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-Gre0t 1nO1gnatiOn.
Special Dispatch 20 the Register.

MoRGANT WV, w. Va, Jan. 81.
President Thompson was attacked ON
the street to-day bv ono ]. J. Fitch, who
repeatedly threatened Mr.. Thompson
with large cane. The attack was m,Gc
because OF President rhomp~on's odv'>
cacy OLA 'ill now.bornrc the legislature,
the object OF which is 90 redeem The
university ncm local control. Great iu~
diSnotiou Is EXPRESSED 10y the citizens
and students.
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.rAuoNs. No.fI No.+5.No. y 10. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
A SERIOUS CRhRgE,
Trial Office. tho Coiored Restaurant Keel
Interesting Developments.

AEtht Oh Loo, inc COlOrcu RESTAURANT tNecper
Interesting Developments.
William II. Lee, the colored restaurant
keeper, arrested last Saturday, charged with
committing an outrage on Agnes McGill, little
white girl thirteen years Of age, on the 92nd
Of August last, was arraigned in the Police
court yesterday. Tho little girl and her
mother, Mrs. Annie NJ. Barker, appeared as
witnesses against Leo. The little girls story
was to the effect that she was sent by her
m o ther to Lees place on street opposite the
Baltimore & Ohio depot, to see about bond
which her mother wanted Lee to give. Lee
gave her some liquor and coaxed her into
back room in the house and there committed
the alleged outrage. Mrs. Barker testified to
having discovered the condition of the chid's
clothing last Friday, and thercupon eliciting
the story from tho girl. During her examina.
ton 1t was disclosed that Mrs. Baker had had
some business relations with Lee, having nego-
tiated with him to go on n bond for her In
landlord and tenant case. Leo, sho said,
agreed to 20 on the bond for $40.
what" asked the court in surprise.
"He agreed to go ON the bond for $40. That
WAS his price," explained the witness.
Tho counsel for defense put several ques-
tions, intimating that Lee was q frequent and
familiar visitor at her house, but this the wit
ness Indignantly denied. The defense also put
much stress on the fact that she did not dis.
cover the condition of the child or her cloth
ing for ten days after, it is alleged, the crime
was committed. Mr.. A. b. Williams, counsel
for tho defendant, stated that he had fourteen
or fifteen witnesses to examine, and at his re-
quest the hearing was continued until this
morning. Agnes McGill is the Same little girl
who was arrested in the Centre Market by
Officer Dubois about two weeks ago for obtain
Ing goods from dealers under false prctenses.
She was released by Judge Smell on account of
her extreme youth, bonds for her good behavior
being furnished by her stcp.lather. Tho
counsel for Lee express confidence that lie will
BIO acquitted, and say that they expect to make
out "A case of blackmail
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

49, Good 25.cent meals at the Holly Tree.
The only Turko.Russian and sulphur Il tn
house in the city, SOB L street northwest
The best Vienna bread in the city can be
obtained only ut f. Freund's, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery,
District Commissioner Phelps arrived from
New York yesterday and was ut his desk at
the Columbia building during the day. Ho
will 90 to tho Warm Springs tomorrow.
Officer Thompson yesterday took little
colored girl, fourteen years of age, named Ella
Whitaker out Of u disreputable house on G
street, near Thirteenth, aud restored her to
her mother.
"A large number of persons, not being
aware of tho fact that Thorne's Summer Gar.
den was closed, visited tho binding last night
and were surprised to fluid tho doors closed, a
fact which they seemed to regret very much.
AT q meeting of the Columbian Amateur
Press Association held last night, the following
officers were elected for tho ensuing term
President, c. Ridgely Waller; vice-presdent
Charles W, Dur; secretary, j. Douglass Lee
treasurer, w. T., Merritt Official organ, on
Imericm Youth.
George Cole, cOlored was charged with an
assault and battery with intent to kill james
Davis, at tho corner of Seventh and + streets
ON the Sth instant. The complaining witness
| whose skull was fractured, showed evidences
of mental arrangement, and as no satisfactory
| evidence could be obtained from him the cast
! was continued,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

The total mortality in the District of CJlum-
bia for the week ending Saturday, septembc +
10, 1879, was 50, or ut tho rate of 251 per 900
per anuum. OF these decodents 10 were white
males, 90 white females, % colOred males M
81 colorcd females showing dcatlI.rate of
17S per 900 for the white aud 1898 for the
colored population. The deaths by classes
were as follows: Zymaic, % constitutional,
IS local, 90; dcvciopmental, D, and violence,
l. From phtliiss pulmonalis or consumption
there were IL deaths diseases of the nervous
system, 10; diarrh9a. o; cholera nGlntum and
pneumonia, each trislnus, 3 typhoid fever
and senic debility, 9 each and l each from en-
tero-cOlitis scarlet fever, tonsilitis, cancer and
whooping cough OF the deaths 62 oc-
Cured in Washington, in Georgetown, 8 in
the county and 10 in the hospitals Forty
eight of the decedcnts were natives of
tho District, 80 of other parts Of the
United States and A foreigners Thirteen
white and % colored were under five years
of age, and white ana / colored sixty
years and over. The greatest mortality G6
deaths) occurred OH the 13yh and the least
q Deaths on the 9th. There were II
males, Ii colorcd males and 20 colored fc males.
Still.births, S--whitc, 2; cJored, 6. Mar
ragcs reported, 17-white, 8 colored, 8.
The mortality report for the IN onth OF
August, just issued from the Health Office
shows u total mortality for the month Of 361, O
decrease of "a rs compared with the CORES
pOnding month of last year, aud AZ less than
the average number of deaths for the mon tn
of August for the past five years. Three hun
dred aud twenty-one births and 81 marriages
were reported.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

Mr. Robert ]. Murray, as solicitor for Mary
Ann Mounteney. has filed bill for divorce
from her husband, John j. Mountency. The
plaintiffs maiden name was Mary Ann Beck.
EFT, and she was a daughter of Thomas Beckett,
of Peterborough, England. The parties were
married in that city at St. Johns Episcopal
church by Rev. Joseph Davis on May 3, 1859.
The same month they left England aud came
to this country, and subsequently to this Dis.
trict The defendant is plumber by trade,
and, she declares worth property of the value
of $4,000. Notwithstanding he enjoys good
income, she charges that she is compelled to
wear the cOmmonest clothing, and receives
little or no support from him. and that ut
divers times in the past fourteen years he has
been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment
toward her, endangering her life and health
that he has driven her from her home at mid.
night in the winter without allowing her suit
able clothing, and many times without cover.
ing for the feet, and she has been compelled t.
ask charity Of her neighbOrs, and he threat,
eued them with prosecution for harboring her
In August last she complains that he struck
her with his fist, drove ler outdoors, aud sh,
was compelled to sleep in the back yard of hcl
dwelling.house for FIVE nights. She also pray
that the defendant DO ordered to pay alimony
and restrained from dsposing of his estate
pending the suit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
The Nationals and poughkeepsIes

About corporal's guard ofcitizens attended
at the National grounds yesterday afternoon
TO witness tho second game between the POUCH
keepscs aud home club. Even that slim mum
Dor Of spectators were disappointed and found
fault, with justifable cause, at the manner in
which the game was played. The Nationals
evidently knew that they had nm easy victim,
and did not exert themselves to do much
playing but amused themselves with the
visitors as best they could for seven innings,
when darkness ended the burlcsque. With
the exception of Mack, at third base, not
player filled his regular position to the
close Of the game. Thore was con-
slant revolving among the men, and it had the
appearance OF being demonstration for the
purpose of beiittling the Poughkecpsios rs
much as possible, ana conveying the idea that
the National men could play any position in
the field aud beat them. But the monkey
business" did not cease with the repeated
changes Finding that the visitors could not
profit by this action, the Nationals, in the
sixth inning, instituted II series of errors that
were finally productive of five runs to their
opponents. The Poughkeepsies did not earn
run in the game aud were permitted to secure
seven. The manager of the Nationals was
absent yesterday, aud it is supposed that tho
nine was playing to suit themselves.
Appended is the score:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
FoR Shades go to julius Lansburgh's.
The Flagstaff Problem.

In November last some correspondent in the
educational column of TIE NATIONAL RE.
PUBLICAN proposed problem as follows: II
flags air standing on horizontal plane
casts a shadow so feet, on being inclined &c
degrees in the direction of the shadow, the
shadow is then So feet what is the height OF
the flagstaff. AS that department was soon
after discontinued no satisfactory solution was
given. Another respected correspondent now
furnishes the following us u correct solution 10
that problem
From the square of a unit subtract the square
Of half unit, extract the square root OF the
remainder, multiply the root by so, subtract
the product from 55, multiply the remainder
by 2, and the height of the flagstaff is pro
duced viz: 23,3O74506X feet Or this way
for short; Multiply the natural sine of 80
degrees by 80, subtract the product from 90
and the remainder will be half the height O.
the flagstaff.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
Tho St, cloud Property In LitIgatIon.

Jacob L. Lyon has entered suit against the
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Tor sos, 600 1t seems that the plaintiff had Il
lien on the property known as the St. Cloud
Hotel for $4,000, and entered into an agree.
ment with the defendant, which was to the of-
feet that If he Iyon) would release his
deed of trust in favor of a deed of trust Of the
defendant they would assume aud pay Off all
prior liens, and cause 10 be made certain valu.
able Improvements on the property. Mr.. Lyon
did execute release IN favor Of the defend,
ants and permitted his lien to become subordi'
nate to theirs, and then they neglected to pay
of the prior encumbranoes, aud no now suos
20 recover the damages stated above
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

The following gentlemen have been APP
pointed rs the committee of the Odd-Felows'
Relief Association to receive and entertain the
members of tho different associations who will
attend tho convention to be held in Washing
ton on the 10th of October: II. Burr, j. w
Thompson, j. S. Swormstedt, William Kettler
J. NJ. Hinkle, b. A. Kiddcr and IL. Urine. 1t
is tho intention of the committee to make the
stay Of the delegates at the Capital as pleasant
as possible. 1t is believed that the convention
will result IN great deal of benefit to the
Mutual Relief Association plan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
Operations of the Heath Office.

The following is Health-Ollicer Townshend's
report of the operations of his office for the
week ending Septcmber13, 1879: Nuisances re.
ported, 795; referred, los; abatcd, TO; re.
lerred TO Commissioners, o; official notices is.
sued, Sc citizens complaints, 81 deaths from
all causes reported, 50; cases of death in
vestigated by coroner, @; burials at public ex.
pense, 10; investigations for local cause of dis
ease, /; tons ofgarbagc removed, 1902 9.20; dead
animals removed 1l2. Marine products in
spccted-3,350 bushels ofoystors, l,32S punches
of fish, 14,4i1 tailors 1926 trout, II surgeons,
33 drums, rs sun fish 3 shepherds and 1897
crabs. Marine products CONFERENCE.-The
bushels of oysters, SO punches of fish, 1857
crabs and tailor. Unwholesome food con
demned-2l9 pounds beef, 55 pounds mutton,
90 pounds veal, II pounds pork, 10 pounds
bacon, tongues, "a dozen cucumbers, $50 cab.
bages, 142 cymlnss, 1913 dozen corn, 1868
watormclons, 1857 canteloupes, Pa egg plants
30 pecks apples, II! bushels tomatoes, "A quarts
lima beans, 10 pecks string beans, 23l bushels
peaches, 20 pounds grapes, pecks pears, l
dozen squashes, 1t bushels potatoes, 40 punches
beets, 2 pocks onions and 521 bushels miscel.
laneous vegetables. Pound report-Anlmals
impounded, l2l redeemed. So killed, &c ; in
pound "a. Report of physicians to the poor
| 1859 patients, of which AZ were white aud 12l
| colored numer of visits, POS Office consulta
ations, 80. There were 40 orders for food
| issued to sick poor persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

The Metropolitan Presbyterian Church on
Capitol Hill was crowded last evening on the
Occasion of the nuptials of Mr., Dickerson N.
Hoover aud Miss Annie NJ Scheitln, both of
this city Rev. John Chester. d. d., performed
the ceremony, after which the happy pair pro.
cocdcd TO the residence of the brides grand.
mother, Mrs. Anna Hitz, where u reception
was held until $3.50 D. m, when travcing-suits
were donned, Rdeus said, aud amidst showers
of congratulutory speeches, Northern train
WAS boarded, which soon whiskcd them out of
sight Of admiring friends.
The wedding of Mr. j. II. Shepherd, of Cam
bridge, Md aud Miss Nellie Robinson, of Bal.
timore, was celebrated last night at o'clock
at the residence of Colonel /. 5. Tchcnor, 1911
NJ street. Rev. Dr. Barber, Of Cambridge, Md,
OBLIGATED. The bride looked charming In q
| cream -colorod silk on tWinc, trimmed with
illusion and orange blossoms. Colonel Itch.
cnor gayo the bride away, A reception was
held Immediately after the marriage. The
guests were mostly friends Of the bride and
| groom from Baltimore and Cambridge. Tho
! presents were numerous, costly aud handsome
| A beautiful oil painting representing land
scupe, by Francis ID. Key, Of Baltimore, wa
the gift OF the mother Of the bride, The happy
couple left on the 1918 train for New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

The fine performance at the Comique is drawing
large audiences. The programme includes enough
bright things to furnish ammunition for dozen
ordinary shows.
Ford's 0pera-House-"H. NJ. y. Pinafore."
There were two excellent performances at the
Opera House yesterday, and both were witnessed
engaged in producing the opera are winning fresh
laures by their fine acting aud singing In this city
National TheRtre-" Queens Evidenoo,"II
The interesting drama Of Queens Evidence is
produced at the National In q manner that reflects
great credit upon the company, besides giving the
public the benefit of a fine dramatic performance
1t will be played every night until the close OF the
week,
IcmersOn's MegatherIan Minstrels.
Emeson's Megatheran Mnstrels which boasts
Of being the greatest minstrel combination ever
Monday night There are ftty,siX performers In .
Guiding some of the most celebrated minstrel stars
headed by Billy Emerson,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
the JEWIsR NEW YEAR.
beginning the Festival at Sundown--sery
at the SynaRoRues,

at the Synagogues.
Tho celebration Of the Hebrew New Year,
Rosh Hashonoh-the beginning of the year
564O, according to tho Jewish calendar-was
begun in tho different synagogues yesterday
evening. In tho Orthodox synagogue, corner
Of Sixth aud G streets tho service was begun
at shutdown and will be continued for two
days, ending on Friday at shutdown. Owing
to the unusual religious interest of the occa'
sion the edifce was crowded, those attending
who are hardly ever present during the year.
They continue to attend until the day of
Atonement, which is the tonth day after the
New Year the intermediate days being kept
holy. The day of Atouement is regarded as
the hottest day of all the year, services being
held at the synagogue all day from
a. m. without the participants taking any
refreshments AT the close of the New
Year the regular Sabbath begins. The New
Year was ushered in last evening by short de-
yotonal services according to that laid down
In Talmud from the earliest history of the
Jewish religion, they not having added any
thing or taken anything away. The services
are exclusively in Hebrew, there being neither
| English nor German, In which the smallest
children participate The ladies aud gentle.
men who attend the services are attired in
white rs much rs possible, and tho synagogue
| was draped in white in token of purity, wish.
| ing to appear before God without n soil. Rev.
Mr.. Samuel, of New York, the new reader,
| OBLIGATED. President Jacob Rich showed those
who have absented themselves during the
year their seats, assisted by Simon Goldstein,
the vice.president, in accordance with their
duties. Mr.. Herman Baumgarten the ap.
| pointed usher, wal very busy until late in the
service showing the audience their seats.
| The services will commence to-day at o'clock
and last until ii o'clock; commence again at
| 3 o'clock and last about an hour; recon-
mence again ut o'clock and last about half.
hour recommeuce again at 6 o'clock OH Fri
day morning.
THE REFORMED CONGREGATION.
| The celebration of Rosh uashonUh WIS COM
menced ut the synagogue of the Reformed
Congregation, Eighth street, near II, at $3.50
o'clock last evening and will last one day. One
of the principal features during this mornings
service, beginning at 9, will be the sounding
of the Shoiar (trumpet) according to Scriptural
command, the idea being to awaken the sin.
ners from sinful slumber to repentance. The
music will be especially fine during the morn
| ing service, and Rev. L, Stern will preach n
sermon in English. the subject of tho text
| being to teach us to number our days, that the
heart may acquire wisdom. This day is
strictly observed by the Israelites all over the
world, the services being solemn and affecting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

Tho clerk of the court has issued tue follow.
ing marriage licenses; George NJ. Field, of this
city, and Martha f. Norris of Montgomery
County, Md. Daniel Statesman and Lizzie
Wallace; Samuel Lee and Lettio Col; ID. N.
Hoover aud Annie NJ. Scheitin; j. H. Shop.
herd of Cambridge, Md, aud Helen NJ. Robin
son, of Baltimore, Md.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

Fon Lace Curtains go to Julius Lans5ursh's


We invite attention to tho large invoice of
superior old Rye Whisky just received at c.
Handlers, No, Oh seventh street northwest,
which for purity aud flavor has no superior.
His stock of Brandies, Wines aud liquors of
all kinds are unsurpassed, and his prices arc
moderate
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18


Excelsior Division, Sons of Temperance, gave
a complimentary testimonial TO Charles NJ.
Nye last evening at Temperance Temple.
Unfortunately, the gentleman in whose honor
the entertainment was given was absent hay
ing received telegram in the afternoon sum-
moning him to Berkely Springs, Va, as his
little child is not expected to live. A large
and select audience, however, assembled in
the hall Mr.. T. X. Mcintyre, Worthy
Patriarch OF the Division, presided. A
lettor from Secretary McCrary, who had
been specially invited TO attend, was
read, expressing regret for his inability to be
present, sympathy for the Temperance cause
| and warm friendship for Charley Nyc. An
| explanation of the sad cause that prevented
Mr.. Nye's attendance was made. The follow
ing programme was carried out Opening adj
dress by Hon. ID. p. Holloway piano solo by
Miss Grace Berlinn; song by Miss Cora Wat.
son recitation, entitled "A Whistling Poem
by Whistling Girl" by Miss George Ellis
song by Miss Mira Henry; recitation by
Mrs Leach address by A. A. Towns.
end, of Baltimore; remarks by A. A.
Brooks Mrs. VI. ID. Lincoln Bessie Beach,, and
Jere Williams The Worthy Patriarch closed
the exercises with an address, thanking those
present for their attendance, and expressing
his regrets for the absence of Charley Nye.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
Oyster Roast at BI uT Point.

There will be an excursion to Bluff Point
(including big oyster roast) next Sunday, tho
steamer Jane Moseley having been chartered
for tho occasion. Tho excursion is given by
tho Washington & Baltimore Excursion COM
pany. The boat will leave at $50 in the morn
ing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

d. p. HEgRIcK & Co.. stock brokers, of 43
New street, New York, intend opening a
branch office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
Wizards Hotel, for the transaction of general
stock commission business. They have the
highest Washington references for ability and
integrity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18

THE best Of evidences given to any person
thar Cinchona Rubra cures alcoholism, at 1919
Tenth street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-18
For Carpets go to Julius Lansburgh's,
Auction Sale To-day,

by Charles W. Handy, at $3.50 o'clock Val
liable improved real estate on east side of
Tenth street, between N aud o streets north
west.