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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

saturday, libcl was issued against the steamer
Frances for claim Of $9459 for fresh meats
furnished for the trip TO New York, July 3.
The money was paid and the boat released.
AT the regular shoot of the Anacostia Gun
Club Saturday, at Eagle Park, the following
score was made. each contestant having ten
balls to shoot at: Wagner, 10; Morgan, o;
stumph, 0; Rothwell g; Scott, 8 Ball, a, and
Ready, 4.
The alarm Of fire Saturday afternoon from
box las WAS caused by can of oil igniting In
house 9l2 Mcpherson square, occupied by Mrs.
LOWS Lindsey. Before the arrival of the en-
gines Mr. John II. Mccarthy extinguished the
flames. Loss, $50.
"A little daughter Of Mr.. John Russell, re-.
siding at No. Ia Ninth street southeast, slipped
down on the sidewalk yesterday morning whilo
on her way to Sunday School, aud broke her
left arm at the elbow joint. DIR. Beale was
summoned aud rendered surgical aid
The residontso of II street, between Fourth
and Fifth streets northwest, have repeatedly
complained ola nuisance created in the square
by an open sewer. The Health Officer re-
lieves himself of all responsibility by notify.
ing the Commissioners that three times he has
recommended the abating Of this nuisance.
The attention of the District Commission
ers Is called to the fact that the hydrant at the
southwest corner of Four-and-a-half street and
the Commissioners, has been out OF repair for
months, thereby depriving a large number of
poor people in the neighborhood Of that indis'
pensablc article.
The funeral of the late VIM. S. 0Neal,
deputy U. S. marshal, took place from his late
residence on Sixth street northwest, last Sat
urday afternoon. The services were con.
Quoted by Rev DIR. Amos, Of McKcndrec
Chapel, aud the intcrment took place at
the Congressional cemetery. Major J. V. V.
Vandenburg, A. X. Browne, L. b. Stahl, II. +.
Taylor, A. w. Luce aud l.. NJ. Graves were the
pal bearers
Rev. Dr. Lanaban, who has been suffering
from indispositiOn for several weeks, and has
been unable to attend the camp meeting on
that account, yesterday appeared in his pulpit
and preached very interesting sermon on
Pride" taking as his text Esther, ", -
Yet all this availeth me nothing 80 long as
see Mordecai, the jew, sitting at the Kings
gate" There was Il large attendance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
GOOD POT1BLE WATER.
Result of an Investigation by tho District
Chemist.

Result of an Investigation by tho District
Chemist.
The chemist Of the District, Mr.. Il. j. De-
Smedt has sent to the Health Officer the result
of his analysis of water from pumps in the
city located as follows:
The Pump at Eighth and streets northwest, OPP
posite the Patent Office, shows pure water, ggg'o
solid residue, %, composed OF carbonate OF lime
chloride of lime, sulph0te of lime, chloride o.
sodium. A good potable water.
Pump corner Tenth and II streets northwest
Pure water, 9g950; solid residue, go. good pota
Pump at No. els street northwest-Mudd!
and turbid abnormal quantity OF carbonic actt
and nitrogen gases. Pure water, Og9;73; solid resi-
due, 81. This winter contains In solution q sum
cicnt quantity oforganic matters to be considered
Pump corner Ninth and II streets northwest
Clear and transparent, and contains norma
quantity of air and carbonic acid. No other gases
Pure water, 990.SO; solid residue, 90 good pota
bic water.
Pump Sixth and streets northwest-Clcar ant
transparent and normal quantity of air and car
6onic acid Pure water, O00.i5; solid residue. 100
A good potable water.
Pump on Louisiana avenue, between Ninth ant
Tenth streets-rhis sample looked somewha
muddy. AMER twcnty.four hours this muddy, a,p
peHrnnce had changed into reddish color, ana thI
water was now turbid. The change of color he at
tributes TO the oxidation of the hydrate of pro
ioxidc of iron, which this woter contains. Pnr'
water, $3.50; solid residue. 20; composed OF ny
drate OF prOtoxidc Of iron, carbonate of iron
chloride Of lime, carbonate OF lime and sulphotc o
lime; Il normal quantity of air and carbonic aGid
No other gases. Excellent mineral iron water. TIT
above is the spa pump.
Pump on Sixth street. between and G street,
northwcst-Clear and Transparent: Normal quall
tity of air and carbonic acid No other gases
Pure water, $500; solid residue, SO. tolernb
quality of water
Pump corner Sixth aud L streets, Capitol Hill
Pure water, 999.79; solid residue, 81. This wute
belongs to the class OF iron water but the quantii,
of organic matter in solution is such that the chem
list considers 1t TO be unhealthy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Neglecting His business.

Last Saturday, in Equity, Messrs, Barbour
& Hamilton, through counsel, filed petition
requiring Theodore Meyer, u grocer doing
business at 723 Third street southwest, to ap.
pear aud show cause why jury should not he
summoned to determine his condition aud to
appoint a committee to take charge of his bus
mess. The facts, as set FORTH are that no owes
the petitioners bill of S0033S for groceries,
but that by reason of his incorporate habits
be is unable tc attend to his business which is
being greatly damaged thereby aud tho petit
inu managed by his two daughters, twenty
and fifteen years Of age who are doing their
best, but arc hampered by their father squan.
dering the receipts for liquor His debts,
partly secured by real estate, are said TO DO
$1,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Police Court Temperance Meeting.

The meeting held at the Police Court yes
tcrday afternoon was very interesting aud in.
structive, aud was we'll attended. Rev. DIR.
Dennison spoke at some length upon the in
teresting subject, "Am My Brothers Keeper
after which the secretary read the pledge,
when signing tho roll of honor took place.
One person signed the pledge who had been a
hard drinkcr, but determined to live better
life henceforth. The choir, led by Mr.. Nimmo,
rendered excellent music. Interesting remarks
and individual experiences were given by Mr.
Williams, DIR. Walsh, Messrs. Whiteford, r. G
Riley, S. X. Zook and DIR. Dennison. These
meetings are held every Sunday evening al
halfpast four o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
CITY NOTES.

The only Turko.Russiau and sulphur
bath.house in the city, 003 f street northwest
Only five dodgers were accommodated at
the various statiou-houses last Saturday night.
The police made thirty.one arrests during
the twenty.tCur hours ending at o'clock yes
terday morning.
The best Vienna bread in the city can be
obtained only at f. Frcunds, 702 Ninth street
northwest; also confectionery.
Up to date e25 drawback certificates, for
revision Of assessments for special improve
ments aggregating SOL, 9S245, have been is-
sued.
The recent rains have changed the parched
and dry appearance OF the parks aud reserva
lions to II beautiful green, and given additional
brightness to the flowers.
The collector Of the District reports the
roceipts Of his office for the month OF July tC
have been $s9542 o., OF this sum 81 sO6.O5
was In certificates of drawbacks for arrears OF
taxes from 1873 to 1877.
Tho divorce suit of Joseph Bohammal
naninst Amanda Bohamnall, entered April 2
1877, by Mr.. j. McD. Darlington, and defended
by Mr.. /. s. Washington, has been entered b,
the defendant as dismissed.
The cars on the Belt line street rail
road were crowded yesterday with juvenile
excursiOuists. An opportunity TO ride aIouuc
the city for five cents Is certainly blessing t.
the children Of the poorer classes.
In the case of William f. Zantaiugol
against Harriet o. Zanzinger for divorce,
rule has been ordered TO issue on tho com
plainant to show cause why he don't pay the
$45 monthly alimony TO the defendant
On petition of Samuel l.. Coggins, last
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
The greatest cure over introduced for head
acho Is Lodille's Headache Specific. 80 cents
Arrested on the charge of Forgery.

Last Saturday night @. NJ Harrington, clerk
In the shoestore of his father, on Ninth street
northwest, was arrested by Officer Hirst on
tho charge of forgery. II seems that in GER
tain business transaction he gave three notes
for one, two and four months, for 500. The
recipient of the notes declined to receive them
unless they had good indorser Shortly
afterward they were returned with the name
of G. G. Dunoanson on the back The gentle
man, taking the notes. subsequently consulted
Mr. Duncanson, and lie denied either Indoors
ing the paper or permitting tho use of his
name in connection with it. On the develop
ment of these focts warrant was sworn out
and Harrington arrested 1t is not true that
lie attempted to obtain any money on tho notes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
What Caused a schoopor., Delay.

Captain Ford, of the Schooner James Nc.
Kearney, which arrived at Stephcnsons wharf
yesterday afternoon, reports that he was over
two weeks making the trip from Philadelphia
to Washington, owing to an accident and sick
ness. One of the hands named Asbury White,
while engaged in prying up heavy weight,
was knocked down and badly injured by the
breaking of one of the supports. lie was taken
ashore and placed under a doctors hands for
treatment, who stated that his injuries, while
serious, were not Of fatal character. Captain
Ford WAS taken sick the day after the accident,
mate,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

Alta meeting of represen tativcs from six
teen Catholic societies Of the District, held yes
tcrday afternoon at o'clock, in Con vention
Hall. Eighth and L streets, it was unanimously
agreed to go to Manassas on the 3lst of Aug.
ust aud participate In the dedication of new
ties are to meet at tho Baltimore & Potomac
depot at o'clock in the morning of tho event.
fui day. All Catholics in the District who
wish 10 participate in the exercises are re-
auested to meet at the depot on the morning of
the same day at the same hour. The meeting
was presided over by Chief Marshal Dennis
Council; l.. III. Lanman, Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
HANDSOME DIAMOND RING, CONTAINING
SEVEN FINE DIAMONDS $50 JACOBS BROS,
1929 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Ex-polIoemen Hunting Damages.

General Crittcudcn, as counsel for Moss E.
Agliu and John Il. Mitchell, two ex-policemon,
has entered suit against the District of Column
bia, the first to recover $3.50 damages, and the
second $3.50 damages. The former AYERS
that he was appointed rs q member of tho po.
lice force February l, 1875; that his pay as
such was 500 per month, and that he per.
formed his duty faithfully, but the defendant,
in disregard Of their duty and without war
rant of law, on the 9TH of June, 1877, ordered
his dismissal without trial before the Board or
giving him opportunity of being heard in his
defence. The latter states that he was APP
pointed In December, 1874, and removed In
August, 1876, and thus makes claim similar
to that of Mitchell, excepting the difference in
the amount Of damages.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
The Baptist Central Union.

The annual meeting Of the Baptist Central
Sabbath-school Union was held yesterday after
noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Twelfth
and E streets east, and the following officers
were elected A. X. Manning, president; j
NJ. Washington, vce-president Rev. c. Robin.
son, recording secretary; j. S. Robinson, cor
responding secretary, and James IL. Payne
treasurer Addresses on the propriety of ex-
tending the work were made by J. W. Roane
X. S. Laws and c. Robinson. The Sunday
school at Bladensburg, Mount Geneserei
Church school aud the Third Baptist Church
school were admitted to the union,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Marriage Licenses.

The clerk Of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses:
Patrick Cox and Mary Cross, both of this
city.
Oliver J. Preston and Maggie Shugrue. both
of this city.
James Brown and May Irving both of this
city.
John L. Steele and Anna L. Tucker, both of
this CITY,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Fighting for Bricks,

The Adamantine Brick Company and Oscar
A. Stevens have entered suit in Equity
against L. c. Woodruff, G. E. Fisher E. Slough
ton, G. l.. Ormistone, Ferguson Beach and C.
A. james, trustees of the same company. They
claim that the defendants have fraudulent pos
session of the property and stock, and want tC
restrain them from interfering with that por.
ton in this District. The larger portion of the
property is in Virginia, operated under State
charter, and the case must necessarily get into
the courts Of that State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
"stop that Carriage or Win Shoot You."

"stop that Carriage or 1 VIII Shoot You."
One day last week two carriages were seen
driven furiously along First street east, the
driver of either plying his whip Justify, but
the one behind rapidly gaining on the other.
The two vehicles turned into East Capitol
street almost together and In a minute more
were abreast, when an elderly gentleman
jumped out Of the second carriage, aud. point
ing pistol at tho driver of the other ex-
claimed, stop that carriage or l will shoot
you" The driver did not wait for second
bidding, but In his efforts to comply with the
demand nearly brought his horses upon their
launches. A presentation of the same mont
tor at the door of the carriage brought out
two hopfulon.looking young men aud then n
good-looking but very pale and trembling
young lady. The elderly gentleman hastily
handed his fare to the driver of the pursuing
carriage and placed his daughter In passing
street.car, followed her ill., casting q look Of
ing the car around the corner, re.entered their
carriage and drove slowly away. sadder and,
1t is to be hoped. wiser men. Every effort has
been made by the parties in interest to hush
up the affair, the denouement not having been
of a character to make the young men vain of
their part in it, and the father naturally not
desiring any publicity to his domestic trou-
bles. The young lady has given her promise
hereafter to obey parental mandates and at
tempt no more Opponents. If the promise Is
kept The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN will not
make the names of the actors public
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

G. A. Ware Thos. Lanahan. Esq, Miss Annie
Ego, Mr. James Mari, Of tho firm Of Duvall a
Mari, real estate agents Of Washington; Miss
Laura Towner, Mr.. J. e. Harding, Mr.. Vogler
and wife aud Mr.. VIM. Hardin. The services
tonight will be conducted by Rev. Richard
Norris. Tomorrow morning Rev. II. S.
France will preach, and Tuesday morning DIR.
John I.anahan, Of Foundry,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
A BURsTED BOLSTER.
How Michael Murphy Lost His Money.

How Michael Murphy Lost His Money.
Last Saturday morning between the hours
of and IL o'clock, Michael Murphy, who lives
in the alley between New Jersey avenue and
First and X and L streets northwest, was
robbed of about $i56. The story of the rob.
berry is as follows Murphy who works in the
State Department, upon leaving home on the
morning in question gave his wife money to
make some purchases with, out of black
pocket book which he had In his room. Shortly
after his departure Mrs Murphy locked up the
house and went to market. She returned
about noon, but noticed nothing wrong. About
3 o'clock she had occasion to go up stairs, when
terrible sight met her gaze The bedroom
furniture was piled up in the centre
of the room, and large feather-bed aud bolster
had been ripped open aud their contents scat
tered all over the floor. Upon searching the
bolster, where she knew her husband had 800,
she discovered that the money was gone. The
pocket-book, which contained 500, was also
missing, showing that q successful robbery had
been perpetrated. Mrs. Murphy was conf
pletely Frustrated by the shock, and it was
with difficulty that she could communicate the
loss to her husband upon his return home. He
Immediately Informed the detectives of the
robbery, but as the thieves left 10 clue behind
them it is thought that the chances for re-
covering the money are very slim. The loss
falls very heavily upon Mr.. Murphy, who is an
old man about sixty years of age, the stolen
money being the savings of a lifetime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

M. George J. johnson, the wcll.known dry
goods merchant, will remove to his new store
No. 7l3 Market Space, OH Thursday next. In
crease of business demands more space for the
display of his merchandise, which has necessi
tatcd this merchant TO secure a larger and
more commodious house. Honest dealings
quick sales and small profits have brought him
large CUSTOM aud he is now trying to accom-
modate il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
BuTLER's BAIsAMIC MIXTURE the old infnllible
remedy Sold by druggists price. 81 per bottle.

WnpoR's COMPOUND OF PURE CoD-LvER On
AND LIHE.-The advantage OF this compound over
the plain Oil is THAI the nauseating taste of the OIL
is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire
ly polntable. The offensive taste of the Oil has long
acted as great objection to It's use but IN this form
the trouble is entirely obyiated. 4 host OF certih
Gates might be given here 10 testify to The excel
lence and success of "Wiibors Cod. Liper oil and
Lime" but the fnct that II Is regularly prescribed
BY tho medical faculty is sufficient For sale by A.
Is. Wilbor. Chemist Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Roberts. Penny Lunch Excursion.

The excursion to Bluff Point on Friday next
will afford chance for many persons to get u
breath OF salt air aud pleasant sail on the Po-
toinac. Tho Lady of the Lake, one of the ia
voritc boats on the ri yer. has been chartered
for the occasion, and comfort for the excursion.
lists is assured. As the proceeds are for the
benefit of tho Penny Lunch, it is to be hoped
that they will be large. The boat will leave
her wharf at eight IL. NJ, returning at eleven
d. m,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
The E.cursion to Blacki.ton's Island.

The family excursion to Blackstone Island
to-day. on the steamer Jane Moseley, will be
all opportunity to spend tho day in comfort
and pleasure. Mr.. Helphenstinc, of the Ebbitt
House drug store, is entrusted with its man.
agemcut, and has made every arrangement
that can contribute to the comfort of those
persons making the trip. The boat leaves at
eight a. nj. aud returns ut ten o'clock to night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

The Government having recently rented
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN building cor.
ner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylva MIA
avenue, and put it in repair, its employees
were engaged ON Saturday last in moving
thereto the desks. furniture, &c. belonging to
the Census Bureau, that will occupy it in the
future,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
The Dashaways In Council.

The Dashaways held their regular meeting
at Talmadge Hall last evening, President
Holloway In tho chair, Notwithstanding a
large number of tho temperance people were
down the river, the attendance was large and
the exercises interesting, In the absence Of the
regular secretary, Mr.. ]. T. Lewis was called
upon to act. The meeting was opened with
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Street Nuisances.

A law Of the District says that persons
who congregate and assemble, and engage in
loud and boisterous talking. aud crowd, OBJ
struct and incommodo the foot pavement"
may be arrested aud punished therefor. Will
this reach the pench and other Yenders2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Therinometric Readings.
OFFICE CHIEF SI0NAL.OFFCER, q. g. A.,
Avnu,st IN tg-n


For New England and the Middle States slightly
warmer partly cloudy or clear weather, with
winds mostly from south TO west, and during the
day slowly falling barometer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Ghortlige's Media, Pa, Academy.
Theatre Comique-a new company
Furnished rooms-S12 Indiana avenue
For sale or rent-14l4 Fourteenth street north.
west.
Removal notice-George J, Johnson, dry goods
will remove to new store 7l3 Market Space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

ELEGANT TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RING
CONTAINING THREE FINE DIAMONDS. SIS.
JACOBS BROS, 1929 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THoMPsoH's PoMADE OPrIME an oleaginous com
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair Sold by oil druggists % and 90 cents pei
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

GENTS SOLID GOLD sTEM-w INDlNG WAL
THAN WATCH. $50. JACOBS BR oS., 1919 PENN
SYLVANlA AVENUE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

ANNUAL closing.Out sale of all summer
goods. Now for cheap goods, as stock must be
reduced, and bargains Gun be had Naudain's,
700 Mark ct space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

How many thousands suffer from biliousness,
dyspepsia, &c, and drag oil miserable existence =
not III enough to remain at home md call In medi-
cal assistance yet feeling sufficiently unwell to de-
stroy all the pleasure oflife They suffer daily and
solely for want OF some simple remedy TO purge
and cleanse the system. QuIRKs IRISH TEA Is
specially adapted for this purpose Gentle in Its ef
fccts, yet u carries off all extraneous matter and
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstructed II
puriies the blood and renovates the entire frame.
II Is truly Natures remedy, being entirely herbal.
Sold by all druggists. twenty-five cents per pack.
age. each making q Quart Of medicine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

WELLS MAcHIsE-SPkEAp STRENGTHENING PLAs.
TIERS superior to all others Composed Of choice
medicinal gums. combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch spread on fine soft lambskin. they afford me-
chanical support to the affected parts aud, acting
By absorption, relieves almost Instantly. For pains
In the back or side, caused either by indigestion
rheumatism, or strain they are unrivaled. Sold by
all druggists; rs cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
CITY ITEMS.

WHAT intense pain is caused by toothache. How
many sleeplcss nights and weary days are due TO its
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 at present
good sound teeth fully realize this fact, how care
inl would they be 10 keep their teeth in good con.
advice Clean your i teeth daily with good denti
frcc, such as THuEsToS's IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. 1t will preserve your teeth through life,
remove oil tartar or extraneous matter, keep them
Clean sound, and white, and toothache, with all
its horrors will be unknown. Sold by all druggists,
&c, OF Is and so cents per bottle.