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National Republican., 1879-07-19

Last Thursday evening a number Of gentle
men of South Washington irrespective of re-
ligious denomination, assembled at the Domin-
lean Academy of the Sacred Heart to devise
means for the financial relief of the sisters in
charge Colonel George Cowie presiding and
George X. Petty secretary. 1t was decided to
give picnic at the Schuctzcn Park on the 3lst
instant, with J. J, Dermody, Gwynn Harris,
A. l.. Hutton, William Il. Brown, Robert Me-
Donald, james A. McDevitt DR.. Harry Crook,
Martin Becker, Il. F. Bartle, William c. Har-
vey, J. +. Young, and p. Ii. Hill as commit.
tee of arrangements.
The Sisters of st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
are now making their annual eight days re-
treat, which will close tomorrow morning
The exercises are conducted by Very Rev.
Father Rolando, Of Germantown. Pa, Superior
General Of the Lazarsts in the United States
Father Morgan, assistant pastor of st. Pat
rick's, left here last Sunday for Baltimore, to
90 thence, on a summer vacation, to Berkeley
Springs or thcreabouts. He will be absent at
least two weeks.
The hour for late mass at St. Dominics has
been changed from eleven to half-past ten
o'clock, aud it will be II low mass, without mu'
sic, during the heated term.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

10 the Editor of The National Republican:
The Health Officer of our District, in his ad-
dress to the public, recommends copperas as
one of the best disinfectants aud deoderizers
for privies, bedpaus, chambers, and in dan
gerous diseases for addition to direct discharges
of incal matter. But while copperas is II
cheap, efficient deoderizer, it constitutes no
true disinlcctant at all, for it neither prevents
nor arrests fermentation or putrefactiou, while
very minute quantities of carbolc acid do
both. Thusa few graius of carbolic acid added
| to Il sugary liquid will prevent fermentation
or arrest it suddenly after it has commenced,
and meat may be preserved for three months
at venty degrees Farenheit when put into u
weak solution Of carboic acid in water Tone
| to five parts of carbolic acid to one thousand
| parts OF water), confued in a well closed mot
| scalcd) glass bottle. 1t tastes like smockcd
meat Hence hygienists like Professor Pctten-
kOfer aud other authorities, recommend In.
variably the addition of carbolic acid, OF
creosotc, as Il patent disinfectant or chemical
| poison, to the solution OF coppcras, merely n
| cheap and good deodeTizer. Direct expert
ments with excrements of typhoid fever and
| of cholera patients proved that copperas
| alone does not destroy the contagious nature
| Oh These, unless carDOilc aclu is auueu to lts
solution. 1t has been calculated that for dog
aud person two gramncs, or about one dram
avordupos Of solid (crystalizcd) carbuii,
acid are required to disinicct n water-closei
thoroughly. Hence it may be inferred thai
the addition Of II gill -four fluid ouuces) of the
impure commercial carbolic acid to ten
pounds of c0pp.ras dissolved in a pail o
water would materially improve and altei
the "corperls disinfectant advised by oul
Health Officer. The odor, though pungeni, is
healthy and not disaereeable NJ. ID.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
THE RED CROss.
An Interesting knights Tonpisr Ceremony
FoIlnwod by q Ranauet-

Followed by a banquet
A regular concave of Columbia Command
cry. No. 2, Knights Templar, was held at the
asylum last evening, for the purpose Of confer
ring the Order Of the Red Cross upon throo Sir
knights. There was a large attendance, not
only OF representatives Of the District lodges,
but vistings fraters from all parts Of the coun-
try were interested spectators of the ceremony.
At the conclusion of the services of installation
the invited gu, SITS and other members of the
order were invited down stairs to the banquet
hall, where Sir Knight Il. G. Kant had spread
sumptuous repast to which ample justice
was done. The evening was passed pleasantly
IN renewing old friendships aud making new
acquantanccs, and under the exliilerating In
iluence of MOet and Chaudon tOasts were
drank and speeches made, and altogether those
present were glad of It.
Among the visitors were Sir Knights +. T..
Schultz Z. G. G. G.. of the United States ;
William Adrcon. Z. G.. G.; +. j. S. Gorgas G..
C Charles Scircc. G.. K; J. II. Weber, q. g.;
| II. l.. Enmons, Z. c. No. / c. b. Kebacker,
Ct. G.. g.; T. j. OIelt, l.. &. No. 1 Charles
Halter, 4. I. No. /; w. IL. Ruby. Z. Il. q. No.
/ Mcdonald No. 9 Forman, No. 2; j. w.
McCOuDray, No. 9; john Ross, No. 8, aud +.
Z. Bennington, all OF Baltimore, Md. Creid-
| lcr, of Palestine Comniaudery, Annapolis,
| Md; a. 7. Gentcs, Clinton No. IL, Brooklyn,
| n. Y; A. Jones, Morton No. 4, New York &.
II. Poole. No. Commandery, Mobile. Ala
| VIII A. Coulter, Mount Vernon Commandcry,
Ohio; Rev. l.. ID. Owen, late of Maryland
Commandcry, Baltimore; c. L. Corson. +. c.
Potomac No. 3, Georgetown, d. C.; Robert
Boyd, Il. &. of Washington Coinmandery No
/; NJ. NJ. Parker, L. e.. of Washington Com.
mandery No. 2; A. w. Kelly, Z. +. @. Dc
MOlay Commandery No. 4, aud William
DOrres, of Georgetown.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

The Old Washington Nine Tackle
the Nationals.
A One-sided Game, In which the Nationals
do Some Strong Neutrality-suspicious.
to Two in Favor OF the Red-stock-
Tags Positions of the Differ
ent Clubs In the Race for
the Championship.
The Diamond Field.

The game on the National grounds yestcr-
day afternoon between the National and
Washington mines WAS decidedly u tame aud
one-sidod game aud, with the exception of the
heavy hitting of the Nationals, proved almost
devoid of interest. If some OF that strong
batting should happen to come out next
Thursday, when they meet the Albanys the
home club need entertain no fears as TO the
result. Their fielding yesterday was almost
fIultless two errors only being committed
while the Wpshiugtons made more than ten
times that number. Kenncy did the heaviest
batting for their side, hitting Lynch twice fol
three baser. OF the Nationals Ellick
Lynch, Blkcr, and Mcyerle, proved strongest
at the bat. Appended is the scorc
National Republican., 1879-07-19
CominisGioner Dents Position.
,cuYNnrnN Iuly

w ouiJ AOs
To The Editor of The National Republican:
SIR In yesterdays issue Of your paper you
gave Il short report of an interview with Com
missioner Dent In regard to the charges made
against him by School Trustee Holland. In
this interview Mr.. Dent apparently reiterates
the very otTense Of which Mr.. Holland COM
planned. He says that Mr.. Hollands reap
poiutment was opposed by men Of his own
color aud also by white men. He fails, how
ever, to give tho names Of these objectors, the
number of these oLjectors tho character and
stand ing of these objectors, or the grounds
upon which their objections are based. If the
astute Commissioner considers that this will be
accepted as q satisfactory answer to the scath-
ing and specific charges made by Mr.. Holland,
he certainly undercstimates the intelligence
of the community over which he has the un-
merited honor to preside. TO my own knowl-
edge Mr.. III. was Endorsed by from 800 to 500
of his fclow-ctizons, including many who
are well known and highly respected. fthe OBJ
jectors were even one-tenth as numerous 1t is
quite probable that some of them would have
tho courage to make themselves known. 1t
would DO interesting to know how large an in
dorsement Mr.. ID. would receive for the posi-
ton he now occupies. CITIZEN.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
A Midnight Marauder Killed.

Last Thursday night Mr.. r. w. Johnston,
residing ut Arlington, Va, shot and instantly
killed colorcd man named Lewis Lattincr,
whom he surprised in the act of robbing his
orchard. A companion of Lattincr's was shot
at also, but managed to escape uuharnled. At
the coroncr's inquest, held yesterday morn
ing, jury composed entirely of colorcd
men heard the testimony in tho case
and returned verdict justifying Mr..
Johnston in firing the first shot at the maraud-
crs, but found him guilty of manslaughter.
He was released, however, on personal bonds
in the sum of $500, to appear when wanted.
During the trial it was shown that several
robberics had been perpetratcd recently on
Mr.. Johnstons premises. A few nights ago
one of his boarders lost about $50 worth OF
clothing, and his garden has been overrun with
nocturnal visitors. On the night of the
killing he armed himself with gun
and when he discovered Lattiner aud his
companion he hailed them and inquired what
they wanted. In reply Lattiner advanced to,
ward him in threatening manner, at the same
time putting his hand in his hip pocket. us il
to draw a weapon. Mr.. Johnston thereupon
fired at him. tho charge taking effect in his
breast, killing him almost instantly.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
A Long -Range and Long -Winded Isih
Match.

A Lons-Bange aud Lon1-Windcd Rifle
Match.
There will be begun this afternoon. on the
range ut Bcnuiug's under the auspices of the
Columbia Rife Association, u rife match at
long. range OF rather novel nature. 1t will be
shot every Saturday, weather permitting, and
In case there are four entries on each Saturday
until the LIST OF November next, on which date
each contestant will select his highest three
scores made during that period, and the one
whose scores may aggregate the highest will
be the winner.
The prize in this case will be a very valu-
able gold badge, designed by Professor Hark-
ness, of the United States Naval Observatory,
and manu- factured by Tiffany. 1t is of unique
aud tasteful pattern, in medallion form, with
emblens in bas-relief appropriate to rifle prac-
tice.
Conditions of the match 500, 900, and 900
yards fifteen shots over each distance on each
days shooting rifles aud positions any within
the rules of the National Rifle Association en-
trance fee 81 for each days shooting; any day
when four entries are not made the match to
be declared off for that day match to be shot
every Saturday until November 1, 1879; open
to all corners, excepting professionals.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
CITY NOTES.

The health department Is out of funds
having exhausted its appropriation.
--Turco- Russian and sulphur baths, 9O3 Il
Enw Life renewed aud health restored.
Mr.. John West has been given permission
10 place hag-pOlo Ia front of the Van Ness
summer garden.
The Health Officer has ordered his sani-
tary inspectors 10 sample every pump in the
city for the purpose OF analysis.
The purchasers of the public hay.scales
have been notified to walk up TO the Engineers
office aud settle about their bonds.
The new buildings assessed this year up to
Juue so foot up S56-G56 in Washington, 90 in
Georgetown, and l31 In the county.
A protest has been filed against Mr.. l..
Bensingcr removing tho huy-scacs from Tenth
street aud Louisiana avenue to 027 Louisiana
avenue.
"A permit was Issued yesterday TO Mr..
Thomas Wilson 20 erect Il $4,000 dwelling
house at the corner OF Connecticut avenue ard
Jefferson Place.
An order was issued from Police Head.
quarters yesterday revokinga previous order
dismssing Private Janiicr. In lieu of dismis.
sal Private Janifer is fined $50.
Two colorcd delegations visited the Com.
missioncrs yesterday on public school matters
One asked for the removal OF Trustee John II.
Brooks and the other requested the reappoint.
ment Of Henry johnson.
General Mcher, U. S, A, yesterday called
oil the District Commissioners aud denied that
there was any truth in the article in the posi-
in relation 10 his transaction with Mr.. Beall
clerk Of special assessments.
The following additional contracts for re-
pairing school buildings have been made
Greenleaf, c, O. Hall, $4s Potomac, same
$i550; Jefferson, earpentering, Linderman a
Frye, 1868; Berrett Thomas Burley, $40.
--General Richard |. Dodge, u. s. A., arrived
In the city yesterday, accompanied by Captain
National Republican., 1879-07-19

Zedckiah Thompson shot james p. Hamilton
in the arm during an alteration about the
latters wife on the 18th of last month in the
county, near Georgetown, for which he was
called up iu the Police Court yesterday. His
victim appeared in court minus the arm, and
told his story. in which it was shown that the
prisoner had alienated his wife from him and
was living with her when the shooting oc.
Cured. The court thought the grand jury
had better handle the ease, and sent it up
fixing bonds ut $1,000.
lady named Higgins, residing near Terra
Gotta, on the Metropolitan Branch Railroad,
was arraigned for an assault on a colored
woman, named Caroline Brown, who arered
that she had been shot at while ackberrying
near the defendants house. The evidence
showed that 10 such assault was committed
and the case was dismissed.
James Riley, charged with attemnting ia
pass counterfeit SO bill ou L. Worch, q
restaurant keeper in the West End, was granted
II continuance until to-day.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

William Prince, us. A., whom he conveyed 10
81. Elizabcth's, his mind having become i'm
paired by q Superabundance OF brains. Cap
tain Prince, before his misfortune, was regarded
as one of the most promising men in the army.
A colored employee Mt Coleman's barber
shop, corner Of Eighth and d streets northwest,
named Richard Jones' was severely cut about
the head yesterday afternoon by the fall of n
glass show card from the wall. DR.. G. A. Evans,
who was present Rt the time of the accident,
dressed Jones wounds, which were not danger
Gus.
The directors of the National Fair Grounds
Association met yesterday morning, and, after
adopting bylaws, elected Mr.. l.. A. Gobright
corresponding secretary aud Colonel }. o. p.
Burnside chief marshal. The association has
rooms at No. 1873 Pennsylvania avenue north.
west where all their business will be trans
acted.
Yesterday afternoon officer Wagner found
a colorcd woman named Eliza Snith Wander
ing about in the northeastern section Of the
| city in an entirely nude condition. lie took
| her to the Eighth Precinct Station, aud upon
examination she was found to he hopclcssly in
sane. She was afterward conveyed to the ln-
sane Asylum.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

Health Officer Townsend yesterday addressed
two communications to the District Commis-
sioners relative to nuisances which should be
absted at oncc. Tue first was in relation to
the necessity for having cleaned and dsinfect-
ed the outlets from the various small sewers
that open on the river front between Sixth and
Fourteenth streets southwest. 1t is stated that
several of them emptying at points no. reached
by the tide, or where the water does not rise to
IL sufficient depth to carry off the scdimentary
matter deposited, have become very offensive.
The old open.cxposedsewe situated between q
street and Massachusetts, avenue aud Fourth
aud Fifth streets northwest is also complained
of as serious nuisance, which should be
abatCd at once.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
Thorne's Summer Gard len
The following is the programme Of music
10
Another Runaway and Accident.

Yesterday afternoon, as Mr. Paul Thurl, re-
siding at 1904 g street southeast, was driving
along G street, near Fourteenth, his horse took
ran away. After goins about square the
buggy, In which Mr.. Thurl was seated, was
upset and no was dashed violently to the
ground. He was picked up by Officer Bland
ford and conveyed to his residence, DIR. Adams
being summoned to his aid 1t was ascertained
that beyond few slight bruises about the
head aud face his injuries were not OF serious
character. The horse was captured before he
could do any further mischief
National Republican., 1879-07-19

The following regulations governing the
issue of drawback certificates have been adopt
ed by the District Commissioners
First-Certifcate 10 be issued to the payer Of the
original tax holding the original receipt, except.
ing where the property has changed ownership, In
which case the District of Columbia must be pro
lected by an agreement, in writing, between the
erty MS 10 the disposition Of the drawback or the
District must be projected by an Indemnity bond.
SccOnd-CertihCates cannot be delivered to any
other than the owner Of the certificate except upon
a regular power Of attorney,
Third-Iu cases Of administration or executor an
Ofical certificate from the Orphans Court 10 be
filed IN this Office
Fourth-ln no case can u certificate DO issued on
paid assessment while the party is debtor "
the District Of Columbia for any other unpaid as
sessmcnL
National Republican., 1879-07-19
Tn. Police and the ConI-DeaIers.

Major Morgan yesterday issued a general or
der to the police force, promulgating, for the
information and guidance Of tho Departluen t,
the following orders of the District Commits.
sioners, relating to coal scales ind coal meas
ures:
Frst-That the sealer Of weights and measures OF
the District Of Columbia be empowered 70 demand
aud receive, in advance, the fee for sealing coal
scales aud lSuch scales shall be used until all
proper fees and arrearages If any, shall have been
paid
F0urth-That all persons selling, or Offering to
sell coal in less quantity than 100 pounds be re-
qIIired 70 use the regular dry measure, commonly
used In the District of Columbia, and any person
who shall sell offer to sell, coal in less quantity
than 100 pounds by any other measure than said
dry measure, shall be deemed guilty of au ofiensI
against the District of Columbia and shall be fined
s5 for each ofense, TO be collected and applied Of
other 1ues for violation Of the coal regulations
National Republican., 1879-07-19

John Collins has entered suit against ]. A.
Bean, John D. Van Horn, and William
Arendes for $1,000 damages. The irst.nalned
defendant, Il constable, is charged with forcibly
entering the premises of the plaintiff aud
breaking some of the complainanPs property
The other two defendants are suretles on the
constable's bond.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

All who enjoy good singing or who wish to
engage in dancing should avail themselves of
the opportunity offered by tho Franklin Le-
giou, and, stepping aboard the Mary Washing
ton this evening at seven o'clock, take trip
down the river Good music will be furnished
by brass and string bands. This is the only
temperance excursion loi this evening.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
The FrnIt Growers Up and DaIng.

The Fruit Growers Association met vt the
residence of DIR. L, 2. Rowland last evening
and appointed a committee to confer with the
National Fair Grounds association in relation
to cooperation at their exhibition next oo-
tober. A statement that the ruling powers at
the Agri cultural Department had requested
the resignation of Professor Taylor, their q
mcroscopist, resulted il the appointment oil
committee to wait upon President Hayes u
urge Mr.. Taylor's retention in Office.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
Another E.onrsIon to oeean city.

The second excursion to Ocean City via Cris-
ieli, on the steamer Frances, will take place
on Thursday, July "a. Tickets, including
transportation and board at hotel for -four days,
have been placed at remarkably low rates,
within the reach of all. See advertisement in
Sunday papers and Mondays REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

English serge suits, SIS, loss 10 per cent,
s16.o0 domestic serge suits, $40, lees 10 per
cent, $14.40; Nuns cloth coats, 50, less 10 per
cent. $50. All goods from 10 10 25 per cent.
less than last months prices. A. SAKs & Co.,
310 and 31S Seventh street.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

the prices have been materially reduced from
10 TO 90 per cent. The stock to select from Is
unquestionably tho largest In the city. We
invite inspection Of same. A. SAKs & Co., 316
and 3lS Seventh street,
National Republican., 1879-07-19

Runs eArned-NhtlOilHI,
Thrcc-basc hits-Eick. Meyerc t2l, Kenney t2),
McGuw
TwO-baSe hits-Lyuch, Baker t2).
Double play-Kenney aud McGraw.
Home run-Bielaski.
Lett on baScs-Nuuonal, 4; Washington, 6.
Umpirc-Babe Trott.
The Stars, of the West Eud. defeated the
Resolutes, of South Washington, by u score "i
16 TO IL. The batting of both clubs was very
heavy.
OTHER GAMES
BALTIMORE, July ls.-Athletic, 81 Balti-
| more, l.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, July ls.--Bostons IL;
Hop Bitters, 4. Exhibition.
| HUDSON, N. Y, July 1S.-Hudsons, 12;
| Mutuals, /.
PoUGHKEEPsrE, NY July 1s.-Worcesters,
II; NOluntecrs,2.
| The Championship.
The following tables show tho status of the
National and League Ass )ciations to date:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

GooD style Lawns, five, six, eight ten, and
twelve cents all-wool Buntings, twenty cents
up; summer Dress Goods at cost bargains in
black and colorcd Silks, seventy.Gve cents up
best Corsets for fifty, seventy.ave cents, and 81.
Naudaius 700 Market SpaCe.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

The clerk of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses:
George Thompson and Josephine Smith, oi
Newport, Md.
Henry Hamilton and Cynthia Smith.
William Messer aud Catherine G. Saycrs.
National Republican., 1879-07-19
BuTLER's BAIsAMIc MIXTURE, the old infalllbls
remedy. Sold by druggists; price, 81 per bottle.

WILRoRs CoNPouND or PURE CoD-LIvER Oh.
AND LIME-rhe advantage OF this COMPOUND. over
the plain Oil Is that the nnuseatirg tastc Of the Oil
Is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire
ly p0lutabe. The offensive tste of the Oil has lung
actcd Ms great objection To It's se but In this form
the trouble is entirely obvated. A host OF certit
Gates might be given here to testify 10 the excel.
lence aud success Of "IIitbOrS ODD. LiUtr oil aud
Lime" but the fact that IL regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty is sufficient For sale by A..
National Republican., 1879-07-19

We give you show to buy shirt, two co..
lars, ,nd pair Of sleeve-buttons all for fifty
cents. On this show you cannot burst your
purse. KATzENsTEIN, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1879-07-19

WE offer our entire stock of Burts celebrated
Fine Shoes at great reduction; also many
other choice makes for ladies, gents, misses,
boys, aud children, at a reduction from former
prices. r. S. Gartrell, 900 seventh street, cor
NOR nj
National Republican., 1879-07-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MIDSUMMER HOLIDAY NRIBNER

Since the publication of the first "Midsum.
mer Number" IN 1876 ScRIBNER for August,
prepared with reference to summer reading,
has become
The Literary Feature Of the Stn,-
nter Season.
The issue for August, 1879. is now reaity, and
the publishers announce that the sales OF the
magazine have increased TO such an extent dur
ing the past eight months us to warrant
Il First EtlitiOa Of 100000 Copies.
II is thought that this number compares
f;lvoraby with, IL it does not excel, the issue
for August, 1878, which was pronounced by the
Boston Transcript "rnE FINEST EXAMPLE OF
PERIODICAL LIreRArURE EVER PUT FORTH"
Some of the specialtics:
Whistter in Painting and Etching,
with tcn engravingso of his pictures; brilliant
article. atfording in its illustrations an oppor-
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opening chapters of
Il Story 6y Henry James, .jr.,
entitled "Conlidcnce," to continue six months.
This story belongs to the same "Internationsl"
school rs Daisy Miller" THE American"
and others of Mr.. James recent novels.
4 Portrait of Whittier,
accompanied by an essay on his literary work,
by X. H. STopDARD, and illustrated with views
of the poets homes and hauuts.
Il Long Poem, 6y DR.. Holland,
with two by Riyard Taylor, and shorter poems
| by Mary Mapes Dodge, Celia Thaxter, and
| Others
Other Illustrated articles
arc "A Peep into Antwerp and Holland"
"Ficld and Forest Insects" with the wonder
full pictures engraved by HENRY MARSH, The
Cook of the Confederate Army" "Over the
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Short Stories and Sketches
by CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER {" Out of the
World "a Shaker sketch), FRANK r. STOCK
TON (" Our Archery Club"), NOAH Brooks
{" Lincoln's Imagination ", MARY HALLocK
FooTE {" The Cascarone Ball y, HENRY KING
("The Man with Hobby ~, and others.
The Editorial Departments
are full and interesting, containing essays
book reviews, scientific items, etc, etc, and
Bric-a.Brac is unusually crowded with anec.
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