davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
The NIar,h PeJury Case.

The trial Of Il. II. Marsh charged with per.
Jury, was resumed in the Police Court yescer.
day afternoon. When the case was called Mr.
Cole, one Of the cogasc! for the defense asked
for continuance until next Tuesday, on ac.
count OF the unavoidable absence uG the senior
counsel, Mr.. William 4. Cock. Mr.. Padgctt,
for TIE Government, stated that he merely
desired TO read the evidence before the Probate
Court IN the case OF Il. u. Marsh and the Fan.
ming heirs and his testimony would he all in.
The court thercupon refused to grant the con.
FINANCE asked and directed that tho papers be
read. The Government attorney read the eta.
ton to Marsh, report Of the special auditor,
Mr. }. n. Oliver, and the order Of the court is.
sued June 20. ratifyiug his decision. In tho
report it is shown that on numerous occasions
Marsh claimed pay for the same articles several
times, but they were disallowGd By the auditor.
The amounts due the heirs were Bayard
flaming NOW decedsed), -, 1866, aud Charles
Il. Tanning 5000, making q total Of t3Ol225
Al the conclusion OF the reading tho defense
asked a continuance until next Wednesday af'
ternoOn which was granted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
A Dramatic Performance of Merit.

The Forrest Dramatic Club gave their fifth
performance aud scciablc at Tallmadge Hall
last evening. The audience filed the hall
completely, and the presence Of such large
numner Of friends doubtless stimulated the
"amateuIs" to do their hest. Tho perform.
anCe began with the one-act farce, e In Posses.
sion" in which Miss Fannie Rice, Messrs. Bah.
cock, Tabler, Marshall, and simons partici.
pated and kept the audience in good humor
The twu-act drama, N0emic," followed, the
honors being carried OF by Miss Flora Bennett
as the ward Of CO,n1 fAcrigHg peraonated In
6no style by Mr.. f. G. Saxton. in fact. the act
ing Of these two would have done credit to
many professionals, aud showed that they had
devoted great deal OF time and attention TO
their respective characters. Misses Ourand
aud Redd and Mcssrs. Rice and Grady ren.
dered good support At the conclusion Of the
dramatic portion Of the entertainment the
floor was cleaned for dancing, and the votaries
OF Terrsichore held possession until midnight,
when "good-byes' were regretfully said.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
TIVE OUANpER CASE.
Tho Citizens of Mount Vernon Settlement
vindIcate the Oficers.

Vindicate the Officers.
At meeting Of the Society for the Dctec.
ton of Thieves of Horses and other Farm
Property in tho Mount Vernon Settlement
the following preamble and resolutions vert
unanimously adopted
Whereas Many Of the farmers OF this settlement
having for years sustained repeated losses OF their
farm products by the depredatons Of petty thieves
committed chiefly IN the night time, and suspicion
having become general among them That tellX
9uander, colored man, and n notorious outlaw,
living near NOOdlawn, was connected with many,
II not all ofthese deprcdations, u was at length de.
tormined by one of their number, after recent act
OF theft on his premises, TO have the said Quonder
arrested for committing the same all the evidence
bcing, III MS opinion, conclusive That he was the
guilty party accordingly a warrant for his arrest
was duly and regularly served upon him. which nc
resisted by force Of threats and arms, making IL
necessary for the officer and his posse c0tdtuS to
ing OF his person ind
whereas II having trarspired that attempts
nave been made on the part of a portion OF the
citizens of this and nCighborlng communities =
create sympathy for the said Quander ana nus
accompces In crime. and attach odium to the
citizens of our settlement Therefore,
ResO'rcd BY he meBdrsqf HtS society (who are en-
tircly cognlzant of all the circumstances of the
arrest OF said Quander), That we consider all such
attempts Us ilEadvised, entirely unwarTanted by the
iacts ut issue, and only calculated to weaken the
authority and to render inefectuGl all legal enact
mCntS for the security Ofpryate property and main
tenancc of peace and good order.
ant rcsOictd furthermore That while we disown
any intention of lawlossness and while we share
no nvIdious preiudices against any of our colored
citizens ana would resist any attempt by others To
restrain them from the exercise of any OF theirJus
rights, we are determined that our combined inlu
ence and efforts shall be directed for the protection
Of our private property and for the condlgn pun
Shmont OF all dopredators among us.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
-f,
Funeral of the Late David Edes.

The obsequies of the late David Edes took
place yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, No. 102 Nineteenth street northwest,
and was very largely attended, Potomac Lodge
No, ., being among the number. The casket
was Of walnut, covered with black cloth, ele-
gantly trimmed and ornamentcd with plate
appropriately inscribed. The services were
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Lanahan, Of the
Foundry NJ. +. Church. The floral decorations
were elegant aud profuse. After the services
at the house the remains were conveyed to the
hearse by the following pall-bearers, followed
by six honorary pall.bcarors Granville Hyde
r. w. bowman, G. " Balsch, i. G. Boggs
and j. II. Gordon. The remains were placed
in the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery prepare
tory TO interment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

Twenty five cent meals at the Holly Tree.
Remember Senator Windows lecture on the
future Of tine colored race, at the CongIcga-
tional Church, this evening,
john Beatty, George Prince Daniel w
Hopkins and Leonard b. Cook have bccu ap.
pointed plivates on the police force.
In consequence Of Justice Wylie being en-
gagged in the general term, the Probate Court
will MOI meet until two o'clock p. NJ.
Mr.. James s. Oleu has proposed to the
District Commissioners to furnish index cards
painted on glass, for the strCet'lamps, at
twenty-five cents each
The great ciosing.out sale of hooks and stu
tionery at Mr.. Cremdell's, rof Seventh and
ID streets is attracting general attention. Good:
are sold al n heavy sacrifice.
Joseph FCndall. who is employed at C. r
Churchs lumber yard. corner Of Eighth aud {
streets southwest. had his shoulder dislocatcd
yesterday by catching his arm in the halter 0l
horse which lie was grooming
-Workmen have begun 10 tear down the
old rear building of the Government Printing.
Office, known rs the ware house. preparatory
to erecting . new fre.prooC building to con-
tain store-rooms, and two comrosmGrooms
for which purpose the F0rly.hlth Congress
appropriated $4,000
Samuel Lusby, john Couuor, aud Henry
Scholl, three suspicion, characters, were ar
rested by Officer Dubois. yesterday afternoon
on charge Of attempting 10 pick lady
pocket, on Seventh street, near Market space
The trio were locked mp at the Fifth rrecmc
Station until this morning, when they will 10
presented to Judge Smell.
About one o'clock yesterday afternoon
horse belonging TO Smith & Wimsatt. lumhci
dealers, ran away ircm the Eight street wharf
where he was ;ied up Seventh street. Be
tween II and | streets southwest tho runaway
collided with baker wagon belonging {,
Charles Bchrend and injured himself severely
The loss Ivy the runaway to his owners vii
foot up 500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

Detective McDevtt arrested Frank Williams
alias Ebo,' u notorious coored thief, ycster
day morning, on = charge of picking the peck
of Il colored woman of :2S. The affair occurre d
near st. Johns Church, in the West End
Ebo" approached the woman ana handed her
card, at the same time asking her if she
could toll him where Twenty-fith and X
streets we're. She pointed out the direction he
should take, and in leaving her he jostled
against her. She did not suspect anything at
the time, but after she had gone two or three
squares she had occasion to use her pocket
book, aud discovered that she had lost it,.
From her description the detectives had no
trouble in finding the right man. aud Williams
was soon in custody. He had spent II portion
of the money for clothes and q new hat when
arrested, but the greater part was found upon
him. Judge Smell will grant him a short in
terview to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
sinlnn slrrrnnIn nnrnrcreh.

Last Wednesday evening, while some boys
were playing on Sixth, between G aud II streets
northwest one Of their number ran under !
porch to hide. While there he saw small
bundle hidden under one Of the steps, and
pulled 10 out to look at IL, lie found that II
contained several silver spoons and forks and
napkin ring, all engraved with tho name
"McKeo.n The property was taken to Police
Headquarters yesterday, whore il was ascer'
tanned that the residence ofa gentleman uam0d
Mckee, No 500 East Capitol street, had been
robbed last November of quantity OF silver.
ware, aud that the marks were similar to those
on his property. II was therefore turned Owe,
| 10 the owner by Detective McElHesh, II Il
supposed that the thief hid his booty under
| The porch where II was found intending to re-
turn and get it; but he is probably under
going imprisonment FOX some other olense
aud 1t was reserved for an honest boy to find
and return II where it belonged,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
ELErEN NEG DOCTORS.

Commencement Exercises of the National
Medica, College.
The annual commencement OF the medical
department Of the Columbia University,
known as the National Medical College, was
held last night at Lincoln Hall, and was at
tended by large aud fashionable audience.
The programme presented was aereeaby In.
terspersed with music by the Marine Band,
and was exceedingly entertaining and en-
ioyatle.
Dr. J. C. yelling, president Of the college,
conferred the degrees and distributed the
prizes. The address to the graduating class
was delivered by Professor j. Ford Thompson
VI D., and the valcdictory was made by Benia'
min @. Pool. NJ ID, Rev. pr. J. W. Parker
pronounced beDedlction.
The graduates were Horaiio L. Bigelow, OF
massachusetts Charles I. Caldwell of Wy
omiug James r. Freeman of Maine john y.
Gibson, of Virginia; Samuel b. Lyon, James
c. Mcclure William Nicholson, Albert &. Pat
terson, Benjamin G. Pool, and John +. Rus.
sell, Of the District OF Columbia and Scion b,
Stone, Of Massachusetts.
Tho floral offerings were very pIo!lsc. They
were made ol the choicest flowers aud we've oil
beautiful and unique designs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

During the entertainment by the Forrest
Dramatic Club, at Talmadgo Hall, last even.
ing thief was discovered In the cloak room.
He had gained an entrance from the alley IN
the rear by breaking in the panel Of door
and reached the closk.room by tlayersiug the
cellar Iulcsp?nse 10 an alarm Sergeant Guy
and Ohiccw Olive aud Fritz appeared. The
thief, who was in his stocking feet, escaped
into the alley Officer Olive fred three shots
after him, but IL Is presumed that he was not
hit, Ms he mado his cscppc,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
AnlhirIII, JlIIlmnllsis.

Al a meeting Of Washington amateur j3uc-
nalists held last might the following nominees
for Offices in the National Amateur Press As
ISOLATION wl,lch will convene here July 10
1879, were unanimously Endorsed J. Edison
Briggs, Of Washington, president; Thomas g..
Harrison Of Indiana yicc.president and James
+. Du haDel, Of Washington, recording secre.
tary. A campaign committee was appointed
going GO indicates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
DAN rDr the sInkIng rund.

The treasurer of the sinking fund for the
District--Mr. James Gililau-has made a
requisitlon upon the Commissioners of the Dis
trict for $4,000 for the redemption of the
water stock bonds Of the District Of Columbia.
lie also requests that ne may be furnished
with schedule Of interest payable April l on
portion of the registered stock Of the District,
aud that copies be furnished the First Auditor
md First ComptrOller.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

o'clock, while Mr., Charles W. Shepherd, book.
keeper at Wizards Hotel, was riding horse.
back, his horse slipped while going at II pretty
brisk pace around Iowa Circle, and Mr., Shep-
herd was thrown to the ground with great vio-
lence, and seriously, if not fatally, injured
He was terribly cut about tho head, near the
temple, and had his left shoulder-blado broken
and was otherwise injured. lie was conveyed
TO Wizards Hotel AMI attended by DR., Bulk-
Ia,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
A Minstrel In Trouble,

Andrew Jackson tho "bone man " of the
Georgia Minstres, has been arrested in oswego
for stealing q gold watch from young man
named Henry w. Bellman, of Pittston, Pa,
Tho alleged theft was committed in Rochester,
and Jackson has been held for the grand jury
in that city. jackson, who was born in this
city, has heretofore been of good reputation.
II appears from his statement that the watch
was stolen by another person and he was used
as a cats paw In disposng of it at a paWn.shop.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

About seven o'clock last evening a gentle.
man named Smith, employed 10 the Treasury
Department, was accidentally run over a. the
corner Of Eleventh and G streets northwcg. by
me of the Belt Line cars O4G Of his legs Was
badly bruised and lacerated, and he was Sc.
ycTcly injured by the shock. lie was taken
INTO DR.. Bulkley's office, where his wounds
we're dressed aud alterward taken to his home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

For upward Of thirty years Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrccts acidity Of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrahGa, whether arising from teething
25 centsa bottle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

The clerk of tho court issued the following
marriage licenses;
John Lewis and Annie Hill.
Robert Harris and Anna Shields.
Lemuel Jackson and Hannah Lane
Edward Green and Minnie Hungerlord.
Horace Stewart and Georgianna Lewis.
Alex, Cowan aud Nancy l.. Grinnell, both of
Fairfax County, Va
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

By George TIueslell, nj o'clock, ine busi.
ness property Mt auction southwest corner Of
Fifth and q streets southeast.
BY steiger & Liebcuaan, at O'Clock, chan
Gerry sale, Sixteenth street west, between S
md n unntL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
tn. FInert Creamery Rnttsr

in America; nine.pound pals; first Of the
season Is better, cheaper, will keep longer,
and is more convenient than print. All other
grades at low prices Spicer's butter store,
Ninth and streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
Thcrmomotrlo Readings.
Indications

For the Middle Atlantic States rainy. followed by
clearing weather; warm casierly winds and falling
barometer following by rising barometer and colder
northwest winds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
EAehnngIng Nar IIekcls.

A meeting Of the presidents Of the street
passenger railway companies was held yes
terday, and It was unanimously agreed 10 re-.
eeive the tickets Of all roads, on each Of the
respective lines, Oh and after April lst.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

WHY don't you try Lodille's Headache spe.
cihc for headache, 1t cures when an else fails.
Costs but so cents,
If you purchase and use a bottle Of Durang !;
Rheumatic Remedy it will cure your rhcuma'
tism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

Ring, containing five large stones, for $40,
Az Jacobs Bros, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

Al BALTIMORE AND OHIO DEPOT. NEW JERSEY AVE
NCE AND CsrRERr

Al BALTINOHE AND OHIO DLTUT INV JLksEI AVE
YCR AND CsrRERr.
Morning EtsitfnC
500 81. Louis 4 GIN. ex $50, Baltimore accom-.
sGS5 Phln q N, y. eN, 1870, baltimore accom-.
$50, Chico & Pittsg eK. 600, Y. Phil & BIOS eN
40. Baltimore and way sos Piedmont, StrAshurg
statlona inchester, Fredck,
81, Fred. &C. Met brCb.)l UaGCratown Point Of
BAL, Baltimore, Annapolis Rocks & way stations
express fsT baltimore accom-.
20 hartlnsburg and Hn a72O Baltimore express.
geTstOwn 40. metro 1850. Baltimore & way stu
- pOltRn branch) lions
e1Og0, BRltimoreaCCom. $500 Chicago & 81. Louis.
ns5o, Baltimore express. $40, NY Pun q Boston
express
Arrive daily Others Sundays excepted
. B5 For the lime OF departure Of trains see sdver-
easements elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

la CoQuETTE cigars, equal to imported and
90 per cont, less, at Goldsteiu's under Metro
p0litan Hotel),
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
BUFFERS BAlsAMic MIXTURE, the old infallb
remedy. Sold by druggists; price, 81 per bottle.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Six per cent. interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits. J. II. S9uiER & co.
Bankers 1916 Pcnnsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

4 Fine Pair of Solitnire studs,
Three csrats. very brilliant, 500. Jacobs Bros.
229 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
--=asa=a
Au1uscnents.

NATIONAL THEATRE-Robson and Crane,
FoRDs OPERA IoUsE-u NJ. =. pinafore.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-Variety performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21
a Pair of oE.color Solitaire Ear.Rlngs,
Lecture Mt Franklin Hall.

Weighing 2! carat, very brilliant, Sl05. Jacob
Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-21

THoMPsoSs PoNADE OPrlME, ON oleagnous com
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
The hair. Sold by all druggists 70 and so cents per
bottle
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08

Is unnecessary TO say that Zach ono
would he iarse.y The winner by hein..
t. e frs, TO connect The great country
lying between the Rocky aud Cascade
noun.aips IN Idaho aud Washington
with the coast. I, wi. be a fortune
for them. And judging from the past
il would have BEEN years before such
had been accomplished by the n. =. Il
X. Company. rad not sumo rival threat
eued 10 take the prz' from their grasp
BY building tributary roads tbrnpsh
from northern idaho to WaIla Walla
valley, the Union Pacific could control
the shipping interests Of great region
o' country. r.taiissng possession "e the.
Coiunbis. 1t ia e iieDt that this com.
pany intend bniiding their roads, all
tributary To- the Columbia river, thu.
secus,ng by that way the transport ii III
long beIore The N"rthern Pacific can
build either east or west enough road
10 take away "ur produce &C. Chroai
c{e.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08
- -------------------
The i1ca.imy Lake.

Muct, has been SAID about the min.
eral Ike IN Stephens county. usually
known as the Medicine lake. aud i. On ,
OF the fur lakes which chris,ened til I
section ss the tour lake country. r.
b,,he in il is like getting shamp""ei.
The water raises n iather like finest
'"ilet soap. ScAbhy sheep are driven
'hi,her aud are rurel by frequent dips
in the lake. Men FL ctei with rheu
m,'isn aud even p.i.y try the w.4-r
aud - away healed. \ Mr.. Sullivan
hives ut the lake. When he came tn, rc
he WIS almost bud. 1nd by the Ire
puent use Of this water he has rega,ned
his sight aud can e again a- good a.
ever. The Four Like country is there
tore pn'r ,ountry inr dpeturs. On.
young physician located th.re sour,
time agn. bat Gndin. 10 practice he
went to herding sheep. Few appre
. ate the heain, power If ,h,. w,nler
faI NJ, dicine lake. aut the time Wi
come when it w,ll be- Mecca for III.
sick aud ailing. IIatchmna.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08
The dSf0ri0n snAn.

TuE Historian SANS: "IIon. T. II
Brents. delegate IN Congress irou, W
Il, mud Hon. ]. B. Mas,renery called
Yesterday, en- route home from, the east.
Mr. l3rents has made, thus far, mo>,
faithful repre- entative Of the people.
Mr.. Montgomery | FIRMS us that .ur
faith in the iufare developments CON
cerning is region i we'll founded. he
ssys that u rasd of Standard gauge,
VITA all .,ecl rails, will be nut down
next year from the hwer Cascades III
Celilo. Mr.. Willard iuf"rms us. though
MIR, Mont ,omery. that u dollar ton NJ
ench end Of the line fran Walia Walls
To Por,lan will be taken ,,H this yesr
reducing rates to S. 90 per ton, ani y
further reduction o 81 90 per tim. v Il
be made next year. This will be good
news for our friends 10 eastern Oregon
and Washiogton.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08
The r:ie 1T ktlama.


SPeeihi " tpc NreJohsun.
KALAMA, July .7.-The fire which broke
out here between IL and | O'Clock on Fri
day WAS 6rst discovered in IL buiidin.
owned by +. Martin h Co.. Of Portland.
used as hotel aud saloon BY II. ". Duck
ey. The wind Was blowing from the
northwest, and consequently the railroad
company's buildings were all saved. D,rk.
cry and Il Martha l. Go. were fully insured
4. ". Patterson, the efficient aud model
hotel nee, err. Lost, heavily insurance
$1,000. Warehouse aud vestL, npr
chs,ts, did no, save anything II. q
Gon+gys, n.rrchnnt, lost MI ct his stock
and xoo.i-; insured Tor $500 Several ni the
buildings which we're burned were unoc-
capied. Mr., Kunnnll the railroad agent.
and all Of The railroad man, Capt, Ban
hig~ aud Parser .l,ll and the crew of the
sies mrr Bpni,s, and several of he passen-
gers, also VI, T. Ward, rendered valuable
services. The ,o,al5loss OF properly is IS
,im.tei At about $40. 600 Insurance,
$500.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08

Acnnsinuation Of the present rivalry
between the Nar,hern Pacific and Uta |,
Northern railroads will be a FORTUNATE
soircams,aDce for this country. A,
present each one i seemingly striving
to be the 6rst in the Geld, and BY the
nssterly stroke Of securing control OF
tho Co'snbis river. the latter company
sssstalaly Aas decided advantage. Il
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-08-08
ESTRAY NOTICE.

4 BOuT I YEARS AGO SOLD TO CAPT.
~ T. ]. Stump hay horse ut that time 3
wars all. with small star in r rehead. bra ded
\ IN shoulder AMI branded il on right hip
with gray hairs tn LEFT hin.i leg found him
in possession "f an Indian and claimed him
('he horsel away from the Indian. aud have
now ~ him in my posse sim. The nwner
can have him by proving property AMI paying
charges j McGRASH.
Lewiston. Idaho July 18th. 1879 ia.4w.