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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
THE ISPHiLT MEN.
They Declare Their Intention to Disregard
the "Suisance" Notice.


the "Suisance" Notice.
a reporter of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
wishing to get information relative to the &c.
ton which the owners of the Asphalt works
ut the corner of Eleventh aud b, Fourteenth
and and Fifteenth and b streets propose to
take regarding the order from the Health
office to abate the nuisance" made round of
the works vest rday. Tho owners are unani-
nous in asserting that their works are not
nuisauces, and arc ofthe opinion that wrong
impression has gone abroad as to the
kind of business carried on at their
works, rs they use the refined asphaltum
only, which gives out worry faint odor. 1t is
during the process OF refining that the often
sive aud unhealthy gasscs are thrown off, and
it is this kind of work which has been ut.
tlibuted to them. Col. Hoffman, whose works
are located at the corner Eleventh and b
streets, stated that they would be through
regular work before tho time of grucc runs
out but will continue to do small Jobs. He
did not think that thoy were included in the
"nusances, as they used the Ieilmed asphaltum,
only the greater portion OF which is brought
to the works from the refinery In large boilers.
They have used some refined asphaltum
that came all the way from Trinidad in
barrels. One party in his ueghborhood
| had already got up petition, which was
signed by II uu,aber Of persons, 10 have the
| nuisance" abated, but he got up petition
and circulated it In tho neighborhood, and
It was signed by a number OF persons greatly
| in excess Of the sgnsrs of the other petition.
| His petition declared that the works were
not nuisance" and it WIS not the wish of
! the sgncrs to have thom removed. Mr.. Muir
dock, Of the works corner of Fourteenth aud b
streets says that he has special permit to
| carry on his business, which Is not refining
| asphaltum, aud he docs not intend to take any
notice of the order to abate the nuisance"
! The authorities ut tho works corner of
Fifteenth and b streets state that
| they would he through work to-day; there.
! fore there was no necessity for them to take
any action in regard to the matter; but if they
| had moro work to do they would disregard the
notice to abate the nuisance, aud would carry
on their business aud would oppose the order
If necessary thoy would take the matter into
the courts, and would stop Only when COM
PEELED to do so by an an order from the courts
In order not TO leave a wrong impression, IL il
| but proper to state that the firm only discOu
tnues work on account OF not having work tC
do their contract being fulfilled. lie also
stated that they had lease on tho property
for five years and permit from tho District
Commissioners 10 carry on the business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

MANCHESTER, VA, September Is, 1879.
To The Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: 1 hereby give you sample of Virginia
justice as administered in this ancient bor-
ough by its ancient police justice. Some
weeks ago two negroes, names forgotten, were
brought before His Honor charged by two of
their own color with stealing watermelons
from their patch, said patch being owned by
them, along with two white men, viz, Johns
and Robinson. Our police justice ordered
the negroes to receive thrty-nine lashes each,
which were duly administered. Ono week ago
two white men, viz, Luther Pond and Abb
Dowdy, were arraigned before tho same tri-
bunal for stealing watermolons from the same
parties They were caught in the act ad-
mitted the theft by offering to pay tho parties
50, which was refused. Our police justice or.
dered that they pay the costs Of the prosecu-
ton, but nary lash. So you see the difierenc c
between white aud black meat. If tho above
is not believed, can prove it by the record
of the court. Deny it who dare.
JUSTICE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

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Poughkccpsies. ....... o o 0 0 o. 2
Earned runs--NstionNls, p Poushkeepsics, !.
Three-basc hit-Bnker.
Bnsc on called balls-Derby LAWN q
First base on errors-Nationals, .; Poughkeep-
Left on bases-NGtionals, A: Poughkecpsies. s.
struck out - stoddard (2), Towitt, Cramer,
Dolan t2)
Double play-schcnck to LAWN.
Balls cailed-on Derby, " on Lynch, SO !;
SChenck, 81.
strikes called-oG Derby, 3; Off Lynch, 5; OF
Schcnck 9.
Time of game ono hour and fifty minutes.
Umpire-Mr. W. E. Storms.
These two clubs play again this afternoon,
at O'clock and while the visitors do not APP.
pear to he very heavy hitters still they play
II good fielding game.
Manager Chapman, of the HOlyOke nine,
telegraphed to friend in this city that he
refused yesterday to play off tie tie gamo with
| the Albanys of the day before, aud that the
umpire virtually stole the game from his club
| to save u defeat for Albany. That is the style
| of umpring to be expected thore. The only
decent umpire they had was Mr.. Finch, aud
| lie has been forced to resign to escape the
| odium of such crowd. Clubs playing
championship games in that city need
not go there expecting fair show, for il
| they do they will meet with disappoint.
meut. Mr.. Chapman seems to forget
that the Albany clubs existence depends on
| their being champions. So if they cannot win
they will try TO buy it. Tile Troy club, an
other league team, will play here ON the 2Gth
and Goth instants, playing in Baltimore in the
meantime. Word was received from Harry
Wright yesterday that he would bring the
Bostons here next month. Providence and
Buffalo have already signifcd their intention
to come so a number of fine games may be
| looked for at an early day.
Tomorrow the New Bodfords arrive and
three of the championship series are to be
played with them. If the Nationals should
be fortunate enough to win all the games they
could once more tap Albany on the shoulder
and call time. But it would do no good
Albany don't want to play the Nationals any
more. They have tried their metal aud find
it of too stern a stuff for them to tamper with
If they can get rid of playing the two off.
games with the club here they certainly will
do IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
For Shades go to Julius Lansburgh's.
CITY NOTES.

Good 25 cent meals at the Holly Tree.
The only Turko.Russinn and sulphur bath
house in the city 903 Z street northwest.
b. f. Queen, of the ST. James news stand
sends the New York Clipper for the current
week
The. best Vienna bread in tho city can DO
obtained only at F. Freund's, ZOE Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
Right Rav. j. j. Kcanc will lecture on
"The New Christianity" at Lincoln Hall on
the evening Of Wednesday, November l2, for
the benefit Of the orphan boys Of st. Josephs
Asylum.
To-day the festival of Rosh Hashonoh, or
the Jewish New Year, will DO celebrated
sYnagogues there will be services peculiar to
the day.
The following appointments have been
made on the police force Alexander Mcdonald
promoted from statiOn-kecper to n private In
the force William Gates 10 be station,keeper,
vice Mcdonald
The case of William Fitzgerald, the
chariot driver charged with running over the
boy William Cleayes, was yesterday postponed
by Judge Smell until the Both instant, as the
boy is not able to appear
Henry Bird Fortune was sentenced to Jail
for six months yesterday by judge Smell lor
cutting Samuel Blue, in Hog alley, Monday
afternoon. James and George Brist0w, who
were concerned In the assault ON Blue, were
|, fined $40 or thirty days each.
In the Police court yesterday James A
| Richardson, colorcd, charged Horace Baily
colored with the larceny OF his watch and
cane, Richardson testified that Baily cams
up TO him, accused him Of following his sister
and then drawing pistol, threatened to sloo
| him. lie was then Joined by several confcd
! crates who helped to rob him. Baily swor,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
Tho Assassination polioy,

To the Editor Of the National Republican.
SIR; I drop you line to respectfully ask
your editorial attention to the assassination Of
Alexander Bryce, jr., at Walhalla, oconee
County, South Carolina, a VIGOROUSLY Demo-
cratic Ku.Klux county-in fact, the safe place
of refuge for all who, by having killed few
niggers or Radicals, feel that they are liable
to arrest in other sections of that State. Mr..
Bryce was known and active Republican, of
property and influence, and hence his taking
off in the manner usually adopted by the
chivalTy assassination, aud II is u shame If a
matter of so much Importance and significance
should be permitted to pass with no comment
by the party tho espousal of whose principles
was his only fault The Butler now holding
a seat in tho United States Senate said to an
intimate friend of mine last winter; 1--WE
have South Carolina, aud let me tell you we
intend to keep her." and it is by just such
means that they "intend to keep her." by
numbering the leading Republicans and whip
ping the poor, unprotected negro into submits
sion. Yours very truly,
A STAL.WART RAD,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
Just Your Time

to make money safely, easily and rapidly is now
while the stock market offers so many splendid OPP
portunities. The combination system has had un
preGented success aud brings good fortune to thou
sands of shareholders III this and other countries
Investments from s25 to $4,000 are thus consoli
dated into one vast capital, and operated by the
best skill and experience, result In heavy profits
which are divided among shareholders every
month. A New Orleans cotton dealer made s27, :
6i9.1S in two months. Baltimore merchant re-
ceived an aggregate profit of S9,Gi204 from three
combinations. San Francisco mining agent
made s22 43S,l G from four combinations, his first
investment having been 800. Others have been
equally fortunate. Every day there new and
grand opportunities, New explanatory circular
Messrs Lawrence Il Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, New York city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

however, the payments were stopped by tho
Treasurer on account of the discovery Of mis-
payment, two men having appeared bearing
the same name. The money was paid to the
first one, and IL was aftorward discovered that
he was the wrong one. A list of oil duplicate
names appearing among the claimants
will be furnished TO the Treasurer. Tho
Labor League is not satisfied with tho manner
the claims have been audited and settled. At
the regular meeting OF the League at the
headquarters No. 307 Missouri avenue, Mr..
John Pope Hodnett who presided stated that
owing to the negligence of Mr.. Walker, clerk
in the Comptrollors office, various claims Of
the most mcritorious kind had been disal-
lowed, aud that he believed that Mr.. Walker
was in collision with tho contractors to beat
honest and substantial claimants, and that he
(Walker) in many cases had deceived the
Comptroller Judge Porter, and that
1t was the duty Of the meu TO
rise and demand an investigation
into Walkers conduct Captain a. p. Gun.
bingham. Of Illinois, said that rs a detective
he knew that they wore organized to beat Mr..
Hodnett, and the laboring men should rise in
force and protest against the fraudulent pay
ment Otherwise there would be u revolution.
The whole audience rose, and many said they
wanted to be led to Walkers house and lynch
him. This Mr.. Hodnett opposed until such
time as it would be determined before the
| United States Treasurer. The meeting adj
journed TO meet tomorrow night, and to call
q general indignation meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
\ charge of swIndIIng Diminished.

I. Iell Hoover was arrIigned in the Police
court yesterday, charged with obtaining 81 %
from Frank E. White, on the 9th of August
last and after hearing the evidence of the
the complainant the case was dismissed.
White testified that Hoover told him that he
had sum Of money in bank, drawing no IN.
terest, which he would like to lend at two and
a-half per cent. month. The witness said he
would like TO have $50 fora month and Hoover
drew note for that amount and gave it to
him. Witness paid him Sl25. Hoover repre-
sented that partnership concern had the
money in the bank while tho motto was drawn
RS IN individual. The alleged false prctenles
was based on the fact that there was no money
deposited to HoOvcr's credit. The court said
that if the witness tool; the note and paid the
money, under such circumstances it was his
own lookout.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

The Stock Exchange never presented such an
admirable condition for profitable aud rapid stock
operations. There never have been before so many
fortunes made by quick fluctuations and skillhIl
manipulatlons Careful and reasonable people
only operate through the combination system OF
Messrs Lawrence Il Co., which enables those with
large or small means to invest and realize hand
some profits, which are divided pro rata among the
shareholders every thirty days Newacombina-
tions are constantly forming From SIS 10 $4,000
can be safely invested with splendid opportunities
for quick profits. An Illinois grain dealer made
sl3,220.4l IN two investments. a Michigan farmer
invested $50, which yielded Si33.l4. He made by
three Refreshments over $4,000. Wisconsin coun.
try merchant made si2i9.lG in four combinations
and others have done equally as well. New ex
planatory circular, with "unerring rules for sue.
cess" mailed by MessrS. Lawrence IL Co., Bankers
81 Exchange Place, New York City.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
OPERA GLASSES from $3.50 up at Harris &
Co., 435 Seventh street northwest.


The Indian agent Mt Talalip agency, Wash.
ngton Territory, informs the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs that u murder of Que Indian by
another recently occurred at his agency. He
attributes the cause Of the crime to one George
Cantine, who carries on u brewing business
and furnishes the Indians with liquor. The
murderer in the case mentioned was intoxi-
Gated. Cantine is underarrest at Beatle await.
ing trial. The murderer gave himself up A
same agent regarding the poisoning of an In
dian by n squaw who Is living with white
man. 1t appears that she administered fatal
drug in q glass of wine, which the Indian
RWnllnMel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

Opening In STYLE.


One Of tho contest retreats in the city Is God
frey 81 Sullivan's gem restaurant, on Thr'
toenth street, a few steps north of Pennsyl'
vania avenue Mysterious movements have
been going on there lately, and the secret was
not lot out until last night Over the restau-
rant, on the second floor, is q suite of very
fine apartments. The proprietors have fur
nishod them deliberately aud richly. The front
room will be used as n dining or supper
room for private parties. Tho appointments
are Of the most elegant description. In the
rear Of this Is room to DO used as reading
and smoking.room. On the upper floor are
some slcoping.apartments, which have been
furnished In style to correspond with the
rooms below. Last night the rooms were
thrown open to the public for the first time,
and in honor of the occasion the proprietors
spread an inviting lunch for their friends
which was not unappreciated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
A Patent-Lawyers' Banquet.

The Washington Patent-Law Association, an
organization numbering among It's members
most of our rising young patent-lawyors and
many prominent gentlemen connected with
the PATENT Office, celebrated its reunion Mon.
day evening with grand banquet at Schwing
& Clarks. The proceedings up to late hour
speeches succeeded each other until all who
had retained sufficient control of their facul.
ties had contributed to the general iestivity.
The menu included all the delcacies of the sea-
son. Altogether the occasion will long be remem.
bered by those who participated, and absent
members will never know what they missed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
SEE those handsome 81 ladies' goat and kid
button Boots at Huhn's
Important Postal Decision.

A recent decision Of the solicitor of the
Posloifce Department holds that the intent of
tho law regarding the distinction between
mail matter of the first and third-clas5 is to
permit partly printed commercial papers in
ordinary use among business men to be re-
garded as third.class matter-in other words,
papers which are constantly passing in the
commercial community for business purposes,
the blanks of which, when filed, do not alter
their character as papers in general use.
Whenever there shall be a departure from this
rule, it is held there must necessarily be IL de.
parture from the thrl-class rate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
An Individual Inquiry of Every Reader.

The opportunities occur for a fortune to every
man 1t Is said, some day or another, but how seldom
does n man really know the exact opportunity.
The newspapers every now and then tell Of some
person who has drawn u hundred-thousand or
thirythousand dollar prize In the long established
second Tuesday in every month"; at New Orleans
La. But does IL ever strike the reader OH reading
about the lucky man that similar good fortune
might attend him If he We're TO send 81 for the
next, which is the 18th drawing to NJ A. Dauphin,
j. o. Box 500, or same person at No. 3l9 Broadway
and see what fortune has in store2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
HEADACHE yields quickly to Lodille's Head
ache Specific, sold by all druggists in the city.
The Shooting of Colonel zimri Mcdonald

The Shooting of Colonel Zimri Mcdonald.
Colonel Zimri Mcdonald, United States Mail
contractor, who was shot in the face OH board
his mail steamer (the Gpsy) on tho Black
Water River in North Carolina, few weeks
ago, by Z. J. Burbage, whom he hud employed
as captain, but whom he had discharged for
unfaithfulness to his duty, is now confined to
his home in this city from the effects OF the
wound. Several pieces of the jawbone have
como out of the wound. Surgeon Palmer, who
is attending him, thinks he will have to per-
form an operation before he can be relieved.
Burbage has been indicted by the grand jury
| of HEREFORD County. NJ C., and is nov under a
charge Of an attempt to commit murder.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
Tho Nntinmnl Mir.

The directors Of tho National Fair AssociU-
tion were busy ut thcir headquarters last night
finishing tho premium list, which is nearly
ready for the printer, The premiums offered
amount to about $4,000. Tho work on tho
grounds il progressing rapidly. The main
building is rising fast, and will soon be ready
to DO covered in. Many persons visit tho
grounds daily, aud all are pleased with the site
selected for the fair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
New Auction House.

The Marble building, corner of Ninth street
aud Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by
Mr. Samuel H. Luut, has been leased by Mr..
N. ii. Prince, loug aud iayorably known to
the people of this city, which he has opened MS
a frst-Class auction aud commission house.
Tho many friends Of Mr.. Prince will wolcom
his return TO the business circle hero aud give
him that encouragement to which his industry
and integrity ontitlo him. lie is receiving
daily large Invoices Of goods ofthe latest styles
and manufacture, and invites q call
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

The schooner Alfred Brabrook, Captain
Taunton commanding, arrived at the Twelfth
street wharf yesterday from Philadelphia
with cargo of $50 tons of coal consigned to
johnson Brothers. This is the largest guam
tity of coal ever brought to n Washington por
by one vessel, and as the Brabrook draws Gf-
teen feet of water the good results achieved by
dredging the Washington channel may be
readily perceived.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
BURY's PIPsissIwA cures all Kidney and
Bladder diseases, Gravel female weakness, sc,
Delegates to the Relief Convention.

A general meeting Of the odd Fellows Re.
lief Association was held last night to make
arrangements for the convention of all the
beneficial associations of AIasons, odd-Fel-
lows and other orders throughout the country,
which will be held October 10. The delegates
elected were Johu +. Havenner, president of
tho homo association; Thomas W. Fowler,
secretary of tho home association, and DIR. S.
A. II. McKim. The president of the meeting,
Mr.. John II. Bartlett, vice.president of the
home association, was authorized to appoint n
committee OF seven to act in conjunction with
aisimiar committee of Masons to constitute u
reception committee. An appropriation was
ton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

There is now little doubt Of regatta on the
Potomac next month between the two District
boat clubs, the Potomac and the Analostaus.
All the former difficulties between the clubs
have been adjusted and the Ratchet deeply
buried. A committee Of seven from each club
has been appointed, aud joint meeting will
DO held tonight, at which IL 10 expected the
final arrangements for the regatta will be
made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

d. p. HERRIcK & Co., stock brokers' Of AZ
New street, New York, intend opening q
branch office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
Wizards Hotel, for the transaction of general
stock commission business. They have the
highest Washington references for ability and
integrity,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

The clerk of tho court has issued the follow.
ing marriage licenses: NJ. w. Bohrer and Sal
lie A. McKenny Francis Rapp and Mary
Wesky; G.. A. Rigglcs and Annie II. Schneider;
]. j. Talbert and Mary L. Wlnterhuth; w. II.
Green, of Georgetown, and Maria G. Taylor, of
this city; Henry Williams and Louisa Walker;
George Mcdaniel and Maria Sim.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
rhe nItoh nynr thn sohnnl Acoounts.

A committee from the Board of School Trus-
toes had talk with Commissioner Dent yes.
terday in reference to the trouble tho trustees
have met in approving bills for repairs made
by Inspector Entwislc, and Il plan was agreed
upon by which the inspector is to cooperate
and consult with the trustees. The committee
urged return to the system Of employing n
mechanical jauitor, but Commissioner Dent
was opposed to any change of the present
system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17

portant feature Of the fair. A cordial invita-.
ton for contributions to each department Is
extended TO all. Works Of art, ouriosities and
other articles Intended for the loan depart
ment should be sent to the superintendent
No. 1925 Eleventh street northwest whore
premium lists, rules and other information
can be obtained on application. On each day
of the fair there viii be literary exercises in
the afternoon and evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
Com Silver Elgin Stem.Windng Watches,
$3.50, ut Il. Harris Il Co.'S 1876 Seventh street
improvements Mt the ID. & p. coal Depot.

improvements ut the ID. Is Il. Coal Depot.
A new track is being laid by the Baltimore
g. Potomac Railroad Company at their coal de-
pot, corner of Fourteenth street and Maryland
avenue southwest, upon which it is intended
to run heavy material such as stone, ma.
chinery, &c. A large derrick will also be put
in position, the masonry for which is almost
completed. A stand for unloading cattle has
been recently put up at the same point, and
the yard now contains Ave tracks, all in good
condition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-17
rnn WoNKlN0MNNs oLllMs.

Tho Labor League Raises n Cry Of Fraud
and Talk of Lynching People.
The lively scenes at the Treasury attendant
upon the payment Of tho workingmen's claims
were continued yesterday, Before o'clock,