts of mirth float in
through the window, and am sorely tempted
to drop my pencil and join the happy throng.
About IL o'clock President Gassoway intro
duced Hon. Wan. +. Hamilton,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

LopILLE's HEADACHE SPECIFIC is without
doubt II positive cure for headache. Try it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

BURY's PIPsIssIwA cures all Kidney and
Bladder diseases, Gravel, female weakness, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05
Baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New Jer-
sew Avenue aud g Street.


OFFICE CHEF siGEAL.OFrIGER. 3. A..
EnnLnmhnr lsTn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-05

to-day are Hon. Montgomery Blair, Joseph II.
Bradley, esq, Major Thomas p. Morgan, Colonel
A. Spates, A. b. Davis, Spencer Z. Jones, George
Petor, L. b. Prettymau, DIR. b. b. Crawford,
Samuel Riggs Captain Ed. Owens, Judge w.
V. Bonie Colonel Sworts, Hon, Milton G.
Urner, John L. Norris, Bowie Davis, John
Robinson, the tragediau j. II. Gassaway, Mr..
Gambell and Mr.. Smith, president and secre-
tary respectively of the Frederick Agricul-
tural Fair Association Major SnouiIer aud
Colonel Sim. The list of