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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
SANITARY MATTERS.
Operations of the Health OHice - Births,
Marriages, and Deaths

Operations of the Health Office - Births,
Marriages, and Deaths
The following Is Health Officer Towushend's
report Of tho operations of his office for the
week ending April 12:
Nulsances reported $50; referred 81 abated
1872 referred to Commissioners II; official notices
issued, So citizens complaints, q deaths from
all causes reported 81 causes of deaths nvesti.
geted by coroner Z Investigations for local cause
OF disease, - tons of garbage removed, 6S; dead
animals removed, So. Unwholesome food con-
dcmned-370 bushels of oysters lj7 lunches of fish,
1872 clans, 1920 crabs Ii lobsers terrapins 500
herring, 10 shad 2gA bushels Of miscellaneous veg
einbles l2 bushels Of kae, 81 bushels of turnips,
bushels potatoes, bushol of apples 1875 cabbages,
81 pounds of beef 1870 pounds of mutton, 90 pounds
OF pork, pounds of sausage IL pounds Of veal and
live calves.
Number of persons treated By physicians TO the
poor 1858 visits 2s Office consultations, 1885, sick
poor families furnished with food, - animals
mpounded, 79 redeemed, Q; killed, 81.
The total mortality in the District of Coum.
ba for the week ending April ~ was 50, or at
The rate OF 2663 per 100 per annum. OF the de.
eedenlS 20 were white males. 20 white females, II
colorcd males aud % colorod females, showing u
death rate of 22.j1 per 900 per annum for the white
aud 3I.67 for the coored population. The deaths
by classes were as follows; Iymotic diseases II
from violence. Twenty deaths resulted from con.
sumption; from pneumonia, II bronchitis, 4 CON
gestlon Of the lungs 81 scarlet fever p diphthcra,
,; Group. remittcnt fever diseases of the mer'
vous system, aud scnile debility. L. OF the deaths
6s occurred In Washington, In the county. 4
II TeorSSowg and docoan in the hoSP ,es
OF the District "a of other parts of the United
states, and 10 foreigners Eleven white and
Gqiored were under five years OF age and
The greatest mortality DC deaths) occurred on the
9TH. and the least @ deaths on the 6th There were
marriages reported s. white and colored.
Births reported, 5i-white males II white females
TO- colored males, a. and cOlorcd females 49, Still
births, 4-all colored.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
For ollcloths, 60 to Julius Lansburgb.
BOURBON ING ENTITY.
The Plastic Adaptability of Democratic Plat
forms.

The Plastic Adapi"bi'ity oil Democratic Fiat
iorms'
To The Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: Among the many devices resorted To by
tho Rorrhor Democrocy to irsrro sroooso bo.
&c.,, 49, ,,aa,.ro ,i,.c,n,,. ,,,,,a -
'o.o '"o PooP'o' P'"''o'ns nave P'"Scu oo"'
splcuous part. Human skill and ingenuity are
wholly inadequate to the task of devisug or
even suggesting ANYTHING so descriptive of the
,art, o,5 Ito nrrrosos "a TIC n,atror,e Nam.
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ocra'ic se"'u' n"s ai"nSss oeen eq",' u 'ho
task of erecting a platform with plank for
every man aud II man for every plank. These
nlotforms cover nil over as with n blanket the
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
Edward Rays Third Trial.

The Criminal Court, Justice Hagner, was &C.
cupicd yesterday for the third day in hearing
the trial of Edward Ray, indicted for an as
sault with intent to commit rape upon Miss
Ella Tydings, of Baltimore, Nd, at tho Ma
tlonal Hotel in March, 1877. The following
witnesses were examined for the prosecution |:
Miss Ella Tydings, Joseph X. Sharp. John
DAILY Mrs. Sallie johnson, James +. Joyce, Ed
Lewis, and Deputy Marshal Jacob Fry, of Bal
timorc. without finishing with the last
named witness the court adjourned until this
morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
The Philharmonic Concert.

The concert of the Philharmonic Society,
given last night at tho Congregational Church,
was largely attended. The music was oil that
could be desired by the most exacting critic.
The participants were repeatedly encored. DIR.
J. p. Cauficld conducted the concert, assisted
by DR.. f. S. Kimball, with Professor George w.
Walter as organist. The concert opened will,
Memberships chorus, Hear Our Prayer" Miss
lockwood singing the soprano solos, The can
tata, "'rhe Ancient Mariner" was also rem
dercd, tho soloists being Mr.. Theo. j. Toedt, OF
Now York, tenor Miss Elisa Baraldi, of Bal
timorc, soprano; Mrs. L. X. True, of Washing
ton, contraIto; Mr. Harvey Kohr, of Washing.
ton, baritone, and Mr.. J. c. Head, of Wash.
ington, basso.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

Business is quito brisk at the fish wharves.
The arrivals yesterday at the Washington
wharf were 10000 herring, $500 shad, and 500
punches Of fish. Herring were sold at 81 per
thousand shad at SIS per hundred, and bunch
fish at FROM fifteen to thrty.flve cents per
bunch. Last Tuesday 100000 herring arrived.
At the Georgetown fish wharf the arrivals
noted yesterday were 10000 herring 200 shad,
1 800 tailors, aud 800 punches OF fish. Her
ring sold at $3.50 per thousand, shad at SIS per
hundred, tailors at S1.25 per hundred, aud
bunch fish at twenty cents per bunch.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
postnl snporIntondents, ConyentIon.

The convention of superintendent of rail-
way mail.service, superintendent of the reg
istry division Of some Of the larger post.offices
and such special agents as could DO present
was orgami zed yesterday morning by the cleo
ton Of T. p. Cheney, of the New England di.
vision, as president, and G.. d. Fox secretary
The consideration Of the proposed revision Of
the postal regulations, so far rs they relate to
those branches of the service, was at once en-.
tered upon. The convention will sit from nine
a. m. TO four p. m. and hold evening sessions
at seven p. M. until its labors are closed, which
the members expect will be as early as Satur.
day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
For cheap Carpets, go to Julius Lansburgh
An Enjoyable Entertainment.

A dramatic and musical entertainment, I'M
der the auspices of the Eureka Club given at
Odd Fellows Hall last evening for the benefit
of St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, was literally
patronized. The Mount Vernon Quartetto In
number of choice songs, Frank Loughmn
with his Dutch business, and the Eureka Club
in the drama Of "A Poor Girls Diary" helped
to make the evening pass pleasantly. Upon
the conclusion OF the drama the floor was
cleared for dancing, and Terpsichore's votaries
enjoyed themselves until late hour this morn
Ing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

sweethearts and wives.

"sweethearts and Wives" will be performed
on the occasion of the complimentary testi'
monial rendered to Mr.. John X. Gisburne at
Ford's Opera. House, Wednesday evening, April
o3d, with the following admirable cast; Al
miral Franklin, Mr., H. b. Hay Charles Frank
lin, Mr.. w. &. Murdoch Sanford, Mr.. II, Il
smith Curtis, Mr. ]. Kimbal, jri Buy Lacka
dan Mr.. disburne; Etgenia, MIS- Dora Duiour
Laura, Miss Mamie Wallace; Mrs. Bel, Miss
Annie d. Ware, aud Susan, Miss Katie Frye.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
FOR Window Shades, go to Julius I.ansburgh
The Right to Use rIre-I,ox Questioned.

The Right to Use II Elre-Box Questioned.
At the meeting Of the Fire Commissioners
last evening the only public business trans.
acted was the consideration of communica-
ton from Lieutenant Boteler, of the Eighth
Precinct, stating that fire-alarm box 5l4 was
situated inside the Navy. Yard gate, aud police
officers were not allowed TO use it for turning
in alarms, lie quoted case where there was
urgent need for its use-the 2lst ultimo-and
stated that only by great exertions on the part
of the police and fremen was disastrous con.
flagration avoided. The document was re.
ferred by the District Commissioners to the
commandment at the Navy Yard, who returned
| it to tn elm with an Endorsement, stating that
he understood the box to be intended for ex'
elusive use in the Navy.Yard; but If it could
| be shown that this was not the case, he would
gladly permit the police to have access to it at
all times. The paper with Endorsements, was
referred back to the Fire Commissioners fol
report as to what understanding there was
when the box was placed In position, and they
| In turn submitted it to the superintendent Of
the frc.alarm telegraph for reply.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

Marriage Licenses.
The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to tho following parties;
John Sherman and Ida j. Rice,
l.. c. Chew and Helen l.. Wallace,
c. w. Kidwell and Matte A. Mann.
Daniel Harrington and Mary Il, Sullivan.
l.. n. Latham and Sarah j. Tolley, both oil
Manchester, Va.
w. p. Hall, of Salem, Ala, and Matilda
Matthews, of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
Ro5ER BROS sILYER.PLATED WARE AT
HARRIS & cos 435 SEVENTH STREET, BE-
TWEEN ID AND +.


IHt U"HeThOh oOuIeIy'b ENItTIhInHehI'
The friends Of the jefferson Literary and
Debating Society turned out in large numbers
last evening at the Jefferson School building,
to witness the seventh annual entertainment
Of this popular organization. A programme
interspersed with vocal and instrumental
music recitations, and two admirably rendered
"farces" was provided, which appeared to give
universal satisfaction to the audience. A reel.
tation by Professor j. AID. Thomson Of "The
Tramps" aud violin solo by Mr.. Mclaughlin,
"A Souvenir de Bellini." were perfect gems,
and the gentlemen were forced to respond To
numerous eRcOres Among the interesting
events of the evening were the presentations
of q handsome gold medal to Mr.. w. L. Thomas
for being the best debater in the society and q
pair of Opera.glasses to Professor Thomson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
For French Poles, go to Julius Lansburst
The Testimonial to MIR. John rweeda,e.


Tho complimentary testimonial to be given
20 John .Twecdale, esq, at the Congregational
Church, on Tuesday evening, the ed inst, is
to be one of the finest affairs Of the season.
Tho programme presents unusually attractive
features. Miss Edith Abel, the celebrated con-
tralto, who has been singing for several years
in Europe, where she has achieved great mu-
steal success, makes her first pu Bile appearance
before W ashington audience on that occasion.
Professor Bishoff, Mr.. II. A. Kohr, and the gem
tlemen composing the quintette of stringed In.
struments will make musical combination
rarely equaled, whilo Professors T.. B. Hay
L. C. Townsend, and Mr.. Tweedalo will com.
pete the scheme Of the entertainment and
make it an occasion long to be remembered.
Mr.. Tweedale has generously given his services
to many Of our churches and public charities,
and his friends propose that this testimonial
shall be an evidence of their appreciation of his
generosity. Reserved seats may BIO had at
Ellis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

president Of the Morocco Board Of Health oraanls-
Ing lazarettos, hospital &c.
My daughter has been sick with fever. and my
Oldest son with cholera; but thank God we are all
well now and hope TO escape the dis eases sur
rounding us. At any rate shall remain at my
post and do my duty az far and os long a. am
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
Tresh New York Butter

received every day direct from the best dairy
sections In the State. Dealers specially invited,
Low prices fine stock, and fair dealing guar.
anteed. Spiccrs butter store, Ninth and Il
streets northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

Francis Profit has entered suit against John
Walter for SANDER and claiming $4,000 The
Objectionable words used by the defendant
We're in calling the plaintiff "a cheat and that
he made his money by cheating"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
CITY ITEMS.

WnBOI's COMPOUND OF PURE Cop.LIvER OH AND
LIME.-The advantage of this compound over the
plain oil Is that the nauscating taste of the oil Is
entirely removed and the whole rendered entirely
palatGbe. The offensive taste Of the oil has long
acted as great objection to its use, but in this form
the trouble is entirely obvinted. A host of certih-
lence and success of lITbors cod. Lirer OH and
Lime" but the fact that II is regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty is sufficient. For sale by A..
b. WILBoR chemist Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

Indications.

For tho Middle Atlantic States falling barometer,
northeast to southeast winds, clouds and rain fol.
lowed by cooler westerly winds, partly cloudy and
clearing weather
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

NEITHER FAILING TEETH nor the pceping wrinkles
of time so torcibly tell of advancing years your
gray hair AYERS VIGoR restores its color and
makes your appearance more agreeable to others,
well 0s yourself With fresh, luxuriant hair the
inllrmities of age are far less noticeable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Matters About Town Recorded by
the Republican.

The Supposed Maryland Outrager Released
Progress of the Ray-Tydings Trial
Another Suspicious Divorce Case
Disposed Of Buslness Mt the
Fish wharves - Other
Interesting Items,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Six per cent. interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits J. II, squIER q Co.
BRnkers lll0 PennsylYAnla aYenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

WHAT intense pain Is caused by tooth.nche How
many secpless nights and weary days due to It's
raging influence, Yet the true cause of MI this tor.
ment is decayed teeth produced by neglect and mat
tention. Could only those who have at present
good sound teeth fully realize this fact how care
full would they be to keep their teeth in good con.
advice. Clean your teeth daily with a good denti.
irlce. such as IHURsroS's IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. II will preserve your teeth through life
remove all tartar or extraneous matter keep them
| clean. sound. and white and toothache, with oil
Its horrors will be unknown. Sold by all druggists
&c, at % and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
Arrival of Passenger Trains

DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE
& STREET.
Eisnfn1.
+i:50, Baltimore accom-.
1870, Baltimore accom-.
800. n Y, Phu 4 Dos eS.
sos Piedmont, Strasburg
v inchester, Fred'ck ,
HagcTstown, Point OF
Rocks & wey stations.
1851 Baltimore accom-.
'7;20 Baltimore express
1855. Baltimore & way sta
tons.
$500, Chlcago e st, louis,
1910. N. Phu. & Boston
express
excepted.
rturs OF trains, see adyer-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

AN ELEGANT THREE.STONE DIAMOND
RING, SURROUNDED WITH TURQUOISE, LAT
EST STYLE FOR s25, AT JACOBS BROS, 1909
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17
A Suit for SANDER.

A LADIES SOLID GOLD WATCH FOR SIS A.
Il. HARRIS il CO.'S, 435 SEVENTH STREET
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

PAIR OF STEEL WHITE SOLITAIRE Ola
MOND EARRINGS, NEAR FOUR CARATS
WELL MATCHED. FINELY CUT, PRICE $50
ACTUAL VALUE 500: AT JACOBS BROS, l2cs
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

PARTISAN DIAMOND RINGS. AND EARRINGS
IN SOLID GOLD SETTINGS, FROM 81 UP, AT r..
HARRIS d CO.'S, 1856 SEVENTH STREET.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

NUE AND
Morning.
$500, 81. Louis q Cin. eL
s6:31 Phlla, Il N. Y. eV.
s7:0, Chico & Pitts'g ex.
BID, Baltimore and way
stations
t:3b, Fred. nc. Met. birch.
Dat, Baltimore, Annapoli,
express
ess, Nsrtinsburs and Hh
gerstown az. Metro
polltAn branch.)
sle:oO, BAlllmoreaccom.
u:3o. Baltimore express.
sArriye daily. Others $
@ For the time OF dep
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

WiLBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE CoD.LIvER OIL
AND LIME-The advantage OF this compound over
the plain OIL is, that the nauseating taste Of the OIL
ly palatabe. The offensive taste Of the Oil has Ions
acted as great objection TO rs use but In this torn
ficates might be given here TO testify to the excel
lence and success of IPiibOr's COd-Liper on GnC
Lime :" but the fact that II is regularly prescribed
b. Wilbor. Chemist Boston. and by all druggists,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

BUFFERS BALsANIC MIXTURE the old infalliblC
remedy, Sold by druggists price, 81 per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

ARRIVE daily. Others Sundays excepted.
tsements elsewhere
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

THoMrSoN's PoMADE OPTIME, an oleaginous COM
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
The hair Sold by all druggists % and 90 cents per
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-17

WELLS MACHINE SPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAs-
TIERS are superior TO all others. Composed of choice
medicinal gums, combined with the true Burgundy
hspread on fine soft lamb skin, they afford me-
chanica support TO the affected parts, and, acting
in the back or side, caused either by indigestion,
rheumatism, or strain they arc unriyRled. Sold by
all drmggists; 25 cents each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-31
SPAIN.

Attempt to Assassinate King Alfonso.
MADRID. December 30.-As the King
and Queen were driving through the
gate OF the Royal Palace, this evening, Il
Young man, dressed as workman, fired
a shot from n revolver at the royal car
riage, but his aim was bad and nobody
was hurt. The ball has since been
found, and weighs one ounce. 1t passed
close to the head of one OF the royal
footmen. King Alfonso was driving at
the time. The would-be assassin was at
once arrested and confessed his crime.
His name is Gonzales, and is nineteen
years of age. He is waiter by occupa-
ton, and native OF Galicia.
The DiGriO EpanOl says that two shots
were fired at the royal carriage, the sec
ond passing quite close to the Queens
face. The weapon was dauble-Darrelled
pistol. The diplomatic body have gone
to the Palace to congratulate the King
and Queen on their escape. The affair
excites general Indignation in Madrid.
Ii is believed Gonzales had accomplices,
and three persous have been arrested on
suspicion. Gonzales has been living in
Madrid for some time. King Alfonso at
tended the opera at night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-31

this evening with A. P. Gould, and it is
reported he is preparing to reply to
Governor MorrilPs letter. The Gov
ernor wishes it stated that he has given
no authority for the statement that he
had refused to submit certain questions
to the Supreme Judicial Court.
Framing Reply to Morrill,.
AUGUSTA, December 30.-The Cover
nor was engaged al late hour tonight
in framing reply TO Gov. Morrill, 5
letter. He states that it will cover all
the points suggested, but that he will
not be able to complete it until to-mor-
row.
Arrival eff the War Material.
The guns and ammunition from the
arsenal at Bangor arrived on the eleven
o'clock train. There was quite crowd
at the depot, but no disturbance oc-
Cured. They were in charge OF Adju-
tant-General Leavitt, and were taken to
the State House.
BANGOR, December 30.-The arms and
ammunition moved by Adjutant-Gen-
eral Leayitt from here consist OF one
hundred rifles, two boxes OF ammunl-
ton and twenty boxes of cartridges.
Preparing for the Emergency.
BANGOR, Me-, December 90.-C. b.
Morton, the Augusta member OF the
Governors staff, came on the evening
train with a special order signed by the
Adjutant- General, ordering Lieutenant
Colonel Daniel White, commanding the
First Regiment OF the Maine Volunteer
Militia, and Major Melville
NJ. Folsom, of the same
regiment to report at the Adjutant-
Generals office at Augusta at 10 o'clocd
on Wednesday, the 2lst, by order OF the
Governor and COmmander-in-Chief.
Reports are current that agents of the
Governor are secretly enllStlng
men in various parts OF the State to
form military force at Augusta
at the opening OF the legislature. The
arms of the Oldtown militia company
were returned from the residence OF eX
Lieutenant Myles to company's armory
to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-31
TALK ABOUT EDISON.
The Size of OIenlO Park-TwO
Houses and n GrOcery-AnOth-
er Opinion.

Houses ana n OrOcery-AnOth-
er Opinion.
Columbus Dispatch.
A gentleman on the SciOtO Valley
train, this morning, who has gained
quite a reputation on inventions where
electricity is the principal basis, fell into
conversation on the announcement Of
the success OF the Edison electric light.
The gentleman said he had visited Ed
ison on two different occasions at his
home, MenlO Park, and said that he was
considerably amused at the statements
OF the papersrei- -kiiSOn's Illuminating
MenlO Park Eoich consisted-sst-tNo
houses and 4 small grocery, where so
gies and ehefse were the pgipeig : a stock
on hand. - - =
The machine winch rdttSesA- --1lSl.H 70
illuminate the Park Is five times 9s
powerful as tine one used by the DIS
Haich, on the night OF the late election.
The gentleman claimed that the Brush
light used on that occasion will give
more light than EdIsOu's will.
In speaking OF the carbOnized paper
used by Edison, the gentleman said that
by personal experience he knew the
light could not help breaking the glass
globes which are necessarily made air
tight. The heat from the light will, IN
a short time, expand the glass to such
a degree that broken or cracked globe
is the result He says, with the
Brush light this is different, as a cur
rent of air can pass through the globe,
when one is used TO ditiuse the strong
and brilliant light"
The gentleman thinks that Edison has
received more credit than he deserves,
aud in a short time he will hardly be
known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-31
FOREIGN.
SCOTLAND.
The Tay Bridge Calamity.


LONDON, December 30.-The official
report of the North British Railroad
Company in regard to the calamity OF
Sunday by a break in the Tay bridge,
says: The framing girders made very
clean break from the portion standing
at the mast. The only signs OF the
smash are the ends of the rails on which
the train ran, which are torn asunder.
The rails remaining are wrenched from
their chairs for few yards.
The severe gale OF Sunday extended
to Edinburgh, Greenock, Liverpool and
Plymouth. Much damage was done on
land and to shipping, including the loss
of French barque and eight men.
After several unsuccessful attempts a
diver has discovered a first-class car
riage OF the wrecked train, but as there
were no first-class passengers no bodies
were discovered in the car. Operations
will be resumed to-day.