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A Good Story.
New York Triuune.1

JENO" iOlh AAA'ohO'I
Mr.. Walt Whitman, who although he is
gifted with frosty locks has not yet come
to sixty years, has been heard to tell this
story of himself:
al was in street car in Camden one
day, not long ago, when an Irishman
came aboard. He was middle. az ed,
pectablelooking fellow, but had been
imbibing poteen pretty literally. He sat
down beside me and stared hard. Finally
he hitched a little closer and leaned for
ward to look in my face. | felt ready for
some fun, but never noticed him-just
looked as stern and unappro' chable as
possible. But he nodded and grinned and
and hitched again, bringing his face close
to my ear. then in voice husky but
loud, he said:
AN an how ould are ye"
The passengers smiled but never no.
ticed him, just looked solemnly out at the
opposite window. The Irishman thought
| was deaf, SO he raised his voice and
shouted:
'An'-how-ould are ye"
'Sir-r-r! l exclaimed, turning on him
fiercely. But he was not 10 be put down.
'How ould are yeesi' he fairly yelled
right in my ear
If it had happened in New York horse
car everybody would have screamed out
laughing: but Philadelphia folks will be
proper il they die; so they only smiled
behind their handkerchiefs. turned
round to face the fellow, and looking as
stern as ever could, said slowly:
Il am one hundred and thirty -fvep
His under jaw dropped, he sank back
in his seat and never spoke again."
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lColuuIDus NUal EuqulieT.I
Columbus enjoyed an event of exciting
nature on Monday in the marriage Of
Mr.. Jasper Griffith and Miss Helen Bos-
tick. This is one among the numerous
instances in which the course of true
love did not run smooth. Several at.
tempts had been previously made to con-
summate the nuptials without success.
Family objections were seemingly insur-
mountable. On Sunday the groom went
to claim his own, but was repulsed by a
little brother with an ugly-looking pistol.
He retired gracefully, but renewed the
onslaught yesterday with better luck,
the mother AT last reluctantly yielding.
The bride is niece of Mr.. A. b. Bostick,
the popular railroad man, and is as pref
ty as a pink.
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THE DEAD CART HORSE.

Ohl thou poor dead cart horse, whom all despise
OF no further use but to iertllize,
Who art borne AWAY TO the cltys dump,
All u conscious now Of the drivers thump;
With no breasts that bleed from the pressing
hame,
Nor no goad to urge DER the flnts that lame,
With no cruel curb. when the gad fly stings,
And no wrenching bit with its torturngs;
With no heartless taunts at thy fading gaze,
Or when footsteps faint N the weary ways;
With no frOss h. chill thy cnfeebled frame,
And no sumner scjrch with its breath of flame,
With no fhsts to weaken thy tagging force,
And no burning thirst on the dusty course;
But thy race is end d, thv task is done,
And thou paSseSt hence to oblivion.
OH thpu pnDr dead cart horse, whom all despise
Der thy aimlcss lIft we may moraize;
From fate So cruel as thine hath been,
To but live to drudge fDr unlecllng men,
And to die unwCpt in the streets alone,
With nn heat To throb at thy diving moan;
Though thy flesh be tossed to the beasts of prey,
II no soul is enShrined in thy mortal clay.
How supremacy blessed the rnhonored bier
That brings rest, at last from thy SORROWS here.
JAMES B. CHADWICK.
CINCINNATI, July 18th. 1879.
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IF PERCHANCE

You have got into trouble, procure pack
age of SAMARITAN'S GIFT, and you will
be all right in two or three days. The COM
plant, wren neglected, or when the quack
is visited, and he gives his Balsam Copaiba,
often becomes troublesome, and serious
complications arise, which prulong the dis
ease tor months. Another fallacy is in try
ing to save few cents, dabble in cheap
drugs, which so sicken the stomach, that
almost death would be relief. Samaritans
Gift will cure everv time, and no trouble.
Male packages 81, female $3 Sold by
ERNST WILFERT, Fourth and Walnut
and by druggists.
anl6-lvr.W. .SsM&ap23-1yrw
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days work per month. Twelve new gangs
of men have been put to work at the o. &
NJ. transfer yards, Storrs' and the price per
car for transferring grain increased. The
o. & NJ. have received an average of over
hundred car loads of wheat day, and it
is coming in at an equal rate over roads
leading fIom the South. Tobacco is also
coming in in considerable quantities, and
the local business is good,
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[Belgravia.l |

The nightingale is supposed to visit
the English coast on April 21st-"In
April come lie will" and the old proverb
further says, ain May he sings all day."
In some respects this is very truthful
proverb, both as regards the male bird
being the vocalist, and also a day singer.
But, with reference TO the earliest days
in May, the proverb, in this present year,
could only apply to a few favored spots
in our southern countries.
| write this from locality where the
numerous woods and copses during May
and June are resonant, by ight and day,
with the impassioned songs of nightin-
gales, making each copse and spinney,
like Colcridge's "grove of large extent"
where
the merry nightingale,
That crowds and hurr,es aud prrcipitateS,
W tn fast. thick warble his delicious notes."
is answered and provoked by Others, from
woods and thickets, far and near. So
much is this the case-more especially
during the otherwise silent night, when
the occasional hooting of an owl
or bark of fox are the only
sounds to break the stiffness
that I am disposed to accept as the
truth the statement that was made to
me concerning female servant
at a f,rm-lodge; situated close
to "a nightingae-thronged wood
who gave her mistress warning that she
must leave her situation, and assigned
40 other reason than this: 81 can't rest
o'nights for the charm of them nightin
gales!' The word "charm" was here
used according to the vernacular of the
district, in not very favorable sense
and signifed a noisy clamor.
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Rubbing the teeth with fine charcoal
powder, and then washing out the mouth,
will render the teeth beautifully white and
the breath perfectly sweet where an often
sive breath has been owing to scorbutic
disposition Of the gumA
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The sos p. m and 9:53 p. m. tral connsct q
Jackson and Portsmouth.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13

day aboard tho Corcoran, which leaves her
wharf, foot Of Seventh street, at half.past nine
o'clock.
Tho boy Faunce, who over week ago
was badly injured by the steps Of a car on the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad striking him,
died at his home last Monday night.
Officer McNeal, of the Sixth Precinct, early
last night found lost colored child seven
years ofagc and took IL to the station. II was
subsequently turned over to its parents, who
reside at No pip l. street,
"A Resident asks that attention DO called
to the hydunt corner of Eleventh and streets
northwest which hos been out of repair for
over two months. He is informed that this
hydrant was put in order yesterday.
The committee appointed to make ar.
rangements for the meeting of the nation al
convention of fire engineers, which assemblies
in this city next month, have secured Masonic
Hall for the holding of the convention.
The semi-annual session of the Grand
Lodge Knights Of Pythias, which should have
been held last night, has been postponed until
Tuesday evening, 26tll instant, on account OF
the death of the mother of tho Grand Cham
cellor.
Several unsuccessful attempts have been
made lately to break into the residence of Dr.
A. Il. Augusta, 1919 l. street. 10 rid them
selves of further annoyance the inmates have
taken precautions to give the next visitors u
warm reception.
The New Workers resident IN this city
have been invited to attend a meeting ut the
Soyercigns' Distributive Agency next Saturday
at half-past seven y, IN. Those having the
seccess of the Republican party ut heart have
been invited to be present.
Complaints have been frequently made that
letter carriers put their stamp upon the back OF
postal cards, often blurring aud rendering
illegible the writing thereon. Strict instruc-
tions have bceu issued by the Department, but
they seem of 10 avail in Washington, at least.
Another delegation from South Washing
ton visited tho Commissioners yesterday aud
complained against the railroad company using
Virginia avenue, between Four.and-a-half aud
Sixth streets, for u general freight depot, aud
they were promised all the relief that the
Commissioners are able to give.
Some burning bed-clothes in the house OF
VIM. Allen, near the corner of Seventh aud o
streets northwest, caused an alarm to be turned
in yesterday afternoon about two o'clock. The
hremen responded promptly, but did not 90
into service, MS the flames were extingushed
before their arrival. Damage trihing.
james Buckley was seriously injured yes
terday afternoon by being thrown from his
wagon at the corner of Fourteenth aud B
streets southwest. He was driving the team
belonging to the Quartermaster's Department,
and his horses became frightened ut some OBJ
ject aud ran away. In his efforts to check
them he WIS dashed violently to the ground
aud sustained injuries about the head. Officer
Nicholson llad him cared for.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
THE NATIONAL FAIR.



The board of directors aud members of the
advisory board of the National Fair Association
had q consultation at the rooms of the associa-
ton yesterday morning. Mr.. William NJ. Gait,
president of the board of directors placed be-
fore the meeting the several propositions for
the sale of grounds for fair purposes. These
included offers from Mr.. Scaggs, Mrs. Brooks,
r. w. Looniis, Mr.. Ncsbit aud the gentlemen
having charge, respectively, of the Highlands,
the Blagdcn or Argyle and the Ivy City and
adjoining property. Mr.. Hill submitted mod
flied proposition for the sale or lease of his
grounds at Benning's.
The advisory board then held a separate
meeting to consider the propositions submitted
the board of directors remaining in the room
by request. Mr.. John S. Barbour, in the alb
sence of Commissioner Dent, acted as chair
man, aud Mr.. Gobright secretary. Various
gentlemen exchanged views on the subject, all
| admitting that in order to have a successful
| fair 1t was necessary TO determine upon the
grounds without delay. With view of secur.
ing prompt action, Colonel McKibben moved
| that n committee of five from the advisory
board be appointed to confer with the board
Of directors, with full authority to complete the
purchase or lease grounds, and to do all things
| necessary to insure the success of the associa
ton. The motion of Colonel McKibben was
! agreed to, aud Messrs Browning, Clagett,
Hume, McKibben and Morrison were APP
pointed such committee.
After brief executive session an adjourn
ment was taken until evening. At eight
| o'clock the board of directors aud committee
from the advisory board met in parlor "a at the
National Hotel.
The proposition from Mr.. Hill to sell his
entire property Mt Benning's for $4,000 was
rejected. Mr.. William Gait was chosen mem.
Der Of thc.advisory board. The directors, after
Il full interchange of views, decided that two
of the pieces of property offered would lie
advantageous, and recommended the purchase
provided the price asked was reasonable. The
following finance committee was appointed
Mcssrs. John l.. Barbour, Josiah Dent, William
NJ. Gait, John w. Shaw and Frank Hume. A
resolution was offered and referred to the
finance committee, requesting that the stock
holders pay up their stock at the earliest
possible moment. The meeting then ad
/ iourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
NcgIectrul Garbage Collectors.

Tho Superintendent of Streets has reported
TO Engineer Commissioner Twining that he
has reason for believing that the garbage gath
crer is not complying with his contract that
many localities which have buckets with gar
bage remaining either at the cato or within
tho enclosed premises of various houses have
not been properly removed besides, the amount
Of garbage thrown by persons in the various
alleys would seom to'indc0te willful disregard
Of the public comfort. IL the garbage-man
fails in his duty II is suggested that compe-
tent inspector be detailed from the force TO
look after this matter aud report daily the re-
sult of his observation. Lieut., Green has re-
ferred this paper to the Health Officer, inyit.
Ing his special attention TO their complaints,
aud adds that if they are well founded they
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
A BENEFIT for the Penny Lunoh.Roons.

Many persons we'll remember Roberts aud
and her noble efforts to provide meal for the
poor and needy of the District by establishing
the Penny Lunch-rooms. How we'll shesucceed
ed the public are aware. On Friday, the 18th
instant, this enterprising lady will try new
departure to raise funds for the famous Penny
Lunch-rooms in the shape of an excursion to
Bluff Point. which promises abundant pleasure
the passengers. The Lady of the Lake, which
has been engaged for the trip, will leave her
wharf, foot OF Sixth street, ut eight q. III. aud
return at eleven p m, There will be music
aboard, and Major Morgan has consented to all.
low a posse Of his men to accompany the ex.
cursion. There will be several hours for
bathing fishing and grabbing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13

Mr.. NJ. d. Halves. a well-known citizen,
died at his residence yesterday morning, after
q brief Illness. The deceased was q pract-
TONER at the District bar, we'll and favordby
known among the attorneys, by whom he was
liked aud respected He became moro prom-
nent in consequence of his strong advocacy Of
temperance. He was faithful and earnest
worker III tho cause and fought an aggressive,
stubborn battle against its enemies. lie made
bold stand against the issuing of licenses by
the Commissioners for permission to sell
liquors, but failed Of success. He was o mem
Der of the Congregational Church, and was q
true Christian
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
CITY NOTES.

MIR. William Rhoes yesterday rendered his
resignation us member Of the school board.
The only Turko.Russinn and sulphur
bathhouse in the city, 903 street northwest.
B. f. Queen, Of the st. James news stand,
sends the New York Clipper for the current
week.
Rev. NJ. II. Gaskins petitions for the plac.
ing of gas lamp in front of the Second Bap.
tist Church.
The collections Of fines in tho Police
Court for District cases for the month Of July
amounts to Sll3.
Nine hundred and ninoty.eight oertih.
Gates for drawbacks, amounting to S75,653.27,
have been issued TO date.
The best Vienna bread 10 the city can be
obtained only at +. Freund's, ZOE Ninth street
northwest; also confectionery.
james Ii. Mead aud Others have requested
the Commissioners to pave with asphalt Sixth
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and Vir-
Einla avenue.
"A grand family excursion to Glymont will
DO given by the SisterS of the Holy Cross to-
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OUR UBLIC SCHOOLS.


Regular Meeting of the School Trustees,
The Board Of School Trustees held their
regular monthly meeting at the Franklin
School building last evening, Mr.. G. NJ. Mat
thews presiding aud Mr.. John II Brooks sec.
rotary The following answered to the roll.
call Messrs Lovejoy, Somervile, Wilkinson,
Wormley, Baldwin, Middleton, Lloyd, Curtis,
Farley, Smith, White, Lambert and Samson.
Two communications from the District Com.
missioners were read aud placed on file, the
first stating that the terms Of school trustees
would expire on the Both of June and that
they should continue In Office until their sue.
ccssors were appointed, aud the other notih-
cation to the board that the property OF Mr..
]. A. Prescott corner of Wilson and Sumner
streets, ia tie county, had been leased for
school purposes for three years.
The chair announced
THE STANDING COMMITTEES
for the ensuing year as follows:
Rules-Messrs, Matthews, Farley, Loyejoy and
Supplies and Furniture Messrs. White, Brooks
and NOurse.
Ways and Means-Messrs. Lloyd, Smith and
Acc6unts-- Messls Middleton, Baldwin, White
Wormley Curtis Samson and Brooks,
Building and Repairs-McssTs Baldwin White
Bonneville, Samson, Curtis Rhees and Brooks.
JanitorsI Messrs u ilkinson, Baldwin and Worm
10y, 1-,-.,
beri Lloyd, Middleton and Brooks.
Text Books and Course of study-Messrs. Rhces
Loyeloy and Lambert
Examnauons-Mes Christie, someryille and
Pope.
| ley and Wormey.
MusIc-Messrs Middleton, Lloyd and Smith
Drawing and Penmanship- Messrs Samson, Pope
and Christie.
Annual Roport-Messrs Lambert, Nourse RnC
Wilkinson.
PTlntng-Messrs. Brooks, Nourse and Pope,
The following applications were received :
| Tcachors- Misses Belle X. Nalley Kate A. Hardy
| Mary r. stroman, Lilly Is. Clarke, t. s. Barnett
Lillian A. Norton, Rachel h. Cooley, Annie j
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
CITY ITEMS.

WHAT intense pain is caused by toothache. How
many seeplcss nights and weary days are due to its
rigging 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.
ful would they be to Keep their teeth hi good con.
dtion. To all such we will give u word of
advice. Clean your teeth daily with good denti-
frice such as THuRsToNs IVORY PEARL TOOTH
remove all tartar or cxtraneous matter keep them
clean, sound; ana White, and toothache, with oil
its horrors, will be unknown. Sold by all druggists
&C., at 70 and 30 cents per bottle.
How many thousands suffer from billiousness
dyspepsia &C. aud drug on miserable existence =
not i'll enough to remain ut home aud call In medi-
cal assistance, yet feeling sufficiently unwell to de-
stroy oil the pleasure of life They suffer daily and
solely for want OF some simple remedy to purge
and cleanse the system. QuIRK's IRISH TIA is
specially adapted for this purpose. Gentle Units cf
iects yet 1t carries OIL all cxtraheous matter and
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstructed. 1t
puYifes the blood and renOvates the entire frame.
1t is truly Natures remedy, being entirely herbal.
Sold by all Druggists Twenty iiye cents per pack
age, each making quart OF medicine.
WELLS MAcHINE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAs.
TIERS superior TO all others. Composed of choice
medicinal gums, combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch, spread on fine soh lambskin, they afford me
chancal support 10 the affected parts, and acting
by absorption relieves almost Instantly. For pains
IN the back or side caused either by Indigestion,
rheumatism, or strain, they ore unrvaled. Sold by
oil druggists; IS cents each.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE oPrIME an oleaginous com.
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists; 25 and so cents per
bottle
BUFFERS BALsAMIc MIXTURE, the old infallible
remedy Sold by druggists; price, 81 per bottle.
wILBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE CoD-LIvER OIL
AND LIME.-The advantage OF this compound over
the plain Oil is that the Ilauseang taste of the Oil
Is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire.
ly paatabe. Tho offensive taste OF the on has long
acted great objection 10 its use but IN this form
the trouble is entirely obviated A host of certih.
Gates might be given here to testify TO the excel
lence and success of "IyIlbol's Cod Liter on and
Lime" but the htct that II rs regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty is sufficient For sale by A.
D. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13

Those who enjoyed the pleasant camp.
fires" given by the boys" of the @. A. r. last
winter will he pleased to learn that an cxcur-
siod, under the auspices Of Rawlins Post, will
leave for Marshall Hall, Friday next, at six
o'clock p. M, on the Mary Washington. Order
and propriety will be maintained when Com.
mander Cross is at the helm. Go by all means.
Proceeds for the charity fund.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
Opening of Bids.

The committee appointed for the purposes
yesterday in the Commissioners Office opened
Georgetown Reform School, consisting Of a
workshop and school room, as follows f.
Thomas, 50, 400; John II. Hewlett, 81, $50
Thos. II. Barron & Son, $2,254 O3 r. Powell
Hess, 81, 1854 80; G. w. Dove. So, 425, and w. II.
Dyer & Bro, 81 1872. The award will not be
made for few days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
The Leonnrdtnwn Excursion.

The excursion to Blackstone Island and
Leonardtown to be given by the officers of the
steamer John w. Thompson on Wednesday
next, Goth instant, promises to be most de.
lightful affair. The citizens of Leonardtown,
with their well-known hospitality, will do
their utmost TO make the sojourn of the OK.
cursionists pleasant aud agreeable, and happy
trip may be anticipated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
A Duel. Pertains,

1t is said that party of Southern boods
are out on the classic grounds of Bladeusburg
this morning to settle difference under the
code. Some gentlemen were seen practising
yesterday, aud two others had bullet drawn
from a regulation duelling-pistol after dark
last night, stating that it was needed ut once.
A word or two dropped from some Of the
parties concerned renders II certain that IL the
matter has not come off this morning 1t will
within twenty-four hours.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13
National College of Pharmacy.

The National College Of Pharmacy held a
meeting yesterday and elected the following
delegates to represent the college at the meet
ing Of the American Pharmaceutic Association,
to be held at Annapolis, Nd, ON the second
Tuesday in September next: w. s. Thomp-
sou, Charles Becker John A. Mlburn, A. NJ.
Read aud G. w. Cromwell.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13

Messrs. Ray Newman, as attorneys for
Virginia Swaggart, yesterday entered suit for
divorce from her husband. Alexander Swag-
CART. The parties were married in this city,
December 18th, 1870, by Rev. Thomas G.. Ad-
Olson, her maiden name being Virginia Ellis.
She charges that during the past five years the
defendant has been an habitual drunkard,
guilty Of repeated acts of cruelty toward her
and threatened to take her life. Subsequently
he abandoned her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-13

account 70 largo measure for the filthy con-
dition Of alloys 80 frequently complained Of
within two or three days after they have been
properly cleaned Cases are mentioned where
no garbage collector has called for week or
ten davs