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National Republican., 1880-03-03
Work at the Fair Last Night.

Masonic Temple never contained moro
joyous crowd than that in attendance at the
Light Infantry Fair last night, and during
the four hours that the hall was open more
business was transacted than ut any previous
night. The result of the balloting was as
follows:
Police Lieutenants Unilorm--Gcssford 1871;
Guy, l75; Kelly, l3S; Arnold, 1875.
Firemcn's Pool Table-"A" Truck, 1893; No.
2 Engine Company, 1856 No. l. Il9, aud No.
A, 7s.
Poiccman's Badgo-Duval 40; Harlow,
l30; Fritz, 95; Kcamey Al Ryan, 27 Me-
Henry and Auldridge, . each
Masonic Jewes-DawsOn, 40; New Jcrusa-
lem, SO; Naval, 30; Lebanon, 20; Harmony 23
Federal, Hiram, Pentalpha, Centennial, Acacia
aud Arminius, % each
Restaurant Punch Bowl-Aman $40; Lyon,
900; Billy Wright, l47; John Ross, l20; Peter.
| sen Il Alschwee, 30 Frank Hagerty, g.
Racing Shell-Analostans, 1856; Potomacs,
! lI3.
Minister'S Watch-Dr, Paret 25; Father
Boyle, 49, Bishop Piukney,9
Ride for COrps--Miller, Ill; j, b. Burnside,
70; Laird, 45,
Ugly Mans BadRe-Cowio, POS; Breitbarth,
225; Addison, 2O9i La Hayne, 1876 Rupp 10,
smokers Cabinot-l3assett, 1866 Enlwisle,
157; Boyd, l4S; Burbrdgc 90; Atkinson, ..
Letter Carriers Uniform 49, Childs, 1873;
Hyatt, l2l; Clark, 3.
Tonight has been set apart as Odi-Fellows'
night, and large crowd 10 expected.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

B. T. Queen, of the st. James Hotel nows
stand sends the New York clipper for the cur
rent week.
Mr.. John Bates has challenged Mr. VIM
Is. Lewis to n single-sholl race on the 10Th of
March for 500 a side.
The only Turkish bath in the city, 500 E
street, near judiciary Square. Best sham pooer
this side of New York, DIR, Boyoo.
headquarters for disposal of second hand
clothing, Sc. Call or address $. Guggenheimer
237 Seventh street southwest. Orders by mail
promptly attended to-
One Of the Adams Express cars attached
to the Northern express, which left the Balti-
more & Potomac depot at $40 o'clock last
night carried $50 crates Of Strawberries the
first of the season, to New York.
Turkish, Russian and Sulphur Baths at
tue well'known place, Dr. Shedd's, OO3 +
street, near Ninth. The only reliable place in
the city for genuine baths, Shampooer Of ten
years experience; no uoyices in the business
at this place.
"A white woman asked Sarah Carter, col.
ored, to hold her baby, at the corner OF Seventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue, Monday
night, then went away and never returned.
The baby has been turned over TO St. AIMS
Infant Asylum. On it's dress was pinned u
motto requesting that the child be chrstened
Clara Elizabeth Wessiheld.
-l 1 ne pullSo HSHleluuI loleuooh taptuieu
two colored men named Harrison johnson and
Timothy Marshall, in the alley between + aud
q aud Second aud Third streets, northwest
with a wagon load of plunder which they bad
secured on forlging expedition among the
farmers in Montgomery county, Md Ia the
Police court the charge Of larceny was pre-,
feued against the men, and tue case was con.
tuued ill Saturday, so that witnesses from
Montgomery county can he secured.
The animal election of uhigpra Cf tbo
Eureka Society Of Laws Seminary, Washing
ton, d. O., took place yesterday morning, aud
resulted as follows For President Dennis
Bland; for veo.plesident, Miss CatharnC
Campbell; for secretary, Charley Bland foi
assistant secretary, Miss Julia Il, Thornton
for treasurer Daniel Jackson; for editor, J0hr
Ii. Brauson; for sergeant'atanms Edgar Chap
man; for financial committee, Johnny Johnson
Dorah Curtis aud Samuel Colemon.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Professor Corning's Lecture.

The Congregational church last night con.
tanned an audience which filled tho body of
the house and oyerfowed into tho galleries,
and which listened with pleased attention to
tho lecture by Professor Corning upon "An.
cent Athens The lecturer began by con.
tGnsting the Athens Of to-day with the city of
antiquity. Ancient Athens, he said, despite
the glowing description of Milton-despite pop.
u'ar idea-was with its glorious temples, the
most ignobly built city Of antiquity. He told
his hearers how Cimon (whose mamo he said
should be pronounced keemou), ia answer to
the popular demand for the bones of Theseus,
who was supposed to have been dead about
eight hundred years produced them by
something which strongly resemblod a Cardiff
giant dodge, aud built a beautiful temple
aNovo them.
Upon the piece of ground, 600 by 45O feet
IN dimensions, which constituted the acropolis
was assembled more architectural aud sculp.
tural beauty than the world has ever seen
gathered in such a space before or since. Tho
professor showed upon his screen the Par.
thonon IN all It's majesty, and the same
Parthenon as II now appears battered by
cannon balls from the Venetian fleet and torn
by the explosion Of tue Turkish powder maya.
zinc which it contained on the 25th Of Sep
National Republican., 1880-03-03
A mcnyr Yerdlct Arnlnst the Dlstrlct.

f. w. Du Bose yesterday in the Criminal
court, Division No, 2, obtained verdict
against the District Of Columbia for $4,000
and costs of the suit. The action was brought
July ., 1873, and the declaration set forth that
the District having cut down Thirteenth
street northwest aud above + street, left it IN
an unsafe and dangerous condition. On tho
2lst of February, 1877, the plaintiff, in the
evening. was passing down the cast side of
Thirteenth street, which was unlighted at the
time, and fell over the precipice, from which
there was no protection by barricade, into the
excavation, injuring his legs near the knees.
His legs were rendered weak and unsound,
aud he suffered great pain lie lay sick long
time aud expended 81 900 in endeavoring to
be healed, but while his condition was i'm.
proved, still he found that the injuries re-
ceived were of permanent character. Ho
brought suit against the District for $l5,000
and the jury gave him twO-thirds of the
amount asked for. Messrs. Birney & Bruey
and c. IL. Artnes appeared for the plaintiff
and Mr.. A. G.. Riddle for the District.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Only Ten Dollars,
Heavy Coin.Silvor American Watches. K.
Harris & Co., 435 Seventh street,
A Complaining wife.

Mcssrs. Cook & Cole, as solicitors for Nellie
L. Young, yesterday, filed petition for
divorce from her husband, Constantine
Young. She states that she is a resident OF
the District, and her husband resides in Nor.
folk, Va. They wero married in Brooklyn,
n Y, February 2S, 1877, and lived together
in that city until the following April, when
they removed to Baltimore, Md, where they
remained until the next month May aud
then went TO Now York city. In the ensuing
month of August the defendant told the COM
painant that he was going to Norfolk, Va,
whore his people resided, to go into business,
aud until lie got established lie should like
her to return to the house of her parents in
this city. She asscntcd to the arrangement
aud came here. and has been here at her
fathers house ever since. She did not see
her husband until the next November, when
he visited her here and remained three days.
Since that time he has not sent for her or
provided for her in any manner since August,
1877, although requested to do so aud she
complains that he has voluntarily deserted aud
abandoned her. She also asks for permission
to resume her maiden name, Nettie L. Whit
ing.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
NIneteenth.street nnptIst Church

Tho combination concert under the direction
of Miss Matte Lawrence the popular and
gifted leading soprano of st. Lukos p. +.
church, In aid of tho Nineteenth-street
Baptist church, this evening, in the audi
torium of the church, promises to be one
OF the best concerts ever given in this city by
our leading coored artists. The programme
embraces some very choice selections, and
their rendition by such acknowledged
musical celebrities as Misses Lena Miller, Mat
tic Lawrence aud Josie Stewart, together with
the best male voices among the colOred people,
should insure full house. The proceeds arc
to go towards paying of the debt of the church.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Annual Commencement of the Medical Dc
partment.

hhnNhA commencement OF NtAc heulCNN Dt=
partinent.
Tho tenth annual commencement OF the
Medical department Of the Howard University
took place last night at Lincoln Hail. the
friends of the graduates packing the hall to
replction. The floral offerings were unusually
fine, especially large oontre.piece designed
by John II. Small, representing the class mon
ogram and year of graduation. Donch fur
nshed his choicest selections TO make the oc-
casion a morry one, during the observance of
the following order of ofexercises:
Music March, dedicated to class Of 's0),
orchestra; prayer; music, Let all Obey;'
charge to tho class, by Professor Thomas b.
Hood, NJ. A. NJ. d.. music, "Briscs dc Mutt"
Meyer; comforting Of degrees, by Rev. w. w.
Patton, ID. d., president; music, selections
from "Ernani," Verdi; valedictory address, by
Waterman f. Corey, NJ. D.; music, Turkish
PATROL" Michaeles; address by Hon. Eli
"Jugendfeur," Faust. The degree OF
NJ. ID. was conferred upon the fol-
lowing; John Bcrtram.Midford, Toronto,
Ont; Waterman f. Corey, Fairfield VT;
William ID. Crum, Charleston, s. c.; Alexander
II. Darnes A. NJ, st. Augustine, Fla; David
l.. Foster, Washington, ID. c.; Mary Esther
Hart, Brooklyn, N Y; William A. Mann,
Troy, N. Y; Chauncey NJ. Marstin, Lowell
Mass; Alonzo &. McClennan, Columbia, $. c.;
j. jackson Purman, A. NJ, Waynesburg, Pa;
Robert Rcyburn, jr., philadelphia, Pa Gemol
B. III. Rutherford, jackson, Miss; George III.
Shoulders, l.. l.. b., Batavia, N. Y; William II
II. Warman, Trenton. N j.
The reception committee, consisting of tho
following ladies and gentlemen, performed
their duties in manner satisfactory to all
presents L. ii, Eaton, chairman; Edgar jan
ney, G. IL. Brown. Mary +. Smith, Nanetta X.
Draper, David Messor, j. V. Calver Q. p.
GlGnnan, aud III. B. Fay.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
LATRoBEs, Ranges, Furnaces and Roofs re-
paired ut Gartrelps, S15 Seventh street.

MURIATE AMMONIUM has long been recog.
nized as most eilicacous remedy in cases Of
Inflammation of the mucous membranes,
especially that of tho nasal pharynX, bronchial
tubes IN lung complaints and asthma. After
twenty-five years experiment and experience
with divers methods to convert this remedial
agent into vapor DR.. Won Moschzislier has
finally perfected an apparatus capable of pro.
ducng and propellng this vapor into all
Oritices leading to the respiratory organs; its
beneficial results in chronic catarrh, healing
liberation or affections of the mucous m EN- :
brano Of the fauces, restoring functional de.
rangement OF taste or smell and removing
headache, cannot be too highly extolled.
References to wel.known citizens can be OBJ.
tanned at his Office 6l9 Nineteenth street
northwest
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Tho Market H,use OuestIon

Congressman Noal and Klotz a sub.com-
mittee of the House District Committee, held
"A session at the Capitol last evening for the
purpose OF hearing arguments pro and con rela.
tive to proposition torepcal the present char.
ter Of the Washington Market Company. Mr..
X X Elliot aud Hon j. @. S. Blackburn repre-.
sentcd the market dealers, who ask tho repeal
aud Mcssrs William Il, Chandler aud c. A.
Eldrdge appeared for tho market company,
The committee-rOom was filed with parties in.
terested in the matter and Hon w. p, Frye,
Of Maine, was an attentive listener to the ar
RnmenlA.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Preservation of Niagara Falls.

A petition, signed by numerous persons, in
Guiding prominent Government officials, is in
circulation in this oity, tho object Of which is
to urge action toward preserving the natural
beauties Of Niagara Falls from tho eneroach
ments of speculative persons, The Falls being
within the territory of Canada as well as that
of the United States, the petition is addressed
to the Governor.General of Canada 80 that he,
IN conjunction with the United States Gov
ernment, may take the necessary precautions
in tho premises.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

partin the destruction ofthe Attic monuments,
and Christian, Turk and Gaul We'd with each
other in their dissertation. One day church,
next mosque aud then a stable, IL was
wonder that anything was left to become the
spoil Of Lord Elgin, who Professor Corning
termed the art robber of modern times
National Republican., 1880-03-03
The Old Guard and the Fair.

A meeting Of the Old Presidents Mounted
Guard was held at the restaurant of Mr.. Jo.
Beph Platz, last evening, for the purpose of
taking steps to cooperate with the Light In
fntry Corps in making their fair a success
About fifty members of the Old Guard were
present aud n temporary organization was
effected, with Mr.. Plntz in the chair and
J. Ii Trimbe, secretary. After general dis.
cussion, it was decided that those present
would attend the fair tomorrow night, and
carry with them stand of National colors, to
be presented 10 the corps.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

Mrs. Bclva A. Lockwood, as solicitor for Mrs.
Julia f. Evely, filed cross-bll against her
husband, John T. Evcly. She represents that
her husband is II machinist and employed at
the navy yard, earning 81 80 per month"; that
she is his lawful wife, and he has for many
years unjustly deprived her of the proper sup.
port. She has been compelled to defend his
suit for divorce against her, and asks the al
lowsnce of $25 per month alimony and $50
counsel fees
National Republican., 1880-03-03

Mr.. Murray, of the Elizabeth crew, of Ports
mouth, w., is very anxious TO meet blr,
Roberts, Of the Potomacs Of this city, in q
friendly souling.raco on the Potomac, lie
says he will be in Washington about the time
of the Honlan- Courtney match, and will row
Roberts either before or after that event Any
friend of Mr., Roberts can obtain information
on tho subject by calling ON Mr., Holseuch at
tho st. James Hotel.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

Edwin a. Lipscomb, John Silence, John G.
Gaines, Henry POtznan, George d. Graham,
Richard Laws, Alfred West, james fitzpatrick;
and John Moss were yesterday, us lalcsmen,
added TO the Grand Jury, making the com.
plement of that body. Mr.. oseph f. Hodg.
son was appointed foreman. Lewis J. Brothers,
Edgar s. Brooks, Charles Jones, Theodore G..
Ray, John f. Graham, Burton Vernon, Henry
Evans and Samuel V. Hurdle were put on to
oil the petit jury.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Inr the NcNI Ton Dnrs

less than any other house south of Boston.
These goods must positively be closed out to
make room for spring stock. We mean bus-
ness, aud all in doubt will be convinced by
calling at Leopold Richold's, 491 Pennsylvania
avenue Great Boston Shoe Auction House.
Sign of the Red Flag.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
From the Banks of the Hudson.

NEWBURG, N. Y, Oct. 20, 1879
ii. II. WARNER & Co., ROCHESTER,, N. Y
GENTLEMEN: A lady Of over seventy years of
age, in failing health for over a year, has been
using Warmers Safe Bitters on my recon-
mendation. She feels very grateful for the
benefit she has derived therefrom, and says
that until she used it her stomach could bear
10 vegetable food for over three years. be-
lieve it to be certain specific for dyspepsia
DR. j. r. JosLYN
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Go to Julius Lansburgh for Cheap Carpets
NInrrInre LIcensRs.

The clerk of the court has issued the follow
ing marriage licenses: A. /. Jacobs and G. t.
Gordon; r. L. Jordan, of this city, and Emma
Brounstein, of Prince George county, Nd.
Ferdinand Clark and Mary Lucas; Frank
Hawkins and Mary Harper.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

The condition of Miss Lcins, the victim of
the recent outrage, as reported by her phys
ician last evening, has improved slightly since
Monday, the grave symptoms OF her case hav-
ing somewhat subsidized. She is still far from be.
ing ont Of danger. No ono is allowed to sec her,
and conversation of an exciting nature is not
allowed in her presence She is confined to
dark ened chamber.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

MEssRs. DUNCANsoN & Bros. will sell ut
auction on Thursday, March 4, at 4;3O p. m,
in front of the premises that valuable busi-
ness property ON New York avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets northwest. This
property will rent well, and affords n chance
for a good Investment.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
COngreSs Wnter.

It's superiority Il cOthartlc and Alternative con-
Ests in Its entire freedom from everything bitter,
acid or crude that produces headache, Internal
soreness, and tends 10 destroy the mucous mem
brRne. All mineral waters that are dangerous irri.
tnuts may be known by an acid attcr-taste.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Ther1nomatrIe ReadIngs
Indication,
New ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Lincoln Hall-Levy.
Central National Bank-Report
Washington Light InEtntry-Far.
BY John Sherman q CO-TrustGe's sale of
improved real estate on Twenty first street
northwest.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Our Profits

for tho remainder Of tho season conceded to
our customers by our reduced prices B.
Robinson & Co., Boys Clothing House, 900
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

$5 AND up for Pants $50 and up for Over
coats, 50 so and up for making aud trimming
Pants. j. A. Greisbauer, 43j Ninth street.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

SPRING styles of the Broadway and Dunlap
Block Silk Hats now ready at Auerbach IL
Bros, 623 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

THE lIowland Dental ASSOCIATION 2ll Four.Nnd.
R-half street Ouly :, s. Whites artificial teeth,
Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
SIinns. Shnes. Shncs-

The greatest bargains ever offered IN the
Shoe line at the closimg-out sale at Park Shoe
Store, 932 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Condition of Miss Leins.

julius LANsBURGH, the Popular Carpet
Furnisher, Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

ANNUAL sale of ladies' underwear at Doug.
lass.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
s95 OInster ring,

seven fine Diamonds-specialty
Jacobs Bros, 1893 Pennsylvania avenue,
National Republican., 1880-03-03
CITY NOIES.

SICK HEADACHE yields 10 Lodilcs Headache
Specific in about five to twenty minutes.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

For Fine Watch Repairing
at moderate prices call at K. Harris & Co.'s, 435
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

LADIES underwear less than cost of material
at Douglass.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Anolher Prosneotlye scnlIlng Contost

HEADQUARTERS for Celluloid Collars and
Cuff, 1T Auerbach 4 Bros 623 Pom. ave.
National Republican., 1880-03-03

Go to Julius Lansburgh for 5O,cent Window
Sbadpa
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Asking for Alimony.

Go to Julius Lansburgh for $l.5O Marseilles
SnrnnHs
National Republican., 1880-03-03
An Elegant Tinep


our $35 Solid Gold American Stem.Wlnder.
r. Harris g. Co., Abs Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Tho Criminal Cnnrt JnrIes.

Go to Julius Lansburgh for $l,5O Lace Cur
tains.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
philhnrmonIc Grnnd Concert Tonirht

Our citlzens must not I0rget the grand COM
cert of the Philharmonic Society at the Con-
gregational charch tonight Rossini's "Stabat
Mater" and Sullvan's "Prodgtl Son" should
avoid standing during the evening should se-
cure a scat before going TO the concert. The
list OF artists will bo found in the ADVERTISE
mcnt in another column, to which our readers
are referred.
National Republican., 1880-03-03
Lincoln HnIl-Leyy,
Professor Carpenter.

Professor Carpenter, the mesmorist, will
hold forth at Lincoln Hall Tonight. His won.
derful ability as an operator in animal mag.
netsm is evidenced by the way his subjects
act. Everything about his entertainments is
honest and amusing. His audiences continue
To be large
National Republican., 1880-03-03

on approved real tate security at six per cent for
large amounts and seven and eight per cent for
sums OF $500 to 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-11
New Wrinkle les in Milling.
!Minresots Cor. Cincinnati Commercial

THE ELOJ BARRKL MUST 90.
All the Minnesota nillerS are now fighting
the old-fashioned flour barrels. They say IL is
a relic OF DarbaTiSn. They desire to substitute
the cotton sack n its place Cotton sacks hold
piece. Flour barrels are worth forty-f1ve cents
each. All the flour shipped to Glasgow and
Rotterdam goes In cotton sacks These sacks
ale worth as much there as here.
The milleTS maintain that flour does not Sift
through good cottoa bag as much as 1t Sits
through a barrel. Ten bags OF hour were
shipped to Glasgow, returned to Minneapolis,
and sent again TO GLASGOW: When %elsned
dTed barrels OF flour put up in bags and shipped
TO Glasgow will gain In weight 1,S90 pounds.
When New York flour dealers begin to handle
flour in half-barrel sacks. the people Will save
good sacks LETT.
MILI-STOSRs MUST GO, TOO.
The old-mill stones are all being taken out
and new steel rollers are substituted in their
places. Wheat, by the new process OF flour
making, IL hot ground, 1t is cracked. 1t passes
through nve sets or rollers, each set closer
Than The former These rollers are thirty
passing between each set OF rollers it is
'-bolted." or slfted through the cloth. The last
rollers have hardly anything but wheat bulls
and the waXy germs which do not crack up, but
smash together. SO Hour IS now cracked and
disintegrated without grinding The first roll
ers crack the kernels OF wheat into say six
pieces. The Starchy substance which rattle5
out drops through the cloth sieyeS or boiling
cloths.
These six pieces are broken between the next
rollers into thirty-siX pieces. Then the white
starch crumbs are sifted out again, and the
thirty-six pieces are passed between still
tighter rollers, which crack them into 2l6
pieces; another set OF rollers multiply each of
these particles into six more, making them
aggregate 1926. Another set Of rollers screwed
together with tremendous pressure makes
7.7i6 pieces The scientific I1iiler says grain
OF wheat Is finally cracked into 1916 pieces
without being ground at ali. This Is the Hun
gartan process. The germ OF a kernal of wheat
Is q waxy substance not fit to eat Between
stones this germ grinds into the -four and
damages It. BY the new process OF the Hun.
garian rollers the germ is fiattened out, and it
Is bolted out. However II is finally ground up
with the debris on stones to make the low
grade Hour, which We sell In Rotterdam for
b 80 ppr barrel