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National Republican., 1879-10-08
A Worthless Husband

Margaret Schmidt through her solicitor Mr.
A. X. Browne, has filed bill for divorce from
her husband, Ferdinand Schmidt, and that he
bc enjoncd from interfering in any manner
with her or disposing of the personal property.
Tho parties were married in this city in the
month of February, 1856, by Rev. Samuel d,
Finck, and have three children. She charges
that during tho last eight years the husband
has done nothing toward the support of his
family, but on the contrary has done every.
thing possible to prevent them getting along.
She complains that he has been ha6tualIy
drunk during the period, squandercd nearly
all their earnings in riotous living, and fire.
quently assaulted and beat both herselfand the
children. She also asks tho custody of the
children.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Died by Her Own Hand.

A woman named Mary Chase, employed in
the store.room of prominent uptown hotel,
died yesterday morning from the effects of II
dose Of audanum administered by herself the
night previous. 1t is stated that sho took
nearly two ounces of laudanum last Monday
night, about 9 o'clock. She concealed this
fact for nearly an hour and a-half, when she
was taken sick and told her oommato what
she had done. DIR. d. w. Bliss was Immediately
summoned, and did everything in his power
to save the unfortunate woman, but it WAS n
hopeless case, as she had already absorbed the
poison when he was called in. Coroner Pat
torson was notified last night of tho affair,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary after
hearing the facts. There seems to be no
doubt that tho woman committed suicide, and
domestic troubles are believed to be the cause.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
EIsEMAN BROTHERS FOR FALL ovERcoA,


brakeman on a Western railroad placed $50 In
combination. which turned a profit of 80 per
cent, equal to S3ST60 per one hundred shares net
ting profit of 1880 In addition to the $50 he in
nations. The superintendent of an Eastern rail-
way made SIG, 6,2lQ.l3 in three combinations. Others
have also made large profits This system of stock
specuatiOns consoidaes the Interests of thousands
into one whole, dividing the profits pro rata every
thirty days. The combinations, handled with the
best skill and experience attain great success in
the stock market From s2j 10 $1,000 can thus be
invested with vast advantage. The now cxplann.
tory circular, with "unerring rules for success"
mailed by Mcssrs. Lawrence & Co., Bankers. 81 Ex-
charge Place, New York City
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Handsome Diamond Hing,
stones, white, ct carats, S55. Jacobs Bros.
1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Women,s Christinn AssocintIon,

The monthly meeting of the managers Of the
Women's Christian Association was hold yes
torday afternoon at tho Home. There were
thirteen ladies present. Tho attendance was
not as largo as expected, on account of the alb
sense from the city of a number of the r,em-
bers. The homo committee reported that
there were Mt present twenty-siX inmates, and
that ten transionts had been cared for during
this summer that there were now thirty
eight children in the Foster Home, all of whom
are in good health that some necessary re-
pairs are being made. A new porch has been
added to the childrens department,
which makes place where tho
children can catch a little fresh
air during rainy weather. The visiting com.
mittee reported several cases of dc5titution and
sickness. Tho visiting committee made sew
enty-fve visits during the summer, and scv-
crll families were given assistance. Stua.
tions were found for eight persons. Tho mem.
bcrs of the association always make it point
to help people to help themselves. The ladies
make every endeavor to afford relief aud as.
sistance to the poor and needy. Whenever
they come across a family of three or four
children they mako an endcavor to get work
for one or more OF them. During tho summer
Mrs. N. A. Robbins took the children on pic.
mic TO Brightwood Park, which no doubt was
an oasis, US it were, in their existence.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
THE AYrHROPOLOGIsTs
Reassombiing of the socisty-A General
Talk on Scientific Societies.

Roassembing of the s0cisty-A General
Talk on Scientific Societies.
Tho AnthrOpological Society Of Washington
rcassembled last night in the Regents room,
Smithsonian Institution, after vacation Of
three months. Colonel Garrick Mallery presd.
ed, with Mr.. Elmer Il. Reynolds as secretary.
Professor Il. A. Fay, Of the National Deaf
Mute College; Weston Flint, librarian Of the
Patent.Onice, and Commander T.. Z. Lull, U.
s. NJ, were elected 10 membership. pamph-
let on the North Americans Of antquity-their
origin, migrations and type of civilization con.
sidered--was received. A communication was
received from the Buffalo Historical Society re-
questing the first three numbers ofthe publiCa-
tions Of the AnthropOlogical Society, and that
tho Buffalo society be placed on the exchange
list Of the Anthropologcal Society. Colonel
Mallery gave an account Of the meeting at
Saratoga. Professor Mason made fow extern
poraneous remarks regarding tho preservation
Of archaeological remains. Professor Reynolds
gave an account Of his visit TO the shell heaps
aud Indian mounds in the vicinity Of Pupo's
Creek Professor Joseph NJ. Wilson offered a
resolution expressing the approval Of the
society Of tho establishment Of subdivision
devoted to archaeology at the permanent ex'
hlbtiou ut Philadelphia. The motion was re-
lerrcl to the council for consideration.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Tho Enr-Its Diseases.

In the catalogue Of diseases which onlct men
and embitter life without in many cases cndangcr-
ing II, there Is none that has greatly batiled the
science Of medicine as the diseases of tie Carwhich
cause deafness. AuristS of merit nrc very rare.
In Europe comparatively few have achieved dis.
unction in this branch, and in this country, not
moro absolutely than four or five, among whom
Dr. Won MoSchziSker now practcing in this city,
stands pre- eminent He has restored hearing,
among hundreds Of others, TO gentlemen of both
Voorhees,, OF Indiana; Judge Horace +. Bidde,
supreme court Indiana; G. B Lamar. president of
the Bank of the Republic, New York David Macy,
president of the Meridian National Bank of In.
dianapois, Ind; General Shakclford, General
Kilburn U. s. A., to whom by permission he refers,
and whose letters can be seen by those interested
at his Offices, Gl9 West Nineteenth street.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
EIsEMAN BROTHERS FOR DRESS SUITS
The Asphalt payement Row.

Walter r. Davies has entered suit against
james McI.2in for trespass, setting the dam.
ages at $4,000 This 10 another cause Of
action growing out Of the troubles Of the As.
phllt Pavement Company The plaintiff
charges in this instance that tho defendant
elected him from possession Of the works, To-
Gated at the corner of Fifteenth aud i streets
northwest, and deprived him Of the benefits Of
tho same, whereby he was injured To the ex'
tent ofthe damages claimed.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
$3.50 for Solid Silver Watches,
nts and boys sizes, fully warranted
cobs Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue,
West End Division,

At the regular meeting last night of West
installed the following officers to serve the
present quarter: p, w. r., II, II. Smith w.
r., John Griffin; w. A., Miss Emily Hodge; r.
s., Il, j. Dowling A, II, s., Miss Mary Barker;
+. s., Henry McGlue; T., b. S, Pike; Conduc.
tor, James Gillian Asst. Conductor Miss Mary
Smith L. s., Miss Emily Smith, and o. s.,
r. ii. Smith.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

ing marriage licenses: f. G. Deterich and
Bertha l., Kause; Patrick Rgney and Abby
Lane; Alexander Pilkerton and Emma Fur
long; Martin Raynoran Llowellyn Carer, both
of Charles County, Md; John Marshall, Pinny
Point, Md, and Mary Imwald, Va; John
Curtin, Georgetown, D. c.. and Katie Carey,
and Edward z. Goodrich aud Lizzie NJ.
Wannall, both of Washington, u. O.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
julius LANsBURGu, tho popular Carpet fur.
EIsEMAN BROTHERS FOR BOYS CLOTHING.
Breach of Contract.

Mr.. ]. G. Kimball, as attorney for George
Simmons, has entered suit against Andrew
Langdon to recover $4,000 for alleged breach
of contract. Tho plaintiff sold the defendant
certain books, fixtures, &c, in the third story
of No. 800 Four-and-a-half street for forty
acres of land in Chippewa County, Wis, aud
500 acres of GoyornmOnt land in Florida. Tho
defendant, it is alleged took possession Of tho
books, &C., but has failed to make the transfer
as agreed upon.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Tho Lend Poisoning Case.

Sanitary Inspector Shepherd reported to
Health Ohicor Townshond yesterday that he
bad made thorough examination Of the
plumbing work at the house of Professor Gil.
bert, whose family is slck with what is sup.
posed to be lead poisoning, and found that tho
pipes arc all Of galvanized iron, aud the lead
complained Of must have boon an accumula.
tion Of red lead used in connecting pipes.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
An USJeM ENTS,
strnIosoMs Italian Opera.

The sale OF seats for the two evenings Of Italian
Opera, next Monday and Tuesday will begin at the
box Office Of the National Theatre tomorrow morn.
ing.
IOrd's Opera.IIouse--"rhe Strategists,"
"sWatcglsts' has made q decided hit at Ford's,
II j. one Of the funniest comedies ever written,
There viii DO a matinee this afternoon,
National Theatro-Ro0's snrpYise Party.
"I0rors' was repeated last night with great sue.
CcEs The last opportunity OF seeing performance
National Republican., 1879-10-08

Of this ludicrous extravaganza will bo offered to-
night There will be matinee this afternoon.
Theatre Comique--The Alvin Josiin Combi-
nation.
The Comique was crowded at both performances
yesterday. alvin Josin" has met with a very
iattering reception. 1t will be played every even
ing this week.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

A CAUTION TO OUR READERs.-The almost inva.
roble fruit of II successful invention Is host OF
inferior limitations. The patent Linocum Floor
Cloth Is no exception TO this rule Its durability
and beauty is proved beyond controversy. BE sure.
i'll purchasing the goods that you look OH the back
of the cloth for "Linocum." The word Is on the
back Of every square yard None other is genuine.
All carpet dealers keep II.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

THE SECRET KEY TO HEALTu.-The Science Of
Life or Sef-PrcservntiOn, 800 pages Price only ST..
Contains iity valuable prescriptions either of
which Is worth more than ten times the prico of the
book. Illustrated sample sent on receipt of cents
for postage. Address Dr. w. II. Parker, Bulfnch
street, Boston Mass
National Republican., 1879-10-08

A short session of the Senate Committee TN
Water Supply was held yesterday morning
Tho committee room was beslegcd by place
seekers, and the Senators auiourned soon and
escaped from the building, Senator Whyte has
not yet arrived. The committee to-day will
visit the Great Falls for the purpose of inspect
ing the dam. The District Commissioners,
General Meigs aud Colonel Casey have ac-
cepted an invitation to accompany the COM
rritIna
National Republican., 1879-10-08

SPECIAL attention is called to the advertise
ment Of good local investment stock in our
other columns, Persons of limited means will
do well ts embrace this opportunity of secur-
ing fIst.class Investment Of their savings. /
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Tho Commissioners and the sinking Fund.

Attorney-Goueral Deycns transmitted to the
President, with his approval, an opinion ron.
doIod By Soiicitor.GenGral Phillips to tho effect
that the sinking fund Of the District Of Co.
mnbia cannot be disburscd by tho Treasurer
Of the United States except upon q requisitOn
by tho District Commissioners. This decides
lous.slauding suljsot of conflict and coutIo,
National Republican., 1879-10-08

BRUSSELS CARPETS, 75c up; Ingrains, 25c, SOC,
37c best Tapestry ngrains, 75c; White
Blankets, $l.75 up to SO double width black
Cashmere, i5c up; silk Velvets, 81 up. Bar.
gains in dress goods. Naudain's 700 Market
National Republican., 1879-10-08

At 2'45 o'clock this morning an alarm of
nre was turned in from box 62l, corner Of
Tenth aud III streets northeast.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

$35 AMERICAN Stem-Wuding Watch. solid
gold cases, gents size. Call and examine, at
Harris & Co., 1876 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

this week an operlgass will bc useful. You
can buy one for $3.50 at Il. Harris & Co.'s, 435
Seventh street
National Republican., 1879-10-08

CINcHoNA RUDRA does cure the appetite for
alcoholic liquors. City references furnished
National Republican., 1879-10-08

BURY's PPsIssIwA cures all kidney and
bladder diseases, gravel, female weakness, &c.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Each OF Warmers s.

Each OF Warmers Safe Remcdies-the Safe Kid.
ney and Liver Cure. Safe Pills. Safe Nefvinc and
S,o nisivs-,s s.S.os.ed to be the best OF its class
and the intention -, '.oH oHn "a IL any meuv",
any one Of them, he will be paid high price for
the Improvement
National Republican., 1879-10-08

THE Rowland Dental Association, 211 Four
and-a'half street, Use only s. s. Whites artifi-
cial teeth, Philadelphia. Price 81 per set.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
ELsEMAN BROTHERS FOR SUBSTANTIAL
Applicants In bankruptcy to Show Cause.
Justice James, sitting in bankruptcy, yes.
terlaY issued the following ordnr.

1t Is ordered that all petitioners in voluntary
bankruptcy who have failed to prosecute their
suits with due diligence, show cause before this
court, on the Goth day of November, A. d. 1879 at
II o'clock n why their several eases should not be
TO be in writing and verified by the oath of tho
bankrupt, and filed with the register in bankruptcy
of this court who shall copy Of this order
on each of the said petitioners, personally or by
mailing the same to his postoilice address.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

FINE Boots and Shoes, cheaper than any
where else, ut William Hahn's.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

a Gents "Waltham" Stem Windor,
Solid gold cases, handsomely engraved, 500
Jacobs Bros, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

j. Brock, 433 seventh street.
Tho best g. $3.50 aud 80 Meu's Congress
Caters and Button Boots
National Republican., 1879-10-08

UpHoLsTERING a specially at Julius Laus.
bursh's,
National Republican., 1879-10-08
EIsEMANBRoTHERs FoRPANTs TO ORDER
Auction Sale To-day.

By John sherman at IL o'clock, United
States Marshal sale
National Republican., 1879-10-08
CITY ITEMS.

ING
National Republican., 1879-10-08

EnEAAN DRoIuEEs F0a BUSINESS SUITS
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Elegant Solitaire Ring,

carats, perfect, brilliant, S130. jacobs Bros.
1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
Fine Diamond Ring,
The water supply Committee.

7 stones, suporbly mounted, S35. Jacobs Bros
1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-10-08

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., Oct, 7.-Worcesters, 3;
ProyidenCes, 2.
National Republican., 1879-10-08
New Advertisements

L. Hcr2og.
A. saks & Co.
LOs,--A cane.
For sale-A confectionery.
National Theatre-HOrrors.
For salc-A new brick hoUse,
II. j, Frost--First-class local stock.
Bicyclcs-6l3 Tenth street northwest.
FOTds Opera lIOuse-The srategisls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-07
SPARKS From THE rELEsRAPH.

Mr HAYES YESTERDAY nominated Josiah Dent Of the Dis
trct Of Columbia to be Commissioner Ot the District
rht hundred lodges Sitting Bulls Indians are re-
ported south oi the British line They have not as yet
committed any acts % direct hostility
The Bundesrath including the natives Of Prus
sn s approved the prupo al u bavaria that no reign.
mg German Prince shall gov rn Alsace Lorraine.
The schooner Mary stewart from New York bound for
sag llarhur with lumheT, sprung a leak and sank on
Thursday night on Plum Island, No hives were lost
Spain hA demanded satisfaction from San Domingo for
the shooting o Two Generals ~ Puerto Plata who had
sought the protection of the Spanish Repre- resentauye
Justice Learned has directed Frank Thompson receiver
Of the Abingdon square savings Bank. To pay third
Ndtnd o eighteen per cent the two former dividends
bcins fifteen per cent each
The steamer Faraday will begin loading the new
French Atlantic cable on Tuesday next and will sail
about week utcrwurd The shore ends and the Brest
and sicily connection Will be laid FIRST
~ Ffnnce says there rs much excitement among the
M 'nhers If the Republican Union ami the Extreme Lett
a. ihr iHlu oi the GoNernmcnt 20 grant amnesty
Bauqul. and a JOINT interpretation is 10 be made
The three mile boat race yesterday between the Junior
sophomore and freshmen classes Of BowdOn COLLEGE
the winners was l9lO, juniors 2O3ui freshmen 2l 80
In consequence Of the absence OF the Gear the pro
FrHWmc of the Emperor williams golden wedding
tmly Ice further curtAicd The duchess VI Edinburgh
has hhewise teltgrHphed excuses
Yesterday morning nre started in Pier A smith's $
hardware store az Holly Mich ana before its prOgTes
could be checked ten buildings were DESTROYED The
powder magazine in Pier Smiths store exploded with
terrific iurce. blowing the Oh the building The
total loss IL estimated Al S2A.Ooo
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supper in the hotel 1t was n remarkable meal
for Il dyspeptic. consisting OF bread dipped in
moasses and vinegar. washed down with
pork fat and was evidently disappointed
at being told that there was none in the nOtei.
He said he had cnten that kind OIL supper Tor
for Newton in charge OF Constable Joseph Bur
roughs; As the. wagon was, driven on he
sang " Hurrah for Jersey City" He WIS
rctcent at first. but soon Legan to sing verses
Of Jerusalem, my happy home He kept
this up until they re9cir,d Monroe Corners.
whero he took a big drink OF whiskey; after
which he was quiet. On arriving ut the jail he
was placed In the cell formerly occupied by Jack
Hughes who was hanged in 1876 in Newton for
numbering his wife Grill seemed very nerv-
Gus and passed u restless night. To-day he
spent most of tho time sitting and picking Mt
Prosecuting Attorney Lewis c. Cochran. who
came here to-day with Coroner Miller, seemed
and DR.. Pellet said decidedly that Crili was not
crazy Yesterday. although IL would not be at all
surprising II his mind became shattered and i
the meeting OF the Grand Jury in September
Il have Just returned from visit to
R SSSsS wnS raSa @s TSGf 2Ss S D%
TO the house, which is at it's terminus. There.
in lonely but lovely spot. SURROUND
Kill Valley, stands large. plain white
house. whose shutterless windows seem
70 stare at tnc visitor The ointhSousse,s s,s Ian. and
n large. bare room. whose sole ornament was
an old eight-dny clock. sat half dozen young
men and women watching with tho
corpee. Mrs. Grill had gone to bed.
but soon came down stairs. She, is
a large well preserved woman. and her face
showed little or no emotion. Her calmness has
been noticed by all. When the Justice reached
tho house To hold the inquest he found her .go-
ing on with the work from which death had
called her daughter whose dead body lay in
the room near her She repeated the story OF
the quarrel and killing as have told it above
" He was always q very nervous man, very
| irritable. and In poor health" she said. He
was ALWAYS cold. and in warm weather would
| sit by the fire. with a hot board under his feet
and an overcoat on, He could do no work
and often felt and said that he wns In
! tho way. He did not get along very well with
| Eliza and William. and some time ago threat
| ened her. but never imagined that he would
| do anything OF this kind, l did not gee hin
again after he went out OF the house. saying h,
would give himself up"
The funeral OF the murdered woman will b'
| held in tho Methodist Church in Vernon to
morrow morning at III o'clock. Mrs. Babcocl
was 27 years Of age. She is well spoken OF b.
| all the neighbOrs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-07
MR.. ELY As An ANTIoUARE.
The Ex-Mnyor's Treasure In the shape OF
some TRmmany Records.

The Hon. Smith Ely, Jr., the ex-Mayor Of
this city is said TO be tho possessor Of the orlgi-
nal minute book and the original stock book Of
the Tammany Society. They are dated in the
last century. The first intimation that the So
cety had OF his possession OF the historical
documents was through letter addressed by
him. about two months ago. to Mr.. Arthur
Lenry the treasurer Of that body. Corre-
spondence subsequently passed between Mr.
Ely and Mr.. Charles II. Iiaswen "A sachem of
the society. in whlch the latter sought 10 obtain
the books for IN" society,
Yesterday story wis current conveying the
impression that the rX-Mdvor had got control Of
the books in an cquiyochl and rrrltitious
condition thnt he got a certain amount Of
stock OF the society. When questioned about
the story. Mr. Ely said tHat the story was
absurd. ana mat ne was not incii ned To
took the hooks 2 Won't yuu say something
about TINT asked Il gentleman in Mr., Ely's Of
flee. Mo- said TIE later gentleman, Will
neither deny nor affirm. The story Is absurd. -
Mr. Augustus +. Doeuarty, the Scribe OF the
TRmmnny Society. said that the loss Of the
books. II not their A"iGal existence. was un-
known lo tn" officers ot the society until they
were informed by Mr. Eiy. How he got them
was entirely a matter oi speculation. when
the old Ring was broken, many Of the records
OF Tie society ulrhpbrlfrd, ana much trouble
arty thought that Mr. Ely had bought the min
ute and stock books from some socpnd-hHn
dealer to whom they had been sold. That he
got them in any other way than ne thought hon
Orably entitled him 10 them was not charged or
Mr. Dorharty added that the feeling Of the
snchems was that Mr. Ely. who was u member
ot the society, and had himself been sachem
tiOn. without stpuiatlng for some Of its shares
which pay interest at seven per cent.
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CoURT1NG UNDER 4 FALSE NAME.
A Three Days Honeymoon, IA Toss over the
BnIusters, and Court Scene.

Mrs. Ella J. Rhodes comely young wife
OF about 20 years was before Justice Walsh in
Brooklyn yesterday to complain against her
husband, Robert Rogers Rhodes. also 90 years
OF age. for abandonment Rhodes parts his
light hair in the middle, and has an incipient
moustnche. He WINS dressed in a new summer
suit. and wore a purple scarf. He testified that
he was wi ing 70 support his wilq if she would
take tho home he guYe her He laughinEly
added that he had earned only three dollars in
three weeks, and that he paid three dollars 4
week Tor board. lie marrled ms Wlie on Oct. Z.
went hack to see her, on Oct II. at the resi-
dcnce OF Mr. Sheppard. her brother-in-law, NJ
206 Clnson avenue. he said he was assaulted
by Mr.. Sheppard. thrown over the balusters,
and cut on the head.
What name did yOu court your wife underY"
the Charity Commissioners lawyer asked.
The witness hestated. md finally said that il
was under the name of Robert Rogers. and he
admitted that that was the name under which
he was married.
Justice Walsh held Rhodes in bonds to sup
mort his wife