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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Considerable excitement was occasioned on
Seventh street, between l. aud NJ streets. about
10 o'clock last night, by loud cries of MUIR.
der" issuing from house No. 1919 Seventh
street. The people rushed in and found
Moses Belmont and his wife engaged in des-
perate fight To judge from the looks of
Moses, he came out a little the worst-having
numerous scratches on the face and several
gashes on the hands, which he said were in
fiicted by his wife with case-kuife. Not
relishiug this kind Of treatment, Moses at
tempted to put stop to It by gently squeezing
the napc of her neck But alas the gentle
pressure caused her mouth to open and give
"MuTderW Moses was taken under the pro.
tecting wing of Officer Daily and escorted to
the Sixth precinct station, where a charge of
assault and battery was preferred against
him, and he was locked up 10 await an inter.
view with Judge Smell to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
Condition of the District Exohequer.

Colonel Robert p. Dodge, Treasurer of the
District yesterday transmitted his annual re-
port to the Commissioners, for the year ending
June so, 1870. The total receipts have been
81 ,6G3, 522 which sum has been paid into the
United States Treasury. From licenses there
has been received $lll ,S13.93. The following
is the statement of the real estate of the Dis.
trict on June 80, 1873, after the books were
corrected
washington-Taxabe, s7i, 75S, 400; District of Co.
umbia $1,000 ZOO exempt from taxation, Si,0lj07G /;
United SaiS XIX s sSsb i.TSt q,
lumbia, s9g3I5 exempt $40 1852; United States,
72i27 total, sJ,5g7, lS1
Couuty-TaXablc 1854 1874; District Of Columbia
s35 499i exempt ssll,25oi United States, s3,li26SO
total, slH,S7j.5A,
TO this add the value of assessed improvements
deduCting the value Of old drawhaCks-for Wash
ington, $4,000; Georgetown 322 80 county SIS
100; total l,2il31O.
The uncollected personal taxes amount 10
1898 202 So, and there is no probability of its
being paid. The Treasurer says that many
pesons make an annual return. and proclaim
at the same time that it is done only to avoid
the fifty per cent. fine aud that they do not
propose 10 pay the tax, for the reason that so
much is outstanding and so many of their
friends have heretofore paid no attention to
the law, or have In some way avoided II. All
business which requires a changeuble capital
should DO licensed, as 1t Is impossible to get the
amount OF STOCK anywhere near rlght Tor taxa
ton. Cause co. of section Il of tho license
laws, which was repealed, should be re-enacted,
aud this class, at least, Of personal property be
released from taxation. 1t would seem TO be
Just and proper that loans upon real estate
should not be taxed This tax is prohibition
upon the introduction Of foreign capital, aud
in most cases the interest demanded is higher
TO tho extent of the tax than it otherwise
would be. Taxpayers whose personal property
is Invisible fail TO communicate with tho
assessor, either from love OF gain or to avoid
publicity Of their affairs. The arbitrary
assessments which cucumber our tax books are
a sad commentary upon the inelIicieucy Of our
personal tax laws. The late act of Congress
which reduced the rate OF interest TO six per
cent. in lieu of all penalties has been of inf
mite relief TO our burdened taxpayers, and hes
brought into the Treasury large amount of
arrears. lie recommends that the rate Of six
per cent be mado upon all delinquent taxes,
still retaining tho five per cent. discount for
prompt payment
lie calls attention to the following The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company are
assessed for 1880 on real estate in this city
sci ,99l IN the county, SlG0 1856; in all 1885,
Ar, a tax of S5632l6. This company has
never paid taxes on their real or personal
property, and 1t stands charged on the tax
books with $75,j7l Of general taxes, to which
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Is to be added interest aud penalties. In esti.
mating revenue for 1880 this tax should be
omitted. There is ALTO an enormous amount OF
property carried on tho books assessed to
educational and benevolent associations, &C.,
upon which no tax is ever paid until it Is
desired to sell or mortgage, when the desired
quantity Is relieved.
He calls attention to the fact that large
amountiof property on tho river front, below the
Long Bridge, escapes taxation. No revenue Is
derived from the wharves. The amount in
volved is probably over 100000 and improve
mcnts $4,000, the latter of which should pay
personal tax. The present rentals of this
property received by individuals amounts to
S25,0 900 or $4,000 annually.
or now assessments he speaks as follows
Real estate values have not yet become suih-
ciently stable to justify new assessment the com
ing year Owing to incompetent men having been
sent out TO assess property, many mistakes have
been made IN locating buildings and assessing
values In some cases one side Of street has been
assessed at One.third onehaf less than the other
when they should have been she same. In order
to better performance of this highly responsible
duty, venture to suggest that there should be ap-
pointed seven citizens with respectable COmpenSa-
ton as subordinate asscsSOrs selected for their in
telltgence, Integrity and industry who should be
permanent residents centrally located in the dis
trcts allotted to them"
The expenses of his Office for the next fiscal
year are estimated at So, 800.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Drawback certificates aggregating $2i1,-
1868 have been issued to date.
The only Turkish (hot air. Bath in the
city, 500 + street, near Judiciary Square.
The only Turko.Russan and sulphur bath.
house in the city, 900 T. street northwest.
The best Vienna bread in the city can be
obtained only at +. Freund's, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
Upon the motion of J. Amber Smith,
counsel for the parties, the petitions of Deni.
son Reside and Thomas II. Donahue, in bank.
ruptcy, have been dismissed by Justice James
Lieutenant Johnson has been ordered to
take charge Of II squad Of police aud escort the
remains of the late Private Henry c. johnson
to their final resting place at Oak Hill ceme.
terry to-day at 1850 o'clock.
DR.. Townshend has notified the pro.
prictors of the ammonia works, adjoining the
gas works, that they must stop the work until
appliances can be placed in them to prevent
any escape of the oders complained of.
-Messrs. Samuel Cropley & Sons and George
Hill IT., of Georgetown, complain to the COM
missioners Of the injury done to their property
by the Board of Public Works in changing the
grades of Bridge street East and West Nlarke
Space, Potomac and Water streets in that city,
and ask 10 be offered elicf
AS several cases of typhoid fever have
ESCCHbiy OCCuTTcu nv VIC NlIy
Orphan Asylum, Health Officer Townshend
has notified the trustees that the water-closet
and bathroom located under the nursery, from
which sewer gas is constantly escaping, must
be either isolated or removed altogether.
Mr.. J. ii. Rosscr, sheriff of Kanawha
County, West Virginia, who had about 5000
| in the safe at the Marshall House, which was
robbed last June, has served notice of his
| claim on the District and asked an order OF
the court for his money. Tho funds are in
the hands of the property clerk at Police head.
quarters.
Considerable Inconvenience is felt by rea.
son of the delays of the special improvement
department OF the District government in fur.
| nishing certified statements of special taxes as
required by law. 1t now requires about a
special tax charged against any particular
piece of property, which is by several days toe
| long time for business men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
a Night Alarm.


On Wednesday night lady residing on
Twelfth street was awakened by the noise of
footsteps upon the tin roof of an adjoining
building, which were rapidly approaching the
open window OF the room in which she was.
Noselessly awaking her husband, she wills
pered that robbers were about, and indicated
the direction from which they were approach
ing. The gentleman sprang from the bed and
went to the window, When the footsteps ceased,
apparently within short distance of him.
The rain and darkness made every object in
visible, aud he was unable to discern the feat
lures or even the form of the disturber Of his
slumbcrs. "Who is there and what do you
want?" he exclaimed. No response came back.
give me my pistol" said he and I'll soon
find who you are"
His wife hurried to the bureau drawer for the
pistol, and while she was 80 engaged light, re-
treating steps were heard upon the roof. Tho
gas was thon lit, but no object could be seen.
After waiting some time the window was closed
and safely secured, aud the disturbed party
again courted tho sleepy god. But the noise
caused by walking on the roof. the challenge
of the disturbed sleeper, and the threat OF
shooting had been heard by several neighbors,
causing great trepidaton, and preventing
eyelids from again closing until daylight re-
vealed the fact that large mastif had escaped
through the attic window of an adjoining
building to breathe the cool night air upon tho
housetop.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
A brutal Policeman.

A case which demands investigation by the
proper authorities was developed in the Police
court yesterday, by the intervention of Mr..
a friend of the two little boys named Harry
Gibson and William Mallory, the children Of
neighbors of Mr.. Kalbfus who We're brought
up on tho vague charge of being loud and
boisterous" on the street, made by Policeman
Kenner. 1t came out in a little cross-exami
nation that the officer had disguised himself
in citizens clothes in order to creep up on n
party of nero children convorsing on street
corner, aud had succeeded in grabbing these
two. He put on one of them the "nippers," u
mode of Chinese torture, only proper to be
used against desperate ruiiians and manacs.
Judge Smell at once dismissed the cases, and
read Kenner severe lecture on the brutal
practice, which he said no had before con-
demned, of using unnecessary violence in max
ing arrests aud securing prisoners, especially
putting nippers on women and children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

ALDERNEY-Tho ordinary article sweet
milk, such as delivered throughout the city for
Z and cents por quart, we sell for cents, and
our ordinary cream 20 cents per quart. Hours
OF delivery, from 0 u. M to p. m. On this
delivery we sell pure butternilk, cents per
quart: cottage cheese, . cents per roll fresh
homemade butter, in print, Is cents each.
Our Aderney milk, 10 cents per quart, and
cream 30 cents per quart, are delivered on schc-
dule time, from to S IA. m when good horses
and wcll.paid mcu have to work. We have
no excuses for our customers nor receive any
from our drivers. +. X. WARD,
Aldcrney Dairy, 412, Ala aud 4l6 Sd street n. w.
Sale and Sample Room, 622 Il street n. W.
Telephone communication to all parts of the
city. Order anything in the line of choice
dairy products, aud depend on getting what
you ordered. +
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
DIED WITH THEIR Boors ON.
Annual Report OF the Coroner-Tho Fees o
,yurors.


Jurors.
Tho annual report of Coroner d. @. Patter.
son for the past fiscal year has boon forwarded
to the District Commissioners, FROM which the
following synopsis is taken: Total deaths
certified to doing the year, 625 including
suicides, z homicidos, 90 infanticides. 147
deaths by accidents aud negligence and i3Gby
disease. The percentage of white deaths was
22.56, and Of colored 77.4i. The coroner states
that the number of cases Is largely In excess
of former years; this is in consequence of the
adjustment of the office of medical sanitary
inspector attached TO the late Board of Health.
During the last session Of Congress 500 was
appropriated for tho contingent expenses Of
this office, in accordance with the recommcn.
dation that six persons constitute legal
coroner's iury-for jurors $500, and books, sta
tioncry &c 5000. Although the appropriation
passed, the number of jurors ROMAN rs before,
thus leaving deficiency Of $500; or if wit.
nesses are to be paid, tho deficiency would be
800. The necessity for a margin for the Dis
trict continues to be more apparent aud press
ing. He recommends that six citizens of the
District hereafter constitute u cOroners jury,
and that they receive 81 each for each inquest.
Expenses of the Office for the ensuing year are
estimated at $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

A brakeman on u Western railroad placed $50 In
q combination, which turned n profit Of 81 per
cent, equal to $3.50 per one hundred shares, net.
ting profit of Sl9376 IN addition TO the $50 lie in
vested conductor made 81 1924 In two combl-
nations The superintendent of an Eastern rail-
way made sl62lU,l3 IN three combinations. Others
have also made large profits This system of stock
specuatons cousolidatcs the Interests OF thousands
into one whole, dividing the profits pro rata every
thirty days. Tho combinations. handled with the
best skill and experience attain great success in
the stock market, From s25 ~ $4,000 can thus be
invested with vast advantage, The new cXpl0na.
tory circular with "ulerllng rules Tor success, +"
mailed By Mcssrs. Lawrence X Co., Bankers, o. Ex-
change Place, New York City,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
A Bride Stabbed by Her Husband in Fit
of Passion.

Last night about $50 O'Clock Joseph $.
Fleming, u stereotyper ut the Government
Printing Office stabbed his wife, at their rooms,
No. 43G NJ street northwest. The weapon used
was penknife, with which Fleming Inflicted
u dangerous wound IN her left breast. Mrs.
Fleming was taken to the Office of DIR. Naylor,
whore she was attended by Drs. Naylor, Young
aud Smith. She was theu removed to the resi-
dence Of her aunt, No. 25 X street. Soon
after the occurrence Officer Mailman,
of the Sixth precinct, arrested Fleming
near DR.. MAYORS Office, aud escorted him to
the station where lie was locked up. Mrs.
Fleming not being allowed TO converse by her
physicians, the reporter was unable to get her
story of the affair The reporter next visited
Mr.. Fleming in his cell at the station but
gathered little information, that gentleman
being rather reticent in regard to the occur.
renee. lie stated, however, that there was no
cause for tho stabbing, and it was no sooner
done than it was regretted. The act was done
simply during a ft Of anger, and he went to
the doctors office in order TO give himself up
TO the police. lie could have gotten out Of the
city II he had wanted to do so. Mrs, Fleming
was formerly Miss Myra Henry. At that time
che worked ia the Government Printing office.
They woro married about week ago in Balti-
more,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

THE popular Bathing establishment of 903
+ street, so well known as DR.. Shedd's, is being
rebuilt aud large extension added in which
will be great improvements and will meet the
requirements of its many patrons. The addi-
tions consist in three vapor rooms and hot air
or the Turkish bath complete in all its ap.
pointments, equal TO any emergency; plenty
of room; particular attention to ventilation
so much needed in this kind of bath. Electric
Thermal, Sulphur, Mercurial and Roman bath
will be given. A stranger on coming to our
city wishes to know at once where he can find
a tirst.class bathing house, now we have it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

The clerk of the court has issued the follow.
ing marriage licenses to applicants; ]. r.
Tilley and Annie Brown, both Of Montgomery
County, Md; John T. Clsryoe and Maud NJ.
and sallie X. Waugh, of this city; William
Harris and Fannie Scott; William Brooks
Gonloy and Elizabeth Howard Shields James
Burnley aud Emma Letter; Thomas Boston
and Harriet Clarke; ]. w. Richardson aud
Jennie Kerrick Elias Ratiand Lima Kaufman;
John ID, Ellis, Of this city, and Sarah f. Payne,
of Alexandria, Va, Sackott Duryec, of Fairfax
County Va, and Lizzie Constantine Long, of
Gusdorf.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

The report of Dr. Palmer, surgeon in charge
Of the Freedmon's Hospital yesterday sub.
mitted his report for tho year ending
juno 80 last to tho Secretary Of the Interior
showing that the whole number Of patients in
the hospital during the year was 00l, Of whom
23l remained at the end Of the year; 422
patients were discharged IS cured, 80 as re.
iieyed, 81 transient and 40 died. Most Of the
deaths resulted from incuable diseases. The
report says that the necessity for the coutin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Allen
Chittell, driving the " Sovcreigns of Industry"
grocery wagon, attempted to cross the railroad
track at the corner of Maryland avenue and
Eleventh street northwest, in front of an APP
preaching engine. His wagon had nearly
cleared the track when the engine struck one
of the rear wheels and shattered it. Damages
were repaired with handy piece of rope aud
the driver went oil his way chuckling over his
narrow escape from injury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
Il. G. Buri's Fine shoes.
Park Shoe Store, 032 Seventh street.


1t was rumorcd last night that the worlimen
engaged in cutting the new roadway which is
to run to the fair grounds from the Northern
terminus of Second street east would make
strike to-day for an additional quarter of Il
dollar pay por day. They are now receiving
one dollar per day. If the strike should not
prove successful they will pack up their traps
and leave for the National Fair grounds, where
they are paying laboreis $1.25 per day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
No Lend I'm the NYnter.

DIR. DE smedt, the chemist has reported to
Health-Ohcer Townshend the result of his
examination Of a sample of wator suspected of
containing lead, taken from the house Of Pro.
fessor Gilbert, at lie Droit Park. The chemists
brief report is; ~ hereby inform you that
this sample Of water by tests aud analysis, is
found TO be entirely free of lead aud zinc"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
1MUSEM ENTS.
National Theatre-Rice's surprise Party In


'ReVels."
Last night was the occasion of the first perform.
ance in this city OF Messrs. McNally d Smiths new
extravaganza, "Revels,' which presents the story
of the conflict between 81. George and the Dragon
the scene being laid IN Egypt, and brings out many
choice musical selections, numerous funny situa.
tons, number OF dances, marches, combats with
bits OF dialogue, inierspersed with puns local and
political hits of wonderful construction II IL adj
mirably adapted TO display the various talents of
this large and versatile combination Miss Alice
Atherton, as the hero 81. George; Miss Lena Mer.
rifle, his wicked brotherin-law, Rufus; Miss
Marion Singer, the fortune teller Hvpdtd and the
charming little Miss Marion Fillmore, rs Isis car
ricd OIL the henors for the female portion of the
troupe, while the only Willie Edouin aud Louis
Harrison completely carried the audience by storm
with their funny sayings and dolngs. "Rcvels'
will be repeated during the remainder of the week
until Saturday night. when Robinson Crusoe" and
Il sketch. from Babes i'll the Wood" viii be pro.
duced with the full strength Of the company.
Ford's Opera House--"rhe stratogists."
"The Strategists is one of the most ludicrous
comedies ever written. Good houses have greeted
each performance. The company will always be
welcomed warmly In Washington. But three OPP
pOrtunities remain OF witnessing the performance
Theatre Comique-"Alvin Joslin."
calvin Joslin" Is meeting with great success at
the Comque. The laughabe situations and the
quaint sayings Of Aiui keep the house In continual
roar of mirth There will be matinee this after
noon
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

uance Of the hospital Is manifest from the
constantly increasing number of applications
for admission of persons suffering from acct
dents from wounds aud from severe Diseases
Not less than 175 have come in here during
the year by recommendation Of the police. In
fact, this is the only general hospital for tho
reception of oil classes of patients within tho
nirIr M
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Elizabeth Mcllor, through her solicitor, vii.
Ham N. Boarman, has filed petition for di.
VOrce from her husband, Lewis Mellor. The
parties were married in Philadelphia, Decem.
Der !, 1867, and they lived together until
July 3, 1872, when he wilfully deserted her.
She asks permission to resume hor maid on
name Of Elizabeth Gray and custody of the
children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
Not Killed.

Publication was recently made to the effect
that young man named Edward Whorley, of
this city, had been murdered by tramps in
Kansas. Last Wednesday Mr.. =. H. McAleer,
Whereby, stating that he IS in Dodge Citv,
Kansas, alive and doing well.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Each of Warmers Safe Remedies--the Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure. Safe Pills, Safe Nevine and
Safe Biteris asserted to be the best Of its class
ana the intention is to keep II so. If any medical
expert can add mn ingredient which will improve
any one of them, he will be paid high price for
the imDfOycmeut
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
Pnov1DENoE VS.. NATIONAL, to-day friday
at 2.Rn n'rlnrk
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church.

At congregational meeting of the men,
bers of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
last evening 1t was unanimously resolved to
continue the free.pcw system now in force iU
that church. The report of the treasurer was
most flattering, and motion made for con-
tinuance of the plan was adopted without u
dissenting vote.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
Accused of Crime.

The Grand Jury yesterday brought into
court indictments against the following par
ties Frank Wilson, larceny james Adams
kTceuy; Hillary Washington, larceny John
Brown. burglary and larceny; Frank Wilson,
ru1teFy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Iherinoinetric Readings.
OFFICB CuIEP SIGNAL OFFICER. u. 8. A.,


For the Middle Atlantic States occasional rains,
followed by clear or partly cloudy weather, varl-
able winds mostly easterly, stationary or lower
temperature, higher barometer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

A STEM.WINDER Watham Watch $40 so, In
two-ounce coin silver cases, at X. Harris 4
Co.'s, 1876 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

TEE H0Eland Dental Association, 2ll Four
Hns-I-hEf street use only S. $. Whites artih'
cIA issf. Philadelphia. Price "a per set.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

A Gents "Waitham" stem windsr,
Solid gold cases, handsomely engraved, $50.
Jacobs Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

Handsome Diamond Ring,
Z stones white, 2l carnts, Ss5. Jacobs Bros,
1929 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

$35 AMERICAN Stem.Winding Watch, solid
gold cases, gents size Call aud examine, at
Harris * Co., 1875 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

this week an opera-glass will bo useful You
eau buy one for $3.50 at Z. Harris q Co.'S, 435
Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10

WHAT IT HAS DoNE-From a lady take
pleasure in assuring you that the Cinchona
Rubra had most magical effect. Call at 1919
Tenth street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-10
The Result of Foolbnrdincss.

EXTRA broad Caters aud Boots for old gents.
William Hahn, SIG 9TH st. and 1922 Pa ave.