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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
A STRUG6LE FOR LIE.
Samuel Ciark's Fourth Trial for Murder

Samuel Clark's Fourth Trial for Murder.
The fourth trial of Samuel A. Clark, in
dicted for the murder Of John Lee alias Jack
Cash, on Christmas evening, 1877, on Capitol
Hill, was commenced before Justice Hagner
in the Criminal Court, yesterday morning.
District-Attornoy II. II. Wells and his assist
ant IT, II. Wells, jr., appeared for the Govern
mcnt and Thomas +, Miller aud G., Maurice
Smith for the accused.
This is the first instance in the criminal
annals of the District where party has been
called upon, where previous iuries disagreed,
to stand n fourth trial. When it is romem-
bered that the counsel for the defendant were
assigned by the court, have never received
recomp2nse for their services, and do not eN-
pect any, the persisteucy with which they
have battled for the prisoners life and the
success that has thus far attended their efforts
speaks In high praise of their devotion TO n
prohtlcss case. The defendant was once con-
victcd, but the senior counsel carried the cause
to the court in banc, where the Judgment was
reversed and rcbeaiing ordered. Since then
| there has been two mistrias. The difficulty
encountered yesterday at the outset was the
securing Of n Jury. The case, from its extend
| cd publication and repeated trials, has become
| widely known, and IN consequence IL was diff
| cult TO obtain twelve men not cOnvcrsant with
the crime and unbiased sufficiently to sit in
| the case. The regular panel was exhausted
and only two men secured. Forty talesmen
were ordered In, out of which to secure the
balance. When the court adjourned the rcqui-
| site number had not been obtained. Some OF
the talesmen having responded to the sum
mons the court proceeded TO examine them as
TO their competency to serve.
Mr. \. b. Reyes was called, and Mr.. Miller,
| of the counsel for the defense, raised the point
that no talesman could he competent, and read
the following section from the Revised Stat
utcs
When any person is indicted Of treason, copy OF
the indictment aud list of the jury and of the
Witnesses, 10 be produced on the trial for proving
| the indictment, stating the place of abode of each
three entire days before he Is tried for the same
When any person Is indicted OF any other capita
oticnsC such copy of the indictment and list OF the
jurors and witnesses shall be delivered to him a
least two entire days before the trial.
Mr.. Miller maintained that, under this Sec
ton, the defendant was entitled to two days
notice of the names OF these talesmcn.
The court overrued the point and an excep
ton was taken.
An attorney-at-law being among the names
drawn, Mr.. Miller raised the point that he wa;
disqualified, as the law not only said that he
should be exempt, but went further and stateC
that their pames should not be placed in thu
box from which jurors were drawn.
The court denied this point, holding thai
the man was competent, and 1t could be left t
his own election whether he would serve o.
not
This ruling was also excepted to.
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The New Court Auditor.

Chief-Justico Cartier announced from the
bench of the court in banc yesterday that the
judges had unanimously agreed upon James
G.. Payne, esq, to be auditor of the court, vice
Thomas Hood resigned 1t is understood that
Mr.. Payne was not an applicant for the office,
but will accept the position, as it is the kind
of work to which lie is exceedingly partial.
He was born in Troy, ~ Y, and is about forty
three years Of age. He entered tho service
in the!late war as adjutant of New York regi-
ment, and rose to the rank of lieutenant-colo-
mel. He was a fearless, faithful officer, enjoy
ing the confidence and esteem Of all with
whom he associated. At the close of the re-
belion he entered upon the practice of law in
this District, which he made his home
By close application, evncing marked ability
in his profession, and his gentlemanly deport-
ment, he soon won the respect of his brethren
Of the bar. Showing special fitness in the
matter Of auditing accounts, he was soon en-
trusted with number of intricate and heavy
cases to settle, which he did with general
satisfaction. In the performance Of this wor;
the judges evidently saw his competency, and
that, with his personal popularity, doubtless
induced them to give him the position un'
solicited. The appointment will meet with
public appreciation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
For French Poles go to Julius Lansburgl
SUSPICIOUS DIVORCE CASES.

Judge Macarthur Sguashes One Brought
from Another City,
Not long ago notice was made Of the fact that
appearances warranted tho belief that parties
residng-in other localities were trying to use
the courts of this District to obtain divorce
without publication, and at the same time H.
legally. The statement was warranted by the
fact that petitions had been filed in the clerks
office having suspicious look, and the jurats
bearing the impress of seals of n foreign uris-
diction. 1t seems, however that in the de-
velopments of another suit Justice Macarthur,
who had been watching with considerable
vigilance TO detect and prevent the securing of
machine divorces in his court, has found one,
he thinks, belongs to this class and disposed of
it very peremptorily.
On the Goth of October 1873, Abbie l.. Cow
man, through her solicitor, filed q bill for di-
vorce from her husband, Joseph COwman. She
stated that she had resided in this District
for two years prior to the commencement OF
the suit; that her husband was nOn-resi-
dent, and for two years previous to that time
his whereabouts were unknown to her. They
were married in Baltimore, Nd, by Rev Dr.
Huston April %, 1870 and lived together I'M.
ill August 80, 1876. In the interim n child
was born, named Abbie Irene, aud Is still liv.
ing For the three years prior to the insti-
tutng of the suit she charges that her husband
was an habitual drunkard, and that on August
| 80, 1876, he abandoned both herself aud child
| and since that time has contributed nothing tC
the support of either. The bin passed through
the regular channel, until it was finally sub
mitted to Justice MacA rthur, who, in consid
ering it yesterday gave the following opinion
The affidavit Of the nonresidence Is defective
| The affidavit merely states that the defendant Is
non resident, as he verify believes" lie does no
| gtute that he Knows the defendant, nor does h,
state the ground Of his belief, There Is no eyi
dencc OF the residence within the District Of TN
| plaintiff for n period of a sufficient length o
| time before the commencement Of the suit to con
| fer jurisdiction except the statement Of the plain
| un herself This Is not sufficient Besides, tn
mother swcars that the defendant deserted tn
plaintiff at her house, ana she also states that sh
| resides with her husband in Baltimore, II leave
! II strong implication that the plaintiff came Int
| the District TO obtain divorce. ! am of opinion
! that the bin should be dismissed, aud such is tn
| order Of the court,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Rollins offered
resolution authorizing the District Commits
sioners to furnish the Senate a schedule Of
water rents now charged and collected in the
District, what changes may be made therein IN
order that they may bear equtably upon al
claims of water takers. and what increase, ii
any. is required in said rates to provide for the
just and proper expenses of the water depart
meut, together with the amount now collected,
and what amount viii be realized from such
increased rates; also what arrearages are due
for water rents or water mains, and what steps
if any, have been taken for their collection
Senator ingalls, reintroduced the bill to repea
the charter of the National Capital Insurance
Company Of the District.
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Workinemen's Assembly.

The Workingmcns Assembly was called to
order by Mr. William Boron at eight o'clock
last evening, Mr. E. l.. Barker acting as secre-
tary pro tent.
The credentials of L. JefTreys as a delegate
from Lincoln Lodge, No. 9, B. of L., were re-
ported upon favorably
A gentleman named May, who is connected
with the internal revenue department, was
then introduced and proceeded to address the
Assembly upon tho Butler colonization bill.'
Mr.. S. II. Bell was elected recording sccrc-
tary of the Assembly, vice Christian, resigned.
Mr.. Barker read series Of resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, condemnng
the practice of certain merchants in this city
who send their work to other cities to be done.
Mr.. Mcdonald offered resolution calling
for the appointment OF committee to invest-
gate and report to the Assembly the average
pay of mechanics and laborcrs in the District.
The subject was discussed at length and finally
adopted, after which the Assembly adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

The religious interest in the great revival at
Hamline ". f. Church has become most re-
markable. Last night the crowd was so great
1t was found necessary to close the doors. The
evangelist, Rev. Mr.. Harrison, seems to have
increasing success and power with the people
at every service, aud last night, in response TO
his invitation, the altar was filed with persons
seeking religion, and as q number of CONVEX
sions occurred the interest in the great cOngre-
cation was very great. In this revival num-
bers Of young men arc nightly at the altar
seeking religion. The evangelist stated that
he would at once form young mems praying
band TO assist in the meetings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
Two Hotel Thieves Captured.

Detective Coomes came over from Baltimore
last evening on the five o'clock train There
him. When they arrived at the Baltimore
and Potomac depot Detective Coomes was
Joined by Detective Acton, and the two Off
GERS, approaching the well-dressed strangers,
put them under arrest and escorted them to
Police Headquarters. Their names are Max
Kramer and George Stellar and they have OPP
Grated as hotel thieves in different cities of tho
country most successfully. When they were
searched at Police Headquarters number of
pawn-tickets and q quantity of cheap jcwelry
which could not be pawned were found in their
pockets. They were held for Baltimore officers
as they have been working in that city re-
Gently.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

-Feet-The elite of the world visit Dr.
White.
The members of Harmony Circle arc pre-
pairing for a hop, to be given on tie evening OF
the oath instant.
Edwin +. Austin has been appointed
an additional patrolman for one year, TO do
duty at Lafayette square.
A regular hotel dinner for twenty-five
cents at the Bayard House, corner of Tenth
and r streets northwest.
-NIessrs. b, ]. Coyle & Co. were yesterday
awarded the contract for laying the intercept
ing sewer on New York avenue.
Tho cilchcs of THE REPUBLICAN were
treated last evening to a can Of pure Aderney
milk, left at the Office by Mr. +. x. Ward, Of
the Alderney dairy.
The great closing.out sale Of books and
stationery at MI Crandall's, corner Of seventh
and ID streets, is attracting general attention
Goods are sold at heavy sacrifice.
The members of the German Methodist
Episcopal Conference, recently in session in
Baltimore, visited this city yesterday, paid
their respects 10 the President aud Mrs. Hayes
and inspected the city.
Mrs. Jarley's wax works descriptions oil
which have been written expressly ioI tho oc
casion, will be exhibited at Willard Hall on
Tuesday evening, April 10, at eight o'clock for
the benefit of the church oTphanage.
The celebration of the jewish Passover
was begun last evening. Both of the syna
gogues We're well attended. The services, which
will last eight days, commemorate the deliver
ancc of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage
by vote of the Jefferson Literary ant
Debating Society medal has been awarded t
Mr. William L. Thomas as the best debater
The medal will be presented on the occasion
Of tho annual entertainment of the society
April 10, by Mr.. Edward d, Wright.
The police of the Second Precinct have
been working diligently, trying to unravel thu
mystery surrounding the noto which wa
picked up last Friday in the woods east 0
Glenwood Cemetery by Mr. Means, of Tenually
town, but as yet have been unsuccessful.
Colonel p. A. Danoille and Mr.. c. w
Havcnner, two gentlemen who have been en-
gagged in business in this city for many years
have departed for Now York to try their for
tunes in that city. The real estate and broker
age business conducted by them is left in tn
hands Of Mr.. G. T. Havenncr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

Of Pharmacy was held yesterday at the hall of
the college. The president, Mr. John A. Mil
burn, delivered very able and interesting adj
dress, and the reports of the secretary, treasu-
rer, and the various committees show the in
stitutiou to be in prosperous condition. The
following officers were elected for the ensuing
collegiate year President, Mr. j. D.O'Donnell +;
first vice-presidcnt, Mr.. John II. Major; second
vicc-president, Mr.. G. G. c. Sinms; secretary,
Mr. Charles Becker; treasurer, Mr. w. G..
Duckett; additional trustees, Messrs. Karl
Kullberg, j. $. Jones, John w. Drew, r. b. Fer
guson, u. w. Cromwell, John A, Milburn, aud
w. $. Thompson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
Trade of GuayaquiI.

his report to the Department of State, says that
the year 1873 has been disastrous one TO the
interests of Ecuador, The cocoa and coffee
crops were almost entirely cut of, American
flour aud manufactures of various kinds have
been imported from New York aud san Frau
cisco. The trade in -four from the lattor port
is large and increasing. The customs house
receipts for 1878 we've about 81 100000, a slight
increase over 1877, The exports to the United
States consist Of bark, cocoa, hides india-rub'
ber ivory, nuts, Sc, The imports from the
United States are lard, groceries, dry goods
machinery, -four, rico, hardware, ammunition
&c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
For Window Shades, 60 to Julius LansJurgl



Mr.. Ed, Ballmger ran a mile against time at
Brightwood Park yesterday, and made the fol-
lowing time; First quarter, lbs; second quar-
ter, PAS third quarter, 4;2s, and fourth quar-
ter, minutes.
Mr.. Nelson, who had charge of Mr.. Heron's
interest during the recent pedestrian contest
at Franklin Legion Hall, called upon Mr.. b. Il,
Kelly yesterday In response to Mr.. Kelly's
challenge and proposed twenty.six hour con.
test, 0.as-you-please, between Kelly aud
Heron, to take place in thirty days, for $500
or 81 900 side. Kelly declined. Mr. Heron's
friends arc unwilling to have him 30 into an
other contest within ten days, as specified in
Mr. Kelly's challenge, rs they desire him to
have moro time for preparation.
A FINE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND STUD, WEIGH
ING TWO CARATS. PERFECT BRILLIANT
FINELY CUT, $3.50, JACOBS BROS, l2G PENN
AAENIfE
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The Local prenchcrs, association.

Rev, DR.. Kramer Rev. f. s. Evans, and
Rev, Mr.. Hayghc, the committee appointed at
meeting of local preachers OF the NJ. L,
Church held last Friday night at Foundry
Church. to take the initiatory steps in the
formation of local preachers association,
held meeting last night, and adopted meas
ures by which the wants Of the different pas
tors of the Washington district can be ascer-
tanned, with a view to supplying the same.
They also determined to continue the com
mittee
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PAIR OF PURE WHITE SOLITAIRE DIA-
MOND EARRINGS, WEIGHING ~ CARArS s95,
JACOBS BROS. l2!9 pENNSNLNANLA AVENUE.
Dsli,ouont Contractors Cannot Rid

An order was yesterday issued by the Dis.
trict Commissioners that in advertisements for
and tho general conditions attached to propo-
sails for work Or material Of any kind done or
furnished to the District of Columbia under
contract shall be attached the following clause
mo proposals will be received from any fail
ing contractor, known as such on the records
OF the District of Columbia, after July ], 1873"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

IL Is anticipated that all the patrons Of the
club and lovers of the game will be in attend
ance. Game will be called at quarter.past four
o'clock The weather has not been of kind
to permit much practice since the LIST instant.
Still but little doubt is entertained that the
nine, to q man, will deport themselves with
communicable credit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

The District Commissioners have returned
the following answer to the architects
In answer 10 your communication, complaining
that ne terms 9re 100 onerous as required M the
advertisement for "A design Of public school
building. am directed to inform you that the con-
dtlOns ON which the Commissioners have offered II
premium of $500 for the best design, for a school
building wore adOptedby them solely In the inter.
est of the public schools; and whiio tho Commits.
siuuers regret that these conditions should De un-
satisfactory 10 any, they sec no good reasons for
changing ormodlying them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
Accident to a Poiiccman's wife.

Tire wife Of Policeman Hcinlein met with
painful accident last Sunday evening about
nine o'clock, at her residence. No. 157 p street
northwest She attempted 10 walk down stairs
with baby in her arms, when her foot turned
and she was precipitated to the bottom OF the
night. Besides being severely bruised about
the head and body, Mrs. lloinloin sustained a
dislocution Of the right arm and ankle, A
physician was quickly in attendance aud rem
dered proper assistance. Sho was better yes
terday, although suffering considerably
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08
The NntIonnrs Onening Game.

The public will have an opportunity to-day
10 form some idea of the playing qualities of
the National nine, as they make their debit
for the season with the Kendall Club an anna
teur organization from tho doaf.mute asylum.
Tho admission to the grounds will be free, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-08

Real estate at auction near Falls Church, Va.
Stands IN The Northern Liberty Market for rent.
Card-mland and Seaboard Coasting Company.
A. saks Il Co., cloihiers 3lGand SIS seventh street
northwest.
Household furniture at auction at 1912 sixth
street northwest. James DUNCAN, auCtioneer.
Notice-Quarierly meeting Of the National Asso.
citation for the Relief of Destitute COlored Women.
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FOR OIlcloths, go to Julius Lansburgh
Dishonest Dishict EnpIoyee.

Albert Brockenbury, a messenger, employed
at the District buildings, was arraigned in tine
Police Court yesterday, charged with the lar
Ceny of u valuable record book belonging to
the District. 1t was clearly shown that the
accused sold the stolen property as waste pa
per, and the court sent the case up TO the
grand jury, fixing bonds at $500. The penalty
prescribed by the statutes for the oilcnse with
which BrOckenbury is charged is three years
In the pcutontary or a fine of 5000, or both.
PARTISAN Diamonds, Rings, and Earrings in
solid gold settings, from SO up ut r. Harris &
Co. s, 1856 Seventh street.
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Fon corniccs, go to Julius LaOsburgh


received every day direct from the best dairy
sections in the State. Dealers specially invited.
Low prices, tiue stock, and fair dealing guar.
.auteed, splcor's butter store Ninth aud Il
streets northwest,
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1hormOmetriC Readings.
OFFICE CHEF SlsNAL.OrFICER, Il. S. A.,
Auru : Is-a
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic States clear or partly
cloudy weather, northerly winds vcering to south
eastery; stationary or lower temperature, and gem
orally higher pressure
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NATIONAL THEATRE-A Celebrated Case.
THEATRE CoMlQUE.-VGriuty performance.
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OUTSIDE jackets for suits are still made cut
away, with velvet or silk vests,
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PiAN09.

WOnI y, RENOWNED
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS.
THE BEST MADE.
Every instrument fully warranted Pianos aud
organs nom other celebrated factories for sale, rent or
exchange on the most reasonable terms, Special N.
duCemonts for cash short time at Relcllenbaclfs
Piano WarcrOOms, i23 Eleventh street, few doors
above Pennsylvania avenue. deo6.
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ROGER REos.' ,ilyor-plated ware at Harris
& Cos. l35 Seventh street, between d and Il.
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Al BALTIMORE AND ONO DLroT, NEW Jersey AVE
NtEAND tSIEIET
Morning Frc1lind
$500, 81. Louis & GIN. eN. 1880 Baltimore acCom.
s62i philn. & n, Y. CN. '4SO, Baltimore accom-.
s780, Chico q Pittsg 500 n y. phil & Bos eN.
$50, baltimore aud way sos Piedmont, Strasburg
stations inchcster, Fredck.
6:2b, Fred. (Afei. brch.)| uugerstOwi Point of
Hs7, Baltimore, Annapoltsl Rocks q way stations.
express 1851 Baltimore accom-.
Gb, Martinsburg and un- s1!1O baltimore express
gerstown &C. Metro e755. Baltimore & way sta
DOlRn brsurhl tons.
elG2O, Baltimore accom-. $500 Chicago & st. Louis,
n:30 Baltimore OF press $40 NY. Phil. & Boston
express
sATriye daily. Others sundays excepted.
Rs- For the time OF departure OF trains see RdVeT-
uscmenis elsewhere.
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Atarogular meeting rExcclsor Division, No
10, S, of r., held last evening, the following Of,
ficers were installed W. r., C.. H. McAllister
w. A., A. IT, Norton Il, s., Morris Baum.
garlen A. Il, s., j. W. lluslip; f. S. f.
Henry treasurer, Harry b, Major chaplain
j. A. Roberts; CONDUCTOR II. b. Whipple; as
sistant conductor Mrs. g. II, McAllisteri o.
g., r. W. Carter, j.; p, w. p, Oh. Davis,
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The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following parties
g. III. Stub and Mary r.. Small.
Peter Grcdsel aud Addie G. Smith
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AsUPERB LY.MoUNTED CLUSTER DIAMOND
RiEG CONTAINING NINE WHITE STONES,
BARGAIN JACOBS BROS, 1929 PENNsILVANIA
AVENUE.
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GALVESTON, TEX, April IA special dis
patch from Bolton to the Ners says a negro
man and woman, living near here, witnesses
against Canterbury and Dobbins, indicted for
rape, were murdered last night by five masked
mon. The man was killed instantly, but the
woman lived until morning. She stated that
one of the Gssassins said no witnesses should
live to appear against Canterbury and Dob
hins
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Six per cent. interest paid on deposits. Special
retes on time deposits. J. II. sQuIER & Co.
Rankers 1916 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
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AT BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC DEPOT SIXTH AND
STREETS.
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For cheap Carpets, go to Julius Lansburgl

This ruling was also excepted to.