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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
THE PATENT OFFICE REPAIRS.
Iinpro vements Caused by the Fire Add
tional Space Obtained.

Iinpro vements Caused by the Fire Add
uonal Space Obtained.
The work of repairing and rebuilding the
upper floors Of the north and west wings
of the Patent-O Office, so badly damaged by the
great fire of two years ago progresses rapidly.
The walls are all up and prepared to receive
the new roof In rebuilding, every appli-
ance that science affords has been used to mako
the structure fre-proof. The portion of the
old building near the roof, formerly used S
loft, will be utilized rs gallery, thus making
two instead of one, and giving additional space
for patent exhibits The main support of tho
roof will be brick piers three feet in width
two feet thick and thirty feet high
The gallery floor will act as side supports
10 the piers, iron beams being fitted in.
The galleries will be upheld by wrought
iron columns encased in cast-iron coll
umns, the vacant spaces being filled in with
q light fre-proOf material. The new rooms
will be lighted from the roof, skylights of
ground glass being inserted in the centre. The
length of each outer skylight will be 270 feet
to each wing, and the width Is feet. There
will be no windows In the side walls, but 14i
light wells, ten feet by four, will be erected
directly under the roof All the vacant spaces
in the floors will be filled In with fre-proof
material. The roof will be basilca-shaped
covered with copper, iron beams being already
in position in the west wing. The work on the
roof has been delayed somewhat, owing to the
inability of the rollipg-mills to furnish the
heavy iron work. Mr.. Adolf Cluss, the architect
having charge of the work has recently returned
from Northern trip, during which he effected
arrangements with the company having the
contract for the iron work to fill tho order
more promptly The work on the repaired
portion will be somewhat heavier than on other
parts of the building The internal iron work,
such as START trimmings flooring etc. has beer
advertised for. The new halls when finished
will be Of great advantage to inventors aud the
Patent Office, on account of increased space and
better light. over one hundred men are now
employed on the work, and speed is the order
of the hour. The repaired wings, when COM
pleted, will be far superior to those destroyed,
being ornamental rs well as useful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Complaining Property Holders.

Messrs. Fillmore, Beall and j. p Donahue,
rs counsel for William II. Beall and Fannie j..
Beall in one instance, and William N. Dalton
and Olivia A. Dalton in another, have
entered suit against the Baltimore & Po-
tomac Railroad Company. The suits grow
out OF the old grievance repeatedly COM
planned of by certain citizens Of South Wash
ington. That Is the blocking of Virginia
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets,
by freight cars, and making that locality a
general depot for discharging freight. The
compainants in these two bills are property
holders on the square, and have now gone into
court to see If they cannot obtain legal redress
for the injury done to themselves and property.
They both claim 5000 for damages already
done.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

era feel aggrieved and sorry when the dealers
on the outside sell more and better goods and
at less rates They (thc insiders) are silent
and agreeable, so long, and when they succeed
In inducing the outside to combine In raising
and maintaining high prices. We wish these
inside mouopolists TO understand that the con-
snmers have rights, and propose TO maintain
them. What we ask and hope is that the good
Commissioners will DO pleased to stand from
undor-just let this association of market
dealers stand on its merits. Tho marketinen
and others who bring such articles as tho pub
lie need, and allow them the privileges Of
locating and disposing Of their productions at
their own prices Down with the monopolists
the rings, the combination--tlat seek to
foist poor goods and high prices on the public.
Would the honorable Commissioners do
right thing? Then let them let us have peace.
They have no business to interfere or assist
this Market Dealers Protective Association"
in its attemps to Dust these hucksters and
middle men"-for no other reason than that
they can still increase their prices and gains.
Yours, j. b. T.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
A Railrond Chnrter No, Forfe,tod.


On August Ia Mr.. William Guinand, presi-
dent OF the Auacostia & Potomac River Rail-
road Company, applied to the Commissioners
for permission to open Water street southwest
from the intersection of NJ to Eleventh street,
and Eleventh street from tho intersection of
Water street to the track of the Capitol &
North Street Road on Virginia avenue.
On this letter Engineer Green reported that
the route was provided for in a charter granted
in February, 1875, and the road was to have
been constructed within sixteen months there
after, but not having been done, the question
arises whether the company has forfeited their
charter over the portion of the route not yet
constructed, and whether there is any author
ity of law for extending the tracks over the
route asked for. The matter being referred to
the District Attorney, Mr.. Riddle yesterday
returned an opinion shat there seemed be no
provision in the charter itself that it shall be
forfeited If this condition is not complied with.
think the charter may be considered as sub.
sisting until declared forfeited by a regular ju-
dicial proceeding, which has not been done in
this case. Courts and the law lean against
| forteitures in these and similar cases"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
GENERAL CITY NEWS.
Local Items Collected by Republi-
can Reporters.
The New Canal Across the Flats-A Husband
Charged with Bigamy-rhe Row over
the Foley Piano--A Child Injured
by the Explosion OF a Torpedo
Trouble over n Street
Railroad Charter.


The cutting of a canal through the flats near
Kdwell's Bottoms progressed favorably until
yesterday, when the dredgo employed in the
work broke down and is now laid up for re-
pairs. The proposed canal is staked out, aud
the dredging began at the southern extremity
of the flats near tho Georgetown channel. As
fast as the earth was removed it was piled up
on either side of the dredge and formed q good
embankment. The depth of water in the new
channel is about eight feet, aud the plan of
Major Twining will undoubtedly prove sue.
ceSsful, ifthe work is pushed forward rapidly.
The contents Of the Seventeen;h-strcet sewer
will DO discharged into this canal and carried
out to the river channel near the Virginia
shore. An opening fifteen feet wide and
thirty feet long has been made in the flats,
and the repairs to the dredging machine will
be made as speedily US possible in order
that the good work may go on.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

Greensfelder, the famous "Dick Dcadcyon in
"Pinafore has been engaged TO assist in dis
covering tho secret OF Electric Light" His
Interpretation Of characters assigned him Is
too well known TO need comment. Electric
Light will be performed only one week in
order to make room for other specialities which
Mr.. Ford will produce In rapid succession.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

f Street Baptist Church, E street, between
Sixth and Seventh. Rev. A, F. Mason, pastor,
will preach morning and evening
Services and sermon by Rev. DIR. Rea at the
Church of the Redeemer, Reformed Episcopal,
Freedmens Bank Building, at IL a. IN. to-mor.
row, as usual Seats free. All welcome.
In consequence Of the serious illnessof the
son of Rev, Dr. Bittnger Rev. DIR. Wills will
I'LL his pulpit tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
This perhaps will be his last sermon Ia Wash.
ington prior to his departure for tho garrison
at Atlanta, Ga.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

The particular attention of the ladies is
called to the elegant assortment of fall dress
goods which Messrs. w. NJ. Shuster & Sons arc
now receiving, embracing all the latest styles
for the season. Black silks purchased before
the recent advance, will be sold at the old
prices. The discount Of per cent. on all cash
sales is still a feature in this house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
A Jealous wife Under Bonds.

Maria Bell, a colored woman, was required
by Judge Bundy yesterday to give personal
bonds to keep the peace, on complaint of
Georgiana Hill, also colored. According to
Marias story she caught Georgiana at her
house with her (Maria's) husband, under cir.
cumstances which led her to believe that
Georgiana had usurped her place in Mr.. Bells
affections Hence Maria said to her husband /:
"You may have Georgiana, and I'll take my
things" Georgians testified that Maria
threatened her life
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Protecting the District.

The District Commissioners, in order to pro-
tect the District Government have passed the
following:
Ordered-That the statements made by Mr.. Bcall
be sent by Mr. Roome to the Office of the treasurer
and assessor who will have entered thereon state
ment as to whether the property therein men
Beal, and If changed, the name of the present
owner. Every person reccivinga drawback certif.
cate and claiming that ne Is and has been contnu-
ously the OF the property assessed viii be re-
quired TO make oath to that flct.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
A Deuarture Checked,

Charles D. Gilmore has entered, suit on the
law side of the court against Charles P. Black
man to recover $514i.s6. Ho also made aflida-
Wit that the defendant was about going beyond
the jurisdiction of the court and asked that n
writ of ne Great be issued to prevent him do
ing so until he furnished satisfactory sccur-
ity to abide by the Judgment in the case when
rendered. Justice James ordered the writ to
issue, and hearing therein will be had at an
nnrly day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

The following applications for liquor licenses
have been approved: John Blgh, 2ls Twelfth
street northwest John Burns, 1000 Third
street northeast; Eugene DAILY, II l. street
north west George Dragon, 70l Second street
northeast; Elizabeth Koerth 1921 First street
northwest John Madigan, 73l Fourth street
northwest William Mc(irath, 80 Jackson al
ley; f. O'Donnoghue, Twenty. third and l.
streets northwest, and Jeremiah Sullivan, 1914
Second street GEORGETOWN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Injured by a Torpedo Explosion.

Yesterday morning, while a little girl
named Jennie Degall, living at No. 626 E street
southwest was rummaging in cupboard in
the house, she found what rcseuiblcd small
box, and in spirit of investigation procured
an axe for the purpose of breaking open the
box. An explosion followed the first blow,
and the little girl received painful, but not
dangerous, wound on the left temple from q
flying fragment. Tho box proved to be tor.
pedo. Dr. Fenwck was called in and rcn-
dered surgical aid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
A New BaiIiH Amounted.

Marshall Douglass yesterday settled the
bailif question, that has been annoying him
and his Office for two weeks past. Mr. Richard
T. Taylor was transferred from the Criminal
to the Circuit Court, aud will in the future
transact the business formerly done by Mr..
O'Neil. The vacancy created by this transfer
has been filled by the appointment of Joseph
IL. Tall. The latter has doue considerable
jury work in the courtroom of late years, and
is petty well-known about the City Hall.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Tic MYRterX Solved.

Consumers and dealers have found out that
Bowling the Original Tea Man, Seventh and
/ streets, sells his superior mixed tea Mt so
cents per pound. How and why he can do so
is n secret known TO himself. Try pound of
his mixed tea, and prove the correctness of his
claim,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
To the Editor of he National Republican;

TO ne EdN0r QJ ne NaEl0aaI RepNOHcdh'
SIR; The market consumers and purchasers
Of market truck would like the privilege of
the use of your columns for few words. The
market dealers periodically get up on their
ears aud occasionally on their muscle, in order
to increase their monopoly. Invariably, not
inversely, do these nice market (inside) deal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Heilbrun,s Sreeialties.

L. Hcibrun, No. 400 Seventh street, leads
Off with the announcement of specialties in
fall goods in the line of boots and shoes. Now
that the children arc being put in shape for
school. one of the first requisites is nice pair
of shoes, which can be found Mt Heibrun's of
every style and ut the lowest price,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

THE Spencerian Business College office has
been busy scene during the week with visits
from fathers and mothers, sons and daughters,
who recognize that business education Is
ready capital, always in demand. The regular
sessions Of this popular institution open Mon
day, September /.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

Will find complete assortment of all books
used in the public and private schools at the
lowest prices at +. NJ, Whitaker s. Sons, GAL
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
School Books and Sunplles.

j. D. Free, jr., No 1887 + street, with his
usual promptness, calls tho attention of teachers
and scholars to his large supply ofschool-books
and general school supplies. All public school
books purchased from Free are covered free of
oh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

Arc furnished with covers at the prices estab.
lished by the Trustees of Public Schools, and
school supplies and stationery at the lowest
prices, at Roberts bookstore, No. 1910 Seventh
street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

To supply the demand for Chidren's School
Shoes. A perfect assortment at Park Shoe
Store, 932 Seventh street. Ladies' and Gents
Fine Shoes speciality
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

CHILDREN's KNEE PANTS SOC, 75c and 81
MAY building. Eiseman & Scheyer, sos Sew
enth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Low-Cut Shoes

sold regardless of cost at II. L. Strasburger's
306-30S Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

ROYs' SUITs-au immense assortment. Else
man & Scheyer, sos Seventh street MAY build.
ing).
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

In five to twenty minutes Lpdille's Head
ache Specific cures tho worst form of head
ache, Price, so cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

OUR FALL STOCK OF BOYS CLOTHING NOW
EXCELLED. EISEMAN BROS. COR, 7rlI AND E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

The clerk of the court has issued tho fol-
lowing marriage licenses John Davis and
Mary Saunders. Charles Richardson and Mag
gle Jackson Douglas Brown and Matilda
Vinson. Joel Webster, Loudou, Va, aud Lucy
Moulton, of this city. John Green aud Alice
r. Smms both of Forrestvlle, Nd.
FOR SUBSTANTIAL BOYS SUITS, GoTo Else
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Misses and ChiIdren's

School Shoes in largo quantities; prices very
moderate at II. s. GartrelPs, 900 Seventh
street, corner Of !.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

INGRAM CARPETS, 25c up; Wool Carpets,
soc; Brusse Carpets, 75c up. Bargains in
Blankets. Best Wool Cashmcres in the city
for SOC UP. Nandain. 700 Market Snacc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
An Alleged Attempt to MonopolIze.

In great variety of all kinds and prices, at Gar
trells, Seventh street, corner of l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

For the Middle Atlantic states partly cloudy
weather, winds mostly from southwest to north
west, nearly stationary temperature and barometer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

OPENING fall dress goods. Canton and wool
hannels, blankets, SC, at old prices Tapestry
Brussels carpets rs cents up. Iugrain carpets
very cheap to close out Nardain, 700 Market
Snace
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
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HOys' and Child re MS Panta

always obtainable, with or without the pur-
chase of a suit at the Boys Clothing House
of b. Robinson & Co., 909 Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

n~S9ysTH HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
bS formed limited partnership, in LurSuance
of the Revised Statutes of The United States relating
to the District of Columbia concerning limited part
nershlps. The name firm under VIII CHI said nhrt-
nership is to be conducted is Is .NKERr & WILSON:
the business TO be transacted Is the manufacture g,
purchasing and selling of Boots and Shoes In the city
of Washington, District of Columbia. The names
and residences of the general partners Ges rye F.
city oil Washington, d. G., and the special partner is
william 7. Benkert, residing In the city of Phi!adel
pha. Pennsylvania The SAID special partner has
tribute ten thousand dollars in cash to the common
stock The said partnership is to commence the
18th day Of August 1870, and is to terminate ON the
3lst day Of August 1851.
GEO Is. WILSON, General Partner.
WM. J. BENKERT Special Partner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Marriage Licenses.

9TH AND L SITS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

New Advertisements.
Geo. C. Henning, clothing 410 Seventh steeet
northwest
Select excursion to Fortress Monroe, September
10, 1879,
VIM. Ballantyne, 42s Seventh street. headquar-
tiers for school books and supplies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
Large Daily Keoelnta

of School Shoes for boys, youths, misses and
children at Gartrells, 900 Seventh street. COR
ner of l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

=
eIHDTO THE SUBSCRIBERS 10 THE CAPT.
49, TAI STOCK OF THE NATIONAL FAIR
GROUNDS ASSOCIATiOS-The board of directors,
unanimous app oval OF he subscribers: have con-
cluded upon SITE for the FAIR GROUNDS. That
there shall be delay in forwarding this ente rprise
that viii not only be beneficial, but pleasure to ali
the citizens OF the District OF columbia, recon-
mend that instead of raging for the stock in small in
staments thereby requiring constant appeals to sub
scrbers that ench ami every subscriber pay for his
stock In full to enable the board of directors to
work exclusively for cash, thereby making saving
that will b. apparent to every business man
w. H. Cluggelt James l.. Barbour,
James L. Harbour, John w. Shaw,
Jos. G. Mckibbn. WIN. NJ Gnt,
II. Browning, Josiah Dent,
w H. Morrison, Frank Hume,
Sub Committee II Advl- Finance Committee.
sorry Board
VIM. NJ. Gait, w. ]. Twining, III. II. blackburn,
j. q. T. Burnside w. Is. Reed,
Directors
Mr. Ii. Browning OF the firm of Browning & Mil
dleton, Clio Pennsylvania avenue il the treasurer OF
the association, and subscribers are re'iu st"d pay
their subscriptions 10 him IL not person lily called
by solicitors. aus2lOt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30
NpECIAL NNTICES.

R15yoSCHooL BOOKS AT SCHOOL BOARD
- prices, viii covers free Copy Books ut intro
ductory rates. Stationery at the lowest prices at ROB
ERIS' BOOKSTORE 1910 seventh street, above New
York avenue. au2g
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-30

N,SB-ALL PERSONS USING TELEPHONES
49, are hereby cautioned against paying money
for their use to any parties except the undersigned
sole nge rs tor the National BELL Tele hone Company
which company owns patents covering all 81 eak lng
Telephones, aud every instrument issued by IL bears
the name Of the patentee and the dates OF pntente
required by law. No other company or person can
oner Telephone legally stamped. nor has the right
to furnish Instruments. terms, without author.
lily from the National Bell Teeph, ne Company, by
whom all infrngers Nill be held ,rlctl accountable
GEO. c. MAYNARD.
THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
WIN. H. BARNA I'D Treasurer.
GEO. c. MAYNARD, General Manager.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-08-29
DI T.. ID.

In st. Louis, Missouri, on the 18th
inst, at tue family residence, 1921
Park place, Mrs. AYxIH c.. wife OF
c. o. butcher, and daughter of the late
Chicester Tapscott, of this place, in the
5lst year of her age.
On the 18th inst, in Donver CITY, Col.
orado. WILLIE r., eldest son of Rev.
jesse and Lucy A. Durbin, in about the
10Th year Of his age. Mysterious truly,
are the ways of Providence; only q few
months ago this young man was the pic
ture of health, but that fell-destroyer
Consumption, fastened its fangs firmly
upon him, and since Nov. 1873, ho has
been rapidly declining Nothing that
love or money could suggest was left un.
done for his bencft-ho even came here,
to our mountain cline, hoping to find re-.
lief but, alas, all human aid was pow.
erless to arrest the disease God in His
goodness and wisdom upheld and per.
mittcd him to again return to his loved
ones where, in the bosom Of his family,
he quietly passed away from his brief
sojourn hers, to The pan,ion prepared
for him, by Abe Sayioss he loved, in his
Heavenly Fsthsrs home, beyond the
signing and the weeping Beside a
wife and young babe, he leaves host of
relatives and friends who, whilo they
grieve over their loss, rejoice through
thcir tears. that his sufforings arc over.
On Sunday last, on Jersey Mountain,
in this county, FREDDIE, youngest son
Of Mr.. Michael Scanlon.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-08-29
'rnamens asd P:e.Nie near Borne,
riue, LimIe Capon.

MR.. HARPER ION the 2nd inst, the
beauty & chivalry Of "Cld Hampshire. :,
assembled in large numbers at this mys.
tic and romantic retrea,-the fair. by
their presence to inspire their fsvorite
hnigats to deeds OF valor and to re-
ward with their sweet approval. the vic.
tors' or by their gentle sympathy, to
weave soft 'silken chains around the
orsve hearts Of the vanquished. The
ch'vairic heroes to win tho smiles OF
beauty by their doughty deeds in tho
tilt. The Knights were drawn up in
battle array BY their gallant Herald.
janice p. Nealis. and the charge deliv.
cred ny DR.. K.Taylor. in stirring atrsins
that made them "more eager for the
fray" After the Dr.. Col. A. Monroe.
the orator Of the day. gave q splendid
lecture on Knighterran,ry. The frs.
prizo was won by John. Haines. Knight
OF the Ocean Wave" who crowned
Miss Jennie Alkire Queen Of love and
beauty" The second by Jas. Barnes,
knight Of Laurel Hill." who crowned
Miss Susie Wills lat Maid OF Hon or.
Third, by J. c. Haiues. knight OF
Hainesviile."A~ho crowned Miss Fran
ces Follz 2nd Maid OF Honor. Fourth
by John G. Lewis. knight of RED,
White &c Blue" crowned Miss Susie
Carder 3rd Maid Of Honor.
Mr.. Charles N. IIiett delivered the
Coronation speeches in his usual grace
ful and happy style and after boun-
tiful ropast OF tie good things Of this
life and glorious dance to music sof,
and sweet, the assemblage dispersed
we'll convinced that for the loveliness
Of her daughters, tho chivalry Of her
sons and the grandeur OF her mountain
scenery Old Hampshire is hard to beat
EwIN.